David Alan Shorts's Books

A Short History of Western Performance Space

By: David Wiles

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A Short History of Western Performance Space

By: David Wiles

This innovative book provides a historical account of performance space within the theatrical traditions of western Europe. David Wiles takes a broad-based view of theatrical activity as something that occurs in churches, streets, pubs and galleries as much as in buildings explicitly designed to be 'theatres'. He traces a diverse set of continuities from Greece and Rome to the present, including many areas that do not figure in standard accounts of theatre history.

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332

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Cambridge University Press

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0521012740

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9780521012744

A Short Guide to Operational Risk

By: Mr David Tattam

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A Short Guide to Operational Risk

By: Mr David Tattam

There is a growing awareness across both public and private sectors, that the key to embedding an effective risk culture lies in raising the general education and understanding of risk at every level in the organization. This is exactly the purpose of David Tattam's book. A Short Guide to Operational Risk provides you with a basic yet comprehensive overview of the nature of operational risk in organizations. It introduces operational risk as a component of enterprise wide risk management and takes the reader through the processes of identifying, assessing, quantifying and managing operational risk; explaining the practical aspects of how these steps can be applied to an organization using a range of management tools. The book is fully illustrated with graphs, tables and short examples, all designed to make a subject that is often poorly understood, comprehensible and engaging. A Short Guide to Operational Risk is a book to be read and shared at all levels of the organization; it offers a common understanding and language of risk that will provide individual readers with the basis to develop risk management skills, appropriate to their role in the business.

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257

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Gower Publishing, Ltd.

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140945911X

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9781409459118

A Short Course in General Relativity

By: James Foster,J. David Nightingale

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A Short Course in General Relativity

By: James Foster,J. David Nightingale

Suitable as a one-semester course in general relativity for senior undergraduates or beginning graduates, this text clarifies the mathematical aspects of Einsteins general theory of relativity without sacrificing physical understanding. Beginning with an exposition of those aspects of tensor calculus and differential geometry needed for a proper exposition of the subject, the discussion turns to the space-time of general relativity and to geodesic motion, comparisons and contrasts, with Newtons theory being drawn where appropriate. A brief consideration of the field equations is followed by a discussion of physics in the vicinity of massive objects, including an elementary treatment of black holes. The book concludes with brief, introductory chapters on gravitational radiation and cosmology, and includes an appendix that reviews the special theory of relativity. In preparing this new edition, the authors have completely rewritten chapters to make the material readily accessible to physics students, while many examples, exercises and problems help guide the students through the theory.

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259

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1475738412

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9781475738414

A Short Guide to a Long Life

By: David B. Agus

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A Short Guide to a Long Life

By: David B. Agus

The New York Times bestselling book of simple rules everyone should follow in order to live a long, healthy life, featuring illustrations throughout, from the author of The End of Illness. In his international bestseller, The End of Illness, Dr. David B. Agus shared what he has learned from his work as a pioneering cancer doctor, revealing the innovative steps he takes to prolong the lives of not only cancer patients, but those who want to enjoy a vigorous, lengthy life. Now Dr. Agus has turned his research into a practical and concise illustrated handbook for everyday living. He believes optimal health begins with our daily routines. A Short Guide to a Long Life is divided into three sections (What to Do, What to Avoid, and Doctor’s Orders) that provide the definitive answers to many common and not-so-common questions: Who should take a baby aspirin daily? Are flu shots safe? What constitutes “healthy” foods? Why is it important to protect your senses? Are airport scanners hazardous? Dr. Agus will help you develop new patterns of personal health care, using inexpensive and widely available tools that are based on the latest and most reliable science. An accessible and essential handbook for preparing for visits to the doctor and maintaining control of your future, “A Short Guide to a Long Life explores the simple idea that a healthy tomorrow starts with good habits today” (Fortune).

