Risk, Uncertainty and Profit
Risk, Uncertainty and Profit

Author: Frank H. Knight

Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.

Published: 2006-11-01

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1602060053

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A timeless classic of economic theory that remains fascinating and pertinent today, this is Frank Knight's famous explanation of why perfect competition cannot eliminate profits, the important differences between "risk" and "uncertainty," and the vital role of the entrepreneur in profitmaking. Based on Knight's PhD dissertation, this 1921 work, balancing theory with fact to come to stunning insights, is a distinct pleasure to read. FRANK H. KNIGHT (1885-1972) is considered by some the greatest American scholar of economics of the 20th century. An economics professor at the University of Chicago from 1927 until 1955, he was one of the founders of the Chicago school of economics, which influenced Milton Friedman and George Stigler.

Fred and the Night Knights
Fred and the Night Knights

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Publisher: Xlibris Us

Published: 2021-09-19

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781543499131

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This book is about a little stuffed bunny name Fred who leads his friends in an adventure to save his owner Michala from having a nightmare. The gang come across obstacles. Read more to find out who the victor of the battle is.

The Forgetful Knight
The Forgetful Knight

Author: Michelle Robinson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-07-05

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 0735228442

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This hilarious, Monty Python–style sendup of the classic knight-and-dragon story comes with jaunty rhymes and a fabulous twist ending Mischief! Mishaps! Dragons! Here's the story of an intrepid knight, only our narrator can't quite remember the details. Did that knight carry a sandwich, or a sword? Was he supposed to fight a cat, or a dragon? A hilarious and unpredictable adventure ensues, building through laugh-out-loud rhymes until, at last, the narrator remembers his own role at the center of all the marvelous madness. Fans of Jon Scieszka's The Stinky Cheese Man, David Ezra Stein's Interrupting Chicken, all of Patrick McDonnell's and Mac Barnett's picture books will love this zany read-aloud adventure.

Tales of a Fifth-Grade Knight
Tales of a Fifth-Grade Knight

Author: Douglas Gibson

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2015-08

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1496504887

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Isaac is your average fifth grader until he has strayed into a mysterious subterranean realm that has been lurking beneath his school, Castle Elementary.

Sleep Tight, Little Knight
Sleep Tight, Little Knight

Author: Sharie Coombes

Publisher: Igloo Books

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9781789058734

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Even the bravest knights have bad dreams sometimes. Join this Little Knight in a lullaby rhyme that helps him settle and sleep soundly. Sleep Tight Little Knight is part of a series of storybooks developed and co-written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child and Family Psychotherapist. These books contain advice and reassurance for children and parents managing common childhood worries.

Knight's Possession
Knight's Possession

Author: Carole Mortimer

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2018-11-12

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1488052476

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A handsome banker pursues a jilted bride who wants nothing more to do with love in this classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. After years of watching her mother’s gullible heart drive her from one man to the next, Laurel has decided to marry for sensible reasons. She doesn’t believe in fairy tales, knights in shining armour or happy endings. So, when her safe fiancé breaks up with her on the night of their engagement party, she’s surprised to be rescued by her own knight, Reece Harrington. Laurel has always avoided the attraction between her and Reece. He wants way more than Laurel can give—total possession! Originally published in 1985

Everybody Sleeps (but Not Fred)
Everybody Sleeps (but Not Fred)

Author: Josh Schneider

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 054433924X

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Although animals everywhere are sleeping, a youngster with an active imagination and a hefty to-do list resists bedtime with adventurous flair.

Night Knight
Night Knight

Author: Owen Davey

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2012-01-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0763658383

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Bedtime becomes an unforgettable k-nightly adventure! Come on a bedtime adventure with one little knight as he rides through forests to reach his bedroom, battles crocodiles to brush his teeth and climbs the tallest tower to get into bed. This exciting and imaginative bedtime tale is told through Owen Davey's charming and witty words and illustrations — making this a perfect k-nightly read for every young adventurer.

Dragon Night
Dragon Night

Author: J. R. Krause

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-01-22

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0525514244

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A boy and his dragon embark on a dazzling nighttime journey in this heartwarming friendship story about facing fears and helping others. Georgie is afraid of the night. It's too dark with the lights off. Too quiet with everyone asleep. And being alone makes everything worse. The dragon is afraid of the knight. After all, the knight carries a heavy sword, and he always wants to fight. The dragon knows just what to do to help Georgie overcome his fear, and the two set off on a unforgettable magical adventure. But when the morning comes, the dragon is still afraid of the knight. How can Georgie help his friend? With kindness and empathy--and a little creativity--maybe Georgie can work some magic of his own. J. R. Krause, an award-winning animator of The Simpsons and Futurama, has created a visually stunning story with incredible emotional depth, which addresses the needs of children to express their feelings and be received with kindness and empathy. A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year "Cozy. Well-crafted bedtime reading." --Kirkus Reviews