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This book demonstrates the importance of computer-generated statistical analyses in behavioral science research, particularly those using the R software environment. Statistical methods are being increasingly developed and refined by computer scientists, with expertise in writing efficient and elegant computer code. Unfortunately, many researchers lack this programming background, leaving them to accept on faith the black-box output that emerges from the sophisticated statistical models they frequently use. Building on the author s previous volume, Linear Models in Matrix Form, this text bridges the gap between computer science and research application, providing easy-to-follow computer code for many statistical analyses using the R software environment. The text opens with a foundational section on linear algebra, then covers a variety of advanced topics, including robust regression, model selection based on bias and efficiency, nonlinear models and optimization routines, generalized linear models, and survival and time-series analysis. Each section concludes with a presentation of the computer code used to illuminate the analysis, as well as pointers to packages in R that can be used for similar analyses and nonstandard cases. The accessible code and breadth of topics make this book an ideal tool for graduate students or researchers in the behavioral sciences who are interested in performing advanced statistical analyses without having a sophisticated background in computer science and mathematics.

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Statistics is one of the most practical and essential courses that you will take, and a primary goal of this popular text is to make the task of learning statistics as simple as possible. Straightforward instruction, built-in learning aids, and real-world examples have made STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 10th Edition the text selected most often by instructors for their students in the behavioral and social sciences. The authors provide a conceptual context that makes it easier to learn formulas and procedures, explaining why procedures were developed and when they should be used. This text will also instill the basic principles of objectivity and logic that are essential for science and valuable in everyday life, making it a useful reference long after you complete the course.

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Updated with the latest research, Gravetter/Wallnau/Forzano/Witnauer s ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 10th Edition delivers straightforward instruction, hands-on learning tools and real-world examples to help you go beyond memorizing formulas to truly understanding the hows and whys of statistics. Giving extra focus to the topics students typically struggle with most, the authors take time to fully explain statistical concepts. Integrated applications reinforce concepts, offering further support to ensure that even those with a weak background in mathematics can fully grasp statistics. The authors also illustrate how an understanding of statistical procedures will help you comprehend published findings -- ultimately leading you to become a savvy consumer of information. Also available, the MindTap digital learning solution helps you learn on your own terms.

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See how interesting the behavioral sciences can be with Gravetter/Forzano s RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 7th Edition. Inviting and conversational, the text leads you through the research process from start to finish, using a step-by-step approach that emphasizes the decisions researchers make at each stage. Current research examples are selected to be of particular interest to students like you. Learning objectives help you focus on what s important and give you opportunities to apply your learning and test your understanding. Chapter after chapter, the authors lecture in a book style delivers clear explanations of topics that make the text easy to read and understand.

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Do you find mastering research and statistical methods in the vast field of social sciences daunting? This book serves as an accessible introduction, guiding you through the core concepts needed to navigate data with confidence. From designing a study to presenting results, this text goes back to basics and provides a modern approach to understanding statistics.This first edition also offers: Comprehensive Coverage: Explores essential statistical methods relevant to social sciences, from descriptive statistics to spatial and temporal pattern analysis. An Accessible Writing Style: Engages students with a science communication approach, simplifying complex concepts. Visual Learning: Utilises figures and graphics to enhance understanding, making data presentation a key focus. Global Relevance: Includes examples with broad global applicability.With an array of online resources, this book is a must-have resource for building foundational skills in research and statistics as a beginner social scientist.

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Cathy Riessman is the leading figure in narrative research and her new book is a delight. Covering basic issues of transcription and research credibility as well as visual data and engagingly written, it is a goldmine for students and researchers alike. If we want to make narrative research serious and revealing, it is to this book that we should turn.                       ⠔David Silverman, Professor Emeritus, Goldsmiths⠲ College, University of London Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences provides an accessible framework for researchers ⠔ to analyse narrative texts with confidence, empathy, and humility.⠔NARRATIVE INQUIRY This is a terrific book. Cathy Riessman has an encyclopedic knowledge of this field and of the participants in it. This breadth and depth of knowledge is abundantly clear throughout the book. ⠔Susan Bell, Bowdoin College This book has been a great source of inspiration to me and my students, not only for its methodological clarity, but also for the spirit of social activism it engenders. ⠔Ian Baptiste, The Pennsylvania State University Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences is an essential starting point for both students and experienced researchers interested in using narrative analysis in applied or other contexts. Written with admirable clarity, an engaging style, and supported by detailed examples of analysis, the book outlines the main methodological issues and approaches within the exciting and fast-developing field of narrative research. Even researchers already familiar with narrative methods should find the presentation of thematic, structural, dialogic/performance, and visual forms of analysis a fruitful stimulus to new research endeavours. ⠔Brian Roberts, University of Central Lancashire, U.K. I just had to thank you for paving the path for us new and ⠲hopeful⠲ narrative researchers. I have been a student of both your books on narrative analysis, and want to thank you for your guidance from your work, and also your latest book Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences. This work and the references you have chosen for us have helped me immensely during this time in my doctoral program, especially as I enter into the analysis phase. ⠔Maria T. Yelle, nursing doctoral candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences provides a lively overview of research based on constructing and interpreting narrative. Designed to improve research practice, it gives a detailed discussion of four analytic methods that students can adapt. Author Catherine Kohler Riessman explains how to conduct the four kinds of narrative analysis using model studies from sociology, anthropology, psychology, education and nursing. Throughout the book, she compares different approaches including thematic analysis, structural analysis, dialogic/performance analysis, and visual narrative analysis. The book helps students confront specific issues in their research practice, including how to construct a transcript in an interview study; complexities of working with materials translated from another language; defining narrative segments; relating text and context; locating oneself as the researcher in a responsible way in an inquiry; and arguing for the credibility of the case-based approach. Broad in scope, Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences also offers concrete guidance in individual chapters for students and established scholars wanting to join the narrative turn in social research. Key FeaturesFocuses on four particular methods of narrative analysis: This text provides specific diverse exemplars of good narrative research, as practiced in several social science and human service disciplines. Offers guidance for narrative interviewing: The author discusses the complexities between spoken language and any written transcript. In the process, she encourages students to be mindful of the texts they construct from dialogues among speakers. Presents arguments about validation in case-based research: Riessman presents several ways to think about credibility in narrative studies, contextualizing validity in relation to epistemology and theoretical orientation of a study.Explores the differences between grounded theory methods and narrative analysis: The author clarifies distinctions between inductive thematic coding in grounded theory, and other interpretive approaches, and narrative analysis.Presents social linguistic methods for analyzing oral narrative: This text makes the approach accessible to readers not trained in social linguistics in part by providing rich examples from a number of different disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Employs visual methods of analysis: Riessman takes narrative research beyond the spoken or written texts by showing how exemplary researchers have connected participants⠲ words and images made during the research process. She also discusses other research that incorporates found im

