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This compact work provides a source of accessible but unobtrusively rigorous

econometrics content suitable for graduate courses or first semester PhD students, with

worked examples from real-world finance and economics models that help to motivate

students and enrich understanding

KEY FEATURES

A compact guide that synthesizes three substantial areas of research, ensuring time

investment is not great in a subject often challenging to newcomers

Focused and modern coverage providing good relevant examples from economics and finance

aiding student motivation and understanding

Contains some modern frontier material like bootstrap and lasso methods not treated

elsewhere in similar-level books

Collects the necessary material for first semester Economics PhD students into a single text

DESCRIPTION

Probability, Statistics and Econometricsprovides a concise yet rigorous treatment of the field

suitable for graduate students studying econometrics, very advanced undergraduate students, and

researchers seeking to extend their knowledge of the trinity of fields underpinning any use of

quantitative data in economic decision-making. It covers much of the groundwork for probability

and inference before proceeding to core topics in econometrics. Authored by one of the leading

econometricians in the field, it is a unique and valuable addition to the current repertoire of

econometrics textbooks and reference books.

Probability, Statistics and EconometricsOliver LintonProfessor of Political Economy, Trinity College, Cambridge University, UK

ISBN:978-0-12-810495-8

PUB DATE:June 2017

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 300

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Very advanced undergraduate

and [particularly] graduate

students of econometrics,

probability and statistics. First

semester PhD students. Teachers

and researchers in economics and

finance

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS & FINANCE

Please contact your Elsevier Sales or Customer Service Representative2


5/48

Surveys a broad range of data management in financial services while describing a set of

methods and principles for addressing challenges

KEY FEATURES

Focuses on ways information management can fuel financial institutions processes, including

regulatory reporting, trade lifecycle management, and customer interaction

Covers recent regulatory and technological developments and their implications for optimal

financial information management

Views data management from a supply chain perspective and discusses challenges and

opportunities, including big data technologies and regulatory scrutiny

DESCRIPTION

A Primer in Financial Data Managementdescribes concepts and methods, considering financial

data management, not as a technological challenge, but as a key asset that underpins effective

business management.

This broad survey of data management in financial services discusses the data and process needs

from the business user, client and regulatory perspectives. Its non-technical descriptions and

insights can be used by readers with diverse interests across the financial services industry.

The need has never been greater for skills, systems, and methodologies to manage information in

financial markets. The volume of data, the diversity of sources, and the power of the tools to

process it massively increased. Demands from business, customers, and regulators on

transparency, safety, and above all, timely availability of high quality information for decision-

making and reporting have grown in tandem, making this book a must read for those working in, or

interested in, financial management.

A Primer in Financial Data ManagementMartijn GrootProduct Marketing Director, Asset Control, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

ISBN:978-0-12-809776-2

PUB DATE:May 2017

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 260

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Economics, finance, and business

management graduate students

and professionals worldwide who

need to know about financial data

management


Please contact your Elsevier Sales or Customer Service Representative 3


6/48

Explores the principles and practices at the core of the regulatory and rate-setting

processes

KEY FEATURES

Presents a unified treatment of the regulatory principles and practices used to assess the

required return on capital

Addresses current practices before exploring the ways methods play out in practice, including

irregularities, shortcomings, and concerns for the future

Focuses on developed economies instead of providing a comprehensive global reviews

DESCRIPTION

Risk and Return for Regulated Industriesprovides a much-needed, comprehensive review of how

cost of capital risk arises and can be measured, how the special risks regulated industries face

affect fair return, and the challenges that regulated industries are likely to face in the future.

Rather than following the trend of broad industry introductions or textbook style reviews of utility

finance, it covers the topics of most interest to regulators, regulated companies, regulatory

lawyers, and rate-of-return analysts in all countries. Accordingly, the book also includes case

studies about various countries and discussions of the lessons international regulatory procedures

can offer.

Risk and Return for Regulated IndustriesDan HarrisPrincipal, The Brattle Group, RomeLawrence KolbePrincipal Emeritus, The Brattle Group, CambridgeMichael J. VilbertPrincipal, The Brattle Group, San FranciscoBente VilladsenPrincipal, The Brattle Group, Cambridge

ISBN:978-0-12-812587-8

PUB DATE:May 2017

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 240

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Academics and professionals

working on the financial and

governance aspects of regulated

industries worldwide




7/48

Through practical applications of stress testing, this informative book covers risk

integration and the influence of shocks on both assets and liabilities

"Stress Testing and Risk Integration in Banksis a book that both finance academics and risk

management experts have long sought. It bridges a substantial gap between risk theory and

banking practice by paving the way for sound quantitative approaches in the area." --Niklas F

Wagner, University of Passau

"This book is highly practical and rigorous in its clear and refreshing coverage of current risk issues

faced by global banks. Combining Matlab/R code, relevant exercises and business cases, it is

comprehensive in scope and operationally highly relevant." --Gary van Vuuren, Aviva Investors,

London and North West University, South Africa

"Stress Testing and Risk Integration in Banksreveals the important connections between risk

management and stress testing in the banking industry. These days, in which the industry is in the

verge of its deepest change in decades, this book provides a much-needed framework to apply

stress testing in practical terms." --Juan Ignacio Pea, Universidad Carlos III

KEY FEATURES

Provides a rigorous statistical framework for modeling stress test in line with U.S. Federal

Reserve FRB CCAR (Comprehensive Capital Analysis Review), U.K. PRA (Prudential Regulatory

Authority), EBA (European Baning Authorithy) and comply with Basel Accord requirements

Follows an integrated bottom-up approach central in the most advanced risk modellingpractice

Provides numerous sample codes in Matlab and R

DESCRIPTION

Stress Testing and Risk Integration in Banksprovides a comprehensive view of the risk

management activity by means of the stress testing process. An introduction to multivariate time

series modeling paves the way to scenario analysis in order to assess a bank resilience against

adverse macroeconomic conditions. Assets and liabilities are jointly studied to highlight the key

issues that a risk manager needs to face. A multi-national bank prototype is used all over the book

for diving into market, credit, and operational stress testing.

Interest rate, liquidity and other major risks are also studied together with the former to outline

how to implement a fully integrated risk management toolkit. Examples, business cases, and

exercises worked in Matlab and R facilitate readers to develop their own models and

methodologies.

Stress Testing and Risk Integration in BanksA Statistical Framework and Practical Software Guide (in

Matlab and R)Tiziano BelliniEY Financial Advisory Services, London, UK

ISBN:978-0-12-803590-0

PUB DATE:November 2016

FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 296

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Graduate students and

professionals worldwide, students

specializing in banking, and bank

regulation professionals




8/48

This Ph.D. level textbook provides a deep mathematical treatment of foundational

material in microeconomic theory; covering producer choice, consumer choice, and

partial equilibrium among producers and consumers.

