Managing Banking Risk provides a comprehensive ov... more

Managing Banking Risk provides a comprehensive overview of topics focusing on the assessment, analysis, and management of financial risk in banking. The publication emphasizes risk-management principles and stresses that key players in the corporate governance process are accountable for managing the different dimensions of financial risk.This second edition includes chapters on the management of the treasury function. Advances made by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision are reflected in the chapters on capital adequacy, transparency, and banking supervision.This publication should be of interest to a wide body of users of bank financial data. The target audience includes persons responsible for the analysis of banks and for the senior management or organizations directing their efforts. Since the publication provides an overview of the spectrum of corporate governance and risk management, it is not aimed at technical specialist of any particular risk management area.... less

Buddha means 'enlightened person'. A Buddhist is ... more

Buddha means 'enlightened person'. A Buddhist is someone who follows the teachings of a particular enlightened person, called Gautama. Jaico's 366 Readings Series is the first comprehensive collection of the spiritual literature of the whole world presented in accessible form. It is aimed at people who wish to broaden their spiritual outlook, and also at the much larger group who have little or no attachment to a religious community, but seek spiritual wisdom.... less

Islam means 'submission to GOD'. A Muslim is some... more

Islam means 'submission to GOD'. A Muslim is someone who has submitted to god, recognizing Muhammad as a prophet of god. Jaico's 366 Readings Series is the first comprehensive collection of the spiritual literature of the whole world presented in accessible form. It is aimed at people who wish to broaden their spiritual outlook, and also at the much larger group who have little or no attachment to a religious community, but seek spiritual wisdom.... less

Tao is best translated as the 'Way'; it may also ... more

Tao is best translated as the 'Way'; it may also be understood as the first principle from which everything comes, and to which all will return. Jaico's 366 Readings Series is the first comprehensive collection of the spiritual literature of the whole world presented in accessible form. It is aimed at people who wish to broaden their spiritual outlook, and also at the much larger group who have little or no attachment to a religious community, but seek spiritual wisdom.... less

CHRISTIANITY is the religion followed by the disc... more

CHRISTIANITY is the religion followed by the disciples of Jesus Christ. It is a living tradition of faith and culture. Jaico's 366 Readings Series is the first comprehensive collection of the spiritual literature of the whole world presented in accessible form. It is aimed at people who wish to broaden their spiritual outlook, and also at the much larger group who have little or no attachment to a religious community, but seek spiritual wisdom.... less

Eminently readable, current, and comprehensive, D... more

Eminently readable, current, and comprehensive, Dynamics of Leadership in Public Service sets a new standard for instruction in college and professional courses on leadership, management, and organizational effectiveness. The text is exceptionally well organized, with key sections on leader assessment, characteristics, behaviors, styles, leadership theory, and evaluation and development. The authors comprehensive leadership action cycle provides an easy-to-follow theme for the entire book.... less

Hinduism means incorporating all forms of belief ... more

Hinduism means incorporating all forms of belief and worship without necessitating the selection or elimination of any. This book incorporates Literature from Ancient Sacred text of India considered as The Kernel of Hinduism. Jaico's 366 Readings Series is the first comprehensive collection of the spiritual literature of the whole world presented in accessible form. It is aimed at people who wish to broaden their spiritual outlook, and also at the much larger group who have little or no attachment to a religious community, but seek spiritual wisdom.... less

Spiritual Stories From Around The WorldIn every h... more

Spiritual Stories From Around The WorldIn every human society and culture there is a fund of stories parables, fables, legends which encapsulate moral and spiritual values and pass those values on from one generation to the next. One of the characters found in every spiritual tradition is the wandering sage. Sometimes he has a name, such as Mulla Nasrudin or Guru Nudel. More often he is nameless. He belongs to no religious hierarchy, and has no religious affiliation.In parts of the world this storytelling tradition still survives, and in four spiritual traditions it is especially prominent; Taoism, Sufism, the Celtic and Hasidic traditions. This collection of over 70 stories captures the flavour of timeless wisdom and counter-cultural wit that is part of our Heritage. The stories are suitable for all ages, easy to remember, and once remembered never forgotten.... less

Yearbook Commercial Arbitration has established i... more

Yearbook Commercial Arbitration has established itself as a major source of information and commentary on law and practice in the field. Published under the auspices of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration with the assistance of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Yearbook's broad-based coverage includes sections on the following: Arbitral awards, both institutional and ad hoc, with a separate accompanying section index; Selected court decisions on arbitration from all around the world during the previous year; Court decisions applying the UNCITRAL Model Law as reported in Case Law on UNCITRAL Texts (CLOUT), which suggest UNCITRAL's growing significance as a source of instruments and texts; New and amended arbitration rules of the primary institutions, both international and national; Awards and decisions of the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal, ICC, ICSID, and other bodies; Recent developments in arbitration law and practice; and Decisions applying the major multilateral arbitration conventions (New York 1958, Europe 1961, Washington 1965, Panama 1975), with commentary.... less

From as far back in time as history records, huma... more

From as far back in time as history records, human beings have sought the truth some order or entity that unifies all existence. Sometimes these have been codified in certain writings approved as scriptural, other less centralised traditions have collections of sayings and stories, still others have passed on their wisdom orally.This collection contains all three types of tradition, providing a unique overall view of the collective spiritual wisdom of humanity. Despite the variety of form and style, the common insights shine brilliantly through, and the introductions to each tradition provide a succinct summary of how we can relate this wisdom to our own lives today.Containing 12 chapters, each with 31 readings, the book can be used as a means of education, reference or inspiration. An introduction to each tradition covers origins, teachings, expressions and themes that are relevant for us today, written in a readable style suitable for most age groups.... less