A mathematical and intuitive approach to probability, statistics, and stochastic processesThis textbook provides a unique, balanced approach to probability, statistics, and stochastic processes. Reade
The understanding of functional groups is the key to understanding organic chemistry. In the tradition of Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups each volume treats all aspects of functional groups, to
From probable improbabilities to regular irregularities, Probabilities: The Little Numbers That Rule Our Lives, Second Edition investigates the often-surprising effects of risk and chance in our every
Praise for the First Edition". . . an excellent textbook . . . well organized and neatly written."Mathematical Reviews ". . . amazingly interesting . . ."TechnometricsThoroughly updated to
This book is intended as a popular, but abbreviated treatise on probability theory. Basic concepts and techniques are introduced and illustrated mainly by drawing from a wealth of entertaining, parado
Pediatric Clinical Neurophysiology introduces clinical neurophysiology and its applications to the paediatric neurologist. It does not aim at being a textbook of either clinical neurophysiology or p
The underlying astrophysical mechanisms of the objects known as asymptotic giant branch stars - the structures that occur during the dramatic period prior to a star's death - is the main theme of this
Understanding and managing risk and uncertainty is a central task in contemporary societies characterised by rapid social, technological and environmental change. This book presents research approach
Policy-making has always involved uncertainty; however the presence of unknowns has become far more conspicuous and problematic in recent times. One important way in which policy-makers have increasin
This book provides detailed guidelines to any physician treating patients with emergency vascular disorders. These might include ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms, acute limb ischemia, vascular trau
A single source for authoritative and up-to-date information, this book discusses the safety critical role of the wheel/rail interface and the challenges it poses. It provides the fundamentals of cont
The 15 chapters of this resource present the authors' current research and experiences in teacher professional development, addressing theoretical and practical issues, including new developments and
Lockwood Mouzelis and other sociologists from Britain and Scandinavia explore modernity, social integration, social differentiation, and social exclusion. They also address such issues facing capitali
These are some of the issues addressed by the Kardeners in Breaking Free: How Chains From Childhood Keep Us From What We Want. * Why do our best intentions so often go awry? ? * What prompts people to
Contributors from education and from technical fields explore research into designing educational technologies for higher education that take both dimensions into account. They cover aspects of the re
This book is intended to give technological background and practical examples, but also to give general insight into the on-going technology development in the area of biodetection. The content is the
