Derivatives are everywhere in the modern world & it is important for everyone in banking investment & finance to have a good understanding of the subject. Derivatives Demystified provides a step-by-step guide to the subject enabling the reader to have a solid working understanding of key derivative products. Adopting a highly accessible approach the author explains derivative products in straightforward terms & without the complex mathematics that underlie the subject focusing on practical applications case studies & examples of how the products are used to solve real-world problems. Derivatives Demystified follows a sequence that is designed to show that although there are many applications of derivatives there are only a small number of basic building blocks namely forwards & futures swaps & options. The book shows how each building block is applied to different markets & to the solution of various risk management & trading problems. This new edition will be fully revised to reflect the many changes the derivatives markets have seen over the last three years. New material will include a comprehensive history of derivatives leading up to their use & abuse in the current credit crisis. It will also feature new chapters on regulation & control of derivatives commodity derivatives credit derivatives & structured products & new derivative markets including inflation linked & insurance linked products. Derivatives Demystified is essential reading for everyone who operates in the financial markets or within the corporate environment who requires a good understanding of these important financial instruments. ...

Clandestine chemistry & the LA underworld provide the atmosphere for this kaleidoscopic tale of lost memories & the heartbreak of finding them from the author of The Contortionists Handbook. When Eric Ashworth wakes in jail he has no idea how he got there or why. His only memory is a womans name: Desiree. Released on bail & holed up in a low-rent motel Eric starts to piece together his former life as a chemist at the centre of a desert drug ring with the help of a powerful new hallucinogen which simultaneously loosens his grip on the present. As the events of his past begin to emerge from the confusion of his fragmented memory Eric must contend with a gnawing paranoia & the need for ever-increasing fixes
- not to mention disturbing visits from an intimidating police detective his former associate Manhattan White & the ominously named Toe Tag. As his grip on reality becomes more tenuous past & present reality & fantasy begin to bleed into each other bringing this visceral shifting novel of love & loss to its climax.
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Jacques Derrida the French philosopher developed his critical technique known as deconstruction. His work is associated with ideas surrounding both post-structuralism & post-modern philosophy & he was known to have challenged some of the unquestioned assumptions of our philosophical tradition. In this Very Short Introduction Simon Glendinning explores both the difficulty & significance of the work of Derrida. He presents Derridas challenging ideas as making a significant contribution to & providing a powerful reading of our philosophical heritage. Defending Derrida against many of the charges that were placed against him he attempts to show why Derrridas work causes such extreme reactions. Glendinning explains Derridas distinctive mode of engagement with our philosophical tradition & shows that this is not a merely negative thing. By exploring his most famous & influential texts Glendinning shows how & why Derridas work of deconstruction is inspired not by a critical frenzy but by a loving respect for philosophy. ...

Derwent 24 Aquatone Solid Watercolour Sticks presented in a handy metal storage tin. This solid stick of pure water-soluble colour is very versatile. It can be held like a conventional pencil & used wet or dry or peel off the protective wrap & break it into chunks to apply broad sweeps of colour. Apply a light wash to your drawings to turn it into a painting. Features; 100% Watercolour no wastage. Quick easy colour lay down. 4 times more pigment than standard pencils. Strong vibrant colour range. ...

Artist quality set of 24 Graphite pencils by Derwent for sketches portraiture general drawing & detailed illustrations. The high quality pencils come in 20 versatile grades from a very soft & dark 9B to a 9H which is harder & lighter in tone. ...

Derwent Watercolour mixed media collection tin. An ideal introduction to the world of watercolour this unique collection contains both watercolour pencils & solid watercolour sticks. Use them wet or dry seperately or together to create an exciting range of drawing & painting effects. This set conatins the following items; Watercolour Pencils x 12 Aquatone Solid Watercolour Sticks x 8 Watersoluble sketching pencil x 1 Watercolour brush 1 Plastic eraser 1 Metal pencil sharpener ...

24 piece set of mixed drawing materials in a storage tin. An ideal introduction to the world of sketching. This set contains; Watersoluble Sketching pencils x 3 4x Natural Graphite Sticks 4x Compresssed Charcoal 3 x Tinted Charcoal 3 x Charcoal Pencils in light medium dark 2 x Drawing pencils 1x watersoluble graphitone 2 x graphic pencils Pencil sharpener & kneadable eraser. ...

Enjoy one of the worlds earliest & most expressive art mediums in a convenient easy to use form. The Derwent pack of 4 high quality charcoal pencils are ideal for rich dramatic line drawings & portraiture. The pack contains 3 charcoal grades
- light medium & dark
- plus a soft white tinted charcoal pencil for highlighting.

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Derwent 4 Sketching pencils perfect for quick free style sketches & dramatic line & tone drawings. These three versatile degrees- HB 2B & 4B can be mixed & blended together for maximum creativity while the 8B watersoluble option allows interesting line & wash effects. ...

Derwent Artists colouring pencils are traditional round pencils with a large diameter ideal for all types of drawing. The finest top quality pigments ensure pure true & superb coverage. There are 24 colours in the tin including black white & grey. The lid comes off completly so you can see all your colours at a glance. Ideal for drawing & colouring landscapes. ...