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The Practice of Statistics is the most trusted program for AP® Statistics because it provides teachers and students with everything they need to be successful in the statistics course and on the AP® Exam. With the expert authorship of high school AP® Statistics veterans, Daren Starnes and Josh Tabor and their supporting team of AP® teacher/leaders, The UPDATED Practice of Statistics, Sixth edition features a revised organization to match the new unit structure in the 2019-2020 Course Framework for AP® Statistic perfectly. While developing this updated edition, the authors ensured that every College Board Learning Objective and Essential Knowledge statement in the 2019-2020 Course Framework is addressed fully. In addition, all of the required skills -- selecting statistical methods, data analysis, using probability and simulation, and statistical argumentation -- are integrated in the student edition and are clearly identified in the Updated Teacher’s Edition to help teachers reinforce them at point of use. The Updated Practice of Statistics program combines a data analysis approach with the power of technology, innovative pedagogy, and an extensive support program entirely refreshed to reflect the changes that will allow teachers to use the revised College Board organization and content seamlessly. The Updated edition features an extensive set of resources including a robust online homework program, the extensively revised Test Bank, a comprehensive set of videos, and the Teacher’s Edition and Teacher’s Resource Materials, giving teachers and students everything they need to realize success on the exam and in the course.

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Can you work out Cluedunnit? Perfect for mystery fans, Cluedle - The Case of the Silver Cipher is a funny, mystery puzzle book for code-cracking families and skilful young super sleuths. The perfect activity book for holidays, car journeys and rainy days!Team up with world-famous private investigator Hartigan Browne and solve 60 fun brain-busting puzzles to help London s Secret, Secret Service (so secret, that even the Secret Service doesn t know about them) locate the whereabouts of a missing agent in possession of the top-secret object known as the Silver Cipher.Use your detective skills to work out:*What clues are hidden in the strange goat painting?*What is important about butterflies?*How can a city map conceal crucial code?Packed full of codes to crack, evidence to evaluate, clues to unravel and maps to navigate, Cluedle - The Case of the Silver Cipher is puzzling fun for the whole family.Join Hartigan Brown to solve more mysteries in the bestselling Cluedle series with The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond, The Case of the Golden Pomegranate and The Case of Rudolph s Revenge.

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Can you work out Cluedunnit? For mystery fans of all ages, Cluedle â “ The Case of the Golden Pomegranate is the perfect puzzle book to keep children entertained on holidays and long car journeys. From the detective behind the bestselling Cluedle: The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond.Set sail on the high seas with world famous private investigator Hartigan Browne and crack the curious case of the Golden Pomegranate by solving 50 fun brain-busting puzzles.A funny and intriguing mystery story set on a super yacht where detectives need to discover:* Who broke into Alota Vibrattoâ ™s safe?* How the professorâ ™s milkshake was poisoned?* Whatâ ™s hidden in an ancient maze?* And whoâ ™s gone overboard?!Packed full of codes to crack, evidence to evaluate, clues to unravel and maps to navigate, Cluedle - The Case of the Golden Pomegranate is puzzling fun for the whole family.Join Hartigan Brown to solve more mysteries in the bestselling Cluedle series with The Case of the Golden Pomegranate, The Case of Rudolph s Revenge and The Case of the Silver Cipher.*Cluedle - The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond was number 1 in the Nielsen Bookscan children s non-fiction charts for three weeks commencing 7.5.2024.

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A contemporary and accessible foundation of color theory and advanced techniques for the oil painter at every skill level In The Oil Painter s Color Handbook, Todd Casey presents priceless information that every art school should teach and every art student should learn. The book breaks down the subject of color into useful pieces of knowledge that painters can put into practice. He analyzes color in terms of light, value, pigment, mixing strategies, palette arrangements, and painting techniques. Each topic is clearly and succinctly explained in the text, illustrated with captions, charts, diagrams, and finished paintings. By the end of the book, the reader will have a clear understanding of how realist painters and illustrators have used color through history. - James Gurney, artist and author ⠜This is the most impressive and complete book on color ever produced. It covers a wide range of color concepts, including some I d never seen before. It digs deeply into color harmony, techniques, and has powerful examples to demonstrate every concept.⠝ - Eric Rhoads, Publisher, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine From Todd M. Casey, acclaimed artist and expert teacher, The Oil Painter⠙s Color Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to color Mixing, Pigments, Palettes, and Harmony provides everything the oil painter needs to understand all aspects of color and empowers the reader to paint with confidence. As Casey notes, every artist and artist-in-training must learn how to ⠜master the main concepts of picture-making: drawing, light, shadow, value, form, composition, and color.⠝ A follow-up to the bestselling The Art of Still Life: A Contemporary Guide to Classical Techniques, Composition, and Painting in Oil (Monacelli, 2020), The Oil Painter⠙s Color Handbook begins with an in-depth look at the use of color throughout art history. Casey then breaks down the process of understanding color into easily digestible lessons⠔each clearly explained and richly illustrated with both historic and contemporary paintings⠔so that the reader can learn progressively and layer more complex ideas as each skill is achieved. Through clear instruction, step-by-step demonstrations, and challenging exercises, readers will learn to apply these techniques and concepts to their own painting. Once educated with this fundamental knowledge, as an artist, one can begin to find the balance between the science and emotional intuition in creating art. This informative and visually dynamic book will be accessible and appealing to artists, art students, and art instructors, to serious amateurs and hobbyists.

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Astronomy, perhaps the first of the sciences, was already well developed by the time of Christ. Seventeen centuries later, after Newton showed that the movements of the planets could be explained in terms of gravitation, it became the paradigm for the mathematical sciences. In the nineteenth century the analysis of star-light allowed astrophysicists to determine both the chemical composition and the radial velocities of celestial bodies, while the development of photography enabled distant objects invisible to the human eye, to be studied and measured in comfort. Technical developments during and since the Second World War have greatly enlarged the scope of the science by permitting the study of radiation.This is a fascinating introduction to the history of Western astronomy, from prehistoric times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid-nineteenth century. Historical records are first found in Babylon and Egypt, and after two millennia the arithmetical astronomy of the Babylonians merged with the Greek geometrical approach to culminate in the Almagest of Ptolemy. This legacy was transmitted to the Latin West via Islam, and led to Copernicus s claim that the Earth is in motion. In justifying this Kepler converted astronomy into a branch of dynamics, leading to Newton s universal law of gravity. The book concludes with eighteenth- and nineteenth-century applications of Newton s law, and the first explorations of the universe of stars.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Discover new places with authoritative atlases, beautifully designed and packaged.Tenth edition of this popular atlas from the prestigious and authoritative Times Atlas range. This world atlas contains the breadth, scale and detail to make it an ideal reference resource for school, home and business.The atlas has been brought fully up-to-date to provide a detailed and attractive picture of the world today. The beautifully illustrated introductory section gives a detailed profile of todayâ ™s world and covers major contemporary geographical and global issues â “ such as migration and population growth â “ through maps and graphics.The reference maps give exceptional detail and provide accurate, accessible and attractive coverage, helping you explore the world.A comprehensive guide to the worldâ ™s states and territories including flags, capitals and key statistics is included. Making this an ideal reference atlas for home, school or office.Main features include:â ¢ Authoritative mapping of the whole worldâ ¢ Plans of 46 of the worldâ ™s major citiesâ ¢ Geographical reference section with flags and statistics for the worldâ ™s states and territoriesâ ¢ Maps and illustrations on major geographical themes, including earthquakes, population, cities, climate and migrationâ ¢ Historical mapping of the world from 1858 to the present dayâ ¢ More than 45,000 index entries

