This book explores some relevant distortions and market failures in financial and banking markets caused by the recent financial crisis and offers important insights to policymakers as well. After having introduced the reader to the economic background behind the origin of the present financial turmoil, the book proposes a distinct angle to look at some macro and microeconomic aspects. The volume discusses whether and to what extent policies, implemented by governments and monetary authori...

Portal hypertension is a relatively common condition, the complications of which are frequently life threatening. Patients with portal hypertension represent an important por tion of the daily clinical work of abdominal radiologists, gastroenterologists and abdominal surgeons. During the past two decades the development of new radiological devices and of new percutaneous image-guided treatment methods has resulted in fundamental changes in the clinical management of patients with portal hy...

This volume describes a uniform international approach for classifying and reporting salivary gland FNA samples. The new reporting system is evidence-based using data from the literature as well as upon the experience of a multi-disciplinary group of leading experts involved in the field of salivary gland cytopathology. Each diagnostic category of this novel salivary gland reporting system includes detailed descriptions of the cytologic criteria as well as a comprehensive set of photomicro...

The bioprotectants market was estimated to be worth $5.5 billion in 2022, with this figure set to rise to over $11 billion by 2027. With more than 1000 products on the market, a greater understanding of how individual species/strains function as bioprotection agents is required.Advances in bioprotection of plants against diseases considers recent advances in techniques used to identify and develop fungal and bacterial bioprotection agents, including Cl...

The book summarizes the history of biological control in Latin America and the Caribbean. Few publications provide historical detail and the records are, therefore, fragmented until now. By bringing information together in this book, we offer a more complete picture of important developments in biological control on this continent. There are a wealth of text, tables and references about the history of such projects, and which were successful and which failed. This will help plan future bio...

Set just before the events of Into the Still Blue, the conclusion to Veronica Rossi's "masterpiece" Under the Never Sky trilogy (Examiner.com), this breathtaking novella is a satisfying stand-alone for new readers as well as an exciting glimpse at favorite characters from the trilogy. Pulsing with romance and danger, Brooke will leave readers desperate for the conclusion to this epic and unforgettable saga.The only fight she can't win is the one for Perry's heart. Following the stu...

Breaking into the palace of Sheik Talal Bin Taikir, Janel knew that she was probably on a suicide mission. But she had to try. The man had something that belonged in her village, something very important to them. The villagers had all protected her as she’d grown up, now it was her turn to pay them back for their generosity and caring.The plan was ingenious. Slip into the sheik’s private quarters while he was out of town through an old, forgotten tunnel, find her village’s Kalala R...

Bored and unsatisfied, Alexa realizes that she wants more out of life than to simply exist. When Jake enters her life, she discovers the missing piece; passion. Through a slow process, Jake helps her understand her submissive desires. Under Jake’s patient, strong and demanding introduction, she learns more about herself than she’d thought possible!Novella with bondage, D/s, spankings and a sensuous new world to discover.

Take an astonishing, amusing, and charmingly unconventional tour through the curious everyday lives of humans past.No need to spend the day at an archaeological dig when you can simply make a cup of tea, clamber into your comfiest chair, and settle in with The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful, a compilation of 92 funny, strange, and strangely funny tales throughout human history.Milo Rossi, the inquisitive mind behind the po...

After revealing an exciting bit of news about the company, Mr. White and Mary celebrate at the corporate meet and greet in Houston, where she meets a handsome executive. After, they participate in a gangbang at a local BDSM convention. Elated with the experience, Mary returns home only to discover that her boss has been betrayed by the company, and that she may need to service a new CEO.This 8,848 word story is the sixth part in the "Servicing the Billionaire" series.Warnin...

Follow the undated daily journal writing prompts & weekly actions in this book to fill your journal to the point of bursting. Filled with memories, self-reflection, ideas, inspiration, creativity, experiences, achievements, gratitude, short stories, photographs, goals and direction. Unlock the potential of your journal and enjoy some time for yourself.Journal Writing Tips & Tricks.Learn how to beat the blank page to start your journal writin...

Life as a teenager is full of challenges and learning moments, from love triangles to missed appointments and beyond.Merry-Go-Round features the stories of a group of young people just trying to get through their day-to-day life, all while romance and simply growing up are throwing roadblocks along the way. Based on the Arthur Schnitzler play by the same name, this volume is a perfect encapsulation of growing up, and trying to figure everything out.