The financial crisis of 2007-9 revealed serious failings in the regulation of financial institutions and markets, and prompted a fundamental reconsideration of the design of financial regulation. As the financial system has become ever-more complex and interconnected, the pace of evolution continues to accelerate. It is now clear that regulation must focus on the financial system as a whole, but this poses significant challenges for regulators. Principles of Financial Regulation d...

This is the long-awaited third edition of this highly regarded comparative overview of corporate law. This edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to reflect the profound changes in corporate law and governance practices that have taken place since the previous edition. These include numerous regulatory changes following the financial crisis of 2007-09 and the changing landscape of governance, especially in the US, with the ever more central role of institutional investors as ...

With Armour, the great Australian poet John Kinsella has written his most spiritual work to date – and his most politically engaged. The world in which these poems unfold is strangely poised between the material and the immaterial, and everything which enters it – kestrel and fox, moth and almond – does so illuminated by its own vivid presence: the impression is less a poet honouring his subjects than uncannily inhabiting them. Elsewhere we find a poetry of lyric protest, as Kinse...

The flight of three: a woman escaping the impotent arm of the law, a pseudo-assassin fleeing from a job, enlisting protection from the Order of the Book, and the last of the trio, Ahmed—the leader of the Castaway Revolution—is seeking a new life; a car-bomb has shattered his old one. The three runaways find their new identities difficult to grasp; shadows from the past rear up, bringing with them re-hammered phantasms of events from their former lives. Inextricably linked by death-then-dep...

The military sci-fi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planetThe planet is called Banshee. The air is unbreathable, the water is poisonous. It is home to the most implacable enemies that humanity, in all its interstellar expansion, has ever encountered.Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on Banshee—the culmination of ten thousand years of the armorers’ craft. A trooper in this armor is a one-man, atomic powered ba...

"Armour & Weapons" by Charles John Ffoulkes is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution and significance of arms and armor throughout history. Ffoulkes delves into various cultures and time periods, examining how these tools of warfare not only served practical purposes but also reflected the artistry and craftsmanship of their makers. The book is richly illustrated, showcasing a variety of weapons and armor, from medieval knights' suits to ancient weaponry, providing readers with a vi...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the transformative power of the "Belt of Truth" in the essential first volume of John James Abekah's six-part series, *The Whole Armour of God*. In a world rife with chaos and deception, the Belt of Truth provides vital protection, enabling you to withstand the onslaught on your beliefs and align with God’s purpose.John James Abekah’s profound insights guide you through an enlightening journey into the essence of this c...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Immerse yourself in the transformative power of "The Breastplate of Righteousness: Guard Your Heart Against Satan's Accusations," the second volume in John James Abekah's enlightening six-part series, "The Whole Armour of God." This pivotal audiobook delves deep into the essential Christian virtue of righteousness, guiding believers on how to fortify their hearts against the enemy’s relentless attacks.In a world rife with spirit...

This book assesses current views of the body armour used by the Roman army and its development, melding these with the archaeological evidence available. It draws together the streams of published information of sculptural imagery and archaeological 'hard' evidence, while also looking at the component parts and how they are physically put together. This has involved a return to basics, in examining wherever possible the original material (as opposed to the published 2-D photographic images...

A year after the events of THE EYES OF GOD, Lukien, Baron Glass and Gilwyn are all living in Grimhold. But the history of Liiria has not done with them yet. Jazana Carr, the Diamond Queen, has secured power in Norvor and is now set to unleash her mercenary army against Liiria. Convinced he can stop the woman he once jilted, the Baron steals the cursed Devil's Armour and rides to stop her. But the armour corrupts him and he falls in love with his former lover. Somehow Lukien must stop a man...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Guard Your Mind. Secure Your Victory.What if the greatest battle you face is not around you—but within you?Many believers are saved, yet still struggle with:Fear that won’t go awayThoughts they cannot controlDoubt about their standing with GodGuilt and condemnation from the pastThe problem is not your salvation.The problem is an unguarded mind.In The Helmet of Salva...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your battle is real—but so is your defence.Have you ever experienced sudden fear, unexplained doubt, or discouragement that seemed to come out of nowhere?These are not random moments. They are fiery darts—targeted attacks designed to weaken your faith and shake your confidence in God.But you are not defenceless.In The Shield of Faith, bestselling author John James Abekah reveals how to recognise, resist, ...