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Kaplan’s MCAT Behavioral Sciences Review 2026-2027 offers an expert study plan, detailed subject review, and hundreds of online and in-book practice questions—all authored by the experts behind Kaplan #39;s score-raising MCAT prep course. Prepping for the MCAT is a true challenge. Kaplan can be your partner along the way—offering guidance on where to focus your efforts and how to organize your review. This book has been updated to match the AAMC’s guidelines precisely—no more worrying about whether your MCAT review is comprehensive!The Most Practice More than 350 questions in the book and access to even more online—more practice than any other MCAT behavioral sciences book on the market. The Best Practice The Best Practice Comprehensive behavioral sciences subject review is written by top-rated, award-winning Kaplan instructors. Full-color, 3-D illustrations, charts, graphs and diagrams help turn even the most complex science into easy-to-visualize concepts. All material is vetted by editors with advanced science degrees and by a medical doctor. Online resources, including a full-length practice test, help you practice in the same computer-based format you’ll see on Test Day. Expert Guidance High-yield badges throughout the book identify the topics most frequently tested by the AAMC. We know the test: The Kaplan MCAT team has spent years studying every MCAT-related document available. Kaplan’s expert psychometricians ensure our practice questions and study materials are true to the test.

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The field of health literacy has evolved from early efforts that focused on individuals to its current recognition that health literacy is a multidimensional team and system function. Health literacy includes system demands and complexities as well as individual skills and abilities. While communicating in a health-literate manner is truly important for everyone, it can be especially important for those with mental or behavioral health issues and for the systems and teams that interact with them and treat these individuals. The purpose of the workshop, which was held on July 11, 2018, in Washington, DC, was to explore issues associated with effective communication with individuals with mental or behavioral health issues and to identify ways in which health literacy approaches can facilitate communication. In particular, the workshop aimed to gain a better understanding of how behavioral health and mental health concerns can adversely affect communications between providers and patients and their families. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 The Personal Experience3 Setting the Stage4 Exploring Innovative Approaches5 Where Do We Go from Here?6 Reflections of the DayAppendix A: Workshop AgendaAppendix B: Biographical Sketches of Workshop Moderators, Speakers, and Panelists

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Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity s most pressing current and future challenges. The United States position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in these fields. To address the critical issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce, A Framework for K-12 Science Education proposes a new approach to K-12 science education that will capture students interest and provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the field. A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice. A Framework for K-12 Science Education is the first step in a process that can inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis for improving science instruction and learning across the country. The book will guide standards developers, teachers, curriculum designers, assessment developers, state and district science administrators, and educators who teach science in informal environments. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummaryPART I: A Vision for K-12 Science Education1 A New Conceptual Framework2 Guiding Assumptions and Organization of the FrameworkPART II: Dimensions of the Framework3 Dimension 1: Scientific and Engineering Practices4 Dimension 2: Crosscutting Concepts5 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Physical Sciences6 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Life Sciences7 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Earth and Space Sciences8 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Engineering, Technology, and Applications of SciencePART III: Realizing the Vision9 Integrating the Three Dimensions10 Implementation: Curriculum, Instruction, Teacher Development, and Assessment11 Equity and Diversity in Science and Engineering Education12 Guidance for Standards Developers13 Looking Toward the Future: Research and Development to Inform K-12 Science Education StandardsAPPENDIXESAppendix A: Summary of Public Feedback and Subsequent RevisionsAppendix B: Bibliography of References Consulted on Teaching and LearningAppendix C: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and StaffAppendix D: Design Team MembersIndexPhoto Credits

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The U.S. intelligence community (IC) is a complex human enterprise whose success depends on how well the people in it perform their work. Although often aided by sophisticated technologies, these people ultimately rely on their own intellect to identify, synthesize, and communicate the information on which the nation s security depends. The IC s success depends on having trained, motivated, and thoughtful people working within organizations able to understand, value, and coordinate their capabilities. Intelligence Analysis provides up-to-date scientific guidance for the intelligence community (IC) so that it might improve individual and group judgments, communication between analysts, and analytic processes. The papers in this volume provide the detailed evidentiary base for the National Research Council s report, Intelligence Analysis for Tomorrow: Advances from the Behavioral and Social Sciences. The opening chapter focuses on the structure, missions, operations, and characteristics of the IC while the following 12 papers provide in-depth reviews of key topics in three areas: analytic methods, analysts, and organizations. Informed by the IC s unique missions and constraints, each paper documents the latest advancements of the relevant science and is a stand-alone resource for the IC s leadership and workforce. The collection allows readers to focus on one area of interest (analytic methods, analysts, or organizations) or even one particular aspect of a category. As a collection, the volume provides a broad perspective of the issues involved in making difficult decisions, which is at the heart of intelligence analysis.

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A thoroughly updated and extended new edition of this well-regarded introduction to the basic concepts of biological physics for students in the health and life sciences. Designed to provide a solid foundation in physics for students following health science courses, the text is divided into six sections: Mechanics, Solids and Fluids, Thermodynamics, Electricity and DC Circuits, Optics, and Radiation and Health. Filled with illustrative examples, Introduction to Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences, Second Edition features a wealth of concepts, diagrams, ideas and challenges, carefully selected to reference the biomedical sciences. Resources within the text include interspersed problems, objectives to guide learning, and descriptions of key concepts and equations, as well as further practice problems. NEW CHAPTERS INCLUDE: Optical InstrumentsAdvanced Geometric OpticsThermodynamic ProcessesHeat Engines and EntropyThermodynamic Potentials This comprehensive text offers an important resource for health and life science majors with little background in mathematics or physics. It is also an excellent reference for anyone wishing to gain a broad background in the subject. Topics covered include: KinematicsForce and Newton⠙s Laws of Motion EnergyWaves Sound and HearingElasticityFluid Dynamics Temperature and the Zeroth LawIdeal Gases Phase and Temperature ChangeWater VapourThermodynamics and the Body Static Electricity Electric Force and Field       CapacitanceDirect Currents and DC CircuitsThe Eye and Vision Optical InstrumentsAtoms and Atomic Physics           The Nucleus and Nuclear PhysicsIonising Radiation                 Medical imagingMagnetism and MRI  Instructor⠙s support material available through companion website, www.wiley.com/go/biological_physics

