Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing


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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing: A Balanced Analysis of the Theory and Practice of a Sustainable Portfolio presents a balanced, thorough analysis of ESG factors as they are incorporated into the investment process. An estimated 25% of all new investments are in ESG funds, with a global total of $23 trillion and the U.S. accounting for almost $9 trillion. Many advocate the sustainability goals promoted by ESG, while others prefer to maximize returns and spend their earnings on social causes. The core problem facing those who want to promote sustainability goals is to define sustainability investing and measure its returns. This book examines theories and their practical implications, illuminating issues that other books leave in the shadows. - Provides a dispassionate examination of ESG investing - Presents the historical arguments for maximizing returns and competing theories to support an ESG approach - Reviews case studies of empirical evidence about relative returns of both traditional and ESG investment approaches




Shortwave Listening Guidebook


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Join the listeners of shortwave radio. This new edition of "Shortwave Listening Guidebook" is a ticket to the world in direct, non-technical language and helps in selecting the right shortwave radio, how reception conditions vary throughout the day and year, how to correctly operate the radio, and provides information on frequencies used by stations around the world.







New England Roads


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Flags of Maritime Nations


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Cocktail Culture: The World's Greatest Cocktails


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Drink like a local even when thousands of miles away with more than 100 recipes from acclaimed bars around the world with Cocktail Culture: The World’s Greatest Cocktails. Now you can enjoy cocktails from the world’s best bartenders and mixologists from the comfort of your own home. These innovative and refreshing drinks honor and reinvent classics, make the most of local ingredients, and take full advantage of the world’s dynamic cocktail scene. Bring big cities like London, Tokyo, San Francisco, Miami, Las Vegas, and Paris to you with top recipes from around the globe. This carefully curated list contains the signature recipes of trendsetting bartenders and mixologists the world over. You’ll learn to master the most exciting cocktails and bartender originals. Experiment with new and exciting flavors to concoct craft cocktails, and make locally inspired bespoke ingredients such as syrups, infusions, tinctures, foams, and other blends. Look inside to find: - Detailed bartending tips, techniques, and preparations from the masters. - Signature recipes from the world’s leading bartenders and mixologists. - Interviews with experts and industry insiders. - Stunning photography that captures the heart of each location’s cocktail, from the romantic elegance of Paris to the rich cocktails of London, the traditional and contemporary influences of Tokyo, and the heart and soul of New Orleans and beyond. Cocktail Culture: The World’s Greatest Cocktails collects all of that expertise in a single, eye-catching volume. Drink your way around the world without ever leaving your zip code with this comprehensive guide.




The Annenbergs


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"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.




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