This wholly updated second edition once again exa... more

This wholly updated second edition once again examines from a commercial perspective the major sectors where PPPstructures have been successfully employed. The second edition features new chapters on social housing, waste management and the use of PPP across continental Europe. Leading practitioners analyse structures and topical developments, and address overarching issues such as the role of financing institutions and EUprocurement rules.... less

The first book on Iran to combine travelogue with... more

The first book on Iran to combine travelogue with in-depth historical reflection.The Last Tourist in Iran looks at the cultural heritage and present nuclear crisis in Iran. A source of Western civilization, it may be destroyed by its main beneficiary. This tour of Iran explores the rich history of this pivotal country: the Achaemenians (Cyrus/Darius/Xerxes), the Sasanians, the Zoroastrian religion of 2,500 years ago; the Islamic period, the Safavids, and the Revolution which dethroned the Shah and made Iran an Islamic Republic. The Islamic idea is caught by observations of the well of the Hidden Imam and of its expression through the architecture, tiles and calligraphy of historical mosques.... less

The Heat Transfer Handbook is a short, concise gu... more

The Heat Transfer Handbook is a short, concise guide to solving heat transfer problems. As a compilation of design notes, equipment scale-up criteria, useful formulas and data, it will enable design analyses to be made aware of typical industrial problems concerned with heat transmission. Each section is organised into a concise set of notes, and detailed sample calculations are included to illustrate proper use of design methods. This is a book which will serve as a valuable study guide to students and process engineers in chemical and mechanical field.... less

Hedge Funds have rightly gained the attention of ... more

Hedge Funds have rightly gained the attention of private and institutional investors in recent years, proving themselves as useful portfolio diversifiers and preservers of wealth while greatly dispelling their reputation as an unsafe investment. Yet investors attempting to navigate in the field of hedge funds face significant challenges: the large number of funds, the diversity of strategies used, the range of financial instruments traded, and the various formats for investing.Pooling multiple hedge funds together into one vehicle, the fund of funds provides a ready solution, combining professional management expertise with asset allocation. In this book the first of its kind industry expert Joseph Nicholas shows investors how these funds operate, the benefits and risks, and the criteria and due diligence to utilize when selecting funds. Nicholas provides an in-depth analysis of historical fund performance and offers unique insight into the industry and trends that may affect its evolution.... less