This applications-oriented text transitions from theory to practice in a clear, straightforward manner. An ideal text for schools that do not have a "pure" portfolio course, it accomplishes the objectives of both a traditional investments course and a portfolio theory course. The book balances coverage of both the small and large investor, and offers unique coverage of topics not found in other texts, such as fiduciary duty and investment policy. Numerous references and questions from the CFA exam are also included.

Product Description: PRACTICAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT is intended for learners studying investments for the first time. Very practical and applied, it is comprehensive enough for those who plan to become Certified Financial Analysts, but remains user-friendly due to its clarity of explanation and its pedagogy...read more

Suitable for learners studying investments for the first time, this book contains chapters on Practical Investment Management.

Product Description: Bob Strong's practical, applied approach, and his ability to explain the intuition underlying the math, makes this text the first truly accessible, yet comprehensive, derivatives book.

Product Description: This text is intended for those studying investments for the first time. Very practical and applied, it is comprehensive enough for those who plan to become CFAs, but remains user-friendly due to its clarity of explanation and its pedagogy...read more

Product Description: This applications-oriented text transitions from theory to practice in a clear, straightforward manner. An ideal text for schools that do not have a "pure" portfolio course, it accomplishes the objectives of both a traditional investments course and a portfolio theory course...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Learn the details of traditional investment as well as portfolio theory with the straightforward, manageable approach found in Strong's successful PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION, MANAGEMENT, AND PROTECTION, 5E. You'll learn how to save time and money as this applications-oriented book guides you from theory to practice...read more

Product Description: This essential reference features an alphabetical listing of every deep-sky object - 2,700 in all - plotted in Sky Atlas 2000.0, 2nd Edition. Its main section lists each star cluster, nebula, and galaxy by name, includes descriptive remarks by well-known observers, and cross-references them to their chart numbers...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: In an investment world of high volatility and 24 hour trading, portfolio management plays an increasingly important role. This comprehensive book presents the essentials of portfolio management, from construction, through secure management, to risk protection...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This text is intended for students studying investments for the first time and assumes that the student is familiar with basic finance concepts. Very practical and applied, it is comprehensive enough for those who plan to become CFAs, but remains user-friendly due to its clarity of explanation and its pedagogy...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

In nine detailed case studies based on interviews with participants and on recently released documents in the Carter presidential library, Robert Strong carefully examines how the thirty-ninth president of the United States addressee and accomplished the work of foreign policy during his term. Working in the World illuminates the nature and range of the "work" the presidency is given to do in foreign affairs; often insight into American foreign policy during what w now know was the decline of the cold war; and defends foreign policy making in the Carter years against the oversimplifications of contemporary punditry.Strong evaluates American relations with the Soviet Union as well as steps taken by the Carter administration to win ratification of the Panama Canal treaties, bring peace to the Middle East, promote human rights, and resolve the Iranian hostage crisis. The case studies focus on major and minor foreign policy decisions, giving particular attention to what Carter thought regarding each issue at hand and what he knew before choosing a course of action.With the introduction of new archival evidence, Strong effectively argues for substantial reevaluation of Carter's foreign policy performance. Working in the World, an important opening salvo in Carter revisionism, is a significant addition to the study of American foreign policy and the presidency. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Presents case studies of well known American foreign policy decisions made between 1945 and 1990. The book aims to show what each case uncovers about the presidential powers in the conduct of foreign affairs, decision-making processes, and the role of character and personality in policy outcomes...read more