JOHN C. HULL'S "Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives" is unique in that it is both a best-selling college textbook and the "bible" in trading rooms throughout the world. <P> "The Fifth Edition continues to offer the most current topics in the field with the addition of seven NEW chapters: " <UL> <LI>CHAPTER 4--"Hedging Strategies Using Futures," "a new chapter on the use of futures for hedging."</LI> <LI>CHAPTER 20--"More on Models and Numerical Procedures."</LI> <LI>CHAPTER 25--"Swaps Revisited," "gives the reader insight into the range of nonstandard swap products."</LI> <LI>CHAPTER 27--"Credit Derivatives," "explains how these products work and how they should be valued."</LI> <LI>CHAPTER 28--"Real Options," "provides realistic examples showing how the real options approach can be used in capital investment appraisal."</LI> <LI>CHAPTER 29--"Insurance, heather, and Energy Derivatives," "explains non-traditional derivatives and their role in risk management."</LI> <LI>CHAPTER 30--"Derivatives, Mishaps,,and What We Can Learn From Them."</LI> </UL> <P> A new version of DerivaGem Software (Version 1.50) comes with every copy of the text. It includes a new Applications Builder module. Updates to the software can be downloaded from www.prenhall.com/hull.