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An American Psychology-Law Society’s Lawrence S. Wrightsman Book Award WinnerA 2022 PROSE Award finalist in Legal Studies and Criminology A 2022 American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award FinalistA Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Book of 2021Freakonomics for the law—how applying behavioral science to the law can fundamentally change and explain misbehaviorWhy do most Americans wear seatbelts but continue to speed even though speeding fines are higher? Why could park rangers reduce theft by removing “no stealing” signs? Why was a man who stole 3 golf clubs sentenced to 25 years in prison?Some laws radically change behavior whereas others are consistently ignored and routinely broken. And yet we keep relying on harsh punishment against crime despite its continued failure.Professors Benjamin van Rooij and Adam Fine draw on decades of research to uncover the behavioral code: the root causes and hidden forces that drive human behavior and our responses to society’s laws. In doing so, they present the first accessible analysis of behavioral jurisprudence, which will fundamentally alter how we understand the connection between law and human behavior.The Behavioral Code offers a necessary and different approach to battling crime and injustice that is based in understanding the science of human misconduct—rather than relying on our instinctual drive to punish as a way to shape behavior. The book reveals the behavioral code’s hidden role through illustrative examples like:    • The illusion of the US’s beloved tax refund    • German walls that “pee back” at public urinators    • The $1,000 monthly “good behavior” reward that reduced gun violence    • Uber’s backdoor “Greyball” app that helped the company evade Seattle’s taxi regulators    • A $2.3 billion legal settlement against Pfizer that revealed how whistleblower protections fail to reduce corporate malfeasance    • A toxic organizational culture playing a core role in Volkswagen’s emissions cheating scandal    • How Peter Thiel helped Hulk Hogan sue Gawker into oblivion Revelatory and counterintuitive, The Behavioral Code catalyzes the conversation about how the law can effectively improve human conduct and respond to some of our most pressing issues today, from police misconduct to corporate malfeasance.

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Based on period documents and photography, the book maps in detail the development of Czech non-university sciences from the 18th century when the Society of Unknown Scholars in the Austrian Lands was founded in Olomouc. The main attention is focused on the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic and its most important precursors, whether the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, active in 1953-1992, or earlier institutions, such as the Czech Academy of Sciences and Arts (originally the Emperor Franz Joseph Czech Academy for Sciences, Literature and Arts), founded in 1890, or the Royal Bohemian Society of Learning, which existed already from the 18th century. Individual chapters are devoted also to Masaryk Academy of Labour and the main scientific institutions of the Germans living in the Czech lands - Gesellschaft zur Förderung Deutscher Wissenschaft, Kunst und Literatur in Böhmen (Society for the Support of German Sciences, Arts and Literature in Bohemia). Attention is, however, also devoted to our most important scientists with whose research results as well as the milieu in which they worked and work the reader is acquainted with through archival and contemporary sources. The patrons and sponsors who made it possible for Czech science to reach a global level are also not forgotten. The entire process of the development of Czech non-university science is places in the wider social context, which influenced the development of the scientific institutions and the position of scientists in them.

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This fully revised and updated second edition is an essential introduction to inferential statistics. It is the first introductory statistics text to use an estimation approach from the start and also to explain the new and exciting Open Science practices, which encourage replication and enhance the trustworthiness of research. The estimation approach, with meta-analysis (“the new statistics”), is exactly what’s needed for Open Science.Key features of this new edition include:Even greater prominence for Open Science throughout the book. Students easily understand basic Open Science practices and are guided to use them in their own work. There is discussion of the latest developments now being widely adopted across science and medicine.Integration of new open-source esci (Estimation Statistics with Confidence Intervals) software, running in jamovi. This is ideal for the book and extends seamlessly to what’s required for more advanced courses, and also by researchers. See www.thenewstatistics.com/itns/esci/jesci/.Colorful interactive simulations, including the famous dances, to help make key statistical ideas intuitive. These are now freely available through any browser. See www.esci.thenewstatistics.com/.Coverage of both estimation and null hypothesis significance testing (NHST) approaches, with full guidance on how to translate between the two.Effective learning strategies and pedagogical features to promote critical thinking, comprehension and retentionDesigned for introduction to statistics, data analysis, or quantitative methods courses in psychology, education, and other social and health sciences, researchers interested in understanding Open Science and the new statistics will also appreciate this book. No familiarity with introductory statistics is assumed.

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An introduction to the Bayesian approach to statistical inference that demonstrates its superiority to orthodox frequentist statistical analysis.This book offers an introduction to the Bayesian approach to statistical inference, with a focus on nonparametric and distribution-free methods. It covers not only well-developed methods for doing Bayesian statistics but also novel tools that enable Bayesian statistical analyses for cases that previously did not have a full Bayesian solution. The book s premise is that there are fundamental problems with orthodox frequentist statistical analyses that distort the scientific process. Side-by-side comparisons of Bayesian and frequentist methods illustrate the mismatch between the needs of experimental scientists in making inferences from data and the properties of the standard tools of classical statistics.The book first covers elementary probability theory, the binomial model, the multinomial model, and methods for comparing different experimental conditions or groups. It then turns its focus to distribution-free statistics that are based on having ranked data, examining data from experimental studies and rank-based correlative methods. Each chapter includes exercises that help readers achieve a more complete understanding of the material. The book devotes considerable attention not only to the linkage of statistics to practices in experimental science but also to the theoretical foundations of statistics. Frequentist statistical practices often violate their own theoretical premises. The beauty of Bayesian statistics, readers will learn, is that it is an internally coherent system of scientific inference that can be proved from probability theory.

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There are many reasons to be curious about the way people learn, and the past several decades have seen an explosion of research that has important implications for individual learning, schooling, workforce training, and policy. In 2000, How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition was published and its influence has been wide and deep. The report summarized insights on the nature of learning in school-aged children; described principles for the design of effective learning environments; and provided examples of how that could be implemented in the classroom. Since then, researchers have continued to investigate the nature of learning and have generated new findings related to the neurological processes involved in learning, individual and cultural variability related to learning, and educational technologies. In addition to expanding scientific understanding of the mechanisms of learning and how the brain adapts throughout the lifespan, there have been important discoveries about influences on learning, particularly sociocultural factors and the structure of learning environments. How People Learn II: Learners, Contexts, and Cultures provides a much-needed update incorporating insights gained from this research over the past decade. The book expands on the foundation laid out in the 2000 report and takes an in-depth look at the constellation of influences that affect individual learning. How People Learn II will become an indispensable resource to understand learning throughout the lifespan for educators of students and adults. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Context and Culture3 Types of Learning and the Developing Brain4 Processes That Support Learning5 Knowledge and Reasoning6 Motivation to Learn7 Implications for Learning in School8 Digital Technology9 Learning Across the Life Span10 Research AgendaReferencesAppendix A: History of the How People Learn Studies and Their UseAppendix B: List of Relevant Reports Published by the National Academies PressAppendix C: Study Populations in Research on LearningAppendix D: Committee and Staff Biographies

