Book Description
This book presents a cogent description of the main methodologies used in derivatives pricing. Starting with a summary of the elements of Stochastic Calculus, Quantitative Methods in Derivatives Pricing develops the fundamental tools of financial engineering, such as scenario generation, simulation for European instruments, simulation for American instruments, and finite differences in an intuitive and practical manner, with an abundance of practical examples and case studies. Intended primarily as an introductory graduate textbook in computational finance, this book will also serve as a reference for practitioners seeking basic information on alternative pricing methodologies.
Domingo Tavella is President of Octanti Associates, a consulting firm in risk management and financial systems design. He is the founder and chief editor of the Journal of Computational Finance and has pioneered the application of advanced numerical techniques in pricing and risk analysis in the financial and insurance industries. Tavella coauthored Pricing Financial Instruments: The Finite Difference Method. He holds a PhD in aeronautical engineering from Stanford University and an MBA in finance from the University of California at Berkeley.
Customer Reviews:
Computational finance: Tavella.......2005-03-27
Badly written/errors/typos all over.
Reviews/praise (on back cover) are meaningless & misleading.
The proof is in the reading!.......2002-08-14
Over 100 students in Berkeley's Master's in Financial Engineering Program have so far successfully mastered state-of-the-art derivatives pricing using the material in this textbook. In "The proof of the pudding is in the eating" test, this book earns an A+.
John O'Brien, Executive Director MFE Program, U.C. Berkeley
Excellent Reference for Computational Finance.......2002-08-09
This is an excellent introduction book on computational finance. It covers Monte Carlo simulation for pricing and scenario generations and finite difference methods very well. I really like the part on Monte Carlo simulation with various variance reduction techniques such as Brownian Bridge.
The author not only presents the methodologies, but he also tells the readers their limitations. This book is also a good resource for basics of stochastic processes most commonly needed in practice. I think the book is beneficial both to practitioners and students who really wants to consider financial engineering as a career.
Excellent resource.......2002-08-06
Whether you're a practitioner or a student, this text is great. It is succinctly written, covering everything from fundamental theories then leading into practical applications. While it is not for the mentally flaccid, if your sharp enough, you'll find it very useful.
A book for the mathematically inclined.......2002-07-15
The book covers pricing of derivatives and the underlying computational methods. This broad range of topics covers aspects like stochastic calculus, risk neutral pricing and computational methods. The communication of this broad range of topics is a challenge and the book might be fine tuned to better teach the reader besides the intuition of the methods, the detailed implementation. It is suitable for people with a very strong mathematics and programming background, but is a tough read if one wants to learn these subjects. In order to become a good how -to book, the examples provided need to be expanded and ideally worked out in a more detailed fashion. One great add on might be to have a disk with sample code, that shows how the different methods work and how to implement them.
Positive is:
- Good section on stochastic calculus
- Good introduction to risk free pricing
Areas for improvement
- Expand examples
- Better quality check to avoid typos, that are especially annoying in formulas
- If this book is to be used as a textbook or for self study, practice examples with solutions would be great, as the reader can then work through these to internalize the material and in addition check if he has fully understood the material
Overall I can only recommend the book to people with strong liking of a mathematical treatment of a subject, strong programming skills and little need for detailed examples. It does not go into sufficient detail on how to implement the different simulation strategies into code (provides only "pseudo code") to teach the computational aspects.
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Oecd Economic Surveys 2005: Iceland (OECD Economic Surveys)
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OECD Economic Surveys: Iceland - Volume 2006 Issue 14
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This 2006 edition of OECD's periodic survey of Iceland's economy finds strong growth but large macroeconomic imbalances. After a general review of the macroeconomic situation, the survey examines in a more detailed way implementation of monetary p
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OECD Economic Surveys: Iceland 1998
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ASIN: 9264159916 |
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Special topics covered in this edition: Financial Deregulation and Other Structural Policies.
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Oecd Economic Surveys: Iceland, 1981
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
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Oecd Economic Surveys: Iceland/1989-1990 (O E C D Economic Surveys Iceland)
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Iceland (OECD Economic Surveys)
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Oecd Economic Surveys: Iceland 1994 (O E C D Economic Surveys Iceland)
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ASIN: 9264141278 |
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OECD's annual survey of Iceland's economy. It opens with a chapter describing recent economic outcomes before moving on to a close examination of policy stance in Chapter II. That chapter starts with a a review of recent budgetary outcomes and then presents the main lines of the budget for 1994. It also explains the authorities' monetary and exchange rate objectives, and what they were able to achieve. Finally, it surveys structural reforms that have been undertaken in financial markets and other domains. Chapter III focuses on problems in the agricultural sector, scrutinises the state of Iceland's environment, as well as the associated policies that have been proposed or implemented, and then probes the fisheries management situation. Conclusions are drawn in Chapter IV.
