Co-authored by two respected authorities on hedge funds and asset management, this implementation-oriented guide shows you how to employ a range of the most commonly used analysis tools and techniques both in industry and academia, for understanding, identifying and managing risk as well as for quantifying return factors across several key...

Why program Excel? For solving complex calculations and presenting results, Excel is amazingly complete with every imaginable feature already in place. But programming Excel isn't about adding new features as much as it's about combining existing features to solve particular problems. With a few modifications, you can transform...

Outlook has been called the Swiss army knife of applications, and with good reason. In one handy package, you get the tools you use constantly—e-mail, a calendar and appointment book, a contacts list, a to-do list, and more. Learn to use them together, and you have a sophisticated...

Microsoft Access allows you to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data; the new release enables you to build even more powerful, custom database solutions that integrate with the web and enterprise data sources. This compilation of nine...

The leading CAD software has the features you need to design and redesign the world. With AutoCAD 2004’s new interface, 80-plus Express Tools for added productivity, text and quality-output enhancements, and new ways to manage drawings, even veteran users need a refresher course. AutoCAD...

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Perfect for power users, this practical resource reveals how to maximize the features and functionality of Excel 2007. You'll get in-depth details on Excel VBA programming and application development followed by 21 real-world projects--complete with source code--that show you how to set up...

If you're looking for a good general reference on SQL, look no further. This all-in-one guide delivers the goods on all major SQL topics, from basic concepts to the...

This book is for anyone who wants to take full advantage of the VBA programming environment within AutoCAD 2004. Whether you are just trying to automate routine tasks or you want to create sophisticated applications or designs that are generated programmatically, this book will give you the information necessary to start making AutoCAD work...