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For courses in Business Statistics. A classic text for accuracy and statistical precision. Statistics for Business and Economics enables students to conduct serious analysis of applied problems rather than running simple ⠜canned⠝ applications. This text is also at a mathematically higher level than most business statistics texts and provides students with the knowledge they need to become stronger analysts for future managerial positions. The eighth edition of this book has been revised and updated to provide students with improved problem contexts for learning how statistical methods can improve their analysis and understanding of business and economics. Available with MyStatLab. MyStatLab courses use the rock solid Pearson MathXL technology for online tutorial and homework exercises that regenerate algorithmically for unlimited practice and mastery. MyStatLab courses also include essay questions that can be assigned for online tests and quizzes and other resources designed specifically to help students succeed in Statistics. Use this proven technology to help you and your students succeed. Visit mystatlab.com for more information.

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Master culinary skills and prepare for assessment with the book which professional chefs have relied on for over 50 years to match the qualification and support their training and careers. With 460 recipes covering both classic dishes and the latest methods used in real, Michelin-starred kitchens, this book is structured exactly around the units and requirements of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery to make perfecting culinary techniques, meeting the qualification requirements and preparing for assessments easier than ever before. This edition is published in partnership with City Guilds, further enhancing the book s reputation as the gold standard in the Hospitality and Catering industry.- Break down key techniques with 50 step-by-step photo sequences- Hone your presentation skills with photos of each recipe- Test your understanding with questions at the end of each unit- Prepare for assignments, written tests and synoptic assessments with the new assessment section- Access professional demonstration videos with links throughout the book

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Statistics without Maths for Psychology 9th edition by John Reidy and Christine Dancey is an essential and accessible guide to Statistics for Psychology. The no-nonsense, straight-forward approach of this trusted textbook breaks down the key statistical concepts that you need to know without any of the daunting mathematical formulae that can intimidate students when studying research methods and statistics in Psychology. It also guides you through how to use SPSS for your analyses, so that you feel confident to conduct your own future independent research. It is also packed with examples, activities and questions to help you to test your learning and deepen your understanding in a practical and manageable way. The companion website will also include video walkthroughs of these concepts in Jamovi, in case you or your institution uses this programme for your analysis.

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Thistitle is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has workedclosely with educators around the world to include content which is especiallyrelevant to students outside the United States. For courses in Introductory Business Statistics. Real data. Real decisions. Real business. Statistics for Business and Economics byMcClave, Benson, and Sincich introduces statistics in the context ofcontemporary business. Inference isemphasized, with extensive coverage of data collection and analysisas needed to evaluate the reported results of statistical studies and make gooddecisions. The authors apply concepts with realdata. Technology is used to help students develop statisticalthinking and understand the assessment of credibilityand the value of the inferences made from data â ” both bythose who consume and by those who produce them. The 14thEdition continues to highlight the discussion of ethical, datadriven decision making.

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This Fifth Edition of Neil J. Salkind⠙s Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics: Using Microsoft Excel, presents an often intimidating and difficult subject in a way that is clear, informative, and personable. Opening with an introduction to Excel, including coverage of how to use functions and formulas, this edition shows students how to install the Excel Data Analysis Tools option to access a host of useful analytical techniques. New to the Fifth Edition is new co-author Bruce Frey who has added a new feature on statisticians throughout history (with a focus on the contributions of women and people of color). He has updated the Real-World Stats feature, and added more on effect sizes, updated the discussions on hypotheses, measurement concepts like validity and reliability, and has more closely tied analytical choices to the level of measurement of variables.

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This booklet is designed to address Unit 3 (Statistics) of the current CCEA GCSE Further Mathematics specification, this is one of a set of four revision resources.â ¢ Valuable revision questions with answers.â ¢ The questions are arranged into five distinct â ˜testsâ ™.â ¢ NOT from past papers; commissioned specifically for these booklet.â ¢ Similar in style to the existing M1 to M8 revision booklets for GCSE Mathematics.â ¢ Two of the booklets address the content of Pure Mathematics, one covers Mechanics and this one covers Statistics.Â

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From double Paralympic gold medallist, five time World Champion and award-winning children s author Danielle Brown MBE comes a bighearted, empowering handbook about sport, confidence and self-belief. Drawing on stories from inspiring athletes, as well as Danielle s own gold-medal-winning experiences (including the hiccups along the way), Shoot for the Stars gives practical examples of how to overcome obstacles, find the courage to dig deep and discover sporting success on your terms - whether you re a seasoned pro or just starting out!Packed with awesome quizzes, team talks, advice from sporting champions, and all kinds of tips and tricks, this interactive handbook will have you covered for every sporting situation, offering reassurance and giving you the confidence to strike out and live your best life! Perfect for fans of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World, HerStory and It s a Brave Young World.

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Clearly babies come into the world remarkably receptive to its wonders. Their alertness to sights, sounds, and even abstract concepts makes them inquisitive explorersâ ”and learnersâ ”every waking minute. Well before formal schooling begins, children s early experiences lay the foundations for their later social behavior, emotional regulation, and literacy. Yet, for a variety of reasons, far too little attention is given to the quality of these crucial years. Outmoded theories, outdated facts, and undersized budgets all play a part in the uneven quality of early childhood programs throughout our country. What will it take to provide better early education and care for our children between the ages of two and five? Eager to Learn explores this crucial question, synthesizing the newest research findings on how young children learn and the impact of early learning. Key discoveries in how young children learn are reviewed in language accessible to parents as well as educators: findings about the interplay of biology and environment, variations in learning among individuals and children from different social and economic groups, and the importance of health, safety, nutrition and interpersonal warmth to early learning. Perhaps most significant, the book documents how very early in life learning really begins. Valuable conclusions and recommendations are presented in the areas of the teacher-child relationship, the organization and content of curriculum, meeting the needs of those children most at risk of school failure, teacher preparation, assessment of teaching and learning, and more. The book discusses:Evidence for competing theories, models, and approaches in the field and a hard look at some day-to-day practices and activities generally used in preschool. The role of the teacher, the importance of peer interactions, and other relationships in the child s life. Learning needs of minority children, children with disabilities, and other special groups. Approaches to assessing young children s learning for the purposes of policy decisions, diagnosis of educational difficulties, and instructional planning. Preparation and continuing development of teachers. Eager to Learn presents a comprehensive, coherent picture of early childhood learning, along with a clear path toward improving this important stage of life for all children. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1 Introduction2 What Does the Science of Learning Contribute to Early Childhood Pedagogy?3 The Importance of Individual and Cultural Variations4 Preschool Program Quality5 Curriculum and Pedagogy: The What and the How of Early Childhood Education6 Assessment in Early Childhood Education7 The Preparation of Early Childhood Professionals8 Program and Practice Standards9 Findings, Conclusions, and RecommendationsAppendix: Scientific EvidenceReferencesBiographical SketchesIndex

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From the New York Times bestselling author of the book named the best investment book of 2017 comes The Behavioral Investor, an applied look at how psychology ought to inform the art and science of investment management.

