Alex Kane

Alan J. Marcus, Professor

Zvi Bodie, Professor

The integrated solutions for Bodie, Kane, and Marcus' Investments set the standard for graduate/MBA investments textbooks. The unifying theme is that security markets are nearly efficient, meaning that most securities are priced appropriately given their risk and return attributes. The content places greater emphasis on asset allocation and offers a much broader and deeper treatment of futures, options, and other derivative security markets than most investment texts. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.

Investments

'I was gripped from page one and had sleepless nights because I couldn't put it down. Worth way more than five stars.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review Be careful who you let into your life Arabella MacQueen had a tough start. Growing up surrounded by drugs and alcohol, getting into trouble as a teen, she’s now in her late-twenties and has turned her life around. Until the fateful night that sees her imprisoned for 10 months. She’s hit rock bottom ... but unexpectedly forges a bond with cellmate Roxanne McPhail that lasts beyond the prison walls. Now both women are free, and Arabella is excited about the future with boyfriend Eddie, with Roxanne at her side. But Arabella doesn’t know the truth about her new best friend; about Roxanne’s reputation as the head of Glasgow gangland, about the violence in Roxanne’s past. She doesn’t know that Roxanne has plans for Arabella that might lead her into some very dangerous places. In this dirty game, Arabella is going to have to learn you can’t always trust those closest to you... A gritty, utterly addictive thriller set in Scottish gangland - fans of Roberta Kray and Jacqui Rose won't be able to put it down. Readers are loving The New Friend: ‘My only criticism is that I couldn’t put it down. Make sure you’ve got time to read this you won’t be disappointed. A well-deserved five stars.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 'I absolutely loved this book, could not put it down and the twist at the end...Can't wait for the next book.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘This book was brilliant. It had me hooked from beginning until the end. Full of action and a great read.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Loved all of the characters, I couldn’t put this book down...it was exciting to read, highly recommend.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Another fantastic gripping nail biting read from Alex...Full of tension throughout, this will have you racing through the pages.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Love Alex Kane’s books if you love gangland, twists and turns on every page.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Wow! That was a twisted tale! I was definitely glued to my ereader with this one.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

An addictive, gritty crime thriller

The New Friend

'I've fled from my husband and the only life I've ever known. I'm terrified that if he finds me, I'll never find myself.'Kat is trapped in a world where she has never belonged. As a traveller, she has always felt lost, especially since the death of her parents in a fire when she was fourteen years old. Having been taken on by the Denton family as their own, Kat falls in love with their son, tearaway Jimmy. His charm soon wears off and Kat finds herself married to a controlling and violent thug.Sixteen years later, Kat decides enough is enough and begins plotting her escape from a lifetime of abuse.Stripped of her personality, Kat has no idea how to start again but she finds an unlikely ally in her sister-in-law Ellie who shows Kat that she is not alone.Kat and Ellie Denton begin their venture into a new world, where they meet new people and build new lives. But Kat still wants to know more about her parents' past and when she seeks the location of an address on the back of a family photograph, Kat begins to uncover more than she expected including a revelation that will lead Kat back to the traveller site she had been so desperate to escape from.Will she find the answers she is looking for, or will she fall prey to the violent Jimmy Denton once more?

Chasing the Traveller

‘I read this book in one night and all I have is 3 words. Oh my god.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review Even perfect mothers have secrets... Leah. She’s the perfect mum to ten-year-old Samuel, wife to loving husband Thomas, head of the PTA. But her closet is full of skeletons - and if the truth gets out, her world could be destroyed. Annie. She’s the gangster’s moll with a brain. She might be a woman, but she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty to play the men at their own game. But what no one knows is the devastating secret haunting her. Terry. He’s the king of Glasgow gangland, working his way up from estate to mansion. From drugs to guns, there’s nothing he won’t stop at to grow his dirty money. He might be a hard man, but his weakness is women. As their three stories collide, the lives of each will never be the same. Because even perfect women hide dark secrets... Don’t they? Readers are loving The Housewife: ‘Oh my goodness, what an amazing, fast paced read...Absolutely loved it!!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Beyond brilliant!! I started it when I went to bed and was still enthralled at 5am!! From the first page to the last it was fast paced and gripping!! It certainly deserves more than 5 stars!!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘What a fantastic book! Such an intense, fast paced read from the first page right...to the last.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘What can I say apart from wow. It was fast moving, gritty and I just raced through it... Highly recommended for a gripping read!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘What a rollercoaster ride...it grips you and you can't put it down. I loved it.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Oh my good god, what a blooming gripping fantastic read...Lots of twists and turns that will keep you on tenterhooks throughout. I really enjoyed this fast-paced action-packed read.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review Praise for Alex Kane's gritty thrillers: ‘Oh my goodness, what an amazing, fast paced read...Absolutely loved it!!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘A dark and gritty crime thriller that kept me hooked from the first page.' Casey Kelleher, author of No Fear and Mine 'A gripping read that got under my skin. Alex Kane writes one hell of a villain.’ Gemma Rogers, author of Stalker and Reckless 'WOW I was hooked...right from the start I was engrossed in the whole story...will give you shivers down your spine.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 'A great read, filled with strong female characters...definitely a five star read and one which I already cannot wait to re-read' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘The plot moves along at a swift pace, keeping the pages turning and the jaw dropping... The twists and turns just kept coming... A taut, tense and tantalising read!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘What a page turner this is... you never want it to end... A great, gritty, UK gangland thriller’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘started off as a literal rollercoaster and never slowed down...Highly recommended!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘a dark and sinister story... There are some shocking surprises in store...A powerful, hard hitting storyline’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

