The book explains how the metric system is a superbly designed set of units which enables us to measure everything imaginable. Mass, length, time, and temperature are just the start. It explores ways that the metric system is an aid to the easy calculation of a host of practical problems and explains how painstaking work by talented scientists over decades has produced a practical and cultural legacy that rivals fine art for its beauty. The alternative, the Imperial set of units or US customary units are frequently shown to be confusing and inadequate. Yet their use persists in certain...
The book explains how the metric system is a superbly designed set of units which enables us to measure everything imaginable. Mass, length, time, and...
The majority of private investors who try financially leveraged products lose money. This was also the experience of the author over many years. Financially leveraged products include spread betting, and options trading. Moreover, the author's recent experience suggests that anyone who puts in the time and effort can succeed and make a profit. There is no doubt that successful spread betting is difficult. The first step is to break even and this book is a short summary of the author's conclusions and personal experience of how to do just that over the first 6 months of trading.
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The majority of private investors who try financially leveraged products lose money. This was also the experience of the author over many years. Fi...
