Semiparametric Regression for the Applied Econometrician (Themes in Modern Econometrics)

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Adonis Yatchew provides simple and flexible (nonparametric) techniques for analyzing regression data. He includes a series of empirical examples with the estimation of Engel curves and equivalence scales, scale economies, household gasoline consumption, housing prices, option prices and state price density estimation. The book is of interest to a broad range of economists including those working in industrial organization, labor, development, and urban, energy and financial economics.

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This book provides an accessible collection of techniques for analyzing nonparametric and semiparametric regression models. Worked examples include estimation of Engel curves and equivalence scales, scale economies, semiparametric Cobb-Douglas, translog and CES cost functions, household gasoline consumption, hedonic housing prices, option prices and state price density estimation. The book should be of interest to a broad range of economists including those working in industrial organization, labor, development, urban, energy and financial economics. A variety of testing procedures are covered including simple goodness of fit tests and residual regression tests. These procedures can be used to test hypotheses such as parametric and semiparametric specifications, significance, monotonicity and additive separability. Other topics include endogeneity of parametric and nonparametric effects, as well as heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation in the residuals. Bootstrap procedures are provided.

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Managing for the Future is an innovative approach to teaching organizational behavior based on the course at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The text first presents the new organization, examining it through strategic, political, and cultural lenses. Then the role and impact of teams and central issues facing the organization itself are explored. The last section of the text focuses on skills--the goal being not only to present the new organization but also illustrate how students can become better actors within it. Each of the 14 modules provides many instructional options through cases, readings, exercises and projects. Managing for the Future's modular format allows for even greater flexibility, allowing instructors to select only the topics they need to suit their course needs. Managing for the Future's flexible design and its' experiential-based approach make the text and appealing choice for experienced learners.

Managing for the Future: Module 8 : Organizational Behavior & Processes

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Managing for the Future: Module 8 : Organizational Behavior & Processes
Deborah G. Ancona , Thomas A. Kochan , Maureen A. Scully , John Van Maanen , and D. Eleanor Westney
Manufacturer: Southwestern Pub Co
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Binding: Paperback

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Managing for the Future: Organizational Behavior & Processes Modules 1-13 With Comprehensive Index for Modules 1-13

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Managing for the Future: Organizational Behavior & Processes Modules 1-13 With Comprehensive Index for Modules 1-13

Manufacturer: South-Western College Publishing
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Binding: Ring-bound
ASIN: B000F3REGU

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"If you teach Organizational Behavior, it's time to "think outside the box." Time to move on to a course that injects the dynamics of today's changing work environment into your classroom. Time for a course that's organized around the "new" organization. Managing for the Future: Organizational Behavior & Processes --- the MIT O.B. course developed by Ancona, Kochan, Scully, Van Maanen, and Westney --- is that new direction. It's the only approach that... * presents exciting, relevant material in the form of 13 flexible, ready-to-teach modules that can be used as a set for a complete, fully developed course, or individually to complement whatever text or teaching materials you are currently using * truly maps out the "new" organization: a networked, flat, flexible entity made up of a diverse workforce in a global environment * lets students experience organizational behavior concepts directly from a variety of teaching media, including cases, team work, current readings from the popular and academic press, vodeotapes, and creative activities and projects * goes beyond theories and models to help students learn more about themselves and to develop the skills needed to meet the challenges of the organization of the future. This course is proven. Several years of classroom use by its MIT authors, rave reviews by students (even standing ovations) and effusive testimonials from professors are proof of its place in the academic arena. See for yourself how "thinking outside the box" can make a positive impact in your classroom. Think Outside the Box...Inside Today's Organization." (from back cover)

Managing for the Future: Organizational Behavior & Processes: Module 1

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Managing for the Future: Organizational Behavior & Processes: Module 1

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ASIN: 0538876883

Managing for the Future: Organizational Behavior & Processes: Module 2

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Managing for the Future: Organizational Behavior & Processes: Module 2

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ASIN: 0538876891

Team Processes, Module 5: Managing for the Future (Gi - Organizational Behavior Series)

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Team Processes, Module 5: Managing for the Future (Gi - Organizational Behavior Series)
Deborah Ancona
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ASIN: 0538858796

Managing for the Future: Organizational Behavior and Processes

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Managing for the Future: Organizational Behavior and Processes
Ancona
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ASIN: 0324528914

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Grass: Its Production and Utilization
William Holmes
Manufacturer: Blackwell Science Inc
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0801622298

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Amazing!.......2007-06-29

This text is a great tool for teachers, parents, professionals, behavior analysts, family service providers, and anyone who would like to understand the fundamentals of behavior. It does indeed provide the reader with the knowledge to influence behavior in children and adults with disabilities and/or challenging behavior.

