In recent years the airline industry has experienced severe volatility in earnings with airlines recording periods of substantial profits that are closely followed by periods of financial distress This trend has continued into the new millennium with numerous examples of airlines across the globe entering bankruptcy protection or liquidating The text provides an introduction to both the basics of finance & the particular intricacies of airline finance where there can be significant fluctuations in both revenues & costs This new edition also

Includes:: capital budgeting management of current assets financial risk analysis fuel hedging aircraft leasing This textbook contains chapters that cover unique aspects of the aviation financial decision-making process These include a rigorous & structured presentation of the buy versus lease decision that is prevalent in the industry a valuation process for aviation assets the recent trend toward privatization & the difficulty inherent in the valuation of a publicly-owned or semi-publicly owned asset The Foundations of Airline Finance now in its second edition is an introductory text that can be used either as a general financial text or in a specialized class that deals with aviation finance in particular

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Unlike books currently on the market this book attempts to satisfy two goals combine circuits & electronics into a single unified treatment & establish a strong connection with the contemporary world of digital systems It will introduce a new way of looking not only at the treatment of circuits but also at the treatment of introductory coursework in engineering in general Using the concept of ''abstraction'' the book attempts to form a bridge between the world of physics & the world of large computer systems In particular it attempts to unify electrical engineering & computer science as the art of creating & exploiting successive abstractions to manage the complexity of building useful electrical systems Computer systems are simply one type of electrical systems ...

FOUNDATIONS OF AURAL REHABILITATION ADULTS CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS 4th Edition introduces the fundamentals of rehabilitative audiology & hearing-related speech-language pathology in an easy-to-read style along with concrete suggestions that help you deliver high-quality services Designed for both classroom learners & as a reference for seasoned professionals this widely-used book entwines theory with clinical practice & presents research-based information for identifying diagnosing & treating hearing & communication-related disorders IImportant topics include patient-centered services counseling selection & fitting of listening devices conversational fluency & communication strategies training auditory training speechreading & language & speech promotion Divided into sections to cover adult & child populations separately the book distills readings into important " Take Home" points & illustrates with representative research reports case studies example procedures & lively figures Text box inserts sidebar bullet points tables "es from professionals & patients also pique interest along with key resources & appendices for clinical practice or self-study ...

Cognitive psychology addresses many fascinating questions about memory emotion & language Can our identity be reduced to our memories? What are emotions for? Are we born with an innate knowledge of language? This introductory text is a concise guide to the core fundamentals of cognitive psychology rather than an encyclopaedic volume The authors cover a broad range of topics using their wealth of teaching experience to select the key theories & most engaging examples Lively & thought-provoking this new book conveys the sense of discovery that makes the subject so exciting to study ...

The new edition of this leading overview of comparative politics once again blends theory & evidence across democratic systems to provide unparalleled coverage The student-friendly structure & clear concise writing ensure that complex issues are clearly explained & students engage with the key theories The third edition is updated throughout with a new chapter ' Public Spending & Public Policies' increased coverage of defective democracies & revised coverage of e-democracy & the power of the media The pedagogy is simplified with a focus on ' Briefings' & ' Controversies' that feature examples from across the globe alongside clear key terms ' What We Have Learned' & ' Lessons of Comparison' sections & a wealth of online materials to complete a rich teaching & learning package ...

Now in full colour the third edition of this well established book provides a readable & highly illustrated overview of the aspects of geology that are most significant to civil engineers Sections in the book include those devoted to the main rock types weathering ground investigation rock mass strength failures of old mines subsidence on peats & clays sinkholes on limestone & chalk water in landslides slope stabilization & understanding ground conditions The roles of both natural & man-induced processes are assessed & this understanding is developed into an appreciation of the geological environments potentially hazardous to civil engineering & construction projects For each style of difficult ground available techniques of site investigation & remediation are reviewed & evaluated Each topic is presented as a double page spread with a careful mix of text & diagrams with tabulated reference material on parameters such as bearing strength of soils & rocks This new edition has been comprehensively updated & covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest for both students & practitioners in the field of civil engineering ...

The unique design problems which helicopters produce are many & complex Through practical examples & illustrated case studies supported by all the relevant theory this primer text provides an accessible introduction which guides the reader through the theory design construction & operation of helicopters Fundamental performance & control equations are developed from which the book explores the rotor aerodynamic & dynamic characteristics of helicopters Example calculations & performance predictions reflecting current practice show how to assess the feasibility of a design ...

This manual lymph drainage guide covers the anatomy physiology & pathophysiology of the lymphatic system providing key background information necessary for effective treatment Chapters are structured according to anatomic regions focusing on the lymphatic knots & their tributary regions in the throat armpit trunk & groin Photographs illustrate the lymphatic knots & lymphatic courses which are drawn on the human body & provide a clear picture of the structures to be treated Designated points are numbered to illustrate the progression of treatment in each region Also

Includes:: coverage of complete decongestive therapy (CDT) Explains procedures in a detailed step-by-step format Features a helpful chart of lymph node groups & their tributary regions that outlines each lymph node as it pertains to a specific anatomical region Key information is summarized in the margins making it easier for readers to review what they've read & focus on important topics Self-test questions provide an excellent means for readers to assess their comprehension & review key material in the book These questions are also helpful in preparing for exams Two-color illustrations help the reader visualize & learn theoretical aspects of this therapy The text has been completely updated to reflect the latest techniques in lymph drainage therapy Coverage of individual treatment strokes & stroke sequences have been updated with more comprehensive descriptions & detailed photos that illustrate proper hand placement pressure & movement Expanded coverage of complete decongestive therapy including a CDT survey
- consisting of the case history examination & palpation
- that can be used to gather valuable information to formulate therapeutic goals & evaluate treatment results



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Authored by an acclaimed teacher of quantum physics & philosophy this textbook pays special attention to the aspects that many courses sweep under the carpet Traditional courses in quantum mechanics teach students how to use the quantum formalism to make calculations But even the best students
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- emerge rather confused about what exactly the theory says is going on physically in microscopic systems This supplementary textbook is designed to help such students understand that they are not alone in their confusions (luminaries such as Albert Einstein Erwin Schroedinger & John Stewart Bell having shared them) to sharpen their understanding of the most important difficulties associated with interpreting quantum theory in a realistic manner & to introduce them to the most promising attempts to formulate the theory in a way that is physically clear & coherent The text is accessible to students with at least one semester of prior exposure to quantum (or modern) physics &

Includes:: over a hundred engaging end-of-chapter Projects that make the book suitable for either a traditional classroom or for self-study



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This book studies the foundations of quantum theory through its relationship to classical physics This idea goes back to the Copenhagen Interpretation (in the original version due to Bohr & Heisenberg) which the author relates to the mathematical formalism of operator algebras originally created by von Neumann The book therefore

Includes:: comprehensive appendices on functional analysis & C-algebras as well as a briefer one on logic category theory & topos theory Matters of foundational as well as mathematical interest that are covered in detail include symmetry (and its "spontaneous" breaking) the measurement problem the Kochen-Specker Free Will & Bell Theorems the Kadison-Singer conjecture quantization indistinguishable particles the quantum theory of large systems & quantum logic the latter in connection with the topos approach to quantum theory This book is Open Access under a CC BY licence

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