Investments, global warming and crossing the road – risk is a factor embedded in our everyday lives but do we really understand what it means, how it is quantified and how decisions are made? In six chapters Ben Ale explains the concepts, methods and procedures for risk analysis and in doing so provides an introductory understanding of risk perception, assessment and management. Aided by over seventy illustrations, the author casts light on the often overlooked basics of this fascinati...

Government Accounting Made Easy provides a simplified background and discussion of a broad range of governmental accounting topics. The book guides the reader in understanding how these individual topics come together to form a whole, under the new Governmental Accounting Standards Board 34 (GASB 34) financial reporting model.

One of the best ways of introducing theology is through direct student engagement with the most exciting works of contemporary religious reflection. We can learn to think theologically from the giants. Gregory Higgins' work, a fresh edition of his earlier The Tapestry of Christian Theology, does just that. Loosely arranging his work around ten key biblical themes, Higgins catches the spirit and verve of ten contemporary theologians. In successive chapters he introduces these important thinker...

En este título te presentamos a algunos de los mejores escritores argentinos y uruguayos de relatos del siglo XX:

Sábado de gloria – Mario Benedetti

Emma Sunz – Jorge Luis Borges

Casa tomada – Julio Cortázar

El libro de los abrazos – Eduardo Galeano

Después de este destierro – Daniel Moyano

Desagravio – Ricardo Piglia

La colección Libros Blancos para niveles avanzados (B2-C2) contiene los textos originales de los mejores escritores de relatos en español. Cada libro presenta ...

Completions are the conduit between hydrocarbon reservoirs and surface facilities. They are a fundamental part of any hydrocarbon field development project. This book covers offshore, subsea, and landbased completions in various major hydrocarbon basins of the world.

While most books on composites approach the subject from a very technical standpoint, this book presents practical, hands-on information about these versatile materials. From explanations of what a composite is to demonstrations on how to actually utilize them in various projects, this book provides a simple, concise perspective on molding and finishing techniques to empower even the most apprehensive beginner. Topics include: what is a composite, why use composites, general composite types, ...

Het behandelde idioom is samengesteld voor het eerste jaar EAO, omdat de praktijk uitwijst dat het veel leerlingen schort aan voldoende receptieve kennis van het economisch Engels. De opgenomen woordenschat is gebaseerd op vergelijking van de inhoud van artikelen in kranten en tijdschriften, op bestaande leergangen, op teksten die voor de doelgroep bijzondere relevantie hebben en op materiaal dat met succes op scholen voor eao is uitgetest.

De woordenschat is thematisch ingedeeld. Elk thema b...

The stunningly successful, poignant coming of age story about a boy growing up on an Indian reservation, now in paperback. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Sherman Alexie's YA debut, received seven starred reviews, landing on numerous bestseller lists, and winning the 2007 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

Successful Dissertation Writing guides students through the involved process of writing an academic dissertation, developing their ability to communicate ideas and research fluently and successfully. From conducting research, working with a supervisor, understanding and avoiding plagiarism, right through to using feedback and editing to improve the written piece, it will help students master the more technical elements of producing well-written academic work.