Sunday 30 January 2011

Optimised Radar Processors (IEE Radar, Sonar, Navigation and Avionics Series No 1)



Optimised Radar Processors (IEE Radar, Sonar, Navigation and Avionics Series No 1)
A. Farina | 1987-12-01 00:00:00 | The Institution of Engineering and Technology | 200 | Engineering
This new text, from the author of the highly successful Principles of Space-Time Adaptive Processing (IEE, 2002), discusses various applications of space time adaptive processing, including applications in OTH-radar, ground target tracking, STAP in real world clutter environments, jammer cancellation, supperresolution, active sonar, seismics and communications. The book provides a unique overview of the broad field of space-time processing and is divided into two parts: the first dealing with the classical adaptive suppression of airborne and spacebased radar clutter, and the second comprising miscellaneous applications in other fields such as communications, underwater sound and seismics. About the Editor: Richard Klemm received his Dipl.-Ing. and Dr.-Ing. degrees in communications from the Technical University of Berlin in 1968 and 1974 respectively. He currently works for FGAN-FHR, a branch of the German Defence Research Establishment. He has published numerous articles on various aspects of radar and sonar signal processing, and two books on space-time adaptive processing. Richard Klemm is a permanent reviewer for renowned journals and has given numerous invited seminars on STAP in different countries.

Also available:

Applications of Space-Time Adaptive Processing - ISBN 9780852969243
Principles of Space-Time Adaptive Processing, 3rd Edition - ISBN 9780863415661

The Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET publishes more than 100 new titles every year; a rich mix of books, journals and magazines with a back catalogue of more than 350 books in 18 different subject areas including:

-Power & Energy
-Renewable Energy
-Radar, Sonar & Navigation
-Electromagnetics
-Electrical Measurement
-History of Technology
-Technology Management


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Betterphoto Adventures in Photography Video Tutorial


Betterphoto Adventures in Photography Video Tutorial
Betterphoto | 2010-01-01 00:00:00 | Betterphoto | 2 | Photography
This jam-packed DVD is over 2 hours long. Each of the four segments is just under a half hour, and helpful bonus materials are included as well. The four segments are:
* Learning the Basics (with Andy the Mountain Lion)
* Day at the Ranch (where we photograph horses, cowboys, branding, and more)
* Mastering Further Techniques (with a variety of wildlife models)
* Exploring Light and Shutter Speed (in Yosemite Valley)

Each segment has a variety of tips and techniques sprinkled throughout.

While enjoying an adventure photographing animals near Yosemite, California, you will:
* Learn to see and appreciate light
* Master the “Exposure Triangle”
* Know how to choose the best ISO, shutter speed, and f-number
* Understand file formats such as JPEG and Raw
* Select the right white balance setting
* Compose with the Rule of Thirds
* Digital photograph any subject, whether it is your child, a scenic, a close up flower, your favorite pet, your friends and family, and more…
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Oxford Handbook of General Practice (Oxford Handbooks Series)



Oxford Handbook of General Practice (Oxford Handbooks Series)
Chantal Simon,Hazel Everitt,Tony Kendrick | 2005-12-15 00:00:00 | Oxford University Press, USA | 1148 | Internal Medicine
A lifeline for the busy GP, the Oxford Handbook of General Practice covers the whole of general practice. It includes hands-on advice and allows rapid access to information to help with any day-to-day problems which might arise in general practice. The general practice section has been revised to include the new General Medical Services contract and appraisal and revalidation. There are new chapters on complementary medicine, chronic disease management and elderly care and increased emphasis on evidence based medicine, sports medicine and practice in a multicultural society. Pointers to further information for GPs and advice and support for patients, which can be easily accessed from the GP surgery, are included throughout. The layout of the handbook has been redesigned with the use of colour-coding to aid quick reference and additional flow charts, tables and diagrams have been included to make information easier to access. It is the essential handbook for all practising GPs, GPs in training, medical students and allied health professions.
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As Prof Kurt (eminent Brazilian physician) once said: one needs a good book to make sure he isn't missing anything fundamental.

well, this is just such book. In my family practice, whenever i see a patient with something a bit different from the daily business, I turn to this very practicle and tested book.
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Good all round view of family practice. The initial section is very geared up to the UK but most of the book covers clinical topics relevant anywhere in the world.

