The official study text for the Level I Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) exam The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation is the financial industry's first & only globally recognized program that prepares professionals to deal with the ever-growing field of alternative investments. The second edition of CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments contains comprehensive insights on the alternative investment issues a potential Level I candidate would need to know about as they prepare for the exam. The information found here will help you build a solid foundation in alternative investment markets--with coverage of everything from the characteristics of various strategies within each alternative asset class to portfolio management concepts central to alternative investments. Uses investment analytics to examine each alternative asset class Examines quantitative techniques used by investment professionals Addresses the unique attributes associated with the alternative investment space Offers an online study guide outlining learning objectives & keywords This book is a must-have resource for anyone contemplating taking the CAIA Level I exam. So if you're ready to take your first step toward the CAIA charter take the time to understand the insights offered here. ...

Genvieve Stonefields husband Angus is missing when she seeks William Monks help to find him. She is convinced that he has been murdered by his twin brother Caleb a shadowy figure who lives in the slums bordering the Thames & has always hated his respectable businessman brother. Although worried about Hester Latterlys health as she nurses victims of a typhoid outbreak in Limehouse & threatened by a personal scandal Monk is determined to bring one of the most bizarre cases he has ever encountered to its conclusion. ...

For over thirty years John Allen was an active member of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team & for most of them acted as Team Leader. In Cairngorm John (his call sign when in contact with Search & Rescue helicopters he recalls the challenges of mountain rescue & the many changes he has seen & been a party to. His book is filled with exciting accounts of real life rescues discussions of mountain rescue topics such as hypothermia first aid & the use of helicopters & search & rescue dogs. Peoples with interesteing characters his accounts are at all times humane & the book is laced with humour. ...

Globetrotter's The Best of Series" provides an attractive handy pocket guide to popular destinations. The book features well-presented to-the-point sections on the highlights of the city places of interest activities accommodation where to eat out entertainment & excursions. It features travel tips a general index & also a separate index for the places of interest. Each entry is cross referenced with the fold-out maps. The Highlights chapter features an introduction to each of the 20 featured highlights information on location contact details opening hours entry fees & tour details. The Sightseeing chapter features historic buildings galleries & museums parks & gardens with contact details opening hours & entry fees for each featured site. The Activities chapter features sports activities suggested routes for walking tours & organized tours while the Shopping chapter covers shops & markets. Accommodation

Includes:: listings by area & price category. Eating out covers the cuisine of the region as well as listings of suggested venues by area & price. Entertainment

Includes:: nightlife music theatre festivals casinos pubs & clubs & spectator sports. Excursions include transport options distance contact details & highlights. A Travel Tips section handles everything from transport & money to personal safety & etiquette."



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With a small population it is remarkable that so many people from the county of Caithness have had such a huge impact not only in Scotland but worldwide. The sheer hard work & determination of people from the county both past & present has guaranteed their place in history. From scientists explorers ministers & politicians to engineers artists & writers this area in the far north of Scotland has a rich tapestry of folk who have made their lasting mark on the world & each chapter deals with their lives loves & labours. These include Arthur St Clair 9th President of the Continental Congress in the United States; Robert Dick geologist & botanist; Andrew Geddes Bain road builder & engineer in South Africa; the British Empires first-ever Lady Mayor Elizabeth Oman Yates; James Bremner famed for his wreck
- raising skills & harbour design; Donald Sutherland Swanson a high profile detective with the Metropolitan Police during the Whitechapel Murders in 1888; Robert Brown explorer & Alexander Henry Rhind one of the worlds greatest Egyptologists. The life of Sir John Sinclair father of the Statistical Accounts for Scotland is recounted as is the life of the man best known simply as Ross of Cowcaddens. The modern era is not forgotten with Ian Charles Scott the New York-based artist & David Graham Scott a documentary film maker.
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Whether its classic cakes tiered cakes or small cakes free-from cakes or wedding & birthday cakes Rachel has the perfect foolproof recipe. Rachel Allen knows home baking. Its her fail-safe recipes with easy-to-follow methods thoughtful tips & advice that have been helping her readers over the years to make the most gorgeous cakes & bakes that work every time. Sponges muffins brownies pop cakes cheesecakes tortes pudding cakes whether they are indulgent or healthy (ish) chocolaty nutty or fruity sweet or savoury or gluten-free youll find them all in this ultimate cake bible. Try classics such as Victoria Sponge & Carrot Cake new bakes like Beetroot Brownies or White Chocolate & Macadamia cake festive treats such as Caramel Yule Log or a St Patricks Day Guinness Cake as well as every day cakes like Raspberry Bakewell Cake or Butterscotch Banana Cake. Cake for grown-ups such as the Orange Cake with Campari Icing or childrens party favourite Cake Pops. Cakes for when you have no time as well as more adventurous wedding & birthday cakes. Rachel will show you how to bake & decorate simple special occasion cakes then give additional instruction for making it special
- or even of professional quality. Whether it is a golden anniversary wedding or 4th birthday party youll never have to buy a cake again. In this comprehensive collection youll find a mix of delicious easy & everyday cakes teatime treats classics festive baking hearty puddings & even some free-from & healthier cakes. & when youve finished baking Rachel will show you the best tips & tricks for decorating & icing. The wait is over! Enjoy more baking from Rachel Allen in Cake.
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What do brownies lamingtons meringues & monsters have in common? They all taste better on sticks! Make Me Cake & Cookie Pops introduces readers to this delightful new baking trend with easy-to-follow recipes & loads of fun decorating ideas./br/br This next book in the Make Me series is dedicated to every kind of 'pop' with chapters on cookie pops cake pops party pops & super-simple pops. From fancy afternoon teas to children's birthday parties Make Me Cake & Cookie Pops will inspire fun at any occasion."" ...

