In developing a one-semester course whose purpose was to introduce engineering/scientific students to the statistical methods, this book provides the statistical design and analysis of engineering experiments and problems.[...]

The mathematical genius Alan Turing, now well known for his crucial wartime role in breaking the ENIGMA code, was the first to conceive of the fundamental principle of the modern computer-the idea of controlling a computing machine's operations by means of a program of coded instructions, stored in [...]

One of the important German artists of the 20th century, Max Beckmann is known for the depth and sensuous force of his works, but little is known about his personal life. This work reveals Beckmann's experience of life from the first years of his career in Berlin and Paris through his final years in[...]

A wonder of clarity, with the ideal balance of topic coverage for advanced undergraduate and Masters courses. [...]

This classic textbook in the field, now completely revised and updated, provides a bridge between theory and practice. Appropriate for the second course in Finance for MBA students and the first course in Finance for doctoral students, the text prepares students for the complex world of modern finan[...]

This revised and updated textbook provides a bridge between theory and practice. Appropriate for the second course in Finance for MBA students and the first course in Finance for doctoral students, the text prepares students for the complex world of modern financial scholarship and practice.[...]

Behind closed doors, the real games begin...
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That's the name of the game at Las Vegas's Liege Hotel and Casino, where the hottest fantasies hinge on a roll of the dice...and the tantalizing knowledge that "anything" could happen before sunrise.
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Fully updated and expanded-a solid foundation for understanding experimental enzymology. This practical, up-to-date survey is designed for a broad spectrum of biological and chemical scientists who are beginning to delve into modern enzymology. Enzymes, Second Edition explains the structural complex[...]

45 accurate, precisely rendered illustrations recapture highpoints of expedition. Captions identify action and provide background information.
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Treasury of detailed, ready-to-color illustrations depicting typical scenes from 50 U.S. national parks: Grand Canyon, Everglades, Great Smoky Mountains, Mammoth Cave, Petrified Forest, and more. Informative captions describe distinguishing features of each park, flora and fauna, visitor activities [...]

Nearly 300 speeches from nearly every historical era and nation will inspire readers and provide public speakers with ideas for powerful openings, effective transitions, and impressive endings. Addresses by Socrates, Julius Caesar, St. Francis, Martin Luther, Napoleon, Victor Hugo, Mohandas K. Gandh[...]

Well-researched coloring book dramatically captures the danger, hardships, tedium, and lighter moments in the life of a Civil War soldier. Forty-five realistically rendered illustrations depict new recruits saying good-bye to loved ones, trying on uniforms, spending a relaxed evening in camp, posing[...]