“r frank futrell”

Have you ever wondered why there is a light in your fridge but not in your freezer? Or why 24-hour shops bother having locks on their doors? Or why soft drink cans are cylindrical, but milk cartons are square? The answer is simple: economics. For years, economist Robert Frank has been encouraging h... More

Taking an empirical approach to explaining current, real-world practice in investment analysis and portfolio management, this work emphasizes investment alternatives. It aims to teach students how to analyze choices and manage their portfolio. The book covers portfolio theory, capital market theory,... More

E-Learning has long been touted as the brave new frontier of education, offering new challenges to teachers, students and, indeed, the whole of the education system. This timely book is the perfect reference for anyone seeking to navigate the myriad of names, concepts and applications associated wit... More

Water, water everywhere - with this in mind, the perennial question in water works remains: can the earth's finite supply of water resources be increased to meet the constantly growing demand? Hailed on its first publication as a masterful account of the state of water science, this second edition o... More

This one-of-a-kind, completely revised volume presents the latest research on global climate change, air pollution, radon, indoor air quality, acid rain, and more. The second edition of a bestseller, this work explores common themes of air resource utilization and air protection with a section on ai... More

In today's complex and extremely competitive market place, critical thinking and strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are so crucial for anyone who wants to be an effective manager. And this book is designed to help students attain these skills. It is written with a scientific perspecti... More

Martial artist Frank Rivers shows readers how to successfully negotiate the daily strife in their business and personal lives. Using the owl's bearing and conduct as a model for effectively handling conflict, he offers fresh and thoughtful strategies for confronting life's most complex challenges wi... More