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Lectures on Corporate Finance

A collection of lectures introducing students to the elementary concepts of corporate finance, with a systematic approach used at the Yale School of Management and the California Institute of Technology. Provides numerical examples for the concepts covered, which include dividends, capital structure, and dynamic hedging. Simple mathematics are used throughout.

Default Fundamentals of Investments



Fundamentals of Investments w/student CD + Stock-Trak + Powerweb
By: Charles J. Corrado, Bradford Jordan
ISBN-10: 0072504439 , ISBN-13: 9780072504439
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies - 2001-10-17
Hardcover | 2nd Edition | 640 Pages



Editorial:
Fundamentals of Investments was created to: 1. Focus on students as investment managers, giving them information they can act on instead of concentrating on theories and research without the proper context. 2. Offer strong, consistent pedagogy, including a balanced, unified treatment of the main types of financial investments as mirrored in the investment world. 3. Organize topics in a way that makes them easy to apply—whether to a portfolio simulation or to real life—and support these topics with hands-on activities.

The approach of this text reflects two central ideas. First, there is a consistent focus on the student as an individual investor or investments manager. Second, a consistent, unified treatment of the four basic types of financial instruments—stocks, bonds, options, and futures—focusing on their characteristics and features, their risks and returns, and the markets in which they trade.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: A Brief History of Risk and Return
Chapter 2: Buying and Selling Securities
Chapter 3: Security Types
Chapter 4: Mutual Funds
Chapter 5: The Stock Market
Chapter 6: Common Stock Valuation
Chapter 7: Earnings and Cash Flow Analysis
Chapter 8: Stock Price Behavior and Market Efficiency
Chapter 9: Interest Rates
Chapter 10: Bond Prices and Yields
Chapter 11: Corporate Bonds
Chapter 12: Government Bonds
Chapter 13: Mortgage-Backed Securities
Chapter 14: Stock Options
Chapter 15: Option Valuation
Chapter 16: Futures Contracts
Chapter 17: Diversification and Asset Allocation
Chapter 18: Return, Risk, And the Security Market Line
Chapter 19: Performance Evaluation and Risk Management

Administering and Securing the Apache Server



Details:
Apache is the most popular Web server in the world, hosting 50 percent of all Web sites! With Apache, you will get excellent performance at a low cost. The server, plus all of its source code, is freely available and you can modify it to your specific needs. With this book, you will learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Apache server. Administering and Securing the Apache Server teaches you how to maximize the benefits of Apache in order to gain the competitive edge.
http://rapidshare.com/files/117943039/Adminig.n.Secg.The.Apache.Server-by_pinoyglobalforum.zip.html

A Student's Guide to Maxwell's Equations



A Student's Guide to Maxwell's Equations
Cambridge University Press | Pages: 144 | 2008-01-28 | ISBN: 052187761X | 3 MB

Gauss's law for electric fields, Gauss's law for magnetic fields, Faraday's law, and the Ampere-Maxwell law are four of the most influential equations in science. In this guide for students, each equation is the subject of an entire chapter, with detailed, plain-language explanations of the physical meaning of each symbol in the equation, for both the integral and differential forms. The final chapter shows how Maxwell's equations may be combined to produce the wave equation, the basis for the electromagnetic theory of light. This book is a wonderful resource for undergraduate and graduate courses in electromagnetism and electromagnetics. A website hosted by the author at

Vegetarian Nutrition



From antiquity, vegetarian diets have been followed for a variety of
reasons, albeit with widely differing nutritional outcomes.
As a result, numerous scientific and professional questions have arisen.
Currently,professional interest in vegetarian nutrition has reached
unprecedented levels. This is only partly explained by the growing
number of vegetarians and the increased popularity of

vegetarian diets. As disease patterns shifted away from nutrient
deficiencies and toward diet-related chronic diseases,
vegetarian nutrition research also changed emphasis, and the benefits
of vegetarian diets have begun to emerge.
In the past 30 years, scientific endeavors in the area of vegetarian
nutrition seem to have progressively shifted from investigating concerns
held by nutritionists and other health professionals to a fertile area of
investigation in which creative solutions for various medical conditions
and preventive approaches to chronic diseases may be found.
Despite this broadening shift in the focus and study of nutrition,
current knowledge regarding the relationship between vegetarian diets
and human health is far from complete.

