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The Tolerability of Risk: A New Framework for Risk Management A growing debate about risk regulation has sparked calls for new approaches and fresh ideas. This book provides a historical and topical...

The Perception of Risk explores how our society's concerns about modern life dangers shape our understanding of risk. Paul Slovic examines the gap between expert views and public perceptions, tracing...

Risk, Challenge and Adventure in the Early Years is a practical guide to providing stimulating outdoor experiences for young children. It explains why children should be given the freedom to take...

Bite Risk by S. J. Wills is a thrilling horror-comedy that explores a world where the full moon brings out a darker side in the adults. When the Turned roam free, it's up to the young people to...

Project Appraisal: A Comprehensive Guide to Risk Analysis and Management Techniques This book provides an in-depth exploration of project appraisal methods, including NPV, IRR, BC Ratio, Payback...

The Risk Management Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Risk in All Its Forms. This practical guide offers expert knowledge and insights into current best practice and cutting-edge...

The Era of Global Risk: An Introduction to Existential Risk Studies This comprehensive collection of essays explores the biggest threats facing humanity in the 21st century, including environmental...

Strategic Risk Management: Designing Portfolios and Managing Risk is a timely guide to risk management in investment portfolios. The authors offer a new framework for portfolio design that combines...

Assessing Risk: A Relational Approach offers a novel framework for understanding and managing risks related to violence and sexual offending. Drawing on their experience working with high-risk...

The Psychology of Risk by Glynis M. Breakwell provides a comprehensive review of the latest research in the field of risk psychology. Since its first edition, the global landscape has undergone...

Seeing Tomorrow: reframing the Rules of RiskThis book presents a bold new way of thinking about risk in high-stakes investing and business. By focusing on forward-looking risk management, authors Ron...

The Little Handbook of Risk Mitigate it & Turn Threats Into Opportunities by Rob Peach is a comprehensive guide to managing risk and turning potential threats into opportunities. After 20 years of...

A Pre-Modern Cultural History of Risk explores how risk has been imagined and managed over time. From its origins in Islamic Koranic theology to its development in medieval law and modern...

Risk by John Adams explores how people respond to safety measures and why some behaviours are difficult to change. According to cultural theory, risk-taking behaviour is influenced by the perceived...

At Risk by Patricia Cornwell is a gripping novel that showcases the author's mastery of suspense and forensic expertise. Rich characters and intricate plotting come together in a thrilling tale that...

Financial Risk Forecasting: A comprehensive introduction to practical quantitative risk management, focusing on market risk. This book brings together finance, statistics, and modeling to provide a...

In Praise of Risk by Anne DufourmantelleThis thought-provoking book offers a critique of our modern world's tendency to avoid risk, instead exploring how it can be an essential part of living. The...

Engaging people to identify, own and manage risk is key to making risk management work. Despite many organisations investing time and money in setting up frameworks, processes and tools, these have...

Twenty years ago Ulrich Beck published Risk Society, a groundbreaking book that highlighted the dangers of environmental catastrophes and changed the way we think about contemporary societies. Today,...

Credit risk management is an often-overlooked aspect of our daily lives. Decisions about interest rates and fees affect us all, whether we're considering an auto loan, mortgage, or credit card...

Understanding Risk in Our Permacrisis World Deborah Lupton's influential text explores how people respond to and act on threats, hazards, and dangers. In this fully revised edition, she calls for a...

X-Risk: How Humanity Discovered Its Own Extinction by Thomas Moynihan explores how our species came to contemplate its possible extinction. From climate change forecasts to prophecies of AI...

Risk Parity Fundamentals by Edward E. Qian provides a practical understanding of the risk parity investment approach, shedding light on its underlying aspects and merit.Through fundamental,...

Playing Outdoors: Spaces And Places, Risk And Challenge is an important contribution to current debates on risk, safety and challenge in outdoor environments for young children. This book brings...

Security Risk Management: Building an Information Security Risk Management Program from the Ground UpThis comprehensive guide provides practical techniques for managing security risks, helping you to...

