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Practical Bayesian Inference: A Primer for Physical Scientists.
by Coryn A. L. Bailer-jonesScience is fundamentally about learning from data, and doing so in the presence of uncertainty. This volume is an introduction to the major concepts of probability and statistics, and the computational tools for analysing and interpreting data. It describes the Bayesian approach, and explains how this can be used to fit and compare models in a range of problems. Topics covered include regression, parameter estimation, model assessment, and Monte Carlo methods, as well as widely used classical methods such as regularization and hypothesis testing. The emphasis throughout is on the principles, the unifying probabilistic approach, and showing how the methods can be implemented in practice. R code (with explanations) is included and is available online, so readers can reproduce the plots and results for themselves. Aimed primarily at undergraduate and graduate students, these techniques can be applied to a wide range of data analysis problems beyond the scope of this work. Written in an informal yet precise style, suitable for a wide audience from a range of backgrounds in the physical sciences Promotes the Bayesian approach as a general framework for solving problems, but also makes comparison with frequentist methods Describes how methods can be applied in practice to the readers' own problems, so it is not simply a recipe book The R code from the book is available freely online, allowing readers to see how the theory is actually implemented and reproduce the plots and results in the book
Strategic Management of Innovation Networks
by Müge ÖzmanSuitable for a one- or two-semester course for undergraduate and graduate students, this interdisciplinary textbook explains the diverse aspects of innovation and social networks, which occupy a central place in business and policy agendas. Its unified approach presents networks as nested systems that can span organisations, industries, regions, and markets, giving students a holistic perspective and reducing the amount of effort required to learn the theoretical framework for each layer. With engaging real-world examples, the text also provides a practical guide on how to manage networks to increase innovation and improve performance. Topics covered include forming teams to foster creativity, selecting partners and leveraging partnerships for learning, managing organisational change, and sponsoring technologies in communities. Students will learn the metrics used in social network analysis and how they are interpreted and applied. Suggested reading lists and online resources offer opportunities for further review and practice. Introduces students to the main concepts involved in networks and innovation Provides up-to-date coverage of the latest developments Uses both quantitative and qualitative tools
Principles of Economics Sixth Edition
by Robert Frank Ben S. Bernanke Kate Antonovics Ori HeffetzAuthors Bob Frank, Ben Bernanke, and introducing Kate Antonovics from the University of California San Diego and Ori Heffetz from Cornell University, present a coherent short list of core principles in introductory economics and reinforce them by illustrating and applying each in numerous contexts. With engaging questions, explanations and exercises, the authors help students relate economic principles to a host of everyday experiences such as going to the ATM or purchasing airline tickets. Throughout this process, the authors encourage students to become "economic naturalists:" people who employ basic economic principles to understand and explain what they observe in the world around them.
Fetal Medicine (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Advanced Skills)
by Bidyut Kumar Zarko AlfirevicBased on the curriculum of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' Advanced Training Skills Module in Fetal Medicine, this book provides a comprehensive knowledge base for all doctors practising in obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine worldwide. It acts as a reference source for the many changing concepts in fetal medicine and is well-illustrated with images of normal and abnormal findings in pregnancy that will facilitate proper understanding of normal and pathological fetal development. Coverage includes embryology, fetal physiology; fetal anomalies; fetal diseases; prescribing and teratogenesis in pregnancy; termination of pregnancy; fetal growth and wellbeing; multiple pregnancy; the placenta and amniotic fluid; and diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures. Readers will benefit from the theoretical knowledge and vast clinical experience of the internationally renowned authorship. Overall this book will prepare you for dealing with congenital abnormalities detected during pregnancy, including the organization and supervision of screening programmes for structural and chromosomal anomalies. Covers the curriculum for the RCOG's Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM) in fetal medicine Also of interest to all trainees and consultants looking to develop and update their skills in fetal medicine Chapter authors are all recognized experts in their fields
The Earth’s Inner Core: Revealed by Observational Seismology
by Hrvoje TkalčićThe inner core is a planet within a planet: a hot sphere with a mass of one hundred quintillion tons of iron and nickel that lies more than 5000 kilometres beneath our feet. It plays a crucial role in driving outer core fluid motion and the geodynamo, which generates the Earth's magnetic field. This book is the first to provide a comprehensive review of past and contemporary research on the Earth's inner core from a seismological perspective. Chapters cover the collection, processing and interpretation of seismological data, as well as our current knowledge of the structure, anisotropy, attenuation, rotational dynamics, and boundary of the inner core. Reviewing the latest research and suggesting new seismological techniques and future avenues, it is an essential resource for both seismologists and non-seismologists interested in this fascinating field of research. It will also form a useful resource for courses in seismology and deep Earth processes.
