\"Tower of Basel\" is the first investigative history of the world\'s most secretive global financial institution. Based on extensive archival research in Switzerland, Britain, and the United States, and in-depth interviews with key decision-makers--including Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the US Federal Reserve; Sir Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England; and former senior Bank for International

The Rescue Princesses are sledging through the beautiful snow of Northenland when they meet Princess Freya, who longs to impress her new friends. Her chance comes when a tiny, mischievous kitten runs away from the castle and gets stuck on a branch above an icy pond. Can Freya rescue Minky from his perilous

ANOVA and Mixed Models: A Short Introduction Using R provides both the practitioner and researcher a compact introduction to the analysis of data from the most popular experimental designs. Based on knowledge from an introductory course on probability and statistics, the theoretical foundations of the most important models are introduced. The focus is on an intuitive understanding of the theory, common

A shift to the implementation of renewable energy and low-emission fuels has particular disadvantages, such as availability, storage issues, costs, etc., and therefore the potential for using clean fossil fuel technologies for the production of electricity should be reconsidered. These clean technologies can help prevent the greenhouse effect and, at the same time, guarantee energy security, as coal

An inviting blend of the exhilarating and easy-going, Sydney is a multicultural city that fuses vibrant culture and nightlife with natural wonders, such as national parks and golden sand. Great food, stunning views, fabulous architecture, with both beach and urban life, this destination hot-spot has something for everyone. With nature on its doorstep and good weather year-round, Sydney is the jewel

In Water and Blood, the nameless narrator, a survivor of abuse, tries on other women\'s stories like she is trying on their clothes. There is the nun who learns to swim decades after witnessing her biological sister\'s drowning in the Ohio River. The rape victim whose deathbed statement is interwoven with the imagined voice of the rapist. The young girl who is sent to stay with her alcoholic grandfather

Useful methodology has been developed in accelerated testing. This work deals with the topic Accelerated Testing: Statistical Models, Test Plans, and Data Analyses. It is useful for

Learn to mitigate your anger and take charge of your life Everyone experiences anger from time to time, but when left unchecked or unbridled, this normal human emotion can become disruptive and damage relationships. If you\'re ready to stop letting anger control your life, turn to Anger Management For Dummies. This trusted source gives you tools to identify the source of your anger--whether it\'s

Delicious and nourishing recipes that are easy to eat and swallow The simple act of eating is a challenge for millions of people whose ability to chew and swallow has been compromised by the debilitating effects of age or disease. The Easy-to-Swallow, Easy-to-Chew Cookbook presents a collection of more than 150 nutritious recipes that make eating enjoyable and satisfying for anyone who has difficulty

This is the 45th Annniversary Edition of The Decline of an English Village. Throughout his life, Robin has observed dramatic changes in the way people live their lives. It\'s in this book that he reiterates the tragedy behind a countryside increasingly misused and abused in the name of urbanisation and

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Endorsed for the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Foundation tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Student Book provides full coverage of the new GCSE Mathematics qualification. With a strong focus on developing problem-solving skills, reasoning and fluency, it helps students understand

\'The Little Book of Scotland\' is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts. Geoff Holder\'s new book contains historic and contemporary trivia

A romantic historical adventure, set in the tyrannical court of King Ismail, the17th-century ruler of

Discover everything you need to become an Overworld explorer with this brand-new

Inspired by the works of Jane Austen, this charming mystery series set in Regency London features Rosalind Thorne, a young woman with a talent for helping ladies of the ton with their most pressing and delicate problems . . . Rosalind Thorne\'s quick wits and discretion have proved invaluable to London\'s haut ton. Success has at last brought her financial stability and a new home, which she shares

A woman\'s ambitions clash with familial expectations in a captivating novel about generational secrets and self-discovery by the bestselling author of The Candid Life of Meena Dave.Raised by her mother and grandmother and tutored in the healing wonders of spices, Tulsi Gupta is expected to carry on the ancestral tradition from her family\'s Salem spice shop. Restless and reluctant, Tulsi yearns to