When life throws her a curveball, Jasmine Allen finds herself at a loss for words. A plumbing disaster leaves her temporarily homeless, and she's forced to turn to her best friend Rahul for help. For...

World-Class Risk Management by Norman Marks offers a fresh perspective on managing risk in business. A global thought leader in risk management, Norman Marks shares his insights on how to make risk...

Strategic Risk and Crisis Management: A Handbook for Modelling and Managing Complex Risks is a comprehensive guide to preparing organizations for high-impact events. Written by a recognized global...

Financial Risk Management For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to managing and controlling financial risk within your company. Written by Aaron Brown, this book provides thorough and accessible...

Ulrich Beck's World Risk Society brings together key essays by one of Europe's leading social and political theorists.This major new book draws on Beck's extensive research to explore the ways in...

Understanding and Managing Risk Attitude by David Hillson and Ruth Murray-Webster is a practical guide to addressing the human aspects of risk management. Many organizations struggle with effective...

Rethinking Reputational Risk: How to Manage the Risks that Can Ruin Your Business, Your Reputation and YouDiscover why reputational risk is not just about corporate scandals, but also rooted in...

Market Risk Analysis: Quantitative Methods in Finance is an accessible introduction to financial analysis for readers with some quantitative background. Written by leading market risk academic Carol...

The NASA Risk Management Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to managing risk in complex projects and programs. First introduced at NASA in the late 1990s, risk management has become an integral...

The Politics of Risk Society by Jane Franklin explores the dynamic forces transforming our society and the need for new politics to engage with people's lived experience. This book delves into how we...

Stan McChrystal's Control: A Leader's Guide to Risk is a practical guide for navigating uncertainty in business and life. By focusing on ten key dimensions of control, McChrystal offers a framework...

Risk: A Very Short Introduction explores the many kinds of risk that arise from our own acts and are imposed upon us. From genetically modified crops to online predators, identity theft, inflation,...

Unsecured Lending Risk Management: A Practitioner's Guide by Frank Tian provides a comprehensive introduction to risk management practices in the unsecured lending industry. Drawing on his extensive...

High Risk: Children Without A Conscience by Ken MagidThis book addresses one of society's greatest problems: children who grow up to be charmers, con artists, amoral entrepreneurs, thieves, drug...

Risk Management by Simon Ashby provides a comprehensive guide to managing risk in various aspects of life and business. This book offers practical advice and strategies for identifying, assessing,...

Understanding project risks and their impact on cost is crucial for successful project management. However, traditional cost risk analyses often fail to account for the complex relationships between...

Dr. Piper Hamilton has learned to keep people at arm's length after being responsible for someone's death. Now, she's being stalked and a man who's been attracted to her for years is offering his...

The Art of Risk by Richard Harris is an exploration of the lives of individuals who regularly put themselves in harm's way, and what we can learn from their experiences.Through conversations with...

The Risk-Driven Business Model: Four Questions that Will Define Your CompanyHow to outsmart risk and create wealth in business. Risk has been defined as the potential for losing something of value,...

The Second Bounce Of The Ball: Turning Risk Into Opportunity by Ronald Cohen In business, uncertainty can be daunting. However, successful entrepreneurs know how to turn risk into opportunity. This...

A Game of Risk by Bella Forrest is a paranormal romance novel that explores the complexities of love and truth. Set in a world where relationships come with risks, this story invites readers to...

Clear communication requires courage to overcome psychological blocks that hold you back. Michelle Gladieux shares her expertise as a lifelong communication coach to help you become a more fearless...

Stan McChrystal presents a new system for responding to risk in business and life. He identifies ten dimensions of control that can be adjusted at any given time, including narrative, bias, action,...

Risk Thinking is a book about codifying common sense in a world of radical uncertainty. Our brains are wired to think forward, to imagine future situations, and to plan for the unknown.This approach...

Frank Knight's influential work "Risk, Uncertainty and Profit" (1921) remains a seminal text in economics. In it, Knight distinguished between "risk" and "uncertainty", outlining the role of...