An irresistible collection of easy-to-make recipes from the award-winning home bakery. Enjoy truly delicious cakes & bakes that are free from gluten wheat or diary. Light & fluffy sponges gorgeous cupcakes rich fruit cakes & moreish traybakes
- all without butter flour or cream. Julia Thomas the talented home cook behind the popular Cake Angels bakery shares her secrets for a delicious range of well-loved cakes that everyone can enjoy even if they have an intolerance or allergy. Cake Angels takes you step-by-step through the secrets of successful baking explains frequently used ingredients & provides easy-to-follow recipes that even novice bakers will feel confident making. These cakes look impressive
- with tempting frostings & pretty decorations
- but don't require hours in the kitchen nor resort to hard-to-find specialty ingredients. Divided into simple chapters & with inspiring photographs this gorgeous much-needed cookbook
Includes:: Victoria sponge Carrot cake Chocolate vanilla & lemon cupcakes with different frostings Chocolate & walnut brownies Date & caramel shortcake Raspberry & almond traybake Coffee & walnut cake with coffee cream Italian hazelnut cake Orange & poppy seed cake Chocolate marmalade cake with chocolate cream filling Flapjacks Apricot & hazelnut traybake Gingerbread cupcakes with ginger caramel frosting White chocolate blondies



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Here comes yet another great title in the successful Cozy" series. For that special final touch to any family celebration here are thirty easy-to-make fun & fabulous cake-decoration characters to put that personal touch to the festivities that will mean so much to the recipient. Readers will never be stuck for ideas & inspiration no matter what the theme of the party. Whether it is a mischievous fairy naughty goblin train driver waving from the cab or Frantic Firemen putting out all those candles for the big 4-0 there is be something for everyone. The Basic Recipe & Techniques sections cover how to make the icing & marzipan basic figures & give tips on how to adapt them to get the pose or facial expression just right. These basics will then be carried through the thirty projects with tips to allow the reader to adapt them as they please. Plus all the characters are made with shop-bought sugarpaste
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Cake decorating is a skill that anyone can master with a little guidance. In this fact-packed reference book Rachel Brown takes the reader back to basics & proves at the same time that cake decorating really can be fun. The aim of the book is to give answers to the really basic questions that beginners often ask such as: how do you use a frame; how do you level off a domed cake; how do you cut a dowel & how do you get a modelled figure to sit. Starting with lining tins of different shapes & finishing with making perfect wedding cakes the book also gives detailed information on covering cakes with marzipan & sugarpaste adding ribbons simple piping with royal icing creating special effects with sugarpaste & basic modelling. Rachel also gives her tried-&-tested sponge & fruit cake recipes with gluten- egg- sugar- & dairy-free versions for those with specific dietary requirements. Each chapter is liberally illustrated with step-by-step colour photographs & peppered with hints & tips from Rachel's rich experience. Here in one indispensable book is all the information you will ever need to make & decorate the perfect cake. ...