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Innocent bystanders

implications of an EU-India free trade agreement for excluded countries

Coord. L. Alan Winters. The European Union, under its 'Global Europe' initiative, has since 2006 been pursuing trade agreements with its major global trading partners. An EU-India Free Trade Agreement is currently under negotiation; if successfully concluded it is likely to have knock-on effects on ...

The grand turk

Sultan Mehmet II: conqueror of Constantinople, master of a Empire and lord of two seas

Sultan Mehmet II, the Grand Turk, known to his countrymen as Fatih, 'the Conqueror', and to much of Europe as 'the present Terror of the World', was once the most feared and powerful ruler in the world. The seventh of his line to rule the ...

America´s kingdom

mythmaking on the Saudi oil frontier

America's Kingdom debunks the many myths that now surround the United States' special relationship with Saudi Arabia, also known as 'the deal': oil for security. Exploding the long-established myth that the Arabian American Oil Company, Aramco, made miracles happen in the desert, Robert Vitalis ...

Commentary on the UNIDROIT Principles of International Comercial Contracts (PICC)

Edited by Stefan Vogenauer and Jan Kleinheisterkamp-------------------------------------- The Commentary on the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts is written by an international team of distinguished practitioners and academics. They offer an article by article commentary on the Principles to provide an accessible guide to the ...

Constitutional democracy in a multicultural and globalised world

Constitutional protection of Human Rights in Latin America

a comparative study of Amparo proceedings

Together with the expansive process of human rights constitutional declarations, in addition to the writ of habeas corpus and of habeas data, Latin American constitutions created a specific judicial remedy for the protection of constitutional rights, known as the suit, action, recourse, or writ of ...

50 Years of the European Treaties

looking back and thinking forward

edited by Michael Dougan and Samantha Currie--------------------------------------------------------------- The essays which appear in this work are based on the papers presented at a two-day conference held in Liverpool in July 2007 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome establishing the ...

The liberal project and human rights

the theory and practice of a new world order

The 'Liberal Project' aims to transform society in accordance with liberal values and practices. This volume argues that the United Nations regime on human rights is an attempt to realise this project on an international level. The authors provide an engaging theoretical and historical context ...

The European Union and crisis management

policy and legal aspects

Ed. Steven Blockmans. In the wake of the Balkan wars, the EU has worked hard to close the so- called 'capabilities-expectations gap' in the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP). With the institution of new political and military structures and procedures, the agreement on principles ...

Presidential constitutionalism in perilous time

From the constitution's adoption, presidents, Congress, judges, scholars, the press, and the public have debated the appropriate scope of presidential power during a crisis, especially when presidents see bending or breaking the rules as necessary to protect the country from serious, even irreparable, harm ...

Financial darwinism

create value or self-destruct in a world of risk

Foreword by Edmund S. Phelps. In "Financial Darwinism", author Leo Tilman lays the groundwork for understanding the new financial order by introducing his evolutionary thesis and then outlines an actionable decision-making framework that enables financial institutions and investors to fully leverage the power of business ...

Index investing for dummies

This book offers a recommended, proven way to broaden portfolios and profits. Recommended by finance experts and used extensively by institutional investors, index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide unmanaged, diversified exposure to a variety of asset classes. "Index Investing For Dummies" shows active investors ...

Foundations of energy risk management

an overview of the energy sector and its physical and financial markets

Elaborated by GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals). GARP's "Fundamentals of Energy Risk Management" introduces investors to the basic components and some of the basic terminology used in the energy industry. It covers the commodity cycle, energy use and sources, and various risk types ...

International GAAP 2009

generally accepted accounting practice under international financial reporting standards

Elaborated by the International Financial Reporting Group of Ernst & Young. This 2009 edition of "International GAAP" is the only globally focused work on IFRS giving an international consistency of approach unavailable elsewhere. "International GAAP 2009" is fully revised and updated in order to: deal with all new and amended authoritative pronouncements and exposure drafts, including the new revised standards on business combinations and consolidated financial statements; provide insight and guidance in greater detail than ever before on the interpretation and practical application of IFRS from a truly global perspective, based on the experience of the book's authors in dealing with ...

Dear Mr. Buffett

what an investor learns 1269 miles from Wall Street

Janet Tavakoli takes you into the world of Warren Buffett by way of the recent mortgage meltdown. In correspondence and discussion with him over 2 years, they both saw the writing on the wall, made clear by the implosion of Bear Stearns. Tavakoli, in clear ...

Fisher Investments on Energy

Elaborated by Fisher Investments with Aaron M. Azelton and Andrew S. Teufel. As the first offering from the comprehensive "Fisher Investments On investing" series from Fisher Investments Press, editors Aaron Azelton and Andrew Teufel demonstrate how to integrate the energy sector into a more comprehensive ...

Fisher Investments on Materials

Elaborated by Fisher Investments with Brad W. Pyles and Andrew S. Teufel. Through "Fisher Investments on Materials", readers will gain a basic understanding of how the materials sector works, the macroeconomic drivers of metals, chemicals, construction material, paper, and packaging. The investment universe will be ...

Risk arbitrage

Originally published in 1982, "Risk Arbitrage" has become a classic on arbitrage strategies by the 'dean of the arbitrage community'. It provides an overview of risk arbitrage, how it has been used over the centuries and particularly in modern markets, with a focus on merger ...

The guru investor

how to beat the market using history's best investment strategies

Today's investor is faced with a myriad of investment options and strategies. Whether you are seeking someone to manage your money or are a self-directed investor deciding to tackle the market on your own, the options can be overwhelming. In an easy-to-read and simple ...

The battle for Wall Street

behind the lines in the struggle that pushed an industry into turmoil

This title presents an insider's look at the changing balance of power on Wall Street. "The Battle for Wall Street" follows the struggle for power between two giants: the sellers, traditional commercial and investments banks; and the buyers, upstart hedge funds, private equity firms ...