A gritty, twisty and totally gripping crime thriller

The Housewife

Set an even longer time ago in a galaxy far, far away, BioWare's 2003 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic wowed players with its compelling characters, lightsaber customization, complex morality choices, and one of the greatest plot twists in both video game and Star Wars history. But even for veteran studios like LucasArts and BioWare, the responsibility of making both a great game and a lasting contribution to the Star Wars canon was no easy task. Featuring extensive new interviews with a host of KotOR's producers, writers, designers, and actors, journalist Alex Kane weaves together an epic oral history of this classic game, from its roots in tabletop role-playing and comic books, to its continued influence on big-screen Star Wars films. Whether you align with the light or the dark side, you're invited to dive into this in-depth journey through one of the most beloved Star Wars titles of all time.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

The Shinglo

The Angels

No Looking Back

SHE’S YOUR BEST FRIEND AND YOUR WORST ENEMY Beth Beth is a woman running from her demons. Moving to Glasgow to escape the tragedy that destroyed her – a tragedy that ended with the death of her ex-boyfriend – she’s trying to build a new life, to tentatively find new love. But her past seems to follow her, and try as she might, she can’t shake the feeling that someone is watching her every move. Victoria Victoria is unhappily married to Greg. On their wedding day he told her he would love her until they grew old, but now he’s becoming secretive, staying out for ‘business meetings’ and growing further and further away from his wife. After finding incriminating evidence on his phone, Victoria contacts an old friend for support – the one person in her life that has never let her down yet. She knows her friend will discover the truth – at all costs. Lydia Lydia knows she is the one person that can help Victoria. Jumping straight back into their friendship, despite the four-year absence from Victoria’s life, she vows to stop at nothing to help her get revenge. Good friends will do anything for each other, right? But Lydia has made a new friend in Beth. And now, neither of them is safe... Three women. Three stories. One secret to bind them all. A shocking, darkly gripping psychological with a twist in the tale that will leave you open mouthed. Fans of BA Paris, Lisa Hall and Gone Girl won’t be able to put this one down...

A dark gripping psychological thriller with an unforgettable twist

What She Did

‘A dark and gritty crime thriller that kept me hooked from the first page.' Casey Kelleher, author of No Fear and Mine It takes a good woman to take a bad man down Amber. As the top performer at Angel Silk gentleman’s club, she’s seen it all, been forced to do things she never wanted to do. She’s tired of this life... but can she escape it? Lizzy. To the women at Angel Silk, she’s the strong queen bee, mother to the girls. But she’s hiding her own dark secrets - and if they come to light, her life could be destroyed. Jade. The newest dancer at Angel Silk, she’s innocent, beautiful... and trapped. She’s in over her head – but does she have the strength to break free? Three women, all under the control of feared gangster, Marcus. To take back their lives, they need to come together. But will he let them go – or will finding freedom mean paying the ultimate price? A completely addictive, gripping and gritty gangland thriller that will have you hooked. If you like Martina Cole, Kimberly Chambers or Jacqui Rose, you will love this nail-biting read. Readers are hooked on The Angels: 'A gripping read that got under my skin. Alex Kane writes one hell of a villain.’ Gemma Rogers, author of Stalker and Reckless 'WOW I was hooked...right from the start I was engrossed in the whole story...will give you shivers down your spine.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘What a page turner this is... you never want it to end... A great, gritty, UK gangland thriller’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

