Alex Kane Bücher

The market leading undergraduate investments textbook, "Essentials of Investments, "8e by Bodie, Kane and Marcus, emphasizes asset allocation while presenting the practical applications of investment theory. The authors have eliminated unnecessary mathematical detail and concentrate on the intuition and insights that will be useful to practitioners throughout their careers as new ideas and challenges emerge from the financial marketplace. The eighth edition has been fully updated to reflect the recent financial crisis and includes a new chapter on Hedge Funds.

'A dark and gritty crime thriller that kept me hooked from the first page.' Casey Kelleher, author of No Fear and Mine It takes a good woman to take a bad man down Amber. As the top performer at Angel Silk gentleman's club, she's seen it all, been forced to do things she never wanted to do. She's tired of this life... but can she escape it? Lizzy. To the women at Angel Silk, she's the strong queen bee, mother to the girls. But she's hiding her own dark secrets - and if they come to light, her life could be destroyed. Jade. The newest dancer at Angel Silk, she's innocent, beautiful... and trapped. She's in over her head - but does she have the strength to break free? Three women, all under the control of feared gangster, Marcus. To take back their lives, they need to come together. But will he let them go - or will finding freedom mean paying the ultimate price? A completely addictive, gripping and gritty gangland thriller that will have you hooked. If you like Martina Cole, Kimberly Chambers or Jacqui Rose, you will love this nail-biting read. Readers are hooked on The Angels: 'A gripping read that got under my skin. Alex Kane writes one hell of a villain.' Gemma Rogers, author of Stalker and Reckless 'WOW I was hooked... right from the start I was engrossed in the whole story... will give you shivers down your spine.' Reader Review 'A great read, filled with strong female characters... definitely a five star read and one which I already cannot wait to re-read' Reader Review 'The plot moves along at a swift pace, keeping the pages turning and the jaw dropping... The twists and turns just kept coming... A taut, tense and tantalising read!' Reader Review 'I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend you pick this one up.' Reader Review 'What a page turner this is... you never want it to end... A great, gritty, UK gangland thriller' Reader Review 'This book will pull you right in and won't let you go until the final chapter.' Reader Review 'started off as a literal rollercoaster and never slowed down... Highly recommended!' Reader Review 'Amazing. Would recommend this author to anyone... So many twists and turns.' Reader Review 'A dark and sinister story... There are some shocking surprises in store... A powerful, hard hitting storyline' Reader Review

Addresses lingering questions about government resettlement of Native Canadians and its impact on their lives.

Kat is trapped in a world where she has never felt like she belonged. As a traveller, she has always felt lost, especially since the death of her parents in a fire when she was fourteen years old. The Denton family take Kat on as their own and she falls in love with teenage tearaway, Jimmy Denton. His charm soon wears off and Kat finds herself married to a controlling and violent thug. Sixteen years later, Kat decides enough is enough and finds herself plotting her escape from a lifetime of feeling lost and lonely. Stripped of her personality, Kat has no idea how to start again. An unlikely source otherwise known as Ellie Denton (Jimmy’s sister) shows Kat that she is not alone in her fears and offers to escape with her, where they will face new challenges together. Kat and Ellie Denton begin their venture into the world of normality, where they will meet new people and build new lives. But Kat still feels like she has a lot of digging to do about her parents past and when she seeks the location of an address on the back of a family photograph, Kat will begin to discover her family’s past and a revelation that will lead Kat back to the traveller site she had been so desperate to escape from. Will she find the answers she is looking for, or will she fall prey to the violent Jimmy Denton once more?

Intended primarily as a textbook for courses in investment analysis. Revised and updated. Investments.

Set an even longer time ago in a galaxy far, far away, BioWare's 2003 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic wowed players with its compelling characters, lightsaber customization, complex morality choices, and one of the greatest plot twists in both video game and Star Wars history. But even for veteran studios like LucasArts and BioWare, the responsibility of making both a great game and a lasting contribution to the Star Wars canon was no easy task. Featuring extensive new interviews with a host of KotOR's producers, writers, designers, and actors, journalist Alex Kane weaves together an epic oral history of this classic game, from its roots in tabletop role-playing and comic books, to its continued influence on big-screen Star Wars films. Whether you align with the light or the dark side, you're invited to dive into this in-depth journey through one of the most beloved Star Wars titles of all time.

Donnie Black. Charming, successful... and utterly terrifying, he rules the Glasgow underworld with an iron fist. Nothing - or no one - will stop him and he's not afraid to get his hands dirty to grow his fortune. Layla Black. She's been married to Donnie for twenty years, enjoying the lavish world he has worked hard to create. But behind the perfect image Layla is crumbling, numbing her pain with alcohol. But Layla doesn't know the secrets Donnie keeps - and the truth will send her spiralling. Louise Bellshaw. She's young, beautiful and innocent. She's charmed by Donnie's sweet words, and believes she's found true love. But Louise doesn't know her dream man has plans that will turn her life into a nightmare. As the three collide, no one can predict how family ties will turn to bloodshed. Because you'll do anything for the ones you love, won't you? A dark, twisty and totally gripping thriller set in the heart of Glasgow gangland - fans of Mandasue Heller and Kimberley Chambers won't be able to put this down

The story centers on Cheryl Davidson, whose life shatters when her son Dean is murdered, revealing his ties to Glasgow's criminal underworld, orchestrated by her husband Leo. Consumed by grief and betrayal, Cheryl seeks vengeance against the Hallahan family, led by the ruthless Janey Hallahan. As she navigates this dangerous world, Cheryl transforms into a formidable adversary, driven by the pain of loss. This gripping gangland thriller promises unexpected twists and strong female characters, appealing to fans of gritty crime dramas.