In this book, two of America's leading economists provide the first integrated treatment of the conceptual, practical, and empirical foundations for credit risk pricing and risk measurement. Masterfully applying theory to practice, Darrell Duffie and Kenneth Singleton model credit risk for the purpose of measuring portfolio risk and pricing defaultable bonds, credit derivatives, and other securities exposed to credit risk. The methodological rigor, scope, and sophistication of their state-...

Natural approaches to maintaining or restoring overall well being. Chapters are devoted to the health concerns of particular importance to African-Americans such as heart disease & diabetes.

Robby, a senior in high school, begins to attend a prestigious private school for boys called Lafayette. At the school he makes friends quickly. Among these friends he favors a fellow student named Michael whom is also a senior. As soon as Robby arrives at Lafayette, Michael tells him about the many social groups within the school, and how important they are within the academic establishment. Michael mentions to Robby that he himself is a member of a group called, The Donner Society. Robby...

Score your highest in econometrics? Easy.Econometrics can prove challenging for many students unfamiliar with the terms and concepts discussed in a typical econometrics course. Econometrics For Dummies eliminates that confusion with easy-to-understand explanations of important topics in the study of economics.Econometrics For Dummies breaks down this complex subject and provides you with an easy-to-follow course supplement to further refin...

Fans of Robyn Carr's Virgin River Series will love this feel-good, small-town series from Leeanna Morgan.Brooke Johnson has left her past behind her and moved to Sapphire Bay. The quaint Montana town has everything she needs, including a store she's turned into a candy shop. Her life is as sweet as the fudge she makes, until Levi Montgomery rides into town.Levi has spent too many years fighting a war no one can win. He thought he’d worked through m...

A hands-on guide to the fast and ever-changing world of high-frequency, algorithmic tradingFinancial markets are undergoing rapid innovation due to the continuing proliferation of computer power and algorithms. These developments have created a new investment discipline called high-frequency trading.This book covers all aspects of high-frequency trading, from the business case and formulation of ideas through the development of trading systems to application of capital and ...

When a woman disappears with her two children, one husband will do anything to find them--even confront the secrets of his own past--in D. J. Palmer's My Wife Is Missing, a twisty thriller from the author of The New Husband.A family vacation turns into a nightmare for Michael Hart when he discovers his wife and two children have disappeared from their New York City hotel room. Horrified, he fears they've been kidnapped. Michael's frantic search to ...

An approachable guide to sustainable options trading, minimal luck needed.Traders who are successful long-term do not rely on luck, but rather their ability to adapt, strategize, and utilize available tools and information. Modern markets are becoming increasingly accessible to the average consumer, and the emergence of retail options trading is opening a world of opportunities for the individual investor. Options are highly versatile and complex financial instrume...

A sexy bodyguard. A high-maintenance city girl. Sometimes opposites attract…a killer.When Tara Fujimoto’s quest to avenge her sister’s death makes her a target, a sexy security specialist steps in to watch her back, but his quiet appeal threatens her carefully guarded heart. Can she resist their lightning-hot attraction, and stay alive long enough to expose her enemy?Former military special operator Jeff Patarava has good reasons to keep his distance from h...

The importance of managing credit and credit risks carefully and appropriately cannot be overestimated. The very success or failure of a bank and the banking industry in general may well depend on how credit risk is handled.Banking professionals must be fully versed in the risks associated with credit operations and how to manage those risks. This up-to-date volume is an invaluable reference and study tool that delves deep into issues associated with credit risk management....

Warning: This is the book 3.5 in the Element Preservers series and should be read after book 3 since it contains spoilers for the first three books in the series. The novella has approximately 18000 words (74 pages)..Aware that Ria's condition is getting worse, Adrian is determined to do whatever it takes so he can touch her again without weakening her, and the only ones who might be able to help him are his greatest enemies. Haunted by the...

To thrive in today's booming energy trading market you need cutting-edge knowledge of the latest energy trading strategies, backed up by rigorous testing and practical applicationUnique in its practical approach, The Handbook of Energy Trading is your definitive guide. It provides a valuable insight into the latest strategies for trading energy—all tried and tested in maintaining a competitive advantage—illustrated with up-to-the-minute case studies from t...