Explains in graphic manner how to build a small 1/16th scale model of the American privateer schooner Prince de Neufchatel. She was one of a class of large, fast and seaworthy schooners that first made their appearance during the war of 1812. This book describes how to build two versions of this ship.
Gain the competitive edge by conducting a valuation of your company every year--quickly, accurately, and inexpensively Companies that know their value at any given moment have a distinct competitive edge--especially these days, when adding digital capabilities can dramatically affect value. But most businesses drop the ball because traditional valuation is complex, time-consuming, and expensive. Not anymore. Reed Phillips, Chairman of Oaklins International, one of the world's largest mid-market M&A firms, lays out a straightforward method for gaining a clear understanding of your company's current value in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. He walks you through three easy steps: Identify the key value drivers behind the company's value and rate them to develop a Value Driver Score. Perform a careful examination of comparable businesses, including their market-rate multiples for revenue and EBITDA. Put the results together to determine the value of the business. QuickValue provides a clear, reliable way to determine your business's value in real time--transforming valuation from a reactive, defensive burden into an active, indispensable part of daily operations. Whether you're an entrepreneur, owner, executive, consultant, accountant, or M&A advisor, QuickValue provides the method you need to know the value of any company at any time.
Focusing on the revolutionary impact of Dada, Surrealism, and Fluxus, this book delves into the transformative contributions of radical artists to the art world. It highlights the collections of Jean and Leonard Brown, showcasing how these movements changed perceptions of art, its exhibition, and collection practices. Through this exploration, readers gain insight into the innovative ideas and cultural shifts that shaped modern artistic expression.
Explores the curiosity and collaboration that has existed between East and West for centuries. This title reveals a largely hidden history of mutual curiosity and fruitful collaboration at a time when few people travelled far from home.
"Presenting eighty editions and unique objects from the Getty Research Institute's special collections, this volume illuminates the current moment of artists' engagement with books, revealing them as an essential medium in contemporary art." Publisher