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 ear...

INTRODUCTIONSECT. I. - The NATURE of the DISORDERSECT. II. - Persons Subject to itSECT. III. - The SYMPTOMS of the DISORDERSECT. IV. - The DANGERSECT. V. - The Causes of the HYPOCHONDRIASISSECT. VI. - Rules of Life for Hypochondriac PersonsSECT. VII. - The proper DIETSECT. VIII. - The MEDICINE

Hypochondriasis: A Practical Treatise (1766) is a seminal medical work by John Hill, offering an in-depth exploration of the condition known in the 18th century as hypochondriasis, now more commonly referred to as health anxiety or somatic symptom disorder. Written in a clear and accessible style, the treatise aims to demystify the misunderstood affliction, which was often dismissed or misdiagnosed in its time. Hill draws upon his extensive experience as a physician and observer of human n...

INTRODUCTIONSECT. I. - The NATURE of the DISORDERSECT. II. - Persons Subject to itSECT. III. - The SYMPTOMS of the DISORDERSECT. IV. - The DANGERSECT. V. - The Causes of the HYPOCHONDRIASISSECT. VI. - Rules of Life for Hypochondriac PersonsSECT. VII. - The proper DIETSECT. VIII. - The MEDICINE

The kidnapping of three black babies in the years 1874,1944, and 2014 ends up as cold cases until authorities trace a woman and her family lineage, untangling the mystery behind the babies’ 70 years apart abduct. The ongoing investigation by the local police, Sheriff, and FBI captivates the reader from the beginning and unlatches an unexpected ending.

Living Through the StormMany people cherish their childhood memories all their lives but I am one who cannot do so. No matter how hard I think, my earliest memories are of my parents arguing and fighting with each other and I cannot think of something to cherish upon. I am Diane Nguyen, an American citizen and daughter of Mark Nguyen and Emily Vo. I do not know when, how or why my parents met and decided to get married.Here’s what you’ll find in the book:MY LIFE:

Robert Eldridge, 39, musician, hapless sell-out and wannabe rock 'n' roller, has just blown his best chance at artistic redemption: producing a new-wave band. It's May, 1980. "It's time to grovel," Robert says—time to go back to writing jingles about throbbing bladders and inflamed hemorrhoids.

Slim's Burma Boys relates the personal experiences of men who fought the "Forgotten War" of the Burma campaign. Hill wanted his readers to know what it was like to be there and with this in mind he selected a variety of operations and events from B Company of the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Berkshire Regiment, which he commanded. He was one of the only men to survive the border crossing into Burma. The Company earned two Military Crosses, a Distingu...

The Old Man’s Guide to Health and Longer Life is a classic 18th-century treatise offering practical advice on maintaining health and extending longevity, particularly tailored for elderly men. Written by Sir John Hill, this book blends medical knowledge of its time with common-sense recommendations, aiming to help readers enjoy a vigorous and active old age. The guide covers a wide range of topics, including diet, exercise, sleep, and the management of common ailments associated with aging...

Beowulf is one of the most important poems in Old English and the first major poem in European vernacular language. It dramatizes behavior in a complex social world—a martial, aristocratic world that we often distort by imposing on it our own biases and values. In this cross-disciplinary study, John Hill looks at Beowulf from a comparative ethnological point of view. He provides a thorough examination of the socio-cultural dimensions of the text and compares the social mi...

"It's hard to imagine a job that requires less education than that of government minister," says John Hill. "It's also hard to imagine a job where the occupant is less likely to seek help than that of government minister." John Hill knew when he quit as a government minister that what he had learnt - often painfully - over 11 years was likely to disappear with him. So he wrote it down ... "'On Being a Minister' is a welcome how-to book for those truly interested in politics and public service...

FinTech and the Remaking of Financial Institutions explores the transformative potential of new entrants and innovations on business models. In its survey and analysis of FinTech, the book addresses current and future states of money and banking. It provides broad contexts for understanding financial services, products, technology, regulations and social considerations. The book shows how FinTech has evolved and will drive the future of financial services, while other FinTech books concent...