Bøker av William Falconer

In this collection of poems, Polglase reflects on the themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Her lyrical verse is a powerful testament to the enduring power of poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Originally published in 1762, The Shipwreck is a gripping narrative poem about a seafaring adventure gone wrong. This edition includes extensive annotations and corrections to the original text, as well as a biography of the author. Perfect for lovers of epic poetry and maritime tales.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this classic work on orthopedics, William Falconer provides a detailed account of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hip-joint disease. Drawing on his extensive experience as a surgeon, Falconer provides a detailed description of the condition, as well as guidance on how to treat it effectively. With its clear language and detailed illustrations, this book remains a highly influential work on the subject and an essential resource for modern practitioners.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This epic poem tells the harrowing story of a shipwreck and the crew's struggle to survive. With vivid descriptions and lyrical language, Falconer creates a thrilling tale of adventure and hardship on the high seas.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Quantile Functions and Spread for Multivariate Distributions.- A New Definition of Multivariate M-quantiles.- A Depth Function and a Scale Curve Based on Spatial Quantiles.- Sample Quantiles for Locally Dependent Processes.- What are the Limiting Distributions of Quantile Estimators?.- New Selection Indices for University Admissions: A Quantile Approach.- Exploring Transition Data Through Quantile Regression Methods: An Application to U.S. Unemployment Duration.- How to be Pessimistic: Choquet Risk and Portfolio Optimization.- Expected Shortfall and Beyond.- Credit Scoring Using Binary Quantile Regression.- Prediction of 0-1-Events for Short- and Long-memory Time Series.- Nonparametric Quantile Regression with Applications to Financial Time Series.- An Algorithm for Optimal Bandwidth Selection for Smooth Nonparametric Quantile Estimation.- Orthogonal L1-norm Estimation.- L1-Derivatives, Score Functions and Tests.- Optimal Bias Robust M-estimates of Regression.- Robust Bootstrap for S-estimators of Multivariate Regression.- M-tests for Detection of Structural Changes in Regression.- Change Point Detection Based on Empirical Quantiles.- A Class of Probability Metrics and its Statistical Applications.- Whose Hare and Whose Tortoise.- Sign and Rank Covariance Matrices: Statistical Properties and Application to Principal Components Analysis.- Multivariate Signed Ranks: Randies' Interdirections or Tyler's Angles?.- L1-Depth, Depth Relative to a Model, and Robust Regression.- Perturbation Properties of Depth Regions.- Multivariate Trimmed Means Based on Data Depth.- Graphs, L1-Metrics and Clustering.- Classification Based on the Support Vector Machine and on Regression Depth.- A Robust Clustering Method and Visualization Tool Based On Data Depth.- The Median Extension of Data Analysis Metric Structures.- Text Classification for Mining Massive Aviation Inspection Reports.- A Comparison Between L1 Markov Random Field-Based and Wavelet-Based Estimators.- Elastic and Plastic Splines: Some Experimental Comparisons.- On the Bitplane Compression of Microarray Images.- Overdispersed Regression Models for Air Pollution and Human Health.- Atmospheric Pollution and Mortality in São Paulo.- Contributors.

William Falconer's novel "Mushrooms" was originally released in 1915. The book offers a thorough manual for mushroom identification, growing, and eating. The many types of mushrooms, their traits, and the settings in which they thrive are all covered by Falconer. He describes how to recognize both edible and toxic mushrooms, how to grow them at home, and how to cook with them. The book also offers advice on how to preserve mushrooms for later use as well as recipes for a variety of mushroom cuisines. The book is well-written by Falconer, whose enthusiasm for mushrooms is clear throughout. On all facets of mushroom cultivation and eating, including the ideal time to collect mushrooms and the best way to prepare them so that their full taste is released, he offers helpful advise. Falconer also stresses the need of exercising care while gathering and consuming wild mushrooms since certain varieties may be fatal. From novice mushroom hunters to seasoned chefs, "Mushrooms" is a useful reference for anybody interested in the world of fungus.