However, scientific advances made during the last few decades have
noticeably changed the role of vegetarian diets
and other diets largely based on plant foods in human nutrition and
public health. This book on vegetarian nutrition is an attempt to
summarize the large body of literature accumulated on the topic.
Although most of the information presented in this book centers on the
dietary practices of vegetarians, it has sweeping implications for
the general population. In the past few years, scientific literature
has extensively reported on the health effects of plant foods such as
whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts.
Although they are essential components, these dietary factors

are not unique to vegetarian diets. Thus, the information reviewed
on plant foods and health has direct applications for all persons

Amazing Vegetarian Recipes



About 500 recipes for vegetarians and non vegetarians too
http://rapidshare.com/files/117773672/Amazing_Veggie_Recipes.rar

Vegetarian Cooking around the World



Description:

Revised and expanded to include new low-fat recipes.

Vegetarian cooking is nothing new. People in many cultures have
enjoyed vegetarian or mostly vegetarian meals for generations.
However, vegetarianism is growing in popularity. In modern

times, more and more people around the world are recognizing the
health benefits of omitting or reducing meat in their diets.

By making good use of a wide range of ingredients, creative seasoning,
varied cooking techniques, and recipes from international cuisines,
modern cooks are finding that vegetarian cooking offers a wealth
of dishes that are versatile and delicious.

100 Things You Need to Know About Microsoft Windows Vista

100 Things You Need to Know About Microsoft - 22.3MB


Publisher: Que
Author: Eric Geier
Format: CHM
Pages: 216

Tired of clawing your way through computer books that start at the beginning of recorded history just to find one tiny nugget of information you need? Tired of wrenching your back to pull that massive Windows tome off your bookshelf? Tired of wishing you could find a simple answer to what should be a simple problem? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then 100 Things You Need to Know about Micro$oft Windows V!sta is just the book you’ve been looking for. Chock full of timesaving tips, heady solutions, and expert know-how, this book doesn’t break the bank nor does it require a Bowflex body to hoist it around. Inside you’ll find step-by-step help for the 100 things every Windows user needs to know when making the big switch between Windows XP and Vista. Even if you’re brand new to Windows (meaning Vista is your first-ever operating system), you’ll find the advice here indispensable. In this book, we assume, for instance, that you really don’t give a hoot about what TCP/IP is. We’re betting you just want to get your Internet connection up and running, and leave the techy muck to the propeller heads.
* Want all the cool new cutting-edge features and interface Windows Vista offers? Well, before you run out and buy the software, you need to ensure your system will support it! We
walk you through, step-by-step, how to manually check if your PC and other hardware and software are supported for use with Windows Vista. We show you how to perform common upgrade tasks, if needed, before you install Vista. In addition, we provide tips and procedures on backing up your data.
* Having to choose between five different versions (yes, Vista comes in FIVE flavors!) can be confusing! Don’t sweat it, though--we’ve got you covered. We show you how to decide which flavor of Vista is best suited to you! Then we walk you through installing and setting up Vista for the very first time.
* Next we dig into the new Vista interface, which is quite a change from the old XP! Then we give you a tour of the many new and enhanced features. While you might fancy yourself a wicked-smart Windows user, don’t skip this section! We’re positive you’ll find things you didn’t know that will help you make Vista do thy bidding.
* Don’t like the slick new Vista interface? (Macintosh, anyone?) We show you how to harness the power of Vista while keeping the look and feel of your XP. Who says change has to be painful?
* After you have the basics nailed, we then show you some of the cool things you can do with Vista, from customizing its performance, to disabling annoying security controls, to connecting to a wireless network.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Upgrading to Windows Vista
Chapter 2: Choosing and installing a Windows Vista edition
Chapter 3: Introducing Windows Vista
Chapter 4: Changing the look and feel of Vista
Chapter 5: Finding your way around in Vista
Chapter 6: Tips and tricks
Index

The Science of Staying Young

The Science of Staying Young





The Science of Staying Young
By John Morley, Sheri R. Colberg
272 pages PDF - 1.7 Mb


Can exercise prevent gray hair?

Is wine consumption better than drinking beer or hard liquor?