KEY FEATURES

Includes comprehensive, focused and unified coverage of the mathematics required for the

core theories of producer and consumer choice, and partial equilibrium

Presents a generalized envelope theorem as a key source of refutable hypotheses

Delineates the role of active versus inactive constraints in generating refutable hypotheses

Discusses convex functions in economic optimization environments

Presents the full formal details of core producer and consumer and producer theory in a

unified and systematic manner

Emphasizes the refutable hypotheses resulting from behavioral postulates and the

completeness (duality) of those hypotheses for the postulated behavior within

microeconomics Includes end-of-chapter exercises, full index, and an instructors solutions manual

Includes a concordance that matches its chapters with those of major textbooks

DESCRIPTION

Producers, Consumers, and Partial Equilibriumprovides a systematic and accessible presentation of

the full formal details in the core theories of producer and consumer choice under conditions of

price taking; and covers the standard theories of competitive, monopoly, and oligopoly partial

equilibrium among these economic actors. The book pulls together foundational content from

many classic sources and organizes it in a self-contained format that rigidly adheres to optimization

as the central behavioral postulate and analytical tool for economic theory.

The book maintains a sharp focus on the properties of outcomes from optimizing behavior in

varying environments. These properties are the refutable hypotheses from each optimization

behavioral postulate, and they form the core content of this positive economic theory. In so doing,

the book presents and documents the underlying formal structure of the theory with a higher

degree of integration and completeness than is typical of Ph.D. textbooks in microeconomics.

Producers, Consumers, and Partial EquilibriumDavid MandyUniversity of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA

ISBN:978-0-12-811023-2


FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 410

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Upper-division undergraduates,

graduate students, and faculty

working in microeconomics who

want the full formal mathematics

supporting core theories of

consumer and producer choice.




9/48

Distinguishes financial management from generic strategic management approaches in

the ever-evolving business environment through the use of non-traditional case studies

"Dr. Kumars book provides modern case studies offering a holistic view of firms responsible for

wealth creation. The augmentation of Excel-based worksheets and datasets allows students to

perform appropriate financial analysis and valuation." --Michael J. Seiler, The College of

William and Mary

KEY FEATURES

Introduces a conceptual framework for integrating strategy and finance for value creation

Emphasizes the roles of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and risk

management in value creation

Encourages an analysis of investment, financing, and dividend decisions

Examines non-financial factors that contribute to value

DESCRIPTION

Strategic Financial Management Casebookstrategically uses integrative case studiescases that

do not emphasize specific subjects such as capital budgeting or value based managementto

provide a framework for understanding strategic financial management. By featuring holistic

presentations, the book puts readers into the shoes of those responsible for the worlds largest

wealth creators. It covers strategies of growth, mergers and acquisitions, financial performance

analysis over the past decade, wealth created in terms of stock returns since its listing in stock

market, investment and financial decisions, cost of capital, and corporate valuation.

In addition, the casebook also discusses corporate restructuring activities undertaken by each

company. Each chapter follows a template to facilitate learning, and each features an Excel-based

case analysis worksheet that includes a complete data set for financial analysis and valuation.

Strategic Financial Management CasebookRajesh KumarInstitute of Management Technology FZ-LLZ, Dubai, UAE

ISBN:978-0-12-805475-8

PUB DATE:October 2016

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 582

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE


graduate students, and

professionals working in

corporate finance, international

financial management, financial

economics, industrial

organization, business

administration, and business

economics




10/48

Guides students and professionals through economic methods for evaluating

pharmacist-provided patient care that goes beyond traditional models

"This book provides much needed knowledge in current pharmacy practice. Furthermore, it

provides up-to-date information and evaluation of innovative pharmacy services in different

countries." --Minji Sohn, Ferris State University

KEY FEATURES

Delivers a practical guide for conducting economic evaluations of hospital and community

pharmacy services

Documents the literature around health economic evaluation and innovative pharmacy

services

Guides the development of a standardized health economic evaluation tool to evaluate these

services

DESCRIPTION

Economic Evaluation of Pharmacy Servicesprovides the latest on the trend to a more product-

centered and service-centered practice, eschewing traditional economic evaluation techniques

that focus on product-to-product comparisons in favor of evaluating processes that measure costs

and health outcomes.

Complete with examples focusing on best practices, including various study designs, types of

pharmacy services, and types of outcomes being evaluated, the book emphasizes case studies and

examples that help readers understand economic evaluation techniques. Many of these techniques

are transferable across countries, especially where there are advanced and stable health systems

in place. With the help of this practical guide, readers will gain a thorough understanding of the

application of economic evaluation of pharmacy services.

Economic Evaluation of Pharmacy ServicesZaheer-Ud-Din BabarSchool of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University ofAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand and Founding editor, Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy andPractice

ISBN:978-0-12-803659-4


FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 230

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE



professionals in health economics,

healthcare administration, and

pharmacy outcomes programs




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As a comprehensive guide, this compendium helps researchers and professionals select

the best measurement framework for any given situation

"This book is essential reading for all those interested in the latest methods and developments in

the measurement of health, health status, and quality of life." --Russell Mannion, University of

Birmingham

"The Measurement of Health and Health Statusprovides a comprehensive introduction to an ever-

expanding topic.? The scientific approach to 'health' has grown in recent years, with a variety of

new approaches to studying what exactly it means to be 'healthy.' This book will be a natural for

those interested in studying health and well-being, and also to those interested in the

measurement of not-so-easy-to-measure concepts." --Jason Schnittker, University of

Pennsylvania

KEY FEATURES

Assumes that the best measure depends entirely on the situation

Covers preference-based methods, classical test theory, and item response theory

Features illustrations and animations drawn from diverse fields and disciplines

DESCRIPTION

The Measurement of Health and Health Status: Concepts, Methods and Applications from a

Multidisciplinary Perspective presents a unifying perspective on how to select the best

measurement framework for any situation. Serving as a one-stop shop that unifies materialcurrently available in various locations, this book illuminates the intuition behind each method,

explaining how each method has special purposes, what developments are occurring, and how

new combinations among methods might be relevant to specific situations. It especially

emphasizes the measurement of health and health states (quality-of-life), giving significant

attention to newly developed methods. The book introduces technically complex, new methods for

both introductory and technically-proficient readers.

The Measurement of Health and Health StatusConcepts, Methods and Applications from a Multidisciplinary

PerspectivePaul KrabbeUniversity of Groningen, The Netherlands

ISBN:978-0-12-801504-9


FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 360

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

A worldwide combination of

academics, researchers, and

professionals working in health

economics, pharmaceutical

companies, and health services

research groups




12/48

This thought-provoking resource provides an up-to-date resource on how domestically

based banks in emerging economies can provide financial services for all economic

sectors

"All readers will treasure this book because it offers a comprehensive, yet focused overview of risk

management concepts and key challenges facing modern banks operating in the developing world.

A very useful resource for practitioners, academics, and students alike." -- Claudia

Girardone, University of Essex

"The book meets the most recent trends in the business practices and in the literature by offering

the holistic approach to risk management. It gives the reader an exceptional opportunity to learn

about the novel risks that managers in emerging markets have to face in the revolution of

banking." -- ?ukasz Koz?owski, Kozminski University

"Banks in emerging markets have to operate in a different cultural, regulatory and legalenvironment than that of the developed economies. Risk management techniques from the

developed economies do not readily translate over. This book bridges that gap and is a must for all

scholars and bankers in emerging markets." --Kent Matthews, Cardiff University

KEY FEATURES

Contains fifty cases that reinforce risk management best practices

Provides a consistent chapter format that includes abstract, keywords, learning focus, and

outcomes

Summaries, questions, and glossaries conclude each chapter

DESCRIPTION

Bank Risk Management in Developing Economies: Addressing the Unique Challenges of Domestic

Banksprovides an up-to-date resource on how domestically-based banks in emerging economies

can provide financial services for all economic sectors while also contributing to national economic

development policies.