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Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671: 1992 (British Standard) (No.2)



Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671: 1992 (British Standard) (No.2)
Institution of Electrical Engineers | 1900-01-01 00:00:00 | Institution of Electrical Engineers | 290 | Engineering
The 16th revised edition of the wiring regulations which are recognised as the UK National Code for the safety of electrical installations and are based on the international rules set by the worldwide IEC and European CENELEC. This edition incorporates the 1st amendment of 1994 and the 2nd amendment of 1997.

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Child Welfare and Social Action in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries: International Perspectives



Child Welfare and Social Action in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries: International Perspectives
Jon Lawrence,Pat Starkey | 1991-12-01 00:00:00 | Liverpool University Press | 320 | Essays
This collection of twelve essays represents an important contribution to the understanding of child welfare and social action in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. They challenge many assumptions about the history of childhood and child welfare policy and cover a variety of themes including the physical and sexual abuse of children, forced child migration and role of the welfare state.


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Government and Politics in Africa



Government and Politics in Africa
William Tordoff | 2002-09-13 00:00:00 | Palgrave Macmillan | 352 | Non-US Legal Systems
This updated edition on African government and politics provides comprehensive coverage of the contemporary politics of the continent set in a clear historical context. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised to take account of developments and research and a completely new chapter added on political liberalisation and economic reform. This edition also gives extra coverage of North and South Africa and of such key issues as debt, the Aids epidemic, the position of women and the politics of patronage.

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Statistics in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))



Statistics in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))
Sarah Boslaugh,Paul Andrew Watters | 2008-07-25 00:00:00 | O'Reilly Media | 480 | Research

Need to learn statistics as part of your job, or want some help passing a statistics course? Statistics in a Nutshell is a clear and concise introduction and reference that's perfect for anyone with no previous background in the subject. This book gives you a solid understanding of statistics without being too simple, yet without the numbing complexity of most college texts.

You get a firm grasp of the fundamentals and a hands-on understanding of how to apply them before moving on to the more advanced material that follows. Each chapter presents you with easy-to-follow descriptions illustrated by graphics, formulas, and plenty of solved examples. Before you know it, you'll learn to apply statistical reasoning and statistical techniques, from basic concepts of probability and hypothesis testing to multivariate analysis.

Organized into four distinct sections, Statistics in a Nutshell offers you:

    Introductory material:
  • Different ways to think about statistics
  • Basic concepts of measurement and probability theory

  • Data management for statistical analysis
  • Research design and experimental design
  • How to critique statistics presented by others


  • Basic inferential statistics:
  • Basic concepts of inferential statistics
  • The concept of correlation, when it is and is not an appropriate measure of association
  • Dichotomous and categorical data
  • The distinction between parametric and nonparametric statistics


  • Advanced inferential techniques:
  • The General Linear Model
  • Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and MANOVA
  • Multiple linear regression


  • Specialized techniques:
  • Business and quality improvement statistics
  • Medical and public health statistics
  • Educational and psychological statistics

Unlike many introductory books on the subject, Statistics in a Nutshell doesn't omit important material in an effort to dumb it down. And this book is far more practical than most college texts, which tend to over-emphasize calculation without teaching you when and how to apply different statistical tests.

With Statistics in a Nutshell, you learn how to perform most common statistical analyses, and understand statistical techniques presented in research articles. If you need to know how to use a wide range of statistical techniques without getting in over your head, this is the book you want.


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This book has so many mistakes that it becomes difficult to interpret what the authors meant. Incorrect conclusions are drawn from the examples given. I would be ashamed to put my name on this work, especially as a proofreader or editor. Totally unacceptable for a mathematical text. I wouldn't trust the results of the author's statistical work, even though she enjoys belittling other people's work throughout.
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I have read many popular statistics books and textbooks. This is quite possibly the best-written book of it's type, a concise introduction/review, and introductory (first-year stats) reference. I'm writing this because I don't think the existing reviews generally give this book enough credit. What's so good about it?



