Jonathan Davis Knihy

The Investment Trusts Handbook 2019 provides investors with investing essentials, cutting-edge expert views and powerful trends and data on investment trusts - often referred to as the City's best-kept secret.

The book chronicles the collaboration between Jonathan Davis and Marie Barrow, who met while working on a documentary about the infamous Barrow Gang in 1993. Their partnership flourished over the years as they engaged in various Barrow-related projects, culminating in this manuscript before Marie’s passing in 1999. The narrative offers insights into their professional relationship and the historical context surrounding the Barrow Gang.

Cultural change is rapidly transforming rural communities and churches, challenging the myth of their stagnation. Jonathan Davis encourages pastors and rural churches to embrace these changes rather than resist them, highlighting the unprecedented impact of modern society on small-town life. His insights aim to inspire a proactive approach to adaptation and growth within these communities.

The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Russian Revolution through over 200 cross-referenced entries, covering key events, political parties, ideologies, and influential figures. It includes a detailed chronology and an introduction that sets the historical context, along with an extensive bibliography for further research. This resource serves as an essential reference for understanding the complex dynamics and significance of the revolutions and their impact on history.

The Investment Trusts Handbook 2025 is the eighth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. An editorially independent educational publication, described in the media as “truly the definitive guide to the sector”, more than 45,000 copies of the Handbook have been sold or downloaded since launch. With fascinating articles by more than 20 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, including performance figures, trust comings and goings and fund manager histories, the latest edition of the handbook is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector.

The narrative explores the contrasting worlds of professional investors managing global funds and independent mavericks who operate from their laptops. It delves into the high stakes of investment decisions, where some wield vast financial resources impacting companies and clients, while others rely solely on their reputation and personal fortunes. The book highlights the diverse strategies and motivations driving these investors, revealing the complexities and risks inherent in the financial landscape.

This antiquarian book offers a facsimile reprint of a significant original work, preserving its cultural importance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. The edition aims to protect and promote classic literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality reproduction that remains true to the initial text.

Focusing on the transformative events from 1979 to 1991, this book examines the global upheaval marked by the end of the Cold War and the shift towards free-market economies. It highlights the increasing interconnectedness of nations, exploring how these changes reshaped political, economic, and social landscapes worldwide during this pivotal decade.