Throughout his storied career, Aswath Damodaran has searched for the universal key to demystifying corporate finance and valuation. Now, at last, he offers the groundbreaking answer to readers everywhere. It turns out there is a corporate lifecycle very much like our own, with unique stages of growth and decline. And just as we must learn to act our age, so too must companies. By better understanding how corporations age and the characteristics of each stage of their lifecycle, we can unlock the secrets behind any businesses’ behavior and optimize our management and investment decisions accordingly. As the corporate lifecycle touches virtually every aspect of business, this book is for anyone with skin in the corporate finance game—from managers to investors, from novices to seasoned pros.
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The Essentials of World Religions
It may be the twenty-first century but religious tensions and conflicts continue all across the world. Even today, religion continues to play an unparalleled role in the lives of individuals and nations with people and leaders pitting one religious identity against another. But the question that needs to be asked is this: are all religions fundamentally different from each other?
What if we go back to the source texts of all great religions of the world? What will we find?
Will we find a mountain of differences or a sea of harmony? This book addresses this question and is sure to surprise you with its findings.
BHAGAT SINGH’S Why I Am An Atheist and Other Works (Penguin Edition with an Introduction by Dr. S. Irfan Habib)
Bhagat Singh, a name that echoes through the annals of India’s struggle for independence, was not only a revolutionary freedom fighter, but also a profound thinker. ‘Why I Am An Atheist and Other Works’ encapsulates his fearless spirit and reveals his intellectual depth through a collection of essays, letters, and speeches. Singh’s writings include his statements regarding his involvement in the Central Legislative Assembly bombing to his introspective essays penned in prison, such as his renowned ‘Why I Am An Atheist’. This compilation immortalizes Singh’s unwavering dedication to the cause, showcasing his courage, defiance, and vision that continue to inspire generations. With an introduction by esteemed historian and expert on Bhagat Singh, Dr. S. Irfan Habib, this is a chance to experience the mind of a martyr whose legacy transcends time and ignites the flame of patriotism and revolution.
The Power of Paradox
Paradox arises from the logical tension between seemingly valid statements or ideas that cannot both be true at the same time. They help us make sense of a world that seems to make no sense. In Heartfulness way of living, Viveka and Vairagya are two techniques that provide the bedrock for good life.
The book is an exploration of twenty- seven every day paradoxes combined with spiritual and scientific enquiry. Helmed with the Heartfulness way of living, these practices will help one clear the mind and unburden emotions of the heart.
Help Your Kids with Maths: A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Guide, Revision and Reference (FOR KIDS 10-16 years) (Key Stages 3 and 4)
If maths is mindboggling, you can count on this ultimate study guide to get all the answers you need.
This visual reference book gets you ready to help your children tackle the trickiest of subjects. From algebra and angles to sequences and statistics – and everything in between – Carol Vorderman’s unique study aid sums it all up.
Help Your Kids with Maths encourages parents and children to work together as a team to solve even the most challenging problems on the school syllabus. A clear mix of pictures, diagrams, and instructions help to build knowledge, boost confidence, and gain understanding.
This latest version includes updates to the UK National Curriculum and features additional information on roman numerals, time, fractions, and times tables. With your support, children can overcome the challenges of maths, leaving them calm, confident, and exam ready.
Help Your Kids with English: A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Guide, Revision and Reference (FOR KIDS 10-16 years) (Key Stages 3 and 4)
If English is sounding like a foreign language, make it easy and effortless with the ultimate study guide.
This visual reference book takes you through all the different parts of the English language, leaving you ready to help your children tackle the trickiest of subjects.
Carol Vorderman’s unique study aid encourages parents and children to work together as a team to understand and use all aspects of the English language, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling. This latest title in the best-selling Help Your Kids series combines pictures, diagrams, instructions, and examples to cover the components of the school syllabus, while building knowledge, boosting confidence, and aiding understanding.
With your support, children can overcome the challenges of English, leaving them calm, confident, and exam ready.
Help Your Kids with Science: A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Guide, Revision and Reference (FOR KIDS 10-16 years) (Key Stages 3 and 4)
If you’re left blinded by science, this ultimate study aid makes everything clear.
Carol Vorderman’s unique visual reference guide adopts a simple step-by-step approach to give you a complete understanding of this diverse and difficult subject.
Bubbling over with pictures, diagrams, and information, this book covers biology, chemistry, and physics in comprehensive depth and detail. Help Your Kids with Science encourages parents and children to work together as a team to solve even the most challenging problems on the school syllabus. It focuses on the UK National Curriculum up to GCSE level, but proves absolutely invaluable for adult students and science fans alike. The reference section also includes a glossary of key scientific terms and symbols.
With your support, children can gain a complete understanding of science, leaving them calm, confident, and exam ready.
Life Cycles: Everything from Start to Finish (DK Life Cycles) (FOR KIDS 7-13 years)
Shoot back in time 4.5 billion years to see how planet Earth was formed and then leap into the future to see what happens when stars die. Everything has a beginning and an end, but what happens in between?
Each page focuses on at least one life cycle. Meet dolphins jumping in the ocean waves, penguins travelling on the ice, and butterflies fluttering in the sky. You’ll take a closer look at the life cycles of environments, too. Discover how a river forms and changes over time. Find out how a tree grows and all of the other life cycles it supports within it. See the amazing sculptures the oceans make out of cliffs. Dive beneath the surface to see how coral reefs form, and what causes them to die. Follow the life cycles of weather – from water cycles to ice ages, to give you a better grasp of the climate situation we find ourselves in now.
From the single-celled amoeba to how the Earth has formed, the life cycles in this book have been carefully chosen to give you an amazing overview of the universe, and how everything is inevitably linked. Filled with facts to amaze your friends as well as beautifully detailed illustrations by Sam Falconer and stunning photography.
Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body!: Your AMAZING BODY as You’ve Never Seen it Before (Knowledge Encyclopedias) (FOR KIDS 9-15 years)
Do you ever wonder what is happening inside you right now?
See for yourself with this breathtaking book that takes you on a complete tour of the human body.
Jaw-dropping new computer-generated images showcase the many parts, organs, tissues, and systems that keep you firing on all cylinders! These strikingly realistic pictures zoom in on the amazing wonders of the human body in breathtaking detail.
See how it looks and learn how it works with easy explanations and fascinating facts and figures. Discover why sweating could save your life, how the brain makes memories, and why blood is bright red, together with much, much more in this unforgettable encyclopedia.
Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! gives you a unique view of the human body inside and out. Part of DK’s hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series, this is the perfect accompaniment to the school syllabus and an essential addition to every family library.
The MBA Compass: Finding Your True North in Maze of MBA Programs
Looking to pursue an MBA? The journey can be daunting, but fear not – this book is here to guide you every step of the way. With so many business schools and programs to choose from, it’s important to know what you’re looking for. That’s where this book comes in. The authors help you understand the differences between full-time, modular, online, and executive MBAs, and provide expert advice on selecting the right program for your unique needs. But that’s not all – the book also shows you how to make the most of your MBA experience, helping you to develop knowledge, skills, and personal growth. It explores the benefits of alumni associations and shows you how an MBA can be a game-changer for your career. And here’s the best part – you don’t need to spend a fortune on a Harvard or Stanford MBA to achieve your goals. The book introduces you to a range of high-quality MBA programs across the globe, from Europe to China, India to Latin America, that offer top-notch alternatives that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re a senior manager, entrepreneur, or fresh out of college, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to unlock their full potential with an MBA.