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The SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this powerful data analysis software

Blackwell Publishing is delighted to announce that this book has been Highly Commended in the 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition. Here is the judges' summary of this book: "This is a technical book on a technical subject but presented in a delightful way.

Brought to you by Penguin.Learn when to grit, and when to quitWe are often told that the secret to success is hard work, determination, and hours of practice. But in a fast-changing world, what if the really crucial skill is knowing when to stick at something and when to change track and walk away?Quit makes the under-appreciated case for quitting and also shows you how to get really good at it. Drawing on stories from elite athletes to Everest climbers, comedians to musicians, Annie Duke (who left a successful poker career) explains why learning to quit well is often crucial to success. She provides clear strategies for working out when to cut your losses from a business product that isn't working, a relationship turned toxic, or a career that won't take you where you want to go.You'll learn how to spot the blocks to good quitting behaviour -- escalation commitment, desire for certainty and the status quo bias -- and also how to use tools like quitting contracts, flexible goal-setting and premortems to help you quit cleanly and confidently.Whether you're facing a make-or-break business decision, a life-altering personal choice or simply wanting to take more control of your life, Quit provides a toolkit for change to help you make the best next move.(c) Annie Duke 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

"Addresses artificial intelligence (AI) from a system engineering approach"--

Get the facts about the biggest beauty and skincare trends from Instagram's cosmetic chemist Dr Michelle Wong.Will eating chocolate give me acne? Do I need to wear sunscreen every day? How often should I wash my hair? What's the best way to fade scars? And is "clean beauty" really as healthy as it sounds?The Science of Beauty reveals the truth behind the bold marketing claims and viral TikTok trends, and tells you what you really need to know about the products you use every day, form good habits, and learn what really works. Decipher the ingredients that make up your make-up, find out the facts about botox and laser treatments, and discover whether beauty brands can ever be truly sustainable.Featuring over 100 frequently asked questions, informative graphics, and backed up by the latest research, cosmetic chemist and science educator Dr Michelle Wong (aka Lab Muffin Beauty Science) has the answers we need to make the most of our beauty and body-care routines.

This text in basic mathematics is ideal for high school or college students. It provides a firm foundation in basic principles of mathematics and thereby acts as a springboard into calculus, linear algebra and other more advanced topics.

Geolog Henrik H. Svensen har skrevet flere prisbelønte bøker, og i denne boka forteller han den spennende historien om Norges bergarter. De gjør det mulig å forstå alt fra eksplosive vulkanutbrudd til dyrearter og landskap som for lengst er forsvunnet. Å forstå hva bergartene forteller oss, er også å bli kjent med hvordan landet vårt er blitt til. Forfatteren tar oss med gjennom flere milliarder år og viser hvordan landet vårt har vokst frem og blitt forandret, og ikke minst hvordan vi forholder oss til den geologiske tiden og jordskorpen vi bor på. "Et land av stein" er rikt illustrert, og vi stifter bekjentskap med rombeporfyr, skifer, granitt, eklogitt og en mengde andre kjente og ukjente bergarter. Boka er et funn for alle som er interessert i geologi og natur og som er nysgjerrig på hva landskapet rundt oss og grunnen under oss består av.

This handbook is intended to serve as a reference text on statistical methods for randomized controlled trials. It can be used as a textbook for a graduate course in statistical methods for randomized controlled trials as well as a reference for those involved in the design, monitoring and analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Influence, New and Expanded UK, is a remarkable book penned by the renowned author, Robert B Cialdini. Published recently in 2021, this book is a must-read for those who are intrigued by the power of persuasion and influence. The genre of this book can be best described as a fascinating blend of psychology and business, which Cialdini masterfully intertwines to provide a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind influence. HarperCollins Publishers Inc, a globally recognized publishing house, has brought this enlightening piece of literature to the market. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Influence, New and Expanded UK, is not just a book but a comprehensive guide to understanding and navigating the complex world of influence and persuasion.

