Understanding Electric Power Systems or Investments

Understanding Electric Power Systems: An Overview of the Technology and the Marketplace

Author: Frank Delea

The Enron scandal notwithstanding, it is important for professionals in the electric power industry and related positions gain a solid understanding of electric power systems and how they work. Written by two veteran power company managers and respected experts, this is a real-world view of electric power systems, how they operate, how the organizations are structured, and how electricity is regulated and priced.

A comprehensive overview of the electric power industry from the inside
Covers electric power system components, electricity consumption, generation, transmission, distribution, electric utility operation, electric system control, power system reliability, government regulation, utility rate making, and financial considerations.

Includes an extensive glossary of key terms used in the U.S. and also definitions for terms used worldwide

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Investments: Analysis and Management

Author: Charles P Jones

This bestseller teaches readers not only how to identify successful investment opportunities, but how to anticipate and deal with investment problems and controversies. Jones carefully and gradually develops key concepts, while covering all the necessary background material. Only essential formulas are included. It's one of the most readable, comprehensible investments titles available!
* Details the variety of securities available, the markets in which they are traded, mechanics of securities training, and insight into the important concept of risk and return.
* Examines portfolio analysis, valuation and management of stocks and bonds.
* Complete discussion of Exchange Traded Funds, operations on NYSE and NASDAQ, margin trading, electronic communication networks, global investing, and technical analysis.

Table of Contents:

Pt. 1	Background
1	Understanding Investments	1
2	Investment Alternatives	24
3	Indirect Investing	51
4	Securities Markets	82
5	How Securities Are Traded	111
Pt. 2	Portfolio and Capital Market Theory
6	The Returns and Risks from Investing	139
7	Portfolio Theory	172
8	Portfolio Selection	199
9	Asset Pricing Models	220
Pt. 3	Common Stocks: Analysis, Valuation, and Management
10	Common Stock Valuation	248
11	Common Stocks: Analysis and Strategy	282
12	Market Efficiency	312
Pt. 4	Security Analysis
13	Economy/Market Analysis	342
14	Sector/Industry Analysis	368
15	Company Analysis	386
16	Technical Analysis	423
Pt. 5	Fixed-Income Securities: Analysis, Valuation, and Management
17	Bond Yields and Prices	448
18	Bonds: Analysis and Strategy	477
Pt. 6	Derivative Securities
19	Options	504
20	Futures	540
Pt. 7	Investment Management
21	Portfolio Management	565
22	Evaluation of Investment Performance	587
	Glossary	611
	Interest Tables	619
	Index	629