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The Rating Agencies and Their Credit Ratings $90 Credit rating agencies play a critical role in capital markets, guiding the asset allocation of institutional investors as private capital moves freely around the world in search of the best trade-off between risk and return. However, they have also been strongly criticised for failing to spot the Asian crisis in the early 1990s, the Enron, WorldCom and Parmalat collapses in the early 2000s and finally for their ratings of subprime-related structured finance instruments and their role in the current financial crisis. This book is a guide to ratings, the ratings industry and the mechanics and economics of obtaining a rating. It sheds light on the role that the agencies play in the international financial markets. It avoids the sensationalist approach often associated with studies of rating scandals and the financial crisis, and instead provides an objective and critical analysis of the business of ratings. The book will be of practical use to any individual who has to deal with ratings and the ratings industry in their day-to-day job. Reviews "Rating agencies fulfil an important role in the capital markets, but given their power, they are frequently the object of criticism.  Some of it is justified but most of it portrays a lack of understanding of their business.  In their book The Rating Agencies and their Credit Ratings, Herwig and Patricia Langohr provide an excellent economic background to the role of rating agencies and also a thorough understanding of their business and the problems they face.  I recommend this book to all those who have an interest in this somewhat arcane but extremely important area." -Robin Monro-Davies , Former CEO, Fitch Ratings. "At a time of unprecedented public and political scrutiny of the effectiveness and indeed the basic business model of the Credit Rating industry, and heightened concerns regarding the transparency and accountability of the leading agencies, this book provides a commendably comprehensive overview, and should provide invaluable assistance in the ongoing debate." - Rupert Atkinson , Managing Director, Head of Credit Advisory Group, Morgan Stanley and member of the SIFMA Rating Agency Task Force "The Langohrs have provided useful information in a field where one frequently finds only opinions or misconceptions. They supply a firm base from which to understand changes now underway. A well-read copy of this monograph should be close to the desk of every investor, issuer and financial regulator, legislator or commentator." - John Grout , Policy and Technical Director, The Association of Corporate Treasurers   |
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Online Student Ratings of Instruction $29 This volume examines the development and growing use of online student ratings and the potential impact online rating systems will have on the future of students’ evaluations of teaching.  The contributors demonstrate how the preference for online evaluation is growing, even amidst challenges and doubt. Sharing their first-hand experience as researchers and administrators of online systems, they explore major concerns regarding online student ratings and suggest possible solutions. D. Lynn Sorenson and Christian M. Reiner review existing online-rating systems that have been developed independently across the globe. Kevin Hoffman presents the results of a national survey that tracks the increased use of the Internet for student ratings of instruction. At Northwestern University, Nedra Hardy demonstrates how ongoing research about online student evaluations is helping to dispel common misperceptions. Application of online rating systems can present institutions with new challenges and obligations. Trav D. Johnson details a case study based on five years of research in the response rates for one university’s online evaluation system and suggests strategies to increase student participation.  Reviewing online reporting of results of online student ratings, Donna C. Llewellyn explores the emerging issues of security, logistics, and confidentiality. Other chapters explore existing online systems, highlighting their potential benefits for institution and instructor alike. Beatrice Tucker, Sue Jones, Lean Straker, and Joan Cole analyze Course Evaluation on the Web (CEW), a comprehensive online system for instructional feedback and improvement. Cheryl Davis Bullock reviews the Evaluation Online (EON) system and its successful role in facilitating midcourse student feedback. The fate of online rating may rest in the unique advantages it may – or may not – have over traditional ratings systems. Debbie E. McGhee and Nana Lowell compare online and paper-based methods through mean ratings, inter-rater reliabilities and factor structure of items.  Comparing systems from another angle, Timothy W. Bothell and Tom Henderson examine the fiscal costs and benefits of implementing an online evaluation system over paper-based systems. Finally, Christina Ballantyne considers the prominent issues and thought-provoking ideas for the future of online student ratings raised in this volume. Together, the contributors bring insight and understanding to the processes involved in researching and initiating innovations in online-rating systems. This is the 96th issues of the quarterly journal New Directions for Teaching and Learning. |
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The 2006-2011 World Outlook for Gymnasium and Exercise Equipment $795 The latent demand for gymnasium and exercise equipment is not actual or historic sales. Nor is latent demand future sales. In fact, latent demand can be lower either lower or higher than actual sales if a market is inefficient (i.e., not representative of relatively competitive levels). Inefficiencies arise from a number of factors, including the lack of international openness, cultural barriers to consumption, regulations, and cartel-like behavior on the part of firms. In general, however, latent demand is typically larger than actual sales in a country market. |
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Monarch 915E Exercise Bicycle $2050 The Monark 915E exercise bicycle is stable, functional and compact for personal use and for exercise prescribed by the doctor in the home or at the physiotherapist. This exercise bike is a top choice for warm up and training, plus rehabilitation. You ca |