Because these types of bank are often exposed to risky sectors, they are usually set apart fromforeign subsidiaries, and thus need risk models that foreign-based banks do not address. This book

is the first to identify these needs, proposing solutions through the use of case studies and analyses

that illustrate how developing economic banking crises are often rooted in managing composite

risks. The book represents a departure from classical literature that focuses on assets, liabilities,

and balance sheet management, by which developing economy banks, like their counterparts

elsewhere, have not fared well.

Bank Risk Management in Developing

EconomiesAddressing the Unique Challenges of Domestic BanksLeonard OnyiriubaNFS Data Bureau Limited, Lagos, Nigeria

ISBN: 978-0-12-805479-6

PUB DATE:September 2016

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 630

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE



professionals working on financial

institutions in developing

economies




13/48

An introduction to entrepreneurship for Arab readers that promotes a practical

approach to starting businesses

KEY FEATURES

Provides local and regional cases and examples familiar to GCC students

Covers all important subjects within entrepreneurship, from cultivating entrepreneurial habits

and values, to sources of business financing

Emphasizes the variety of practical alternatives available to entrepreneurs

DESCRIPTION

Entrepreneurship in the Gulf Cooperation Council: Entrepreneurship in the Gulf Cooperation Council

promotes a practical approach to starting businesses, and is useful not only for students, but also

to anyone seeking practical insights on the essential aspects of entrepreneurship.

As a wide-ranging introduction to theories and their applications, the book covers business plans,feasibility studies, and sources of startup funds. Case studies from GCC countries make the book a

useful source of guidelines for starting and managing a business.

Entrepreneurship in the Gulf Cooperation

CouncilGuidelines for Starting and Managing BusinessesMaria PauceanuDhofar University

ISBN:978-0-12-811288-5


FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 156

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

University students in the GCC.

Secondary audiences include

university students throughout

the Arab world and future

entrepreneurs or business

owners. Also helpful for people

hoping to do business in the Arab

world or who would like to know

more about it.




14/48

This comprehensive overview presents decision analysis and simulation strategies,

providing students with a definitive understanding of probability and statistics

"This book provides a novel, intuitive approach to teaching uncertainty and simulation modeling

that should appeal to a wide variety of management science, analytics, and statistics professors." -

-Wayne L. Winston, University of Indiana

"Business analytics are and will remain essential in every industry sector. To understand basic

concepts and solve complex problems are skills necessary for any economist and engineer, among

others. Introduction to Business Analytics using Simulationis the perfect textbook for learning

these skills." --Fausto Pedro Garcia Marquez, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha.

KEY FEATURES

Teaches managers how they can use business analytics to formulate and solve business

problems to enhance managerial decision-making Explains the processes needed to develop, report, and analyze business data

Describes how to use and apply business analytics software

DESCRIPTION

Introduction to Business Analytics Using Simulationemploys an innovative strategy to teach

business analytics. It uses simulation modeling and analysis as mechanisms to introduce and link

predictive and prescriptive modeling. Because managers can't fully assess what will happen in the

future, but must still make decisions, the book treats uncertainty as an essential element in

decision-making.

Its use of simulation gives readers a superior way of analyzing past data, understanding an

uncertain future, and optimizing results to select the best decision. With its focus on the

uncertainty and variability of business, this comprehensive book provides a better foundation for

business analytics than standard introductory business analytics books. Students will gain a better

understanding of fundamental statistical concepts that are essential to marketing research, Six-

Sigma, financial analysis, and business analytics.

Introduction to Business Analytics Using

SimulationJon PinderSchool of Management, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem NC, USA

ISBN:978-0-12-810484-2

PUB DATE:August 2016

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 434

TRIM: 7.5w x 9.25h

AUDIENCE

Upper-division undergraduates

and graduate students worldwide

working on business decision-

making. Prerequisite: statistics




15/48

This helpful handbook provides novel insight and perspective from leading academics to

explain the behavior of investors and prices in several frontier markets and help ensure

that increasing international investment will, in fact, facilitate their integration within

the global financial system

"This is a very comprehensive handbook for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners who

are interested in financial aspects of frontier markets. The book documents experiences of

countries as diverse as Botswana, Morocco, Vietnam, and Slovenia, among many others. An

excellent read!" --Viviana Fernandez, Universidad Adolfo Ibez

"A comprehensive collection of high quality articles on a wide range of topics related to frontier

financial markets. A solid reference for all those interested in this topic." --Petre Caraiani,

Institutul National de Cercetari Economice (INCE), Academia Romana

KEY FEATURES Presents topics in the contexts of frontier markets and uses tests based on established

methodologies from finance research

Features contributing authors who are established university academics

Emphasizes financial institutions and applications of financial risk models

Explores finance issues usually reserved for developed and emerging markets in order to

gauge whether these issues are relevant and how they manifest themselves in frontier

markets

DESCRIPTIONHandbook of Frontier Markets: Evidence from Asia and International Comparative Studies provides

novel insights from academic perspectives about the behavior of investors and prices in several

frontier markets. It explores finance issues usually reserved for developed and emerging markets in

order to gauge whether these issues are relevant and how they manifest themselves in frontier

markets.

Frontier markets have now become a popular investment class among institutional investors

internationally, with major financial services providers establishing index-benchmarks for this

market-category. The anticipation for frontier markets is optimistic uncertainty, and many people

believe that, given their growth rates, these markets will be economic success stories. Irrespective

of their degrees of success, The Handbook of Frontier Markets can help ensure that the increasing

international investment diverted to them will aid in their greater integration within the global

financial system.

Handbook of Frontier MarketsEvidence from Middle East North Africa and International

Comparative StudiesEdited by: Panagiotis AndrikopoulosCoventry University Business School, University ofCoventry, UKGreg N. GregoriouSchool of Business and Economics, State University of New York, Plattsburgh,NY, USAVasileios "Bill" KallinterakisUniversity of Liverpool Management School, UK

ISBN:978-0-12-809200-2


FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 404

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE



professionals studying and

working in frontier and emerging

markets and corresponding fields

in accounting, business,

regulation, and finance.




16/48

Through empirical data links, this book presents a global view of economic imbalances,

financial crises, and central bank policies

"This book gives an excellent assessment of the emergence, causes and consequences of balance-

of-payments imbalances in a large number of countries. It is a very timely analysis in view of the

large imbalances arising from the financial crises of recent years, giving useful advice for the

construction of a new and more stable financial world order." --Hans-Werner Sinn, University of

Munich and the Ifo Institute for Economic Research

"This book provides an insightful, timely, and fresh perspective on the global implications of the

large hoarding of international reserves by emerging markets in recent decades, offering an

essential analysis of global economics challenges in the twenty first century. Dr. Andreas Steiners

empirical analysis shows that international reserve accumulation lowers both the current account

and the public budget balances of the reserve-currencys supplier, possibly destabilizing the global

system down the road." --Joshua Aizenman, University of Southern California

"Global Imbalances, Financial Crises, and Central Bank Policiesis a very well-conceived manuscript

on the nexus of reserve hoarding and capital flow, and the implications for the global economy.