The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy by Michael Lewis is a gripping narrative that delves into the inner workings of the US government under the Trump administration. A stark contrast to the ideal of...

The Essentials of Risk Management, Third Edition McGraw Hill, 2023, 609 pages, Hardcover A comprehensive guide to risk management, fully updated to address the changing landscape of finance and...

Life was never meant to be easy. In fact, Jesus' own life was marked by resistance and persecution. Yet, most of us prefer to play it safe, pursuing comfort and security above all else. But what kind...

Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk In this unique exploration of the role of risk in our society, Peter Bernstein argues that the notion of bringing risk under control is one of the...

Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk by Peter L. Bernstein is an engaging exploration of the role of risk in our society. This unique book chronicles the intellectual adventure that...

The Project Risk Analysis and Management Guide provides a comprehensive guide to managing risk in projects. This second edition builds on the success of its predecessor, offering the latest practices...

No Risk Ranching: Custom Grazing on Leased Land by Greg Judy is a practical guide for young graziers looking to establish a successful farming operation. After facing financial hardship and losing...

Dan Porter has a bold idea - to leave behind his high-powered job and start anew in Scotland. He envisions a life of simplicity, running a mail order business with his wife Jackie. But as they...

Risk: The Science and Politics of Fear by Dan GardnerOur lives are the safest in history, yet anxiety has become a daily reality. In this thought-provoking book, Dan Gardner explores how our...

Mary Elmes: A Life of Bravery and Sacrifice In 1939, Mary Elmes risked everything to help those in need. Born in Cork in 1908, she had already demonstrated remarkable courage by volunteering to aid...

Nate Silver's latest book, On the Edge, delves into the world of professional risk takers, exploring how they navigate uncertainty and shape modern life. By examining the mindset and strategies of...

Global Catastrophic Risks explores the most significant threats facing humanity in the 21st century. Twenty-five leading experts examine the dangers posed by asteroid impacts, gamma-ray bursts,...

Information Risk Management: A Practitioner's Guide by David Sutton provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of information risk management. This accessible textbook is...

Certified Quantitative Risk Management (CQRM) is a comprehensive guide to managing financial risk. Written by Johnathan Mun, this book provides a detailed overview of the principles and practices of...

Roland Britten's life was one of calculated risks. As an amateur jockey and accountant, he had mastered the art of balancing chance and logic. But when his kidnappers took him from a racecourse after...

The ATOM Methodology for practical project risk management has been updated to reflect the latest developments in this critical aspect of project management. This third edition builds upon the...

High Risk Climbing to ExtinctionRecalling the outrageous adventures of a generation of radical young climbers, Brian Hall takes readers on a journey through the golden age of Himalayan mountaineering...

Assessing risk is a critical challenge in child protection work. This book provides a clear and accessible guide to understanding risk and its role in practice. It explores what risk means, how it...

Quantitative Financial Risk Management provides a comprehensive guide to measuring and managing financial risk in modern economies. As financial markets continue to grow in size and complexity, the...

The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy by Michael Lewis The morning after a presidential election, a crucial transition team fails to appear, leaving the US Department of Energy in limbo. This eerie...

Measuring and Managing Information Risk: A FAIR Approach provides a proven framework for understanding, measuring, and analyzing information risk in any organization. Developed over ten years, this...

This comprehensive guide provides clear explanations and real-world examples to help you navigate the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and develop practical skills for implementing it effectively...

The Risk Pool is a poignant and introspective novel that follows the complex relationship between Sam Hall and his son Ned over the course of thirty years.As Sam's life spirals out of control, Ned...

Managing Clinical Risk: A Guide to Effective Practice is a comprehensive guide to risk assessment and management in clinical settings. The second edition of this authoritative resource provides...

Kate Adie's Into Danger is a thought-provoking exploration of those who are drawn to living dangerously. With her own experiences as a reporter from war zones, Kate Adie sets out to understand why...

The Security Risk Management Aide-Mémoire is a comprehensive guide to tools and models for security professionals. It draws on the Security Risk Management Body of Knowledge, with updates reflecting...