A gritty, completely gripping crime thriller

Blood is thicker than water, the family bond stronger than any other. They think it’s all forgotten. But I don’t forget. The Laird-Shaw family live a life most only dream about. Self-made millionaires Gavin Shaw and Stevie Laird built their business from humble roots to global turnover, Stevie’s wife – and Gavin’s sister – Eva is never out of the style pages, while daughter Carla has used her huge following as an Instagram influencer to shine a spotlight on mental health issues. But behind the glamour lies a web of lies; hidden secrets so explosive that they would bring this family dynasty crashing down. But someone out there knows the truth...and now they’re stepping out of the shadows to reveal the dark heart of the Laird-Shaw family. Because when the truth comes to light, there’s nowhere to hide...and all the money in the world can't save this family from themselves. A gripping psychological thriller that will hook you from page one - the perfect read for fans of C.L. Taylor, T.M. Logan and Adele Parks. Praise for Alex Kane: ‘Would I recommend this book? OMFG! Absolutely I would! There are twists, suspense and a very emotive but riveting storyline to keep you hooked’ CrimeBookJunkie ‘had me scrambling all over the pages, trying to get to the truth...You have to read it to believe it...FANTASTIC!!’ Shalini's Books and Reviews ‘A cracking good read that will leave readers breathless...Brilliantly written and deviously plotted...Griplit at its most addictive!’ Bookish Jottings ‘OMG what a startling ending!!!! That I did not see coming at all!!’ A Knight’s Reads ‘One of the best books I've read this year...the ending is one you will never be able to figure out.’ Netgalley reviewer (5 stars) ‘This book was such a thrill ride from the beginning...I did not see that ending coming!...you will absolutely love this book! I highly recommend it!’ Netgalley reviewer (5 stars) ‘definitely one of those, “just one more chapter” kind of reads that you won’t be able to put down.’ By The Letter Book Reviews (5 stars) ‘A really good read that had me hooked from the first few chapters...I can’t say too much more without spoiling it but brace yourself for the final few chapters!’ Netgalley reviewer ‘The start of the book already sent chills down my spine...I loved this book and the writing style and the author has gained a fan.’ (5 stars) B for Book Review

A dark, gripping psychological thriller that will keep you hooked

She Who Lies

Prepare to be plunged into the darkest corners of Scotland in these four gritty books; The Angels, The Housewife, The New Friend and The Family Business. The Angels: Amber. As the top performer at Angel Silk gentleman’s club, Amber’s seen it all and been forced to do things she never wanted to do. She’s tired of this life... but can she escape it? Strong queen bee and mother to the girls, Lizzy, has been hiding her own dark secrets – and if they come to light, her life could be destroyed. Jade, the newest dancer at Angel Silk, is innocent, beautiful... and trapped in over her head. The three women must come together to take back their lives from feared gangster, Marcus. Will he let them go – or will finding freedom mean paying the ultimate price? The Housewife: Leah is the perfect mum to ten-year-old Samuel, wife to loving husband Thomas and head of the PTA. But her closet is full of skeletons – and if the truth gets out, her world could be destroyed. Annie is a gangster’s moll who isn’t afraid of getting her hands dirty to play the men at their own game. But what no one knows is the devastating secret haunting her. King of Glasgow gangland, Terry is working his way up from estate to mansion. From drugs to guns, there’s nothing he won’t stop at to grow his dirty money. As their three stories collide, the lives of each will never be the same... The New Friend: Arabella MacQueen had a tough start. Growing up surrounded by drugs and alcohol, getting into trouble as a teen, she’s now in her late-twenties and has turned her life around. Until the fateful night that sees her imprisoned for ten months. She’s hit rock bottom ... but unexpectedly forges a bond with cellmate Roxanne McPhail that lasts beyond the prison walls. Now both women are free, and Arabella is excited about the future with boyfriend Eddie, with Roxanne at her side. But Arabella doesn’t know the truth about her new best friend; about Roxanne’s reputation as the head of Glasgow gangland, about the violence in Roxanne’s past. She doesn’t know that Roxanne has plans for Arabella that might lead her into some very dangerous places... The Family Business: Donnie Black is charming, successful... and utterly terrifying. He rules the Glasgow underworld with an iron fist. Nothing – or no one – will stop him and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty to grow his fortune. Layla has been married to Donnie for twenty years, enjoying the lavish world he has worked hard to create. But Layla doesn’t know the secrets Donnie keeps – and the truth will send her spiralling. Young, beautiful and innocent Louise Bellshaw is charmed by Donnie and believes she’s found true love. But Louise doesn’t know her dream man has plans that will turn her life into a nightmare – you’ll do anything for the ones you love, won’t you? Completely addictive, gripping gangland thrillers that will have you hooked. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers and Mandasue Heller. Praise for Alex Kane ‘Dark and gritty... kept me hooked from the first page.’ Casey Kelleher, author of No Fear and Mine ‘Got under my skin. Alex Kane writes one hell of a villain.’ Gemma Rogers, author of Stalker and Reckless ‘A great crime family saga filled with strong female characters... definitely a five star read and I already cannot wait to re-read.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing. Would recommend this author to anyone... So many twists and turns.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my good god, what a blooming gripping fantastic read... Lots of twists and turns that will keep you on tenterhooks throughout.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A must read! Highly deserving of all the stars and completely unputdownable.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of tension, this will have you racing through the pages.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Alex Kane Gangland Thriller Collection