(1) The writing: very clear and concise. But not so concise so as to be difficult or "mysterious." When reading the book, there there several times when I read something, didn't quite understand the point, was certain that the author had too quickly skimmed over the topic, only to turn the page and see a clear two or three paragraph explanation of the point I was trying to understand. The level at which the material is covered is just perfect for this sort of use: not too short so as to leave something out; not too long so as to make topics too complicated. The questions at the end of chapters are "just right" too. They are well chosen, clear, not superficial, but not too difficult.



(2) The organization of topics is very well done. The flow is very natural, and lends itself to effective and efficient coverage of the material.



This may not be the best book to learn statistics from scratch (perhaps a bit too concise, but actually still not too bad), and certainly not a good choice if you are looking for coverage or a reference for advanced topics. But if you are looking for a review, and perhaps an easy to read basic statistics reference, it can't be beat. Quite possibly the best book for this purpose available.



Hope this helps...
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I recently received this book and immediately went to the O'Reilly errata [...]There was an extensive list, but after going through it I found that about 80% of the errors noted on it had already been corrected despite the fact that the book I received is still marked "First Edition".



I have yet to read the book, so please take my 4 star rating with a grain of salt, but I had to include that to publish this review. That being said, the fear of excessive typos and errors should no longer deter you from considering this book.
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For a very long time I had been looking for a basic book--a sort of map if you will--to the myriad number of statistical tests available for conducting research. After speaking to multiple people and reviewing many books, I finally stumbled into two gems. The first one is Learning to use statistical tests in psychology by Judith Greene and Manuela D'Oliveira (209 pp.) Learning to Use Statistical Tests in Psychology. I loved the second edition but bought the third edition, which follows a similar line. In the third edition, however, the most important feature of the book, a set of decision charts fell off. The third edition only includes one chart and so you better make sure it is included before you buy, or write to Open University Press and they will send you a PDF you can print and paste in the back cover. The book is interesting and reads like a page turning novel. The focus is on helping you decide which of the many statistical tests should be selected when conducting a research study. I was looking for a book that spoke about Likert-type questions and the analysis required (answer = Chi-square) and was surprised that Likert scales are not mentioned. The advantage of the Greene-D'Oliveira book is that it has the decision chart and is translated into Spanish (which is important for me). A week later I found the second book, Statistics in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference by Sarah Boslaugh and Paul Andrew Watters (O'Reilly, 452 pp.) that had everything I was looking for and more. The book is also very well written and entertaining. It has a better index and includes a discussion of Likert scales and the Chi-square. Besides being more thorough, Boslaugh-Watters provide a better discussion of statistical packages. If I could only choose one of the two books, I would purchase Boslaugh-Watters, but I am thrilled to have found both of these superb reference books.
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I purchased this book to brush up on some of the more advanced topics in statistics. As I remembered my undergrad stats experience to be a lot of proofs, I was drawn in by the "solid understanding without the numbing complexity of most textbooks" on the back cover.



There are just too many errors to be useful. I found myself going back more and more to my old statistics textbook from college. The examples are clearer and there are better problems to work through. And guess what? You can skip over the "numbing complexity" and still get more from a textbook than you will from "Statistics in a Nutshell."



Furthermore, I don't trust this title as a reference, as I typically have to validate what I'm researching with another textbook. It's quicker and easier to go to a source you know is correct from the start.



O'Reilly really needs to step up for this sloppy book: correct the mistakes and offer those of us with the first versions a free trade-in to the corrected version.

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Science Has No Sex: The Life of Marie Zakrzewska, M.D. (Studies in Social Medicine)



Science Has No Sex: The Life of Marie Zakrzewska, M.D. (Studies in Social Medicine)
Arleen Marcia Tuchman | 2006-05-29 00:00:00 | The University of North Carolina Press | 352 | Medical
German-born Marie Zakrzewska (1829-1902) was one of the most prominent female physicians of nineteenth-century America. Best known for creating a modern hospital and medical education program for women, Zakrzewska battled against the gendering of science and the restrictive definitions of her sex. In Science Has No Sex, Arleen Tuchman examines the life and work of a woman who continues to challenge historians of gender to this day.