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Children and Exercise XXIV $42.95 Presents the scientific research into paediatric exercise physiology, endocrinology, kinanthropometry, growth and maturation, and youth sport. This text offers critical reviews of topics and reports of research in paediatric health and exercise science. |
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Children and Exercise XXV $148 Offering critical reviews of current topics and reports of current and on-going research in paediatric health and exercise science, Children and Exercise XXV is a key text for all researchers, teachers, health professionals and students with an interest in paediatric sport and exercise science, sports medicine and physical education. |
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Sport and Exercise Psychology $26.95 Offers advice on the psychology of Sport and Exercise. This book includes entries, which cover terms such as: adherence; aggression; emotion; exercise; dependence; home; advantage; kinesiphobia; left-handedness; motivation; retirement; and, self-confidence. |
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Nutrition and Exercise Immunology $119.95 This volume reviews the link between nutrition and immune function, with special application to athletic endeavour. It covers topics such as: carbohydrates and the immune response to prolonged exertion; protein, exercise and immunity; and vitamins, immunity and infection risk in athletes. |
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Durable Steel Spring Hula Hoop Body Building Exercise $11.89 Color: Multi ColorFeatures:Scientific new concept spring hula hoop exercise equipment This plastic spring hula hoop is designed according to physical theory, which can enhance exercise intensity and fit your body perfectly If you want lose weight, this spring hula hoop is an easy and efficient way Plastic hula hoop that is made of PVC non poisonous environmental protection material Lightweight and foldable, quite easy to carry The bouncy spring makes you either act as collapsible hula hoop or act as the chest expander This plastic spring hula hoop designed with a durable and flexible spring inner the hoop, it is quite comfortable to use This body building plastic spring hula hoop does great help to your health and it is suitable for young and old, man and woman Spring hula hoop is suitable for home use, office use and also you can take it for outing Outside Diameter: 475mm / 18.8in (Dia.) |
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Clinical Exercise Testing $80 Exercise tests have been used for a long time as diagnostic tools for cardiac diseases. During recent years they have become more widely recognised as valuable instruments in the diagnosis and monitoring of pulmonary disorders. In the present issue of the European Respiratory Monograph, cardiopulmonary exercise testing for cardiac and pulmonary diseases has been presented. Techniques and equipment as well as reference values have been thoroughly described. The specific questions that arise in children have been addressed and exercise testing as a tool for the assessment of prognosis and treatment effects has been exhaustively presented. |
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Hagen LivingWorld Small Pet Home Exercise Dome - white 67 x 36 x 47 cm (L x W x H) $54.99 Due to its generous height the Exercise Dome offers several levels of living space with plenty of space for your small pet to move around. It´s easy to clean because of its extra large swing-open doors. Plus it has special openings in all the right places so that you always have good access to your pet no matter what part of the cage he´s in. The Hagen LivingWorld Small Pet Home Exercise Dome at a glance Total size 67 x 36 x 47 cm (LxWxH) Bar spacing apprx. 1 cm 1 large door on the roof L 29 x W 34 cm 2 small doors on the front L 11 x W 12 cm Deep base tray 11.5 cm encourages your pet´s natural instinct to dig Height 13 / 36 cm (tray / body) Wire bars 1.6 / 3.0 mm (horizontal / vertical) powder-coating zinc- and damage proof Plywood and beechwood Incl. wooden equipment 2 x tunnels 2 ladders 2 levels (34.8 x 24.6 x 0.6 cm (LxWxH)) sleep den (15 x 11 x 11 cm (LxWxH)) and exercise wheel (Ø 19 cm H 7 cm) 2 beechwood tunnel L 10 x H 7 cm / L 15 x H 7 cm (small / large) 2 ladders L 23.5 x W 7.2 cm / L 34 x W 7.2 cm (small / large) 1 wooden house door entrance W 4 x H 5.5 cm Colour white / black / wood colour (tray / bars / accessories) |
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Sport and Exercise Nutrition $61.99 Now widely adopted on courses throughout the world, the prestigious Nutrition Society Textbook series provides students with the scientific basics in nutrition in the context of a systems and disease approach rather than on a nutrient by nutrient basis. In addition books provide a means to enable teachers and students to explore the core principles of nutrition and to apply these throughout their training to foster critical thinking at all times. This NS Textbook on Sport and Exercise Nutrition has been written to cover the latest information on the science and practice of sport and exercise nutrition. A key concept behind this textbook is that it aims to combine the viewpoints of world leading nutrition experts from both academia/research and a practical stand point. Plus where necessary there are additional practitioner based authors to ensure theory is translated into practice for each chapter in the form of either ‘practice tips' or ‘information sheets' at the end of relevant chapters. The textbook in essence can be divided into three distinct but integrated parts: Part 1: covers the key components of the science that supports the practice of sport and exercise nutrition including comprehensive reviews on: nutrients both in general and as exercise fuels; exercise physiology; hydration, micronutrients; and supplements. Part 2: moves into focusing on specific nutrition strategies to support different types of training including: resistance; power/sprint; middle distance/speed endurance; endurance; technical/skill, team; and specific competition nutrition needs. The unique format of this textbook is that it breaks down nutrition support into training specific as opposed to the traditional sport specific support. This reflects the majority of current sport and exercise requirements of the need to undertake concurrent training and therefore facilitating targeted nutrition support to the different training components through the various macro and micro training cycles. Part 3: explores some of the practical issues encountered in working in the sport and exercise nutrition field and includes key sport related topics such as: disability sport; weight management; eating disorders; bone and gut health; immunity; injury; travel; and special populations and situations. READERSHIP: Students of nutrition and dietetics at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. All those working in the field of nutrition and related health sciences. |