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This textbook looks at decisions â “ how we make them, and what makes them good or bad. In this bestselling introduction, Erik Angner clearly lays out the theory of behavioral economics and explains the intuitions behind it. The book offers a rich tapestry of examples, exercises, and problems drawn from fields such as economics, management, marketing, political science, and public policy. It shows how to apply the principles of behavioral economics to improve your life and work â “ and to make the world a better place to boot. No advanced mathematics is required.This is an ideal textbook for students coming to behavioral economics from various fields. It can be used on its own in introductory courses, or in combination with other texts at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is equally suitable for general readers who have been captivated by popular-science books on behavioral economics and want to know more about this intriguing subject.New to this Edition:- An updated chapter on behavioral policy and the nudge agenda.- Several new sections, for example on the economics of happiness.- Updated examples and exercises, with an expanded answer key- Refreshed ancillary resources make for a plug and play experience for instructors teaching behavioral economics for the first time.

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New 2017 Cambridge A Level Maths and Further Maths resources to help students with learning and revision. Written for the AQA AS/A Level Further Mathematics specification for first teaching from 2017, this print Student Book covers the Statistics content for AS and A Level. It balances accessible exposition with a wealth of worked examples, exercises and opportunities to test and consolidate learning, providing a clear and structured pathway for progressing through the course. It is underpinned by a strong pedagogical approach, with an emphasis on skills development and the synoptic nature of the course. Includes answers to aid independent study. This book has entered an AQA approval process.

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Prudent Practices in the Laboratoryâ ”the book that has served for decades as the standard for chemical laboratory safety practiceâ ”now features updates and new topics. This revised edition has an expanded chapter on chemical management and delves into new areas, such as nanotechnology, laboratory security, and emergency planning. Developed by experts from academia and industry, with specialties in such areas as chemical sciences, pollution prevention, and laboratory safety, Prudent Practices in the Laboratory provides guidance on planning procedures for the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals. The book offers prudent practices designed to promote safety and includes practical information on assessing hazards, managing chemicals, disposing of wastes, and more. Prudent Practices in the Laboratory will continue to serve as the leading source of chemical safety guidelines for people working with laboratory chemicals: research chemists, technicians, safety officers, educators, and students. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 The Culture of Laboratory Safety2 Environmental Health and Safety Management System3 Emergency Planning4 Evaluating Hazards and Assessing Risks in the Laboratory5 Management of Chemicals6 Working with Chemicals7 Working with Laboratory Equipment8 Management of Waste9 Laboratory Facilities10 Laboratory Security11 Safety Laws and Standards Pertinent to LaboratoriesBibliographyAPPENDIXESAppendix A: OSHA Laboratory StandardAppendix B: Statement of TaskAppendix C: Committee Member BiographiesIndex

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Statistics in Plain English is a straightforward, conversational introduction to statistics that delivers exactly what its title promises. Each chapter begins with a brief overview of a statistic (or set of statistics) that describes what the statistic does and when to use it, followed by a detailed step-by-step explanation of how the statistic works and exactly what information it provides. Chapters also include an example of the statistic (or statistics) used in real-world research, Worked Examples, Writing It Up sections that demonstrate how to write about each statistic, Wrapping Up and Looking Forward sections, and practice work problems.Thoroughly updated throughout, this edition features several key additions and changes. First, a new chapter on person-centered analyses, including cluster analysis and latent class analysis (LCA) has been added, providing an important alternative to the more commonly used variable-centered analyses (e.g., t tests, ANOVA, regression). Next, the chapter on non-parametric statistics has been enhanced with in-depth descriptions of Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank analyses, in addition to the detailed discussion of the Chi-square statistic found in the previous edition. These nonparametric statistics are widely used when dealing with nonnormally distributed data. This edition also includes more information about the assumptions of various statistics, including a detailed explanation of the assumptions and consequences of violating the assumptions of regression, as well as more coverage of the normal distribution in statistics. Finally, the book features a multitude of real-world examples throughout to aid student understanding and provides them with a solid understanding of how several statistics techniques commonly used by researchers in the social sciences work.Statistics in Plain English is suitable for a wide range of readers, including students taking their first statistics course, professionals who want to refresh their statistical memory, and undergraduate or graduate students who need a concise companion to a more complicated text used in their class. The text works as a standalone or as a supplement and covers a range of statistical concepts from descriptive statistics to factor analysis and person-centered analyses.

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APEX Award 2023 for Publication Excellence: Print Media - Education Training Shortlisted for the British Psychological Society Book Award 2017 Shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2016 Shortlisted for the Association of Learned Professional Society Publishers Award for Innovation in Publishing 2016 Now in its second edition, An Adventure in Statistics: The Reality Enigma by best-selling author and award-winning teacher Andy Field offers a better way to learn statistics. It combines rock-solid statistics coverage with compelling visual storytelling to address the conceptual difficulties that students learning statistics for the first time often encounter in introductory courses. Students are guided away from rote memorization towards independent, critical thinking and problem solving. This essential foundation to understanding statistics is woven into the unique action-packed story of Zach, who thinks, processes information and faces challenges to his understanding in the same way as a statistics novice. Illustrated with stunning, graphic novel-style art and featuring Socratic dialogue, the story captivates readers as it introduces them to concepts, eliminating potential statistics anxiety. No previous statistics knowledge is presumed, and no use of data analysis software is required â “ everything you would expect for an introductory course is covered but with a contemporary twist, arming students with a strong grounding in understanding classical and Bayesian approaches to data analysis. With its unique combination of story, concepts and terminology, this complete introduction to statistics from bestselling author Andy Field breaks the mould to present a statistical tale like no other. Stay connected Join us on Facebook and share your experiences with Andyâ ™s texts, check out news, access free stuff, see photos, watch videos, learn about competitions, and much more.Â

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Now in its fourth edition, Medical Statistics at a Glance is a concise and accessible introduction to this complex subject. It provides clear instruction on how to apply commonly used statistical procedures in an easy-to-read, comprehensive and relevant volume. This new edition continues to be the ideal introductory manual and reference guide to medical statistics, an invaluable companion for statistics lectures and a very useful revision aid. This new edition of Medical Statistics at a Glance: Offers guidance on the practical application of statistical methods in conducting research and presenting resultsExplains the underlying concepts of medical statistics and presents the key facts without being unduly mathematicalContains succinct self-contained chapters, each with one or more examples, many of them new, to illustrate the use of the methodology described in the chapter. Now provides templates for critical appraisal, checklists for the reporting of randomized controlled trials and observational studies and references to the EQUATOR guidelines for the presentation of study results for many other types of studyIncludes extensive cross-referencing, flowcharts to aid the choice of appropriate tests, learning objectives for each chapter, a glossary of terms and a glossary of annotated full computer output relevant to the examples in the textProvides cross-referencing to the multiple choice and structured questions in the companion Medical Statistics at a Glance Workbook Medical Statistics at a Glance is a must-have text for undergraduate and post-graduate medical students, medical researchers and biomedical and pharmaceutical professionals.