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208

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Simon and Schuster

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ISBN 10

1476730962

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9781476730967

Fooling Some of the People All of the Time, A Long Short (and Now Complete) Story, Updated with New Epilogue

By: David Einhorn

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Fooling Some of the People All of the Time, A Long Short (and Now Complete) Story, Updated with New Epilogue

By: David Einhorn

A revealing look at Wall Street, the financial media, and financial regulators by David Einhorn, the President of Greenlight Capital Could 2008's credit crisis have been minimized or even avoided? In 2002, David Einhorn-one of the country's top investors-was asked at a charity investment conference to share his best investment advice. Short sell Allied Capital. At the time, Allied was a leader in the private financing industry. Einhorn claimed Allied was using questionable accounting practices to prop itself up. Sound familiar? At the time of the original version of Fooling Some of the People All of the Time: A Long Short Story the outcome of his advice was unknown. Now, the story is complete and we know Einhorn was right. In 2008, Einhorn advised the same conference to short sell Lehman Brothers. And had the market been more open to his warnings, yes, the market meltdown might have been avoided, or at least minimized. Details the gripping battle between Allied Capital and Einhorn's Greenlight Capital Illuminates how questionable company practices are maintained and, at times, even protected by Wall Street Describes the failings of investment banks, analysts, journalists, and government regulators Describes how many parts of the Allied Capital story were replayed in the debate over Lehman Brothers Fooling Some of the People All of the Time is an important call for effective government regulation, free speech, and fair play.

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455

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John Wiley & Sons

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ISBN 10

0470481544

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9780470481547

A Short Course in Computational Science and Engineering

C++, Java and Octave Numerical Programming with Free Software Tools

By: David Yevick

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A Short Course in Computational Science and Engineering

C++, Java and Octave Numerical Programming with Free Software Tools

By: David Yevick

A concise, comprehensive one-stop overview of three key programming languages, C++, Java and Octave, for students, instructors and scientific programmers.

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281

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Cambridge University Press

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ISBN 10

0521116813

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9780521116817

A Short History of the Wars of the Roses

By: David Grummitt

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A Short History of the Wars of the Roses

By: David Grummitt

The Wars of the Roses (c. 1455-1487) are renowned as an infamously savage and tangled slice of English history. A bloody thirty-year struggle between the dynastic houses of Lancaster and York, they embraced localised vendetta (such as the bitter northern feud between the Percies and Nevilles) as well as the formal clash of royalist and rebel armies at St Albans, Ludford Bridge, Mortimer's Cross, Towton, Tewkesbury and finally Bosworth, when the usurping Yorkist king, Richard III, was crushed by Henry Tudor. Powerful personalities dominate the period: the charismatic and enigmatic Richard III, immortalized by Shakespeare; the slippery Warwick, the Kingmaker', who finally over-reached ambition to be cut down at the Battle of Barnet; and guileful women like Elizabeth Woodville and Margaret of Anjou, who for a time ruled the kingdom in her husband's stead. David Grummitt places the violent events of this complex time in the wider context of fifteenth-century kingship and the development of English political culture.Never losing sight of the traumatic impact of war on the lives of those who either fought in or were touched by battle, this captivating new history will make compelling reading for students of the late medieval period and Tudor England, as well as for general readers.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0857723294

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9780857723291

A Short Trip in Hungary and Transylvania in the Spring of 1862

By: David Thomas Ansted

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A Short Trip in Hungary and Transylvania in the Spring of 1862

By: David Thomas Ansted

Reprint of the original, first published in 1862.

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269

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3375031041

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9783375031046

A Short Introduction to Hermeneutics

By: David Jasper

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A Short Introduction to Hermeneutics

By: David Jasper

Hermeneutics defines the rules used to search out the meaning of Scripture. This book assesses major Biblical interpreters & approaches to hermeneutics from the patristic period to the present day.