Risk Management and ISO 31000: A Pocket Guide by Alan Field provides a concise introduction to the principles of risk-based thinking and the risk management standard, ISO 31000. This guide helps...

Risk Assessment Framework Successfully Navigating UncertaintyA framework for managing risk is essential for any initiative, from software projects to construction and manufacturing. This revised...

The Ultimate Trading Risk Management Guide by Holly Burns and Steve Burns is a comprehensive resource for traders looking to improve their risk management strategies. With over 25 years of combined...

Ulrich Beck's work has had a profound impact on social theory since the publication of his influential book 'Risk Society' in 1986. This critical introduction to Beck's ideas provides a comprehensive...

Insider Risk and Personnel Security: An Introduction explores the origins and effects of insider risk, using real-life case histories to illustrate key principles. This book examines the...

Risk Arbitrage by Guy Wyser-Pratte provides an in-depth look at arbitrage strategies, from average expected returns to turning a position. This comprehensive guide covers various techniques,...

Risk Assessment and Management for Living Well with DementiaThis practical guide outlines key issues in risk perception, assessment and management in dementia care, providing a rounded approach to...

The Precipice: A Call to Action on Existential Risk The risk of human extinction during this century is alarmingly high, with threats ranging from nuclear war and climate change to the development of...

Managing foreign exchange risk is an essential task for any business operating in the global economy. This comprehensive guide provides practical advice and tools to help you navigate the...

Risk Savvy: How to Make Good DecisionsBy Gerd Gigerenzer, this guide helps you make informed decisions in your personal and professional life. Statistics can be misleading, and experts often...

The Economic Foundations of Risk Management Theory, Practice, and Applications by Robert A. Jarrow presents a comprehensive framework for understanding risk management in finance.This book provides a...

Red-Blooded Risk: A New Approach to Managing Risk for Success In 1987-1992, a group of Wall Street quants developed an innovative approach to managing risk that maximized success. This approach...

Uncertainty, Risk and Information: An Economic Analysis by Giacomo Bonanno is a comprehensive textbook that builds upon his previous work, "The Economics of Uncertainty and Insurance". This new...

The Failure of Risk Management: Why It's Broken and How to Fix It by Douglas W. Hubbard provides a practical guide to adopting an accurate risk analysis methodology. Current risk management methods...

Risk Management in Banking by Joël Bessis is a comprehensive guide to the field, covering all aspects of risk management and banking. Now in its fourth edition, this updated reference has been...

Conquering Risk: Attacking Wall Street and Vegas by George Howard and Elihu D. Feustel is a comprehensive guide to making informed decisions about risk in various areas, including sports betting and...

Jason Gonzalez carries the weight of his past mistakes, both physical and emotional. His former life as a Marine has left him wary of getting close to others, especially those he finds attractive...

Winning at Risk requires more than just luck. Total Diplomacy reveals the art of winning in this popular game and shows how to apply its principles to everyday life.This book teaches you how to...

Risk Up Front: Managing Projects in a Complex WorldIdentify and mitigate risk to build high-performance project teams. This book focuses on simple structures and practices that can be applied with...

The Lady Risks All by Stephanie Laurens is a historical romance novel that tells the story of two individuals bound by their own rules and societal expectations. Neville Roscoe, a man living outside...

The Age of Prediction Algorithms, AI, and the Shifting Shadows of Risk by Igor Tulchinsky and Christopher E. Mason explores how powerful tools for prediction are transforming our world in profound...

Gerd Gigerenzer's Reckoning with Risk: Learning to Live with Uncertainty explores how we can make sense of statistics and turn ignorance into insight. In a world that often feels uncertain and...

The Psychology of Insider Risk Detection, Investigation and Case Management by Eric Shaw explores the complex issue of insider risk in organizations. With over 30 years of experience as a clinical...

Ulrich Beck's Ecological Politics in an Age of Risk offers a thought-provoking analysis of ecological politics as part of a broader engagement with sub-politics.This work explores the intersection of...