A bookrunner is an underwriter who manages the offering books of securities for sale in a new investment issue. They act as a central repository of information and can function as a mechanism for multiple investors to work together. The bookrunner can be an individual or an entity with financial management experience. The book runner […]
A public book is a list of orders to buy or sell securities, maintained by an order book officer. It contains limit orders and is used by market makers to facilitate order fulfillment. The book is closed, and details are only available to the staff member who maintains it. A public book is a complete […]
Book value is the calculated value of a company’s common shares from the most recent balance sheet. It includes the initial acquisition cost of assets and factors such as depreciation and depletion. Book value is also known as net asset value and is used to determine shareholder equity and payments to shareholders. When it comes […]
Choosing appropriate children’s books is a personalized process. Reading reviews may not be enough, reading the book first is best. Recommendations from like-minded parents and classic literature can also help. Consider reading level and moral beliefs when selecting books. Deciding on appropriate books for children is a highly individualized process. A fourth grader might read […]
The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript of the four gospels, showcasing Insular art with unique style and stunning handwriting. It was made in the 8th century by Irish monks and is displayed at Trinity College Dublin. The manuscript is kept in archival conditions and has numerous reproductions worldwide. The Book of Kells is […]
An incident log records accidents and injuries in the workplace, with details such as time, location, injuries sustained, and medical treatment received. Accident books can be in print or electronic format, and are also used in other settings such as camps and recreational facilities. They should not be confused with accident books sold by publishers, […]
After Harry Potter, there are many other children’s book series to explore. JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and CS Lewis’s Narnia series are classics, while more modern options include The Series of Unfortunate Events, Artemis Fowl, and Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart trilogy. Other series to consider are Ursula Le Guin’s Earthsea trilogy, The Chronicle […]
Picture books are designed for children and use illustrations to tell a story. They can have text or be wordless, and are meant to introduce children to reading. They come in various artistic mediums and are usually simple. The concept emerged in the late 1800s and is still popular today. A picture book is a […]
Pinocchio is based on a novel by Carlo Collodi, originally published in 1881. The original story was darker and ended with Pinocchio’s death, but was later made child-friendly. The film had a box office failure upon release during World War II. The 1940 Disney animated classic, Pinocchio, is loosely based on a novel called “The […]
Fans speculated if Harry Potter would survive after defeating Voldemort, but JK Rowling confirmed he lived. Concerns about his death’s impact on young readers were raised, and authors like Stephen King pleaded for his survival. Rowling had hinted at killing Harry to end the series and move on, but some theorized she may have reunited […]
