High-Risk Reunion

Risk is not a one-dimensional problem cured by a single dose of diversification. It's a multidimensional problem, and diversification’s passive risk reduction is only just the start. At least si

This book explores risk culture in banks following the financial crisis. It analyses the role of national and institutional risk culture, market competitiveness, organisational systems and institution

The Nonprofit Risk Book guides you through the process of finding, managing and mitigating risks that sap your nonprofit organization's time, finances, and resources. The book will lead you through a

This book rehabilitates beta as a definition of systemic risk by using particle physics to evaluate discrete components of financial risk. Much of the frustration with beta stems from the failure to d

This volume sets out, for nine significant legal systems, an overarching conception of risk in legal theory, particularly of the linked role of risk-taking in generating liability and in liability reg

Antifragility of Islamic Finance: The Risk Sharing Alternative explains how risk-sharing, as defined under Islamic finance, makes financial systems antifragile. It highlights the benefits of 100% equi

Science and Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia: Potentials and Challenges provides both a local and global perspective on how to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

This book is the English edition of the German third edition, which has proven to be a standard work on the subject of risk management. The English edition extends the scope of use to the English-lang

Forensic psychologists, mental health professionals, and legal professionals working with violent offenders turn to the Handbook of Violence Risk Assessment as the primary reference for the field. Wit

Risk Modeling for Hazards and Disasters opens with an introduction to insurance risk modeling data and modeling concepts and then moves on to review innovative ideas from the most well-known vendor fi

This book reviews the latest risk-based techniques to protect national interests from invasive pests and pathogens before, at and within national borders.

This book reviews the latest risk-based techniques to protect national interests from invasive pests and pathogens before, at and within national borders.

In a world of infinite risk, the stakes have never been so high.Beyond the pull of life and death lies the Immortal game. Edie Kramer has leaped back to put things right and save the boy she loves. Al

Hospital staff and caregivers are regularly exposed to biomechanical overload risk, particularly at spine and shoulder level a risk factor that will continue to rise with the progressive aging of the

Absolute risk is the probability of developing a specific disease over a specified time interval in the presence of competing causes of mortality. Although absolute risk is arguably more relevant to c

Bringing together the ideas of experts from around the world, this incisive text offers cutting-edge perspectives on the risk analysis and governance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), supporting effective and informed decision-making in developing countries. Comprised of four comprehensive sections, this book covers: integrated risk analysis and decision making, giving an overview of the science involved and examining risk analysis methods that impact decision-making on the release of GMOs, particularly in developing countries; diversification of expertise involved in risk analysis and practical ways in which the lack of expertise in developing countries can be overcome; risk analysis based regulatory systems and how they can be undermined by power relationships and socio-political interests, as well as strategies for improving GMO policy development and regulatory decision-making; and case studies from developing countries providing lessons based on real-world experience that

The companion volume to the successful Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk, this title is written for both professionals and parents. Using a practical and hand-on approach, Sue Jennings: clea

Poetry. RISK THE PIER draws us into moments in the lives of a rich cast of characters. In the dramatic tradition developed by the Victorian poet Robert Browning, these poems force the reader to see th

Information technology specialists from Asia, the Middle East, and the US provide 11 essays on information technology risk management and compliance in organizations. They outline risk management

Many books have been written over the past twenty five years on risk and hazards. However, the intent here is not just another good book on risk, summarizing the important progress over the past sever

Many books have been written over the past twenty five years on risk and hazards. However, the intent here is not just another good book on risk, summarizing the important progress over the past sever

The contents of this book consist of papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Disaster Management and Human Health: Reducing Risk, Improving Outcomes, part of a series of conferences co

How can you be sure you have enough of the right expertise and technical ability on your team to meet your business goals? Leaders manage risk diligently in most business areas, but "people issues" ar

This book presents research on how businesses can be empowered to manage their company’s risk exposure in international settings. It elaborates on approaches that advocate the minimizing of threats an

Risk Quantification and Allocation Methods for Practitioners offers a practical approach to risk management in the financial industry. This in-depth study provides quantitative tools to better describ

Risk and Return for Regulated Industries provides a much-needed, comprehensive review of how cost of capital risk arises and can be measured, how the special risks regulated industries face affect fai

Over the last hundred years, pregnancy and childbirth has become increasingly safe – yet it is still a site of risk, and a contested ground on which health professionals and pregnant women both face h

From the author of On the Edge and Light of Day, Run the Risk is a romantic and gritty story, perfect for fans of Simone Elkeles. Grace has done her best to move on since her ex-boyfriend Mateo chose

Risk Taking in Higher Education includes authors from numerous academic disciplines to emphasize both the importance of risk-taking across higher education and to highlight the varied approaches to in

Risk Taking in Higher Education includes authors from numerous academic disciplines to emphasize both the importance of risk-taking across higher education and to highlight the varied approaches to in

A practical, real-world guide for implementing enterprise risk management (ERM) programs into your organizationEnterprise risk management (ERM) is a complex yet critical issue that all companies must

Dynamic risk factors are the children of risk prediction. They were identified to help practitioners assess risk of recidivism and to set treatment targets likely to reduce reoffending. In this public

In Real-Tim Risk, Irene Aldridge and Steven Krawciw will: Explain the ever-important and little understood topic of market microstructure in a form digestible by even a lay investor Present new think

Saunders and Cornett's Financial Institutions Management: A Risk Management Approach provides an innovative approach that focuses on managing return and risk in modern financial institutions. The cent

Following the recent financial crisis, regulators have been preoccupied with the concept of systemic risk in financial markets, believing that such risk could cause the markets that they oversee to im

Risk management strategy for the pioneering technological sector Enterprise Risk and Opportunity Management provides much-needed guidance tailored specifically to the technological sector. While most

Risk and uncertainty may sound scary, but today's best business leaders are navigating both to gain strategic advantage over competitorsand you can, too. This guide for business leaders examines risk

The Fire Safety and Risk Management Revision Guide: for the NEBOSH Fire Certificate is the perfect revision aid for students preparing to take their NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk

The Fire Safety and Risk Management Revision Guide: for the NEBOSH Fire Certificate is the perfect revision aid for students preparing to take their NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk

Critical Infrastructure Protection and Risk Management covers the history of risk assessment, crtical infrastructure protection, and the various structures that make up the homeland security enterpris