At a time when most women physicians laid claim to "female" qualities of care and nurturance to justify their professional choice, Zakrzewska insisted that all physicians, regardless of gender, should depend upon the rational faculties developed through training in the natural sciences. She viewed science as a democratizing tool-anyone could master science, she asserted, and therefore the doors to the elite profession of medicine should be opened to all.

Shedding light on the changes that radically transformed medicine in the late nineteenth century, Tuchman's analysis also demonstrates how Zakrzewska's activism is important to the ongoing debate over the relationship between science and sex.

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The Dynamics of Persuasion: Communication and Attitudes in the 21st Century (Routledge Communication Series)



The Dynamics of Persuasion: Communication and Attitudes in the 21st Century (Routledge Communication Series)
Richard M. Perloff | 2002-12-01 00:00:00 | Routledge | 424 | Mental Health
This completely revised second edition of the best-selling text presents an up-to-date, comprehensive introduction to persuasive communication and attitude change. Employing the same organizational strategy he used in the first edition but offering more applications and fresh examples, Richard Perloff systematically explores the impact of persuasive communications on attitudes toward a host of topics spanning health, politics, and racial prejudice.

This text will:
*enhance students' understanding of persuasion theories and research;
*introduce readers to the social science perspective on persuasion;
*expose students to major issues discussed in the field of persuasion research;
*help students appreciate complexities and subtleties in the dynamics of everyday persuasion; and
*raise consciousness about the ethics of contemporary persuasion.

Part I introduces students to the ubiquity of persuasion, how it is defined and differentiated from related terms, and the meaning of core concepts like attitude, belief, and value. Perloff combines a discussion of major concepts, such as balance theory, accessibility, and the theory of reasoned action with application of these concepts to numerous situations in everyday life, including the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, body art, religion, abortion, and AIDS prevention.

Part II of the book explores communication and attitude change. Contemporary theories, such as the Elaboration Likelihood Model, the Extended Parallel Process Model, and Cognitive Dissonance Theory are discussed in detail. Students and professors will find an up-to-date discussion of research generated by these theories, coupled with criticisms of theoretical perspectives.

Part III of the book examines advertising and communication campaigns. After introducing students to advertising--using well-known advertising slogans and motifs--Perloff debunks subliminal advertising and describes major theories of advertising effects.

Written for the upper-undergraduate level, The Dynamics of Persuasion is appropriate for courses in the social sciences, notably communication, speech, journalism, psychology, marketing, and sociology.

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I have used this book and its previous edition in a graduate-level course in strategic communications. It has been a perennial favorite with my students and I have heard from several who I advise for their theses projects that they refer back to it to refresh their memories on relevant theories of persuasion. I have yet to see a text that covers such a range of theories and that presents them (and their critiques) in such a comprehensive way. An appropriate text for upper-level undergrad or grad courses.
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This book is easy to read and understand. The concepts are backed up with studies and real-world examples, not too much speculation and theorizing. There is so much thought-provoking material, it really stands out for a textbook. In fact, this is one of the best textbooks I have ever seen.

Want to persuade people in everyday life? This isn't a bad place to start learning about it. You'll get an overview of dozens and dozens of ways to become more persuasive, why they work, and examples of how to use them.
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I teach a course in social influence at a local university, and this is the textbook that I like to use. Some of my students think it is overly dense, but a textbook isn't supposed to read like a novel. It has a great range of information, and is written from a communications, rather than a psychological, perspective. I find it highly readable and accurate, and love the section on propaganda. I hope a second edition will be available soon.
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I have read this book several times each time found it interesting and challenging. Written in an extravagant manner the book touches upon the main techniques of Persuasion. The book helped me a lot while writing me thesis on Persuasion in Advertising. Hope you'll like it too. It a visa for new territories, vague and yet real. Lilly George Bulgaria

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