Modeling and Using Context

Survival models concern the time until a particular event, typically death, explains Hanagal (statistics, U. of Pune, India), and there are many good books about it, but very few of them consider frai

Help students become active participants in the reading process with engaging, fill-in-the-blank, fiction and nonfiction passages. Students tap prior knowledge, use context clues, and sharpen critical

This exceptional, full-color Maya Press title -- produced by Alias, the software's creators -- offers a brand-new approach to teaching modeling and animation using the characters from the Academy Awar

Advanced Issues in Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling provides a practical and applied description of advanced issues in PLS-SEM relevant for students, professors and applied researchers. Authors Joseph F. Hair, Jr., Marko Sarstedt, Christian Ringle, Siegfried P. Gudergan combine simple explanations of complex statistical concepts with examples and case studies that readers can follow using datasets available with the book. Furthermore, instead of providing technical descriptions of the concepts with a multitude of formulae, the book will focus on the appropriate analysis of data and interpretation of outputs. Many of the examples are based on the SmartPLS software, created and maintained by the authors. The book is easy to use for both independent and guided learning, including numerous graphs, tables, illustrations, multiple downloadable datasets (provided on a companion website), exercises, and further readings. Where appropriate, supplementary analyses and data mana

In this complete guide to wool - the most popular yarn around - passionate wool expert Clara Parkes translates the vast world of sheep and their wool into the language and context of knitting.What is

Developing Grammar in Context provides clear explanations and lively practice focusing on key grammar areas. Using spoken and written examples drawn from the Cambridge International Corpus, Developing

Time to sleep! The next book in this lively board book series introduces young children the way various animals settle down to rest, by "looking," to grasp the concept, then "learning," to find out more.From orangutans napping in treetop nests to lions cuddling up for a snooze in the grass, little kids will enjoy finding out how other creatures get ready for slumber before they head to their own beds. Using simple, age-appropriate text paired with colorful photos, Look & Learn books introduce children to a subject on one spread and then show it in a real-life context on the next. These books are expert vetted and offer a fun way to interact with your child and stimulate learning.

Perfect for the next generation of Mythbusters, Maker Lab is a science experiment that uses household items and shows kids that science is fun.Build, create, invent, and discover 28 awesome experiments and activities with Maker Lab.Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution and supporting STEAM education initiatives, Maker Lab has 28 kid-safe projects and crafts that will get young inventors’ wheels turning and make science pure fun.Explaining science through photographs and facts that carefully detail the “why” and “how” of each experiment using real-world examples to provide context, each activity is appropriate for kids ages 8-12 years old and ranked easy, medium, or hard, with an estimated time frame for completion. Requiring only household materials, young makers can build an exploding volcano, make bath fizzies, construct a solar system, make an eggshell geode, and more.With a foreword by Jack Andraka, a teen award-winning inventor, Maker Lab will help kids find thei

Our Course Book (Level 1) is a great reference guide to introduce English for beginners including key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Course Book uses visual teaching methods to introduce the English language, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples when used alongside our Practice Book (Level 1). From introducing yourself and talking about your home, city, and hobbies to expanding your vocabulary and understanding grammar rules, this is a completely comprehensive introduction to learning English. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching materials, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Course Books provide: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations - Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral

The second book in Scholastic's exciting CARRY AND LEARN series that teaches toddlers early learning concepts using multi-sensory novelties for maximum activity, play, and discovery!Learn all about the world of numbers with Scholastic's CARRY AND LEARN board book program!- Every CARRY AND LEARN book has touch-and-feels, tabs, and lift-the-flaps.- Toddlers will touch, feel, lift, learn, slide, and grow with every book!- Die-cut tabs on each page invite readers to turn the page on their own.- CARRY AND LEARN books focus on concept reinforcement, introducing new concepts and then showing them within a context and environment to stimulate learning.- Every spread reinforces learning with concept repetition and interactive activity on each spread.- A carry along "on the go" handle gives young readers a sense of ownership and independence.

From Camp to City examines the theme of the refugee camp in the context of urbanism and architecture. Using the examples of the refugee camps in the Algerian desert in which Sahrawis originally from t

Using examples as diverse as train accidents, novels and gardening, this book evaluates the prospects for utopian thought and practice in the context of a world organized by market managerialism. Asks

This book offers an accessible survey of key language concepts such as social context and cultural authenticity, using insights from fields including linguistics, sociology, and anthropology.

A workbook using a case study approach to explore issues in cross-cultural conflict and resolution in the business context. Activities in problem-solving, role playing, critical thinking, and language

This innovative new book re-examines the case for macroeconomic cooperation in a context of uncertainty, something that policymakers have long doubted. Using both theoretical models and empirical tech