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From the medicine we take, the treatments we receive, the aptitude and psychometric tests given by employers, the cars we drive, the clothes we wear to even the beer we drink, statistics have given shape to the world we inhabit. For the media, statistics are routinely damning , horrifying , or, occasionally, encouraging . Yet, for all their ubiquity, most of us really don t know what to make of statistics. Exploring the history, mathematics, philosophy and practical use of statistics, Eileen Magnello - accompanied by Bill Mayblin s intelligent graphic illustration - traces the rise of statistics from the ancient Babylonians, Egyptians and Chinese, to the censuses of Romans and the Greeks, and the modern emergence of the term itself in Europe. She explores the vital statistics of, in particular, William Farr, and the mathematical statistics of Karl Pearson and R.A. Fisher.She even tells how knowledge of statistics can prolong one s life, as it did for evolutionary biologist Stephen Jay Gould, given eight months to live after a cancer diagnoses in 1982 - and he lived until 2002. This title offers an enjoyable, surprise-filled tour through a subject that is both fascinating and crucial to understanding our world.

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This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content, which is especially relevant to students outside the United States. For two-semester business statistics courses. Relevant statistical methods that empower individuals to make effective, data-informed business decisions Business Statistics, 4th Edition, by Sharpe, Sharpe, De Veaux, and Velleman, narrows the gap between theory and practice, by covering relevant and real-life statistical methods that help business students make good, data-driven decisions. With their unique blend of teaching, consulting, and entrepreneurial experiences, this dynamic author team brings a modern edge to teaching statistics to business students. Focusing on stats in the context of real business issues, with an emphasis on analysis and understanding over computation, the text helps students to be analytical, prepares them to make better business decisions, and shows them how to effectively communicate results. MyLab Statistics is not included. Students, if MyLab Statistics is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. MyLab Statistics should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. Reach every student by pairing this text with MyLab Statistics MyLabTM is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.

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Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the fourth book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series.English for Everyone Level Course Book Level 4 Advanced is a complete self-study English language course for intermediate learners. The content is more challenging at this level, covering subjects such as family life, business, news and media.This advanced course targets experienced English speakers looking to sharpen their existing skills. English is taught at the highest level by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. Extensive audio materials support all teaching, with clips recorded by native English speakers to teach the perfect pronunciation.Immerse yourself in this practical ESL learning material, which includes: A new and updated edition from the bestselling English for Everyone series, with nearly 3 million copies sold in over 90 countries.A brand new 8-page grammar reference section to put new language into practice.Extensive accompanying audio resources that can be accessed via the website and the app. This book is part of DK s best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. As you work through the units, you ll cover all the language skills, vocabulary, and grammar needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS.

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Contains all you need to know to understand statistics in medicine.Medical Statistics Made Easy has been a perennial bestseller since the first edition was published (it is consistently a #1 bestseller in medical statistics/biostatistics on Amazon).It is recommended and required worldwide on a variety of courses and programmes, from undergraduate medicine, through to professional medical qualifications.It is a book of key statistics principles for anyone studying or working in medicine and healthcare who needs a basic overview of the subject. It is ideal for non-statisticians who need to understand how statistics are used and applied in medicine and medical research.Using a consistent format, the authors describe the most common statistical methods in turn and then rate them on how difficult they are to understand and how common they are. The worked examples that demonstrate the statistical method in action include current articles from the medical literature and now feature a wider range of medical journals.This fourth edition continues with the same structure as the previous editions, with new sections on cut-off points and ROC curves, as well as a new chapter on choosing the right statistical test. It also features a completely revised and updated Statistics at work section.

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New edition of a highly successful student textbook. An introductory text for the complete novice in statistics, starting with very basic concepts. It enables students to handle numerical data and critically appraise the statistical methodology in veterinary and animal science literature.

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An urgent, indispensable guide to why Taiwan matters â “ for China, the West and everyoneâ ™s future An erudite primer . . . Brown s mission to educate westerners about Taiwan and why it matters is a critical one, which makes this book well worth reading SUNDAY TIMES â ¢ Anyone with a care to avoid a third world war â “ between China and the US â “ should read this book JACK STRAW â ¢ â ˜An authoritative primer to all things Taiwanâ ™ BARBARA DEMICK When the bloody Chinese Civil War concluded in 1949, two Chinas were born. Maoâ ™s Communists won and took Chinaâ ™s mainland; Chiang Kai-shekâ ™s Nationalists fled to Taiwan island. Since then, China and Taiwan have drifted into being separate political and cultural entities.Taiwan is now a flourishing democracy and an economic success story: just one of its companies produces over 90 per cent of the semiconductors that power the worldâ ™s economy. It is a free and vibrant society. For the United States and the West, the island is a bastion of freedom against Chinaâ ™s assertive presence in the region. And yet China, increasingly bellicose under Xi Jinping, insists Taiwan is part of its territory and must be returned to it. Should China blockade the island and mount an invasion, it would set off a chain reaction that would pitch it against the US â “ escalating a regional war into a global one. Taiwan is thus a geopolitical powder keg.The Taiwan Story helps us understand how and why weâ ™ve arrived at this dangerous moment in history. With unparalleled access to Taiwanâ ™s political leaders and a deep understanding of the islandâ ™s history and culture, Professor Kerry Brown provides a new reading of Taiwan, its twenty-three million people, and how they navigate being caught in this frightening geopolitical standoff. This is the essential book delving into Taiwanâ ™s unique story, buried beneath the headlines, told in an accessible, expert and urgent way. As Brown shows so compellingly, anyone who thinks the Taiwan problem can be easily solved probably hasn t thought about it for long enough FINANCIAL TIMESâ ˜Kerry Brown is one of our most perceptive and accurate foreign observers of Chinaâ ™ JOHN SIMPSONâ ˜Written with great knowledge, passion and insightâ ™ MARTIN JACQUES

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Practical, in-depth knowledge of the system programming interfaces that drive the UNIX and Linux kernels Building on W. Rich Stevens⠙ pioneering work, this third edition of the classic was updated by Steve Rago, a colleague of Stevens, to reflect technical advances and best practices aligning with Version 4 of the Single UNIX Specification. This edition covers more than seventy interfaces including: POSIX asynchronous I/O Spin locks Barriers POSIX semaphores Steve carefully retains the spirit and approach that have made this book so valuable, starting with files, directories, and processes, carefully laying the groundwork for more advanced techniques, such as signal handling and terminal I/O. And he thoroughly covers threads and multithreaded programming, and socket-based IPC. Filled with examples, case-studies, and access to thousands of lines of downloadable code, Advanced Programming in the UNIX® Environment has helped generations of programmers write code with exceptional power, performance, and reliability.