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164

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664227511

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9780664227517

A Short Course in General Relativity

By: James A. Foster,J. David Nightingale

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A Short Course in General Relativity

By: James A. Foster,J. David Nightingale

Suitable for a one-semester course in general relativity for senior undergraduates or beginning graduate students, this text clarifies the mathematical aspects of Einstein's theory of relativity without sacrificing physical understanding.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387275835

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9780387275833

A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology

By: Katherine Cheshire,David Pilgrim

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A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology

By: Katherine Cheshire,David Pilgrim

Setting out the theoretical and practical dimensions of clinical psychology, the authors examine its origins, knowledge base and applications with different client groups, in different contexts and through different modalities.

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174

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SAGE

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0761947698

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9780761947691

Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video

By: David K. Irving,Peter W. Rea

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Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video

By: David K. Irving,Peter W. Rea

Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video is the definitive book on the subject for beginning filmmakers and students. The book clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, postproduction, and distribution. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both producer and director, and explains how their separate energies must combine to create a successful short film or video, from script to final product. This guide offers extensive examples from award-winning shorts and includes insightful quotes from the filmmakers themselves describing the problems they encountered and how they solved them. The companion website contains useful forms and information on grants and financing sources, distributors, film and video festivals, film schools, internet sources for short works, and professional associations.

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412

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CRC Press

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1136048340

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9781136048340

Financial Planning Handbook for Physicians and Advisors

By: David Edward Marcinko

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Financial Planning Handbook for Physicians and Advisors

By: David Edward Marcinko

Financial Planning for Physicians and Advisors describes a personal financial planning program to help doctors avoid the perils of harsh economic sacrifice. It outlines how to select a knowledgeable financial advisor and develop a comprehensive personal financial plan, and includes important sections on: insurance and risk management, asset diversification and modern portfolio construction, income tax and retirement planning, and succession and estate planning. When fully implemented with a professional's assistance, this book will help physicians and their financial advisors develop an effective long-term financial plan.

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350

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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0763745790

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9780763745790

An Introduction to Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity

By: David P. Stowell

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An Introduction to Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity

By: David P. Stowell

The dynamic environment of investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms comes to life in David Stowell's introduction to the ways they challenge and sustain each other. Capturing their reshaped business plans in the wake of the 2007-2009 global meltdown, his book reveals their key functions, compensation systems, unique roles in wealth creation and risk management, and epic battles for investor funds and corporate influence. Its combination of perspectives—drawn from his industry and academic backgrounds—delivers insights that illuminate the post-2009 reinvention and acclimation processes. Through a broad view of the ways these financial institutions affect corporations, governments, and individuals, Professor Stowell shows us how and why they will continue to project their power and influence. - Emphasizes the needs for capital, sources of capital, and the process of getting capital to those who need it - Integrates into the chapters 10 cases about recent transactions, along with case notes and questions - Accompanies cases with spreadsheets for readers to create their own analytical frameworks and consider choices and opportunities

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593

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Academic Press

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0080922899

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9780080922898

Book's by David Alan Shorts

A Short History of Western Performance Space

A Short History of Western Performance Space

A Short Guide to Operational Risk

A Short Guide to Operational Risk

A Short Course in General Relativity

A Short Course in General Relativity

A Short Guide to a Long Life

A Short Guide to a Long Life

Fooling Some of the People All of the Time, A Long Short (and Now Complete) Story, Updated with New Epilogue

Fooling Some of the People All of the Time, A Long Short (and Now Complete) Story, Updated with New Epilogue

A Short Course in Computational Science and Engineering

A Short Course in Computational Science and Engineering

A Short History of the Wars of the Roses

A Short History of the Wars of the Roses

A Short Trip in Hungary and Transylvania in the Spring of 1862

A Short Trip in Hungary and Transylvania in the Spring of 1862

A Short Introduction to Hermeneutics

A Short Introduction to Hermeneutics

A Short Course in General Relativity

A Short Course in General Relativity

A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology

A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video

Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video

Financial Planning Handbook for Physicians and Advisors

Financial Planning Handbook for Physicians and Advisors

An Introduction to Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity

An Introduction to Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity

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