Bøger af Scott Williamson

An in-depth analysis of the moral hazard problem in corporate finance, and how it affects the optimal choice of financial structure. Using empirical tests on real-world data, Williamson offers practical insights for investors and managers alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Katie Baxter is just an ordinary 10-year-old girl, until late one night she is dragged into the pages of a mystical book along with her younger brother Jack. When Katie lands in the magical world of Enchanta, she is greeted by two beautiful elves and learns she is the chosen one and the only person who can save this new world, and her own, from the evil Crimson Warlock. But first she must find seven keys that will break the power of the Crimson Warlock and his stranglehold over the normally friendly forest animals, and release the source of life and power on Enchanta: The Golden Orb. But the Orb is firmly entombed in the Crimson Warlock's Dark Tower, so Katie must be smarter and more resourceful to find the keys. Full of suspense and positive behavioural themes the first book in this series, Tales of Enchanta: The Mystic Waterfall will keep young readers captivated from the first page to the last.

What happens when the villain wins? Sick of dashing debonairs…? Fed up of being blinded by shining armor…? Sometimes, all a girl wants is a villain for a hero. Dancing across morally gray lines, these stories are naughty, devious, and downright delicious. How far are you willing to go to get what you want? These rebellious tales answer that question. Every character has a dubious shade of values. Dark secrets, wanton desires, and the means to win. These stories go beyond your usual heroes. They explore the darkness inside us all, the conflicts we face, and the choices we make when striving for our desires-both good and bad… But then, none of us are halo wearing heroes anyway… right? Get it now.

My Dad says he's not a real hero. And I would tend to agree ...My Dad, My Hero, is a fun tale that explores a son's bond with his Dad and how his unlucky Dad is a hero despite sneaky tricks played by the little green monster under the bed. Told from the son's point of view, it has warm likeable characters and a lovely sense of humour that will delight young and old just before bedtime or anytime!This book is an excellent present for Father's Day or can just be read to celebrate the heroes we call Dad and will suit ages 2-6.