Is testosterone important only for men?

How much fish should you eat each week?

Just because your chronological age is going up, it doesn’t mean aches and pains, weight gain, and lack of energy have to get you down. You can prevent and reverse the symptoms of aging! Combining Dr. John Morley’s research on aging, hormones, and disease management with Dr. Sheri Colberg’s expertise in exercise science and sports nutrition, this comprehensive guide breaks everything down into ten simple steps for maintaining an optimal quality of life. Follow the suggestions in this book, and in a matter of weeks you’ll begin to experience:

* An upsurge in your energy levels
* An enhanced enjoyment of your life and daily activities
* A noticeable increase in the sharpness of your mind
* A stronger sex drive

You can pick and choose among hundreds of antiaging tips to find what’s right for you. You’ll discover the best foods to eat, why alcohol can be beneficial (and how much to drink), what types of exercise are important, which hormones are a waste of your money and which really work, how to keep your mind sharp, and why weight loss may not be advisable at certain ages. In addition, you’ll find all the latest information you need to keep your heart healthy, prevent cancer, strengthen your bones, keep your joints limber, and stay on your feet.
The Science of Staying Young is not just about aging gracefully—it’s about living and feeling your best for the rest of your life.

Delicious Sandwich Recepies

Delicious Sandwich Recepies



You will find the traditional sandwiches as well as a selection of unique variations like:
- Baked Crabmeat Sandwich
- Barbecued Pork and Beef Sandwiches
- Bistro Beef Sandwich
- Brats and Beer
- Cajun Chicken Sandwich
- Cheddar Apple Smoked Turkey Sandwich
- Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Smoked Almonds
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwiches
- Creamy Chicken and Braeburn Apple Sandwiches
- Crock Pot Barbecue Beef
- Dagwood Italiano
- Denver Mile-High Taco Burger
- Dixie Bar-B-Que Sandwiches
- Elvis Presley's Fried Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich
- Garlic Bread with Philly Steak
- Grilled Caramelized Onions Circle E Ranch Burgers
- Italian Pork Sandwiches
- Jalapeno Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
- Kicked Up Blue Cheese-stuffed Bacon Hamburgers
- Open-Face Steak Sandwich with Mushroom Sauce
- Oyster Po'Boy Sandwiches
- Philly Cheese Meatball Sandwiches
- Pizza Burgers
- Pulled Pork with Root Beer Barbecue Sauce
- Roast Pork and Spicy Slaw Sandwiches
- Sausage and Green Pepper Heroes
- Super Monte Cristo Sandwiches
- Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- Turkey Sausage and Pepper Calzones
- Vidalia Onion Finger Sandwiches
- World's Best Roast Beef Sandwiches

And Many More Great Recipes...
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Broadband And Wireless Internet!




Peter Burns, The Beginner's Guide to Broadband and Wireless Internet
Summersdale Publishers | ISBN 1840244992 | PDF | 2006 | 224 pages | 2,23 MB


Lost in cyberspace and need direction??? this invaluable handbook includes all the information you'll need to get the most out of broadband. It guides you through the decisions you'll want to make, from choosing the right anti-virus software to setting up a wireless network in your home. Learn how to make the most of your high-speed connection, with chapters on instant messaging, downloading music, making phone calls from your computer and finding the best broadband websites on the net. It's the book everyone with broadband needs next to our PC.

Recipes from Around the World Vol. 2



Recipes from Around the World Vol. 2



Recipes from Around the World Vol. 2
2006
Language: English
Country: United States
505 pages


Bring the exotic tastes of other countries into your home with
'Recipes From Around The World'. You don't have to travel the world
to get a taste of international cuisine. With 'Recipes From Around
The World', you can open your mind and treat your taste buds to a
world of fine cuisine-without leaving home!

Volume 2 of 'Recipes From Around The World' contains over 500 recipes
from Australia, Africa the Middle East, the Philippines and the Caribbean.
Your family and friends will love this selection of recipes which includes
exotic dishes such as Caribbean Pork With Pineapple Salsa,
Lebanese Baba Ghanoush, Fragrant Pork Adobo from the Philippines,
Aussie Shrimp On The Barbie With Orange Ginger and
South African Curried Beef Gratin, and many More...