Studying the nature of symbol in Coleridge's work, Father Barth shows that it is central to Coleridge's intellectual endeavor in poetry and criticism as well as in philosophy and theology....

In this novelistic romp that is by turns hilarious and brilliant, John Barth spoofs his own place in the pantheon of contemporary fiction and the generation of writers who have followed his literary trailblazing. Coming Soon!!! is the tale of two......

This volume assembles and presents a new database on bank regulation in over 150 countries (included also on CD). It offers the first comprehensive cross-country assessment of the impact of bank regulation on the operation of banks, and assesses the validity of the Basel Committees influential approach to bank regulation....

Asensio is the most famous practitioner of an investment technique called short selling, in which one profits from a stock\'s decline. Although this practice has a bad reputation, Asensio argues that it is legal and even ethical....

Banking systems are important not only for countries\' finances but also to help spur economic growth. This volume presents and discusses a new database on bank regulation in more than 150 countries....