July 25th, 2009 Posted in Business & Investing, Education
Mastering Financial Calculations: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Mathematics of Financial Market Instruments (Financial Times Series) "Mastering Financial Calculations" starts by introducing the fundamentals of financial market arithmetic, including the core concepts of discounting, net present value, effective yields and cashflow analysis, and then shows you step-by-step how to master the essential calculations and financial ...
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July 17th, 2009 Posted in Binoculars & Telescopes, Education
How Eclipses Impact Us?
Definition of an eclipse: An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one object in the sky moves into the shadow of another. The term is most often used to describe either a solar eclipse, i.e. when the Moon’s shadow crosses Earth’s surface, or a lunar eclipse, i.e. when the Moon [...]
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July 17th, 2009 Posted in Binoculars & Telescopes, Education
Choosing Binoculars For Astronomy
Astronomic binoculars are optical instruments used in stargazing or day and night sky viewing. It allows people to see far objects besides those seen by the naked eye. Choosing good binoculars for astronomic purposes entails some considerations. A good pair of astronomical binoculars is more effective as a telescope.
Binoculars are small telescopes [...]
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July 17th, 2009 Posted in Binoculars & Telescopes, Education
Astronomy for Kids
Astronomy is a serious science. Astronomy for kids is a thought provoking pursuit that can teach them about the sciences in general. Kids are naturally drawn to many aspects of astronomy. These include the moon, the stars and far distant galaxies.
The Earth’s closest neighbor is the moon. It orbits our planet once every [...]
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July 11th, 2009 Posted in Education
McKeachie's Teaching Tips: Strategies, Research, and Theory for College and University Teachers (College Teaching) McKeachie's Teaching Tips is a handbook designed to provide helpful strategies for dealing with both the everyday problems of teaching at the university level, and those that pop up in trying to maximize learning for every student. The suggested strategies are supported by research and are ...
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