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OECD Economic Surveys: Iceland 1997
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ASIN: 9264154345 |
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OECD's annual survey of Iceland's economy. This issue's special features cover education and training and the labor market.
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Florida Criminal Laws & Rules 2000
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Book Description
A revised design guide which covers microspray and drip for orchards and vineyards, plus permanent row crops. Sections cover water requirements, selection of emitter spacing and block sizes, efficiency and uniformity, allowable pressure differences, hose design, pressure regulation strategies, filtration, and chemical injections. Includes a practical, step-by-steip design example for microspray, plus typical layouts and hardware for row crop drip systems.
Customer Reviews:
The best book on the subject of agricultural drip irrigation.......1999-02-07
Anyone wanting to learn how to design agricultural drip irrigation systems should definitely read and use this book. I have been designing ag drip/micro systems for nearly ten years and this is the best and most practical book I have seen on the subject. Has excellent coverage of hydraulics as well as filtration and the design of flushing manifolds. Also has lots of practical information gleaned from grower panels and interviews with top people in the industry. This book is used as a text by the Irrigation Association in its training programs for those preparing to take its Certified Drip/Micro Irrigation Designer exam.
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For busy gardeners, the prospect of continually dragging out hoses to water the garden can be a real disincentive to gardening. Often, the installation of an irrigation system appropriate to the needs of the garden can be a huge time and energy saver, and provide the appropriate and timely water that all plants need in differing amounts at different times. Starting with "The Basics of Home Irrigation," readers will learn if an irrigation system is appropriate for their needs and which one (or combination of systems) works best. Next, "Getting Started" discusses which kinds of systems can be installed and how they work. The final section of the book is "Using and Repairing an Irrigation System."
Just about everything one needs to know is included here: troubleshooting and problem solving, customizing designs for an irrigation system, buying guides to components, and thorough, well-diagrammed how-to instructions made clear by helpful color photographs and detailed diagrams. --Mark A. Hetts
Book Description
Outlines irrigation options available to homeowners—from fully automated sprinklers for a large yard to simple manual drip systems for balcony plants.
Explains sprinkler systems and how to install them.
Includes a section on maintenance and repairs.
Customer Reviews:
Good Starter Text.......2006-04-11
I've never done any irrigation work until recently. So I took a one day course from a pro and bought this book. Since a one day course can't cover all contingencies, I found that this book filled in a lot of gaps. My interest has mainly been in drip systems, not sprinklers. I now have a good working knowledge and sound like less of a fool when I order stuff from experts.
BTW, I think with this book and all the free specialized information on the Internet, most folks don't have to go much further to study the subject.
Does not tell how to install a sprinkler system........2005-06-08
Far too basic. If you want a glossy introduction to sprinklers, but have no plans to actually install a system, this is the book for you.
If you want to install a sprinkler system, there are maybe 5 pages of useful information in this book, and not near enough detail to actually break ground. Find another source of information.
A Pretty Good Basic Book.......2002-11-24
Just like most fields, irrigation is evolving quickly as regards new materials, products and standards. Overall, I feel the Ortho book gives good solid information for a do - it - yourselfer. There was no "BAD" information per se, and it does demystify the home irrigation system. You can save a lot of money installing your own system. You can also cause a lot of damage doing it incorrectly. This book can give you a good idea whether you can tackle installing a system or not. Use this book along with careful planning, to know what questions to ask either a sprinkler supply distributor or to hire an irrigation contractor.
overall good coverage, could have been more detailed.......2002-09-05
Book does a pretty good job at hitting all the points in planning and installing your irrigation system. Installing a system kind of feels like a major undertaking at first, but after reading the book I feel pretty comfortable about it (although I've only begun my installation, guess we'll see if things stay nice and comfy). I liked some of the side points in the book where it went into a little more detail about certain aspects of the job, however, in other areas I felt there should have been more detail. Book seemed like it might be a little dated as a few topics seemed to stick with more old-school standards (e.g., poly-pipe is now used in many new areas to hook-up from the meter to the house, but the book assumed that you would only find copper, galvenized steel, or PVC (stiff white) pipe for this application). I also think a book like this should provide as many "common mistakes" as possible, this books only has a few.
Although my gut feeling says 3 stars, I have to upgrade to 4 because there isn't that many books our there like this one and relative to those it seems to be a winner.