The New York Times bestselling author of Darwin's Doubt, Stephen Meyer, presents groundbreaking scientific evidence of the existence of God, based on breakthroughs in physics, cosmology, and biology.Beginning in the late 19th century, many intellectuals began to insist that scientific knowledge conflicts with traditional theistic belief?that science and belief in God are ?at war.? Philosopher of science Stephen Meyer challenges this view by examining three scientific discoveries with decidedly theistic implications. Building on the case for the intelligent design of life that he developed in Signature in the Cell and Darwin's Doubt, Meyer demonstrates how discoveries in cosmology and physics coupled with those in biology help to establish the identity of the designing intelligence behind life and the universe. Meyer argues that theism?with its affirmation of a transcendent, intelligent and active creator?best explains the evidence we have concerning biological and cosmological origins. Previously Meyer refrained from attempting to answer questions about ?who? might have designed life. Now he provides an evidence-based answer to perhaps the ultimate mystery of the universe. In so doing, he reveals a stunning conclusion: the data support not just the existence of an intelligent designer of some kind?but the existence of a personal God.

An account of the engineering history of extracting energy from our environment in sustainable ways, this book describes the status of energy usage, then reviews energy demands through history, covering science, engineering, and electricity, with graphical and schematic data presentation.

A new edition of a classic text in the philosophy of science illuminating the major developments in the field.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the creator of the wildly popular xkcd.com, hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask.Millions visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe's iconic webcomic. Fans ask him a lot of strange questions: How fast can you hit a speed bump, driving, and live? When (if ever) did the sun go down on the British Empire? When will Facebook contain more profiles of dead people than living? How many humans would a T Rex rampaging through New York need to eat a day?In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations and consults nuclear reactor operators. His responses are masterpieces of clarity and hilarity, complemented by comics. They often predict the complete annihilation of humankind, or at least a really big explosion.

In The Theoretical Minimum, world-class physicist Leonard Susskind provided a brilliant first course in classical mechanics, offering readers not an oversimplified introduction but the real thing - everything you need to start doing physics, and nothing more. Now he returns with the next challenge that every aspiring physics buff must tackle: quantum mechanics. Unlike classical mechanics, quantum mechanics is not intuitive - it concerns things so small they are beyond the range of human senses. To understand quantum physics, you need to learn a whole new way of thinking, but then, Susskind reveals, you will discover that it is even more fundamental than classical mechanics. Unlike most popular physics books - which give readers a taste of what physicists know but not what they actually do - Susskind and his co-author Art Friedman teach the maths and equations that are essential to any real understanding of quantum mechanics. Combining crystal-clear explanations, witty and helpful dialogues, and basic exercises, Quantum Mechanics is, to paraphrase Einstein, as simple as possible, but no simpler.

For 3-semester or 4-quarter courses in Calculus for students majoring in mathematics, engineering or science.Clarity and precisionThomas' Calculus goes beyond memorizing formulas and routine procedures to help students develop deeper understanding. It guides students to a level of mathematical proficiency and maturity needed for the course, with support for those who require it through its balance of clear and intuitive explanations, current applications and generalized concepts. The 15th Edition meets the needs of students with increasingly varied levels of readiness for the calculus sequence. This revision also adds exercises, revises figures and narrative for clarity, and updates many applications with modern topics.Hallmark features of this titleKey topics are presented both informally and formally.Results are carefully stated and proved throughout, and proofs are clearly explained and motivated.Strong exercise sets feature a wide range from skills problems to applied and theoretical problems.Writing exercises ask students to explore and explain various concepts and applications. A list of questions at the end of each chapter asks them to review and summarize what they have learned.Technology exercises in each section ask students to use the calculator or computer when solving the problems. Computer Explorations offer exercises requiring a computer algebra system such as Maple or Mathematica.Annotations within examples guide students through the problem solution and emphasize that each step in a mathematical argument is justified.New and updated features of this title Many narrative clarifications and revisions have been made throughout the text.A new appendix on Determinants and Gradient Descent has been added, covering many topics relevant to students interested in Machine Learning and Neural Networks.Many updated graphics and figures have been enhanced to bring out clear visualization and mathematical correctness.Many exercise instructions have been clarified, such as suggesting where the use of a calculator may be needed.Notation of inverse trig functions has been changed throughout the text to favor arcsin notation over sin^{-1}, etc.

This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. It explores the fundamental questions and challenges in the field, and looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences, including the problem of classification in biology, and the nature of space and time in physics.

Understanding approximate dynamic programming (ADP) in large industrial settings helps develop practical and high-quality solutions to problems that involve making decisions in the presence of uncertainty.

Designed for students with mathematical preparation, this book offers an organization that emphasizes models, everyday applications of chemistry, and a step-by-step problem-solving approach.

Gives an introduction to the basic theory of stochastic calculus and its applications. This book offers examples in order to motivate and illustrate the theory and show its importance for many applications in for example economics, biology and physics.