George Douglas: 60 books

Book cover of Why We Belong

Why We Belong

Evangelical Unity and Denominational Diversity

by Bryan D. Klaus, Gerald Bray, Douglas A. Sweeney
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2013

Denominations. The mention of the word is often enough to spark strong reactions, regardless of whether one is for or against them. This hopeful new volume, made up of contributions from prominent evangelical leaders, argues for the importance of denominations, highlighting their significant strengths...
Book cover of The Social Value of the Financial Sector

The Social Value of the Financial Sector

Too Big to Fail or Just Too Big?

by Viral V Acharya, Thorsten Beck, Douglas D Evanoff;George G Kaufman;Richard Portes
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2013

As a result of the recent financial crisis, there has been significant public debate on the role of the financial sector in bringing about the “Great Depression.” More generally, there has been debate about whether the current industry structure has enhanced social welfare or served a detrimental...
Book cover of Achieving Financial Stability

Achieving Financial Stability

Challenges to Prudential Regulation

by Douglas D Evanoff, George G Kaufman, Agnese Leonello;Simone Manganelli
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2017

The Great Financial Crisis of 2007–2010 exposed the existence of significant imperfections in the financial regulatory framework that encouraged excessive risk-taking and increased system vulnerabilities. The resulting high cost of the crisis in terms of lost aggregate income and wealth, and increased...
Book cover of Macroprudential Regulatory Policies

Macroprudential Regulatory Policies

The New Road to Financial Stability?

by Stijn Claessens, Douglas D Evanoff, George G Kaufman;Laura E Kodres
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2011

This book is a collection of papers presented in the conference held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in September 2010, that examines the role of macroprudential regulation in the financial industry. Shocked by the experience of the last few years, many argue that the more traditional microprudential...
Book cover of The Future of Large, Internationally Active Banks
by Douglas D Evanoff, George G Kaufman, Asli Demirgüç-Kunt
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2016

The Great Financial Crisis of 2007–2010 has had a major impact on large cross-border banks, which are widely blamed for the start and severity of the crisis. As a result, much public policy, both in the United States and elsewhere, has been directed at making these banks safer and less influential...
Book cover of The New International Financial System

The New International Financial System

Analyzing the Cumulative Impact of Regulatory Reform

by Andrew G Haldane, Douglas D Evanoff, George G Kaufman
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2015

Ever since the Great Recession, the global financial regulatory system has undergone significant changes. But have these changes been sufficient? Have they created a new problem of over-regulation? Is the system currently in a better position than in the pre-Recession years, or have we not adequately...
Book cover of The Philosophy of the Western
by Jennifer L. McMahon, B. Steve Csaki, Shai Biderman
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2010

The western is arguably the most iconic and influential genre in American cinema. The solitude of the lone rider, the loyalty of his horse, and the unspoken code of the West render the genre popular yet lead it to offer a view of America's history that is sometimes inaccurate. For many, the western...
Book cover of Stronger

Stronger

Develop the Resilience You Need to Succeed

by George Everly Jr., Dr. Douglas Strouse, Dr. Dennis K. McCormack
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2015

How are first responders, surgeons, and members of the military able to perform remarkable feats in the face of intense stress? How can a professional athlete come through for his team in the bottom of the ninth when all the world is watching? The answer can be summed up in one word--resilience. Resilient...
Book cover of NIVAC Bundle 8: General Epistles, Revelation
by George H. Guthrie, David P. Nystrom, Scot McKnight
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2015

This NIVAC Bundle includes the six books of the NIV Application Commentary series that cover the general epistles and Revelation.
Book cover of The Philosophy of Clint Eastwood
by David H. Calhoun, Brian B. Clayton, James R. Couch
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2014

Famous for his masculine swagger and gritty roles, American cultural icon Clint Eastwood has virtually defined the archetype of the tough lawman. Beginning with his first on-screen appearance in the television series Rawhide (1959--1965) and solidified by his portrayal of the "Man with No Name"...
Book cover of Institutional Ethnography as Practice
by Marie L. Campbell, Marjorie L. DeVault, Tim Diamond
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2006

In this edited collection, institutional ethnographers draw on their field research experiences to address different aspects of institutional ethnographic practice. As institutional ethnography embraces the actualities of people's experiences and lives, the contributors utilize their research to reveal...
Book cover of The Search for Mabila

The Search for Mabila

The Decisive Battle between Hernando de Soto and Chief Tascalusa

by Neal G. Lineback, Alan Knight, Linda Derry
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2009

One of the most profound events in sixteenth-century North America was a ferocious battle between the Spanish army of Hernando de Soto and a larger force of Indian warriors under the leadership of a feared chieftain named Tascalusa. The site of this battle was a small fortified border town within...
Book cover of Connecting Teaching and Learning

Connecting Teaching and Learning

History, Evolution, and Case Studies of Teacher Work Sample Methodology

by Ronald A. Beghetto, Karen S. Buchanan, Barbara Chesler Buckner
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2011

As accountability in education has become an increasingly prominent topic, teacher preparation programs are being asked to provide credible evidence that their teacher candidates can impact student learning. Teacher Work Samples, first developed 30 years ago, have emerged as an effective method...
Book cover of A Declaration On Peace

A Declaration On Peace

In God's People the World's Renewal Has Begun

by Douglas Gwyn, George Hunsinger, John Howard Yoder
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2012

Many Christians have become increasingly sensitive to the destructiveness of war. They are recognizing war's limited ability as a public policy instrument. They are acknowleding the social, economic, and spiritual consequences of preparing to wage war. These concerns have begun to revive the conscience...
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