Designed to build upon recent Symposia on the same topic, Living to 100 and Beyond explores the research that has focused on increasing life expectancies and the lifestyles of longer lived individuals. It provides a basic understanding of the actuarial mathematics associated with life expectancies, their calculation and their projection. It also highlights the important issues facing society as populations age. The book also provides a discussion of a host of products targeted for the aged. It can thus serve as a reference source for anyone who is impacted by any aspect of this fascinating topic. It concludes with an extensive bibliography for those who would like additional information.
Do you dream of living debt-free, buying your own home, and retiring with riches? Are you wondering how to achieve those dreams for your family and how much time and money they will cost?The Christian's Guide to Richesprovides the indispensable tools necessary for your successful achievement of the American dream. Start moving your family from poverty to prosperity with this step-by-step guide. You'll find strategies for lowering your APR and paying off credit card debt, for buying your dream home through a traditional mortgage or an IRA home savings account, for investing in the future through Roth IRAs or Treasury bonds, and ultimately for getting rich. The rewards for getting your family out of debt go far beyond earthly rewards. When we are not being good stewards of the gifts God has given us, we are living in sin. By working diligently to pay off our debt and prepare for the future, we're not only removing stress from our lives, but also the sinful behavior that caused it. Our wealth on this earth pales in comparison to the glorious riches to be found in knowing Christ Jesus and being in right relationship with Him. Timothy and his wife Virginia have achieved the American dream and now they want to share the secrets of their success with you. Start climbing out of your mountain of debt and begin your journey to financial success withThe Christian's Guide to Riches!
Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the core information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates – those who have just been in the exam situation – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Each provides an integrated approach to the subject by linking together topics such as anatomy, development, histology, physiology and pharmacology. Diseases and complaints, clerking, clinical assessment and examination, common skills and further investigations are also covered. Commencing with clear 'Learning Objectives', every chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. A fully revised self- assessment section matching the latest exam formats is also included. More than 125 illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner Friendly and accessible approach to the subject makes learning especially easy Written by students for students - authors who understand exam pressures Contains ‘Hints and Tips’ boxes, and other useful aide-mémoires Succinct coverage of the subject enables ‘sharp focus’ and efficient use of time during exam preparation Contains a fully updated self-assessment section - ideal for honing exam skills and self-testing Self-assessment section fully updated to reflect current exam requirements Contains ‘common exam pitfalls’ as advised by faculty Crash Courses also available electronically! Online self-assessment bank also available - content edited by Dan Horton-Szar! Now celebrating over 10 years of success - Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with 'Learning Objectives', each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes as well as other useful aide-mémoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors - working under close faculty supervision - each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!!
The revised and updated third edition of The Making of Urban America includes seven new articles and a richly detailed historiographical essay that discusses the vast urban history literature added to the canon since the publication of the second edition. The authors’ extensively revised introductions and the fifteen reprinted articles trace urban development from the preindustrial city to the twentieth-century city. With emphasis on the social, economic, political, commercial, and cultural aspects of urban history, these essays illustrate the growth and change that created modern-day urban life. Dynamic topics such as technology, immigration and ethnicity, suburbanization, sunbelt cities, urban political history, and planning and housing are examined. The Making of Urban America is the only reader available that covers all of U.S. urban history and that also includes the most recent interpretive scholarship on the subject.
Retrospect’ is a fast paced dystopian fiction novel set in Brisbane fifteen years into our future. The complex plot delves into a number of key societal issues, namely the consequences of humans trying to play GOD through Science and Technology exploitation. The quest for eternal life and the power of ‘Big Brother’ are two central matters that combine to create a chaotic, high energy ride. Brief Synopsis: The protagonist is a 15 year old young man called Noah. The story unwinds through his conversational narration. Noah is insightful, witty and at times quite humorous. His portrayal is told as a retrospective look into his attempts to survive the calamity of the ‘new’ world. As the plot unwinds, we discover the antagonist (Setag) has systematically hijacked an entire population using his manipulation of the Technological age. Through his cruel Dictator style leadership, he obliterates anyone who stands in his way. Children also disappear in large numbers, leading those surviving on a mission to uncover the ‘truth’. This leads to a number of jaw shattering discoveries and sends the story to the University of Queensland Campus itself. Aimed at the young adult audience, there are a number of clever additions to the text, including a cyber-language that the reader can decode for themselves. Also the character relationship web provides a number of twists and turns. It is never completely obvious who is good, who is bad and who is downright wicked. The fictitious plot also closely mirrors the predictions of what many perceive to be our future, giving the exciting tale a strong dose of reality. The climax results in the discovery that humans are being experimented on as guinea pigs in one man’s relentless search to find immortality (Frankenstein style). How the man is overthrown remains a mystery right until the very end and even then, the reader learns that victory is always only a temporary state of being.
This is more than just your regular come back story, this book defies all odds and stands the test of fire, pressure and multiple storms. We've endured hatred, false allegations, fakes, back stabbers, envious ,jealous and spiteful people who'd do just about anything to see you fail. Despite everything thrown our way, overwhelmed by the shadows of despair we found peace in God. Every journey begins the same, and each body has a destiny with dirt. What makes us all different is the road we travel along the way to get there. Insight, intelligence, intercession, inspire and the image within (imagine) all have something in common. It needs something IN you to work before it can manifest itself the way you thought it. Inside of you is the worlds best computer, your mind.
Studying the art writing and critique of the three leading art writers of the latter 20th century with focus on canonical modern artists, Harris brings us this study which assesses the development of modern art writing.
Actuarial Aspects of Individual Life Insurance and Annuity Contracts provides a comprehensive overview of the features and financial aspects of traditional, indexed, and variable products and their related rider benefits. Product development, pricing, financial reporting methods, and regulatory requirements are addressed for all products, including those with derivative-based guarantees. This provides an introduction to actuarial techniques and the relationships among various financial values for the student and provides a comprehensive summary of current practices on more recent products for the experienced actuary. Spreadsheets are available on the ACTEX website to demonstrate profit testing alternatives.
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