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Ratings Analysis $65.95 Provides a presentation of the ratings industry and analysis processes. This book serves as a practical guide for conducting audience research, offering readers the tools for becoming informed and discriminating consumers of audience information, from broadcasting to cable to the World Wide Web. |
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Sammons Preston The Yes-U-Can? Fine Motor Exercise $128.69 The "Yes-U-Can"? Fine Motor Exercise Kit Provides all the necessary equipment to improve fine motor coordination. Exercise programs and descriptions are included. |
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The World Market for Articles and Equipment for General Physical Exercise, Gymnastics, or Athletics $325 This report was created for strategic planners, international executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for writing, drawing, and other inks excluding printing ink. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics that appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for writing, drawing, and other inks excluding printing ink for those countries serving the world market via exports or supplying from various countries via imports. I do so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models. |
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Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise $99.95 Dietary supplement companies and the food industry spend millions to reach resistance trainers--often with exaggerated marketing messages--while health practitioners continue to counsel athletes that their interest in protein is misguided and even dangerous. There appears to be a disconnect between scientists and almost everyone else in sports nutrition. With so much conflicting information, it's difficult to know who to believe. With contributions from the world's foremost experts, Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise delivers the uncut scientific truth about the role of dietary protein in the well-being of athletes.Updating and clarifying the issues surrounding purposeful protein intake and resistance trainers, this volume: Reviews the science-related history of protein and its consumption among strength athletes Analyzes the mechanisms behind what proteins do in muscle cells Describes protein's effect on performance, recovery, and body composition Explores various populations that actively employ resistance training and dietary protein Discusses timing, type, and safety data regarding liberal protein diets and related supplements Includes sidebars, practical examples, and case studies--translating the science into a practical understanding of various protein-related topics Separating fact from fiction and providing the hard science behind the numbers, this volume demonstrates how changes in dietary protein intake may lead to measurable improvements in body composition, energy levels, and athletic performance. |
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Home Workout $24.95 Five great 15 Minute Fitness titles- Everyday Pilates, Gentle Yoga, Better Back, Total Body Workout , and Abs Workout -are brought together in one bumper volume, providing a complete home-workout exercise package, total body, yoga, Pilates, back, and abs exercises. Featuring all four complete routines from each book, a total of twenty highly effective, superfast workouts, 15 Minute Home Workouts offers the home exerciser fantastic choice, expert guidance, and great results! Varied workouts are designed to tone your body and keep your heart healthy. Whether you want to focus on a body-sculpting regime of Pilates moves; fire up with an all-around program of strength-training exercises with cardio intervals to strengthen, tone, and burn calories; work on improving your back muscles and flattening your tummy; or relax and revive with beautiful sequenced yoga poses, 15-Minute Home Workouts has an exercise program for you. A brief introduction to the book is followed by five different styles of workouts, each one offering four super-fast exercise routines, a total of twenty 15-minute workouts. Contents: How to use this book Includes feature spreads on How healthy are you?, Test your Fitness, Clothing and Equipment, and Staying Motivated. Everyday Pilates Three introductory spreads prepare the reader for the routines to follow, with features on Pilates from the Inside Out, Pilates Concepts, and Pilates Head to Toe. The four workouts featured in Everyday Pilates follow. Total Body Workout Three introductory spreads cover your training program and the key muscles worked in the routines that follow. The four workouts featured in Total Body Workout follow. Better Back Three introductory spreads cover the parts of the back, protecting the back, and imagery and cues used in the routines. The four workouts featured in Better Back follow. Abs Workout Three introductory spreads cover the anatomy of your abs, and assessing your abs in preparation for the routines that follow. The four workouts featured in Abs Workout follow. Gentle Yoga Three introductory spreads cover advice for beginners, practicing safely, and where to practice and helpful props. The four workouts featured in Gentle Yoga follow. Resources |
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Exercise $18 At your last visit to the doctor, you may have received an unexpected prescription: exercise. While no pharmacy can fill this, it’s well worth your while to do so yourself. Hundreds of studies show exercise lowers your risks for serious health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, and some forms of cancer. What’s more, it eases arthritis and preserves independence while trimming your silhouette pleasingly. Put simply, exercise helps you feel better, look great, and live a longer, more joyful life |
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