A little to basic.......2001-07-04
Although I am stating that this book is a little to basic, maybe what I was looking for was just more then this book was intended to deliver. I was looking for a book to help calculate how many zones were needed, what type of sprinkler heads, etc. This book had great photographs and basic knowledge. If you are ready to design and install your own system you might want a more detailed book.
Book Description
Take the mystery out of installing a watering system with this new edition of Sprinklers Drip Systems.Visual guides and garden plans help you select, install, and maintain the right systemor systemsfor your landscaping needs. Color photos assist in identifying the correct components when shopping for a particular sprinkler or drip system. Youll save time, money, and conserve water by employing the books planning recommendations and installation instructions. Features nExcellent reference volume whether self-installing or hiring contractors nVisual guides take the guesswork out of selecting the right sprinkler and drip system components nStep-by-step photos and instructions for planning and installation, plus information on maintenance and repairs nShowcases five different gardens to illustrate how particular systems address special landscaping needs
Customer Reviews:
A Bit Disappointing.......2007-07-12
I have recently decided to equip my front and back gardens with drip irrigation, and was seeking some high-quality advice on the use of different types of emitters and sprinklers, as well as some saavy tips on setting up a system. What I got was a minimal discussion of the most basic aspects of drip irrigation. More space was spent on sprinkler systems (I should have guessed from the title). There was really nothing in here that I could not easily figure out myself.
It could be useful to someone who is absolutely clueless about drip irrigation.
I have said it before, and I find myself saying it again: Sunset Books have gone downhill. The new editions of their books are redone with scads of garden photographs. Gone are the highly instructional illustrations that used to characterize their books. If I can get previous editions of their books, I will do that. Unfortunately, drip technology is so recent that there really is no previous book by Sunset that covers it.
I doubt if I will ever order a Sunset book online again, but only from a store where I can look through it beforehand.
Customer Reviews:
Its ok.......2005-07-29
I am not a big book reader, but I got this based on suggestions since I wanted to do drip irrigation. As a book it is fine. If you are looking to do drip irrigation and just want something to cover how to do it in the best fashion then this is your book. I personally was looking for something that would cover each component and its options, pros, cons, etc. This book seems more focused on the authors specific way.
Still a good book.......2004-07-21
I always recommend this book, expecially to people who've recently moved from "back East" to California. I couldn't have set up my drip irrigation system without it, even though I had done some tech-writing work for an agricultural research institute.
Drip Irrigation gets down to nuts and bolts.......2000-12-28
This is a very helpful book for the gardener who wants to actually install a drip irrigation herself. The author goes into specifics about how to test your soil so you know how water moves through it and you can calculate how much water you'll need to apply, and he talks (somewhat unsuccessfully for my complete understanding) about transpiration rates for various types of plant, so you can kind of figure out how much water your plants actually use, and he gives a primer in the various components of a drip system. Basically he is teaching plumbing, horticulture, and geology just enough to help a novice design and install a drip system without hiring a pro. The best part, in my opinion, is the fact that in the back of the book there is a form for ordering the components, and it includes the option to purchase a main assembly fully assembled so I don't really need to master all that plumbing skills I might have had to master. This book is certainly worth its price. Be advised, however, I have an older version of this book, so I don't know if the current edition has the wonderful order form.
Some useful information but somewhat outdated.......2000-04-11
This book had some useful information, but it seemed somewhat out of date and had very little about automatic systems.
A wealth of straightforward, understandable information........1999-02-22
Concise and to the point, this clearly illustrated book is the definitive work or proper irrigation and an absolute must for any serious gardener.
Book Description
This newly revised edition provides expert advice on how to grow a lush, green lawn through proper watering with less fuss, less water, and less money.
The easy-to-follow, practical format helps readers plan their watering systems, buy the right equipment, and install them with 100-percent confidence.
More than 100 full-color photos and illustrations combined with step-by-step instructions show how easy it is to install sprinkler and drip systems.
Helpful tips provide lawn enthusiasts with expert knowledge that will give them the most beautiful lawn or garden in the neighborhood, while also helping them conserve water and save money.
Customer Reviews:
Perfect for the new homeowner or an old pro!.......2007-07-19
This book is great for new homeowners who've found themselves face to face with a drip system for the first time or even an old pro like me whose been fiddling around with drip systems for nearly 10 years. It's clearly written and chock full of helpful illustrations. BRING IT WITH YOU WHEN YOU VENTURE INTO THE DRIP SYSTEM DEPARTMENT AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!
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Drip irrigation
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Drip irrigation for row crops
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Manufacturer: University of California Irrigation Program, University of California, Davis
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