The notion of national benefits against global negative externalities of reserve accumulation will

interest both academics and policymakers." --Yin-Wong Cheung, City University of Hong Kong

KEY FEATURES

Presents a systematic account of the relationship between the build-up of reserves and centralbank policies

Emphasizes a global view of currency reserves, which is usually ignored in analyses of their

effect

Includes datasets as well as all illustrations and figures in online ancillary materials

DESCRIPTION

Global Imbalances, Financial Crises, and Central Bank Policiesassesses the relationships between

global imbalances, financial crises, and central bank policies, with a specific focus on their reserves.

The book contains a strictly international perspective with an analysis based on empirical researchthat enables the reader to develop an analytical model that emphasizes interactions among

individual central banks. With this innovative approach, the book develops a new method for

defining an optimal demand for reserves. In addition, the book describes implications for financial

reforms that might ultimately be more important than its empirical findings.

Global Imbalances, Financial Crises, and

Central Bank PoliciesAndreas SteinerIfo Institute and Ifo Center for Business Cycle Analysis and Surveys, Munich,Germany

ISBN:978-0-12-810402-6


FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 190

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Economics and finance upper-

division undergraduates, graduate

students, and professionals

worldwide who need to know

about the relationships between

banks and financial crises




17/48

This helpful handbook provides novel insight and perspective from leading academics to

explain the behavior of investors and prices in several frontier markets and help ensure

that increasing international investment will, in fact, facilitate their integration within

the global financial system

"This is a very comprehensive handbook for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners who

are interested in financial aspects of frontier markets. The book documents experiences of

countries as diverse as Botswana, Morocco, Vietnam, and Slovenia, among many others. An

excellent read!" --Viviana Fernandez, Universidad Adolfo Ibez

"A comprehensive collection of high quality articles on a wide range of topics related to frontier

financial markets. A solid reference for all those interested in this topic." --Petre Caraiani,

Institutul National de Cercetari Economice (INCE), Academia Romana

KEY FEATURES Presents topics in the context of frontier markets and uses tests based on established

methodologies from finance research

Draws from authors who are established university academics

Pays particular attention to financial institutions and applications of financial risk models

Explores finance issues usually reserved for developed and emerging markets in order to

gauge whether these issues are relevant and how they manifest themselves in frontier

markets

DESCRIPTIONHandbook of Frontier Markets: The European and African Evidence provides novel insights from

academic perspectives about the behavior of investors and prices in several frontier markets. It

explores finance issues usually reserved for developed and emerging markets in order to gauge

whether these issues are relevant and how they manifest themselves in frontier markets.

Frontier markets have now become a popular investment class among institutional investors

internationally, with major financial services providers establishing index-benchmarks for this

market-category. The anticipation for frontier markets is optimistic uncertainty, and many people

believe that, given their growth rates, these markets will be economic success stories. Irrespective

of their degrees of success,The Handbook of Frontier Marketscan help ensure that the increasing

international investment diverted to them will aid in their greater integration within the global

financial system.

Handbook of Frontier MarketsThe African, European and Asian EvidenceEdited by: Panagiotis AndrikopoulosCoventry University Business School, University ofCoventry, UKGreg N. GregoriouSchool of Business and Economics, State University of New York, Plattsburgh,NY, USAVasileios KallinterakisUniversity of Liverpool Management School, UK

ISBN:978-0-12-803776-8


FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 282

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE



professionals studying and

working in frontier and emerging

markets and corresponding fields

in accounting, business,

regulation, and finance.




18/48

This thought provoking book explains Brazils development level in light of modern

theories regarding economic growth and international economics, focusing on both the

proximate and fundamental causes of Brazils slow development

"The poor performance of the Brazilian economy since the 1980s has been object of an ever long

debate about its causes. This book provides important insights into this debate, bringing a

provocative interpretation about the historical development of the Brazilian economy that explains

the roots of its backwardness. Based on modern theories about economic growth, the author

presents new statistical indicators that support his claims. This is a stimulating contribution to the

academic research on the Brazilian economy." --Carmem Feij, Fluminense Federal University

KEY FEATURES

Argues that low human capital accumulation is the major source of Brazilian relative

underdevelopment

Considers class conflict as the major determinant of Brazils historically low human capitalaccumulation and underdevelopment

Presents new statistical information about Brazilian early development

DESCRIPTION

Roots of Brazils Relative Economic Backwardnessexplains Brazils development level in light of

modern theories regarding economic growth and international economics. It focuses on both the

proximate and fundamental causes of Brazils slow development, turning currently dominant

hypotheses upside down.

To support its arguments, the book presents extensive statistical analysis of Brazilian long-term

development, with some new series on per capita GDP, population ethnical composition, and

human capital stock, among others. It is an important resource in the ongoing debate on the

causes of Latin American underdeveloped economies.

Roots of Brazilian Relative Economic

BackwardnessAlexandre Rands BarrosDatametrica, Recife, Brazil

ISBN:978-0-12-809756-4

PUB DATE:July 2016

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 280

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE



working in labor economics,

economic development, and

international economics,

especially in Latin American

subjects




19/48

This instructive book provides an overview of investment funds, focusing on both asset

transactions made by investment managers for the portfolio and transactions in the

shares or units of the fund itself, thereby giving readers helpful insight about the

essential elements of investment fund management

"Fund Custodyadmirably fills a gap in the material available for practitioners and students of

investment management. A lively and clearly written overview of the industry with a great deal of

day-to-day practical detail. Ideal supplementary reading to help students in their transition from

academic study to the world of work." --Alastair Milne, Loughborough University, UK

"David Loader provides profound insights into investment funds management. He describes in

detail the different structures and institutions and elaborates on the necessary processes that need

to be performed. In times of increasing regulatory pressures and accelerating technological

changes his work offers valuable knowledge not only for professionals in the financial services

industry but for every investor as well." --Marco Weiss, Frankfurt University, Germany

KEY FEATURES

Explores the key stages in the investment process, from setting up a fund through its launch

and operation

Explains the roles of participants as well as the ways regulation affects the fund and its

operation

Describes the work flow associated with custody and administration procedures and processes

Defines the role of compliance and risk management in the context of the fund and also how

compliance requirements apply to custodians and administrators

DESCRIPTION

Fund Custody and Administrationprovides an overall perspective of investment funds without

limiting its analysis to specific fund structures, as other books do. Since governance and oversight

of investment funds are now major regulatory requirements, administrators and custodians must

place greater emphasis on the custody and safekeeping of fund assets, on the independent and

robust valuation of the assets, and on collateral management. By focusing on both the asset

transactions made by the investment manager for the portfolio and on the transactions in the

shares or units of the fund itself, it gives readers insights about the essential elements of

investment fund management and administration, regardless of their geographical backgrounds.

