Introduction to Survey Sampling (Kalton Graham)(Paperback)

Introduction to Survey Sampling (Kalton Graham)(Paperback)

Sample design is key to all surveys, fundamental to data collection, and to the analysis and interpretation of the data. Introduction to Survey Sampling, Second Edition provides an authoritative and accessible source on sample design strategies and procedures that is a required reading for anyone

Independent Random Sampling Methods (Martino Luca)(Pevná vazba)

Presents an up-to-date survey of random sampling methodsOffers useful methods for practitioners together with detailed analyses for researchers in computational statisticsCovers random sampling from multivariate distributionsFeatures a wealth of examples with accompanying computer code

Mary Shelley (Allen Graham)(Paperback)

Graham Allen provides both an introduction to and review of the critical responses to Mary Shelley's major fictions, from the Romantic period to the present day, while also pushing debates forward. The book moves beyond Frankenstein, presenting new readings of other texts such as Matilda, Valperga,

2 Corinthians: An Introduction and Survey (Belleville Linda L.)(Paperback)

The Cell: A Very Short Introduction (Allen Terence)(Paperback)

In this Very Short Introduction, Terrence Allen and Graham Cowling offer an illuminating account of the nature of cells--their basic structure, forms, division, signaling, and programmed death. Allen and Cowling start with the simple 'prokaryotic' cell--cells with no nucleus--and show how the

Essential Ornithology (Scott Graham)(Paperback)

Essential Ornithology provides the reader with a concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of birds, one of the most widely studied taxonomic groups. The book begins by considering the dinosaur origins of birds and their subsequent evolution. Development, anatomy, and physiology are

Thatcher (Goodlad Graham)(Paperback)

Thatcher provides an accessible and scholarly introduction to the personality and career of Britain's first female political leader and the twentieth century's longest serving Prime Minister. Providing a balanced narrative and assessment of one of the most significant figures of the post-war era,

Designing and Doing Survey Research (Andres Lesley)(Paperback)

Designing and Doing Survey Research is an introduction to the processes and methods of planning and conducting survey research. With a focus on the impact of new technologies, author Lesley Andres provides a cutting-edge look at how survey research is conducted today as well as the challenges

Theology: A Very Short Introduction (Ford David)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology. David Ford's approach draws us in to considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions, the

Games and Decisions: Introduction and Critical Survey (Luce R. Duncan)(Paperback)

Superb non-technical introduction to game theory, primarily applied to social sciences. Clear, comprehensive coverage of utility theory, 2-person zero-sum games, 2-person non-zero-sum games, n-person games, individual and group decision-making, more

Computational Complexity of Counting and Sampling (Miklos Istvan)(Paperback)

Computational Complexity of Counting and Sampling　provides readers with comprehensive and detailed coverage of the subject of computational complexity. It is primarily geared toward researchers in enumerative combinatorics, discrete mathematics, and theoretical computer science. The book covers

Language Sampling with Children and Adolescents (Nippold)(Paperback)

The third edition of Language Sampling With Children and Adolescents: Implications for Intervention provides guidelines for analyzing spoken and written language production in both children and adolescents. The text, which is geared for graduate students and practicing speech-language pathologists,

Stamboul Train (Greene Graham)(Paperback / softback)

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS Carleton Myatt meets Coral Musker, a naive English chorus girl, aboard the Orient Express as it heads across Europe to Constantinople. As their relationship develops, they find themselves caught up in the fates of the other passengers and drawn into a

Essential Animal Behavior (Scott Graham)(Paperback)

Essential Animal Behavior provides a comprehensive introduction to all areas of the subject: from the genetic and neurobiological control of behavior to the learning, development, and function of behavior in an evolutionary context. Social behaviour is also covered throughout the text. Written in

Essential Theory for Primary Teachers: An Introduction for Busy Trainees (Graham-Matheson Lynne)(Paperback)

Essential Theory for Primary Teachers is a succinct, accessible introduction to the key theories, concepts and policies that have shaped primary education as we know it, and underpin our practice in the classroom. Written with the ever busy training and practising teacher in mind, this

An Introduction to the Ancient World (de Blois Lukas)(Paperback)

An Introduction to the Ancient World offers a thorough survey of the history of the ancient Near East, Greece and Rome. Covering the social, political, economic and cultural processes that have influenced later western and Near Eastern civilisations, this volume considers subjects such as the

An Introduction to Molecular Ecology (Rowe Graham)(Paperback)

The opening chapters introduce the essential molecular and genetic concepts that underpin the subject and describe key molecular tools and methods available to the ecologist. Capturing the broad scope of the field, the book goes on to explore the use of molecular tools in the context of behavioral

Burnt-out Case (Greene Graham)(Paperback / softback)

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY GILES FODENQuerry, a world famous architect, is the victim of a terrible attack of indifference: he no longer finds meaning in art or pleasure in life. Arriving anonymously at a Congo leper village, he is diagnosed as the mental equivalent of a 'burnt-out case', a leper

Statistics: An Introduction (Graham Alan)(Paperback)

Do you need to gain confidence with handling numbers and formulae? Do you want a clear, step-by-step guide to the key concepts and principles of statistics? Nearly all aspects of our lives can be subject to statistical analysis. Statistics: An Introduction shows you how to interpret, analyze and

Tenth Man (Greene Graham)(Paperback / softback)

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHORIn a prison in Occupied France during the Second World War, the order is given that every tenth inmate is to be executed. Destitute but free, Chavel later returns to the house that he sold for his life, where he must face the consequences of his cowardice and seek

Working with Children, Young People and Families (Brotherton Graham)(Paperback)

Written from a unique interprofessional perspective, this book is an essential introduction to working with children, young people, and families. It covers policy, practice, and theory, exploring key themes and developments, including poverty and disadvantage, ethical practice, child development,

Sampling Theory: For the Ecological and Natural Resource Sciences (Hankin David G.)(Paperback)

Sampling theory considers how methods for selection of a subset of units from a finite population (a sample) affect the accuracy of estimates of descriptive population parameters (mean, total, proportion). Although a sound knowledge of sampling theory principles would seem essential for ecologists

End of the Affair (Greene Graham)(Paperback / softback)

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MONICA ALIThe love affair between Maurice Bendrix and Sarah, flourishing in the turbulent times of the London Blitz, ends when she suddenly and without explanation breaks it

Speculative Realism: An Introduction (Harman Graham)(Paperback)

On April 27, 2007, the first Speculative Realism (SR) workshop was held at Goldsmiths, University of London, featuring four young philosophers whose ideas were loosely allied. Over the ensuing decade, the ideas of SR spread from philosophy to the arts, architecture, and numerous disciplines in the