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The Advanced Pianist Book 1 from the PianoTrainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, these books include exercises, â ˜quick studyâ ™ sight-reading, repertoire and â ˜concert pianistâ ™ hints and tips. The series not only develops studentsâ ™ technique, reading, theory and musicianship, but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, here focusing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 1 is suitable for students at grade 6 plus.

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The enchanting new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling THE WILD ROBOT series from award-winning author-illustrator Peter Brown, packed full of glorious illustrations.Roz the robot has made an unlikely home for herself on an idyllic island dense with forests, wildflowers and friendly animal inhabitants - including her own young son Brightbill the gosling. Life on the island is perfect, until a dying seal washes ashore and warns of dangerous, cloudy waters that are flowing towards the island, bringing new dangers for the animals. Forced inland they will have to fight over fewer resources - and Roz realises that she must march into the waves and undertake an incredible undersea adventure to find a way to protect her beloved island and all who live on it ...From bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed third book in his New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series, exploring what happens when nature and technology collide.Praise for The Wild Robot #39;An Iron Man style fable for our age #39; - Piers Torday, award-winning author of The Last Wild #39;A modern-day classic in the making #39; - Booktrust[Peter Brown #39;s THE WILD ROBOT was a #1 New York Times bestseller w/c 11th June 2023.]

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WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY AMY LIPTROTSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 1994WINNER OF THE SALTIRE SOCIETY LITERARY AWARD 1994 Intimate, humorous, effortlessly combining the strands of history and folklore, the past and the present, this is a deceptively simple book, like a tale told to a child. But its echoes sound on unforgettably. A whole universe is created from a grain of Orkney sand IndependentIn this novel set on the fictitious island of Norday in the Orkneys, George Mackay Brown beckons us into the imaginary world of the young Thorfinn Ragnarson, the son of a crofter. In his day-dreams he relives the history of this island people, travelling back in time to join Viking adventurers at the court of the Byzantine Emperor in Constantinople, then accompanying a Falstaffian knight to the battle of Bannockburn.Thorfinn wakes to the twentieth century and a community whose way of life, steeped in legend and tradition, has remained unchanged for centuries. But as the boy grows up - and falls in love with a vivacious and mysterious stranger - the transforming effect of modern civilization brings momentous and irreversible changes to the island. During the Second World War Thorfinn finds himself in a German prisoner-of-war camp, and it is here that he discovers his gifts as a writer.Long afterwards he returns, now a successful novelist, to a deserted and battle-scarred island. Searching for the peace and freedom of mind he had in abundance as a child, he finds instead something he didn t even know he was looking for.George Mackay Brown intertwines myth and reality to create a novel of deceptive simplicity. The story of Thorfinn and the island of Norday is a universal and profound one, rooted in the timeless landscape of the Orkneys, the inspiration of all his writing.

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Jeffrey Brown brings his irresistible comic spin to the X-Men, one of the most beloved and popular teams of the Marvel Universe.Welcome to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, where Professor X has his hands full supervising an unruly gaggle of elementary school aged mutants! From the creator of Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem and the bestselling Darth Vader and Son series, this fun collection sees Wolverine using his claws to roast marshmallows, Nightcrawler playing teleport tag, Danger Room practice hijinks, babysitting duty with the New Mutants, Magneto as a surprise substitute teacher, young Cyclops and Phoenix as sweethearts, Sentinels turned into playground equipment, and much more. Full of warm humor and inside jokes hatched from true fandom, Jeffrey Brown’s adorable interpretations of a classic era for the team will delight fans of all ages.© 2024 MARVELFOUND FAMILY FUN: Professor X presides over a boarding school full of uniquely talented young friends—hijinks ensue!ICONIC ERA: Jeffrey’s take on the characters is based on classic X-Men comics eras, including the Phoenix saga, the Days of Future Past arc, the debut of Kitty Pryde, and more.FEATURING JEFFREY’S PLAYFUL SPIN ON FAVORITE CHARACTERS: Including Cyclops, Storm, Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Iceman, Rogue, Phoenix, Professor Xavier, Magneto, Arcade, Juggernaut, the Sentinels, the Brood, Lockheed, Krakoa, the New Mutants, and more. Perfect for: Kids and grown-up Marvel fans alike Families who enjoy sharing funny books School libraries and teacher appreciation gift-giving Fans of Jeffrey Brown’s Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem and his bestselling Darth Vader and Son series

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A great introduction to a crucial topic Bill Gates Perhaps the most popular book on statistics ever published ... It s a marvel ... gave me a peek behind the curtain of statistical manipulation, showing me how the swindling was done so that I would not be fooled again Tim HarfordIn 1954, Darrell Huff decided enough was enough. Fed up with politicians, advertisers and journalists using statistics to sensationalise, inflate, confuse, oversimplify and - on occasion - downright lie, he decided to shed light on their ill-informed and sneaky ways. How to Lie with Statistics is the result - the definitive and hilarious primer in the ways statistics are used to deceive.With over one and half million copies sold around the world, it has delighted generations of readers with its cheeky takes on the ins and outs of samples, averages, errors, graphs and indexes. And in the modern world of big data and misinformation, Huff remains the perfect guide through the maze of facts and figures that are designed to make us believe anything. A hilarious exploration of mathematical mendacity.... Every time you pick it up, what happens? Bang goes another illusion! The New York Times A pleasantly subversive little book guaranteed to undermine your faith in the almighty statistic Atlantic

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This wide-ranging, jargon-free dictionary contains over 2,300 entries on all aspects of statistics, including terms used in computing, mathematics, and probability. It also includes biographical information on over 200 key figures in the field and coverage of statistical journals and societies. While embracing the whole multi-disciplinary spectrum of this complex subject, information is presented in a clear and practical manner. This edition features recommended web links for many entries, accessible via the Dictionary of Statistics website, which provide valuable extra information. This edition features expanded coverage of applied statistics. Entries are generously illustrated with 130 useful figures and diagrams, and include worked examples where applicable. Appendices include a historical calendar of important statistical events, lists of statistical and mathematical notation, and statistical tables. It is an invaluable dictionary for statistics students and professionals from a wide range of disciplines, including economics, politics, market research, medicine, psychology, pharmaceuticals, and mathematics, and provides a clear introduction to the subject for the general reader.

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