Paola: 674 books

This book focuses on several topical issues related to the operational risk management in bank: regulation, organisation and strategy. It analyses the connections between the different key-players involved in the operational risk process and the most relevant implications, both operational and strategic, arising from the implementation of the prudential framework.

This book analyses the connections between the banking industry in Europe and the companies it finances. Ferretti specifically studies how these bonds have evolved over time and questions whether now is the time for a change in the relationship’s dynamics. Chapters discuss the role of bank lending...

In a series of essays, this book describes and analyzes the concept and theory of the recent smart city phenomenon from a global perspective, with a focus on its implementation around the world. After defining the concept it then elaborates on the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)...

This book aims to analyze the logics and instruments by which fashion companies create collections, taking into account the variety of companies’ characteristics and business models. The collection development process is a critical activity for fashion, that must continuously renew its products,...

This book analyses and confronts the functioning of guarantee systems for SMEs in countries where these schemes had an important development. The book also highlights how the current financial crisis is modifying the guarantees schemes, through policy maker interventions.

The sustainability of cultural organisations and their positioning in contemporary society are increasingly relevant topics among practitioners and scholars interested in the cultural field. Foundations, research centers, but also libraries and museums are under pressure to seek a balance between...

The global wine industry is a continually modifying market impacted by financing, culture, and politics. Economics, Governance, and Politics in the Wine Market analyzes recent developments in European Agriculture policies on wine legislation and market trend orientation between political power and market structure.

Ein bewegtes Leben Kaum eine Biografie ist so irrwitzig und gespickt mit verrückten Abenteuern wie die von Donald Duck. Stolze 80 Jahre ist der Erpel mit dem Matrosenmützchen nun alt. Doch wer jetzt denkt, mit dem Alter kehre auch bei Donald die Ruhe ein, der irrt! Erfahren Sie in diesem...

Nove racconti dedicati ai bambini, ma con significativi contenuti per far riflettere anche gli adulti. Nate per volare lontano, le narrazioni di quest’opera con protagonisti bambini, animali e personaggi fantastici, toccano il cuore del lettore, grande o piccino che sia. Brevi novelle da amare e...

P.Enrica  Sala **                                                                       PUNIZIONI D’AMORE,** **   ** Un giornalista scopre che la donna che gli ha fatto perdere la testa è in realtà un’entità dominante del Tempio, un’ancestrale...

Quarto romanzo della saga Principi azzurro sangue Da quasi quattrocento anni, Aidan Kane nutre la propria immortalità di incrollabile ironia e della passione di migliaia di donne. Alle occasionali amanti concede un assaggio della sua sublime arte amatoria di dio del sesso, regalando loro un pezzetto...

È sabato e vi siete fermate al lavoro fino a tardi. Quando decidete di lasciare l’ufficio, prendete l’ascensore e vi ritrovate faccia a faccia con un uomo affascinante. L'attrazione tra di voi sale sempre di più e sta per prendere il sopravvento quando, tutto d’un tratto, l’ascensore si...

Siamo tutti più o meno travolti dalle passioni, quelle di serie A ma anche quelle di serie B e C e fino alla Z: per una squadra di calcio, una collezione di sottobicchieri da birra, la ricerca delle pizzerie, la visita ai musei o altro ancora. E siamo anche tutti sfiorati dalla grande passione, quella...

This ground-breaking book explores the theoretical, clinical and training application of integrating mindfulness with all of the arts therapies, and includes cutting-edge contributions from neuroscience. Written by pioneers and leaders in the arts therapies and psychology fields, the book includes...