Fund Custody and AdministrationDavid LoaderDirector of DSC Portfolio Ltd. and Loader Associates Ltd.

ISBN:978-0-12-804400-1

PUB DATE:July 2016

FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 322

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Graduate students and

professionals worldwide studying

or working in financial institutions

and services




20/48

The second edition of this practical guide features pricing information for equity,

interest rate, foreign exchange, and credit derivatives, and includes access to

standalone examples and code from a variety of computer languages to help readers

learn how to develop custom applications to tackle their computational finance

problems

"This is a book with equal coverage of financial mathematics, derivatives, and computerprogramming. It will be a welcome addition to any student's or practitioner's library."--Yuh-Dauh

Lyuu, National Taiwan University

"The use of derivatives for hedging possible finance risks became extremely popular due to the

globalisation of international trade. This book provides for readers interesting linkage of theoretical

background for valuation of all types of derivatives with their practical impact. Professional valuers

would appreciate the 8thchapter dealing with C# portfolio pricing app. Very topical is the last

chapter dealing with 2008 credit crisis. I would like to strongly recommend this book for

publishing." --Jiri Strouhal, University of Economics Prague and President of Association of Czech

Professional Accountants

KEY FEATURES

Features new programming problems, examples, and exercises with solutions added to each

chapter

Includes freely-accessible source code in languages such as C, C++, VBA, C#, Excel,

Includes a new chapter on the credit crisis of 2008

Emphasizes mathematical theory

DESCRIPTION

Computational Finance Using C and C#: Derivatives and Valuation, Second Editionprovides

derivatives pricing information for equity derivatives, interest rate derivatives, foreign exchange

derivatives, and credit derivatives. By providing free access to code from a variety of computer

languages, such as Visual Basic/Excel, C++, C, and C#, it gives readers stand-alone examples that

they can explore before delving into creating their own applications. It is written for readers with

backgrounds in basic calculus, linear algebra, and probability. Strong on mathematical theory, this

second edition helps empower readers to solve their own problems.

*Features new programming problems, examples, and exercises for each chapter. *Includes freely-

accessible source code in languages such as C, C++, VBA, C#, and Excel.. *Includes a new chapter on

the history of finance which also covers the 2008 credit crisis and the use of mortgage backed

securities, CDSs and CDOs. *Emphasizes mathematical theory.

Computational Finance Using C and C#, 2eDerivatives and ValuationGeorge LevySenior Project Consultant developing software for estimating financial risk,SunGard Systems, UK

ISBN:978-0-12-803579-5

PREVIOUS EDITION ISBN:

9780750669191

PUB DATE:June 2016

FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 370

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE


and first-year graduate students

worldwide in financial

engineering, quantitative finance,

computational finance and

mathematical finance. Also

professionals working in financialinstitutions, insurance, and risk

management




21/48

This thorough, detailed book uses microeconometric methods to model the behavior of

individuals, demonstrating various modeling approaches for addressing policy needs.

The book links theory and methods with applications, and incorporates data to connect

individual choices and global environmental issues. Features modeling strategies and

methodological techniques applied to hands-on examples.

"An inspiring read for environmental and econometrics courses...Bravo!" --Bin Chen, BeijingNormal University

"This book is an indispensable guide to modelling micro-behavioural decisions in environmental

and natural resources management (ENRM). It is a rich with theoretical models, analytical methods

and examples of empirical work on modelling micro-behaviours in agricultural and natural resource

enterprises. I strongly recommend using this book for academic trainings in ENRM. Researchers

and policymakers in ENRM will also find the text useful." --Amin Mugera, University of Western

Australia

KEY FEATURES

Emphasizes ways that choices and outcomes are modelled simultaneously

Illuminates relationships between micro decisions and global environmental systems

Uses software and cases in analyzing environmental policy issues

Links microeconomic models to applications in environmental economics and thereby

connects individual choices with global environmental issues

DESCRIPTIONMicrobehavioral Econometric Methods and Environmental Studiesuses microeconometric methods

to model the behavior of individuals, then demonstrates the modelling approaches in addressing

policy needs. It links theory and methods with applications, and it incorporates data to connect

individual choices and global environmental issues. This extension of traditional environmental

economics presents modeling strategies and methodological techniques, then applies them to

hands-on examples.Throughout the book, readers can access chapter summaries, problem sets,

multiple household survey data with regard to agricultural and natural resources in Sub-Saharan

Africa, South America, and India, and empirical results and solutions from the SAS software.

Microbehavioral Econometric MethodsTheories, Models, and Applications for the Study of

Environmental and Natural ResourcesNiggol SeoMuaebak Institute of Global Warming Studies, Seoul, South Korea

ISBN:978-0-12-804136-9

PUB DATE:June 2016

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 314

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Upper-division undergraduates,graduate students, and

professionals worldwide working

in econometrics and

environmental economics.




22/48

This timely book provides a comprehensive discussion of foreign direct investment (FDI)

in Brazil, including the policy environment influencing the patterns and development of

FDI in reviving Brazil's growth momentum as well as the country's transition to a new

growth paradigm less dependent on commodity exports

"Despite its current problems, Brazil remains one of the most promising emerging markets in the

medium to

long term. This book provides an in-depth, crystal-clear analysis of the challenges and prospects of

Brazil's inward and

outward FDI in the post-global financial crisis (GFC) period." --Donghyun Park, Principal

Economist, Asian Development Bank, Philippines

"All too long, ignorance of the 'not-so-easy-quantifiable' determinants of the internationalization

process of firms has overshadowed the debate about the drivers of FDI -- not only in emerging

countries. This book presents a step to lifting the veil of ignorance. Based on empirical evidenceabout one important emerging economy, Brazil, the author shows convincingly how and why it is

the institutional environment that matters for accelerating or restraining the internationalization

of firms." --Christian Bellak, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria

KEY FEATURES

Covers an important contemporary development issue focusing on the experience of one of

the fastest growing and largest emerging economies in the world

Presents econometric findings using data at different levels of aggregation

Provides an in-depth study on the determinants of FDI and their relations to institutions

Explores both the inward and outward ways foreign direct investment (FDI) can help Brazil

sustain economic growth and development in the sometimes hostile post-global crisis era

DESCRIPTION

Foreign Direct Investment in Brazil: Post-Crisis Economic Development in Emerging Markets

explores both the inward and outward ways foreign direct investment (FDI) can help Brazil sustain

economic growth and development in the sometimes hostile post-global crisis era. Inward and

outward FDI have major roles to play in reviving Brazils growth momentum and the countrys

transition to a new growth paradigm less dependent on commodity exports. The book provides a

comprehensive discussion on the analytical framework of FDI and the policy environment

influencing the patterns and development of FDI in Brazil. It compares Brazil to other developing

countries, but its focus rests on how, and to what extent, the global crisis is shaping the Brazilian

institutional environment and its implications for FDI.

Foreign Direct Investment in BrazilPost-Crisis Economic Development in Emerging MarketsMohamed AmalFURB (Regional University of Blumenau), Brazil

ISBN:978-0-12-802067-8

PUB DATE:April 2016

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 218

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE



working in comparative economic

systems, emerging economies,

trade, and debt problems.