Zvi Bodie

Alan J. Marcus

The market leading undergraduate investments textbook, Essentials of Investments, 8e by Bodie, Kane and Marcus, emphasizes asset allocation while presenting the practical applications of investment theory. The authors have eliminated unnecessary mathematical detail and concentrate on the intuition and insights that will be useful to practitioners throughout their careers as new ideas and challenges emerge from the financial marketplace. The eighth edition has been fully updated to reflect the recent financial crisis and includes a new chapter on Hedge Funds.

Essentials of Investments

Alan Marcus

Introducing... Essentials of Investments, 9th Global Edition, by Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane and Alan J. Marcus. We are pleased to present this Global Edition, which has been developed specifically to meet the needs of international Investment students. A market leader in the field, this text emphasizes asset allocation while presenting the practical applications of investment theory without unnecessary mathematical detail. The ninth edition includes new coverage on the roots and fallout from the recent financial crisis and provides increased content on the changes in market structure and trading technology. Enhancements to this new Global Edition include: - New ‘On the market front’ boxes highlight important investment concepts in real world situations across the globe, to promote student thinking without taking a full case study approach. Topics include short-selling in Europe & Asia, credit default swaps and the debt crisis in Greece and include examples from Commerzbank, JP Morgan, Facebook, Coca-Cola, Santander, The European Energy Exchange, plus many more! - Revised worked examples illustrate problems using both real and fictional scenarios from across the world to help students develop their problem solving skills. Regional examples include Hutchinson Whampoa (Asia), The Emirates Group (The Middle East) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (The Netherlands). - Revised end-of chapter material includes brand new global questions and global internet exercises that feature currencies, companies and scenarios from Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia to increase engagement for international students. - Global Edition of Connect Plus Finance, McGraw-Hill’s web-based assignment and assessment platform with eBook access, helps students learn faster, study more efficiently, and retain more knowledge. This Global Edition has been adapted to meet the needs of courses outside of the United States and does not align with the instructor and student resources available with the US edition.

EBOOK: Essentials of Investments: Global Edition

Trading Cost Premiums in Capital Asset Returns

Cassandra Rose Clarke

Brandon Nolta

Heir Apparent - Digital Science Fiction Anthology - Book 4, is an anthology of ten original science fiction short stories from professional writers. We are pleased to present in our fourth anthology an exciting collection of new stories from established authors. Our fourth edition of the Digital Science Fiction anthology series serves up a smorgasbord of terrific stories; however, each story has its own unique version of an heir, and we look forward to hearing from our readers on whether those heirs truly do represent a passing down of some type of human bond or connection. Heir Apparent includes 10 first-time-published science fiction short stories by: - Robert Lowell Russell - Floaters - Brandon Nolta - Persistence of Memory - George Walker - To Titan on the Daily - Paul Cook - Ghostbook - Eric James Stone - A Lincoln in Time - Cassandra Rose Clarke - Hooked - Ed Greenwood - My Silent Slayer - Ronald D. Ferguson - Philosophy - Alex Kane - In the Arms of Lachiga - Martin L. Shoemaker - Father-Daughter Outing

Digital Science Fiction Anthology

Heir Apparent

The market leading undergraduate investments textbook, Essentials of Investments by Bodie, Kane, and Marcus, emphasizes asset allocation while presenting the practical applications of investment theory. The authors have eliminated unnecessary mathematical detail and concentrate on the intuition and insights that will be useful to practitioners throughout their careers as new ideas and challenges emerge from the financial marketplace. The Eleventh Edition includes increased attention to changes in market structure and trading technology, while continuing to be organized around one basic theme - that security markets are nearly efficient.

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