Ducklings Grow Up
by Victoria Torres Vicki Rushworth David HaggertyIn this book, observe ducklings hatching and learning to sleep, eat, walk, swim, and grow.
George Washington. Abraham Lincoln
by Catherine GoodridgeHow did George Washington become the Father of Our Country. Why is Abraham Lincoln considered one of the greatest presidents?
Leaders Can Help
by Cynthia Swain Tara FunkPeople can be leaders. Some leaders are men. Some leaders are women. Leaders can help.
Glencoe Integrated iScience, Course 3
by American Museum of Natural History Michelle Anderson Juli BerwaldNIMAC-sourced textbook
Deutsche Aktuell 3
by Roland H. Specht Shawn C. Jarvis Isolde Mueller Wolfgang S. KraftNIMAC-sourced textbook
Discovering Careers
by John A. Wanat E. Weston Pfeiffer Richard Van GulikDiscovering Careers applies an integrated approach to learning career skills that are vitally important in today's workplace. This comprehensive text provides instruction to introduce students to the skills needed to succeed in school, on the job, and on their own. By studying this text, students will learn skills and techniques that will enable them to prepare for a career and become productive members of the workforce. They will also learn how to be better employees, skilled citizens, and confident contributors to the community.
enVision Algebra 1, Student Companion
by Dan Kennedy Eric Milou Christine D. ThomasNIMAC-sourced textbook
Helping Friends
by Katherine Scraper Vicki Rushworth David HaggertyIn this book, observe good citizens who help their friends.
How Does a Cactus Grow?
by Clare O’brien Vicki Rushworth David HaggertyIn this book, learn how cacti grow from seeds and survive in the harsh desert environment.
Every Tree Has a Life Cycle
by Cynthia Swain Tara FunkHow does a tree grow? Read about the life cycle of a tree.
Rules
by Margie Burton Cathy French Tammy JonesThis book is about the rules that both students and adults follow to maintain a safe, healthy, fun lifestyle.
Working Together
by Margie Burton Cathy French Tammy JonesThis book is about the importance of helping out at home.
The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People
by Alan BrinkleyKnown for its clear narrative voice and impeccable scholarship, Alan Brinkley's best-selling program for the U. S. survey course invites students to think critically about the many forces that continually create the Unfinished Nation that is the United States. In a concise but wide-ranging narrative, Brinkley shows the diversity and complexity of the nation and our understanding of its history--one that continues to evolve both in the events of the present and in our reexamination of new evidence and perspectives on the past. This edition features a series of Patterns of Popular Culture essays, as well as expanded coverage of pre-Columbian America, new America in the World essays, and updated coverage of recent events and developments that demonstrates how a new generation continues to shape the American story.
Coyote Brings Fire to the People; Iktomi and Muskrat; Raven and Crow’s Potlatch
by Amanda Jenkins Sholto WalkerHow will Coyote get fire from the terrible and greedy Skookums? Will Iktomi trick Muskrat, or will Muskrat trick Iktomi? What will lazy Raven do to hardworking Crow so that he stays fed though the winter? Read this book to find out. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
We Have Rules
by Katherine Scraper Tara FunkWhat rules do you have at home? What rules do you have at school? Read to learn how rules help us.
Grammar and Writing Practice Book (Reading Street)(Grade #3)
by Scott ForesmanGuided Reading Package and component listing for Grade 3. Build the reader in your child through motivating and engaging literature, scientifically research-based instruction and a wealth of reliable instructional tools. The Scott Foresman Reading Street program prioritizes skill instruction at each grade level, so the focus is on the right reading skill, at the right time, for every child.
Trauma Counseling: Theories and Interventions
by Lisa Lopez LeversTrauma Counseling: Theories and Interventions is a much-needed textbook that focuses on relevant issues of traumatic, crisis-related, and disaster events from a systemic paradigm. The book discusses evidence-based trauma assessment and intervention techniques and integrates the latest findings from neuropsychology and psychopharmacology.