23/48

This book provides a practical guide to project finance for the international petroleum

industry, covering financial markets, sources and providers of finance, financial

structures, and capital raising processesand including case studies that highlight

industry players, risks, economics, and commercial and legal arrangements

"As experienced project finance professionals know, each sector has unique characteristics thatmust be take into account. Most books about energy finance emphasize financing at the expense

of industry economics. In contrast, Robert Clews does a masterful job at tying together the

features of oil and gas investments with the risk management and contract structures of energy

project finance. During a time of dramatic changes in energy markets, this book sets the new

standard for the analysis of structured finance during a period of dramatic change in energy

markets." --John S. Strong, College of William and Mary, USA

KEY FEATURES

Combines the theory and practice of raising long-term funding for capital intensive projects

with insights about the appeal of project finance to the international oil and gas industry

Includes case studies and examples covering projects in the Arctic, East Africa, Latin America,

North America, and Australia

Emphasizes the full downstream value chain of the industry instead of limiting itself to

upstream and pipeline project financing

Highlights petroleum industry players, risks, economics, and commercial and legal

arrangements

DESCRIPTION

This overview of project finance for the oil and gas industry covers financial markets, sources and

providers of finance, financial structures, and capital raising processes. About US$300 billion of

project finance debt is raised annually across several capital intensive sectorsincluding oil and

gas, energy, infrastructure, and miningand the oil and gas industry represents around 30% of the

global project finance market.

With over 25 years project finance experience in international banking and industry, author Robert

Clews explores project finance techniques and their effectiveness in the petroleum industry. He

highlights the petroleum industry players, risks, economics, and commercial/legal arrangements.With petroleum industry projects representing amongst the largest industrial activities in the

world, this book ties together concepts and tools through real examples and aims to ensure that

project finance will continue to play a central role in bringing together investors and lenders to

finance these ventures.

Project Finance for the International

Petroleum IndustryRobert ClewsHead of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemicals, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

ISBN:978-0-12-800158-5

PUB DATE:April 2016

FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 404

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Graduate students working incorporate finance and business,

and professionals working in the

project finance industry and the

international oil and gas industry




24/48

An introduction to and analysis of portfolio diversification as a tool for combing several

risky investments with the goal of reducing overall risk

KEY FEATURES

Pure focus on portfolio diversification across all its dimensions

Review in a unified framework and notation

Includes recent empirical material, created and developed specifically for this book

DESCRIPTION

Portfolio diversification is the process of combining several risky investments in a portfolio with the

goal of reducing the portfolio overall risk. In this book, we introduce and analyze various

dimensions of portfolio diversification (assets, maturities, industries, countries, etc.) as well as time

diversification (long term vs. short term diversification) and diversification using other risk

measures than variance. Several tools to quantify and implement optimal diversification are

discussed and illustrated.

Portfolio DiversificationFranois-Serge LhabitantChief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Kedge Capital,UK, Professor of Finance, EDHEC Business School, France and Visiting Professor of F inance, HongKong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

ISBN:978-1-78548-191-8

PUB DATE:June 2017

FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 180

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

MBA and PhD students in Finance,

Portfolio Managers, Wealth

Planners, Insitutional Investors,

Quants willing to get familiar with

finance, CFA holders

PSYCH, NEURO AND SOCIAL SCIENCE


E i i I P


25/48

Stylized view of the key elements of engineering investment, bringing consistency and

sanity checks to help ensure success

KEY FEATURES

Blends academic research with practical experience from quants, fund managers, and

economists

Puts financial mathematics and econometrics in their rightful place Presents useful information that will increase the reader's understanding of markets

Clearly provides both the global framework, the investment process, and the useful

econometric and financial tools that help in its construction

Includes efficient tools taken from up-to-date econometric and financial techniques

DESCRIPTION

Engineering Investment Process: Making Value Creation Repeatable explores the principles and

features of a funds investment process, their unique characteristics, and the ways they reflect the

experience and beliefs of the fund's manager, all of which drive the resilience of the funds

performance.

As each investor should understand their asset universe, identify all the obvious and hidden

sources of risk, and know how to allocate and criticize their own backtest, this book helps readers

make those critical decisions using a clear manner that presents the scientific tools that are

necessary for a full understanding of the engineering investment process.

Engineering Investment ProcessMaking Value Creation RepeatableChafic MerhyHead of Credit Quantitative Research, Natixis Asset Management, Paris, FranceGuillaume SimonResearch manager, Capital Fund Management, Paris, FranceEdited by: Florian LelpoAssociate Researcher, Centre d' Economie de la Sorbonne (University ofParis 1) and IPAG Business School, Paris, France

ISBN:978-1-78548-162-8

PUB DATE:March 2017

FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 190

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Professionals that would need

guidance in the building of an

investment process, both for

active and passive fund

management. Quantitative and

non-quantitative investment

managers, emphasizing must-

haves and pitfalls that any fund

manager should be aware of. Risk

managers or any manager

needing a reference for assessing

the supervision of an investment

process (CEOs, regulators). Master

class teaching and Academics

interested in practical applications

of academic research.



S t i Ri k T h


26/48

Explores the measurement of systemic financial risk, focusing on the Eurozone and

proposing possible early warning systems that detect impending abnormalities

KEY FEATURES

Explores the economic and financial system of Sovereigns, Banks, other Financial

Intermediaries, and Corporations

Presents the financial system as a biological entity to be explored in order to identify the mainrisk signals and provide the right measures of prevention and interventions

Offers a new, systemic-based approach to construct a hierarchical, internally coherent

framework to be used in developing an effective early warning system

DESCRIPTION

Systemic Risk Tomography: Signals, Measurement and Transmission Channelsrecent developments

in the measurement of systemic risk, mainly focusing on the Eurozone and providing a

comprehensive risk analysis that covers sovereign risk, bank and other financial intermediaries risk,

and corporate risk.

The book also deals with possible Early Warning Systems based on a risk dashboard that proposes

to identify potential vulnerabilities within the financial system. The comprehensive risk analysis

detailed in this book is intended to aggregate the individual risk dimensions by using advanced

methodologies, such as Dynamic Conditional Correlations, Copula functions and Copula-based

models, Regime-switching models, and Network analysis.

Systemic Risk TomographySignals, Measurement and Transmission ChannelsMonica BillioProfessor of Econometrics, Department of Economics, University CaFoscari ofVeniceLoriana PelizzonProgram Director, Systemic Risk Lab and Chair, Law and Finance, ResearchCentre SAFE, Goethe University FrankfurtSavona RobertoAssociate Professor, Financial Markets and Institutions, University of Brescia

ISBN:978-1-78548-085-0

PUB DATE:December 2016

FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 278

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Universities (graduate and phd

students), academic researchers,

policy institutions (national

central banks, IMF, ECB, BIS,

OECD, EC)



Portfolio Optimization with Different


27/48

This important work provides an overview of the role and impact of different

information flow in the classical problem of optimal investment, exploring both a

default free market and a defaultable market

KEY FEATURES

Presents recent progress of stochastic portfolio optimization with exotic filtrations

Shows you how to apply the tools of the enlargement of filtrations to resolve the optimizationproblem

Uses tools from various fields from enlargement of filtration theory, stochastic calculus,

convex analysis, optimal stochastic control, and backward stochastic differential equations

DESCRIPTION

Portfolio Optimization with Different Information Flowrecalls the stochastic tools and results

concerning the stochastic optimization theory and the enlargement filtration theory. The authors

detail a default free market and explore a defaultable market where the risks assets are subjected

to the default risk of a counterparty firm, analyzing ways their value may suffer a sudden loss at

the counterparty default time.

Portfolio Optimization with Different

Information FlowCaroline HillairetAssistant Professor, CMAP Ecole PolytechniqueYing JiaoISFA Universit Lyon 1

ISBN:978-1-78548-084-3


FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 130

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Graduate students, researchers,

portfolio managers and academics

worldwide working in all sub-disciplines of economics,

mathematics and finance



Stochastic Models of Financial Mathematics


28/48

A concise introduction to option pricing and stochastic interest rate models

KEY FEATURES

About continuous-time stochastic models of financial mathematics

Black-Sholes model and interest rate models

Requiring a minimum knowledge of stochastic integration and stochastic differential equations

DESCRIPTION

These lecture notes are based on a graduate course given for several years at Vilnius University as

part of the master program Financial and Actuarial Mathematics. They are intended to give a short

introduction to continuous-time financial models including Black--Scholes and interest rate models.

Some basic knowledge of stochastic integration and differential equations theory is preferable,

although, formally, all the preliminary information is given in part 1 of the lecture notes.

Stochastic Models of Financial MathematicsVigirdas MackeviciusVU MIF Professor, Department of Mathematical Analysis, VilniusUniversity, Lithuania

ISBN:978-1-78548-198-7


FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 120

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Masters students of mathematics,

business mathematics, or financial

mathematics; Lecturers in

financial mathematics



Financial Mathematics


29/48

How to make the transition from discrete to continuous time in option pricing

KEY FEATURES

Calculations of Lower and upper prices, featuring practical examples

The simplest functional limit theorem proved for transition from discrete to continuous time

Learn how to optimize portfolio in the presence of risk factors

DESCRIPTION

Finance Mathematicsis devoted to financial markets both with discrete and continuous time,

exploring how to make the transition from discrete to continuous time in option pricing.

This book features a detailed dynamic model of financial markets with discrete time, for

application in real-world environments, along with Martingale measures and martingale criterion

and the proven absence of arbitrage.

With a focus on portfolio optimization, fair pricing, investment risk, and self-finance, the authors

provide numerical methods for solutions and practical financial models, enabling you to solve

problems both from mathematical and from financial point of view.

Financial MathematicsYuliya MishuraHead, Department of Probability, Statistics and Actuarial Mathematics, Facultyof Mechanics and Mathematics, Taras Shevchenko Kyiv National University, Kiev, Ukraine

ISBN:978-1-78548-046-1

PUB DATE:January 2016

FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 180

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Academics, researchers, and

practitioners in quantitative

finance, financial risk

management, economics and

other areas of math, science and

engineering



Digital Libraries


30/48

Exploring interoperability of digital content

KEY FEATURES

Discusses Metadata as a resource for linking

Provides a practical approach

A valuable resource for anyone involved in digital library developments and digital collections

and services

DESCRIPTION

The technological interoperability of digital libraries must be rethought in order to adapt to new

uses and networks. Informative digital environments aimed at responding to heritage, cultural,

scientific or commercial demands have taken over the global cyberspace and have redesigned the

techno-informative landscape of the Web. However, while the technological models demonstrate

their effectiveness and explain to a large extent the creation of digital libraries, archives and

deposits, the subjacent concept of uses continues to cause debate.

The information technologies used by heterogeneous digital libraries enable a technical

interoperability of content. This is not enough to allow the adhesion of a public connected to very

different information profiles and techniques. This book explores the avenues of a user-orientated

interoperability where the questions of consultation interfaces and content description processes

are studied.

igital ibrariesFabrice PapyProfessor of Information Science and Communication, University of Lorraine,France

ISBN:978-1-78548-045-4

PUB DATE:January 2016

FORMAT: Hardback

PAGES: c. 146

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Researchers, designers, librarians,

teachers, and graduate students

who are interested in digital

library development and

evaluation



The European Research Management


31/48

Provides frameworks, insight, and guidance on research management and research

administration

KEY FEATURES

Offers a deeper understanding of the research management and administrative landscape

through single and collective definitions and experiences

Provides an overview of the research environment and explores the international researcharena

Discusses some of the most complex issues in research management and administration by

covering topics such as ethics, innovation, research impact, organizational structures, and

processes for the project life cycle

DESCRIPTION

The European Research Management Handbookaddresses the myriad of responsibilities related to

research management and administration. The book incorporates narratives from those working in

the field to provide insight into the profession. The book also offers a unique perspective on thetopic by incorporating global perspectives to address the growing interdisciplinary nature of

research collaboration.

The European Research Management Handbookoutlines practical advice for those in the research

management and administration profession at all levels of experience. It is also a useful tool that

research institutions and research groups can use to assist in planning and streamlining their

research support.

p g

HandbookJan AndersenSenior Executive Advisor, Science Research and Innovation,University ofCopenhagen, Frederiksberg, DenmarkKristel ToomVice Head and Researcher, Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, Tallinn, EstoniaSusi PoliDoctoral EdD Candidate at UCL Institute of Education, London, UKPamela F. MillerDirector, Sponsored Projects Office, University of California at Berkeley,

Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

ISBN:978-0-12-805059-0

PUB DATE:June 2017

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 304

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Professional research

administrators and support staff

in universities and research

institutions, Researchers and

research groups, and university

management as well as those

interested in exploring a career in

research management or research

administration

LIFE SCIENCES

PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT


ReSearch


32/48

Inside knowledge on how to effectively leverage skill sets to take that next step in your

career

KEY FEATURES

Fills the knowledge gap in career planning practices for students and early career researchers

in the STEM fields, particularly those in the sciences

Provides global perspectives on seeking career opportunities outside of the United States Includes strategies for how to market your transferable skill sets, network, and maximize

informational interviews

DESCRIPTION

ReSearchis a career planning guide and practical tool for graduate students and postdocs in the

pursuit of any career. This book provides step-by-step processes for the assessment of career goals

and the actions that can be taken in order to achieve them. ReSearch includes chapters on the

basics of career planning, determining unique selling points, and navigating work-life concerns. This

book also includes narratives from a number of perspectives to showcase the variety of careeroptions available.

ReSearchis written by experts with inside knowledge of how to effectively leverage skills in order

to take that next step in your career, whether you are a recent graduate or are interested in

transitioning into something new. This book is also a valuable resource for advisors and careers

counselors who mentor students and postdocs about their career plans.

A Career Guide for ScientistsTeresa M. EvansPhD, Director, the Office of Career Development, Graduate School ofBiomedical Sciences, University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio,TX, USANatalie LundsteenPhD, Director of Graduate Career Development, Graduate School ofBiomedical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USANathan L. VanderfordPhD, MBA, Assistant Professor, Department of Toxicology and Cancer

Biology; Assistant Dean for Academic Development, College of Medicine; Assistant Director forResearch, Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA

ISBN:978-0-12-804297-7

PUB DATE:June 2017

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 288

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Graduate, medical, and

postdoctoral students across the

Sciences as well as faculty,

advisors, industry professionals,

societies, and other organizations

who are involved in career

counselling, science education

programs, and/or mentorship

programs. Graduates and

professionals in other STEM areas

LIFE SCIENCES



Presenting an Effective and Dynamic Technical


33/48

A practical, compact guidebook covering the nuts and bolts of effective public speaking

from a cross-cultural perspective

KEY FEATURES

Discusses best practices in putting together an effective talk

Focuses on leveraging the speakers existing skillsets to develop the delivery style that works

best for that individual Features one-page quick reference guides for giving both formal oral and informal poster

presentations

Addresses cross-cultural communication, as well as particular concerns for non-native English

speakers

Includes a companion site with tools and video examples of formal and informal presentations

for further self-guidance

DESCRIPTION

Presenting an Effective and Dynamic Technical Paper: A Guidebook for Novice and Experienced

Speakers in a Multicultural Worldis intended for inexperienced speakers as well as those aspiring

to improve their communication skills in making either formal or informal presentations on a

technical subject.

The book focuses on how to make presentations to a cross-cultural audience, including such tactics

as how to list the names of the co-authors on your presentation, how to handle eye contact and

use humor, both of which can differ across the global spectrum of cultures. The cross-cultural focus

of this book relates not only to the audience, but also to the speaker. This book also includes

helpful tips for non-native English speakers.

PaperA Guidebook for Novice and Experienced Speakers in a

Multicultural WorldWilliam B. KrantzPresidents Teaching Scholar and Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado,Boulder, CO, USA; Rieveschl Ohio Eminent Scholar and Professor Emeritus, University of

Cincinnati, Cincinnati,OH, USA

ISBN:978-0-12-805418-5


FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 96

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Students and researchers acrossthe sciences interested in

improving their oral

communication skills; in particular

non-native English speakers

LIFE SCIENCES



Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the

S i


34/48

As a comprehensive guide, this book provides insights and advice on integrating

students with disabilities into the STEM fields, with each chapter featuring research and

best practices that are interwoven with experiential narratives

KEY FEATURES

Offers a global perspective on making research or work spaces accessible for students with

disabilities in the STEM fields Discusses best practices on accommodating and supporting students and demonstrates how

these practices can be translated across disciplines

Enhances faculty knowledge of inclusive teaching practices, adaptive equipment, accessibility

features, and accommodations in science laboratories, which would enable the safe

participation of students with disabilities

Provides advice for students with disabilities on disclosure and mentoring

DESCRIPTION

Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciencesprovides insights and advice on integrating

students with disabilities into the STEM fields. Each chapter features research and best practices

that are interwoven with experiential narratives.

The book is reflective of the diversity of STEM disciplines (life and physical sciences, engineering,

and mathematics), and is also reflective of cross-disability perspectives (physical, sensory, learning,

mental health, chronic medical and developmental disabilities).

It is a useful resource for STEM faculty and university administrators working with students with

disabilities, as well as STEM industry professionals interested in accommodating employees with

disabilities.

SciencesMahadeo A. SukhaiResearch Fellow and Team Leader, University Health Network, PrincessMargaret Hospital, Ontario Cancer Institute, Toronto, ON, CanadaChelsea E. MohlerResearch Consultant, National Educational Association of Disabled Students,Ottawa, ON, Canada

ISBN:978-0-12-804037-9

PUB DATE:December 2016

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 316

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

University faculty, academicadministrators, disability office

staff, students with disabilities,

and industry professionals in

STEM and related disciplines.

Additional markets include

related academic and professional

organizations as well as those

involved in professional

development training and

workshops

LIFE SCIENCES



Technical Career Survival Handbook100 Things You Need To Know


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This practical guide provides the information needed to survive a technical career,

enabling prospective candidates and those currently in technical careers to explore all

technical education possibilities, industries, disciplines, and specialties

KEY FEATURES

Offers insights on how to pursue and navigate a technical career

Discusses job searches, interviews, offers, and counteroffers Includes day-to-day, in the trenches, job situations that may arise and best practices on how to

address them

DESCRIPTION

Technical Career Survival Handbook: 100 Things You Need To Knowprovides the information

needed to survive a technical career, enabling prospective technical career candidates and those

currently in technical careers to explore all technical education possibilities, industries, disciplines,

and specialties.

This handbook better equips the reader to deal with the tough situations and decisions they have

to make throughout their career. Topics include preparing for the workforce, employment

challenges, and dealing with on the job situations. This book is a practical guidebook for scientists,

engineers, and technicians who apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop

practical solutions to technical problems.

100 Things You Need To KnowPeter BurkeP.E, Consulting Engineer, Self-Employed

ISBN:978-0-12-809372-6


FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 268

TRIM: 6w x 9h

AUDIENCE

Scientists, engineers, andtechnicians who apply the

principles of science and

mathematics to develop practical

solutions to technical problems.

LIFE SCIENCES




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Graduate Research, 4eA Guide for Students in the Sciences


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This newly revised go-to resource is for graduate researchers at all stages of study and

covers a range of topics including writing and preparation of research proposals,

developing and refining teaching skills, and ethics and compliance areas such as

research involving human subjects and animals

KEY FEATURES

Discusses a broad range of topics including time management, library and literature work, andgrant support

Includes a new chapter on career planning and development with advice on careers in

academia, government, and the private sector

Contains chapters that promote the development of a varied set of communication skills

Greatly expanded treatment of graduate study and research in international settings

DESCRIPTION

Graduate Research isan all-in-one resource for prospective and matriculated graduate students in

the sciences. The newly revised edition includes updates to every chapter. Graduate Researchcovers a range of topics including writing and preparation of research proposals, developing and

refining teaching skills, and ethics and compliance areas such as research involving human subjects

and animals.

Graduate Researchhelps readers navigate the multidimensional and interdisciplinary world of

scientific research and it is an invaluable resource for graduate researchers as well as those in

advising or mentoring roles.

fRobert V. SmithCollaborative Brain Trust University Consulting (CBT UC), Sacramento, CA, USALlewellyn D. DensmoreDepartment of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX,USAEdward F. LenerUniversity Libraries, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA

ISBN:978-0-12-803749-2

PREVIOUS EDITION ISBN:

9780295977058

PUB DATE:February 2016

FORMAT: Paperback

PAGES: c. 288

TRIM: 6w x 9hAUDIENCE

Graduate student, graduate

advisors, and mentors across the

Sciences

LIFE SCIENCES



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Amal Foreign Direct Investment in Brazil 20

Andersen The European Research Management Handbook 29

Andrikopoulos Handbook of Frontier Markets 13

Andrikopoulos Handbook of Frontier Markets 15

B

Babar Economic Evaluation of Pharmacy Services 8

Barros Roots of Brazilian Relative E