Positive Behavioral Support in the Classroom: Principles and Practices

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Positive Behavioral Support in the Classroom: Principles and Practices
Lewis Jackson , and Marion Veeneman, Ph.D. Panyan
Manufacturer: Brookes Publishing Company
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Feasibility, efficacy, and potential design of an ecological risk assessment decision-support system for use by risk assessors and risk managers: These are the products of a SETAC workshop during which participants addressed the following aspects of system design:

• identification of state-of-the-art methods required for ecological risk assessment
• definition of decision-support system structure and its operation
• development of data and model management
• description of user entry into model and data selection
• capability to develop and integrate new or modified models within the system
• standardization of model development for use in ecological risk assessment
• development of a plan for system development"

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Written for fast pitch softball coaches and players of both genders and ages, this book is like no other softball book currently on the market. While other softball books focus merely on the broad "how-to's" of the game, Smitty's book looks at the details that transform strong skills into great plays and good players into great team members. From discussions of making the most of practice and preseason through the ups and downs of the season to the best way to approach post-season tournaments, Smitty's insights and tips will help any coach or player maximize their team's performance. Smitty was a popular contributor to Women's Fastpitch World throughout the eight years of it's publication.

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Very strongly recommended.......2004-08-08

Drawing upon his more than 60 years of experience and expertise as a player, coach and umpire, Smitty Smith has written the definitive instruction guide for players of fast pitch softball. This is an invaluable guide to developing young men and women into seasoned players and winning team members. From making the most of practice and preseason games, to the best way to approach post-season tournaments, Fast Pitch Softball Fundamentals is a very strongly recommended compendium of insights, advice, observations, tips, and techniques will material assist any coach and any team member to maximize their performance and do their best!

A world of softball knowledge.......2004-06-10

You'd have to go to hundreds of clinics to get the information and ideas nicely encapsulated in this little book. Easy and enjoyable reading. Called "fundamentals" of fastpitch - the ideas are both fundamental and advanced. Highly recommended for beginning as well as advanced coaches, players, parents.

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Good Information, But VERY Poorly Written

Recommend ANYONE that has had an interest or even a passing interest in light infantry tactics should read this

5 because there is no 6

Should be the TM for the U.S. Army

Good Refresher

Light Infantry Tactics: For Small Teams
Christopher , E. Larsen
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
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Binding: Paperback

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Small Unit Leadership: A Commonsense Approach

Combat Leader's Field Guide

ASIN: 1418472077

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Finally! Step-by-step tactics for teams of three to 30 members. Tired of collecting a library of military manuals just to teach light infantry patrolling tactics? Military manuals are notoriously confusing and boring! More often than not, they are written for company and battalion commanders. This book is written for truly small unit leaders - at the fireteam, squad, and platoon level. This book includes several other advantages over military manuals: Common sense explanations of each tactical battle drill. Simple to understand schema and illustrations 'Lessons Learned' comments that offer experienced insight. A glossary to get everyone speaking in the same terminology. With a 'no non-sense' approach, every skill and tactical battle drill in this book is specifically focused on light infantry patrolling tactics. For the experienced military professional, this book will be valued reference. For every other small unit leader - whether military, modern military re-enactors, or paintball and air soft competitors this book is sure to become your 'field bible'.

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Good Information, But VERY Poorly Written.......2007-06-26

This book does fill a much-needed gap in that it combines several practical tactics and procedures into a centralized, engaging format. Unfortunately, this book is chock full of terrifying typos and spelling and grammatical errors; often several per page! Quite often, words in a sentence are transposed, or the sentence is written so clumsily that it wouldn't make any sense at all if it weren't for the accompanying photographs. In fact, some of the errors are so awful that you begin wondering if the material you are reading mightn't be incorrect.

The utter lack of proofreading aside, this book could be vastly improved and made far more practical if it's size were not so unwieldy. At a full 8 1/2 x 11 inches, you have to wonder what the author was thinking when he recommended on the book's back cover that you place the book in a Ziplok bag for use in the field.

Recommend ANYONE that has had an interest or even a passing interest in light infantry tactics should read this.......2007-05-15

This book combines solid examples, diagrams, and experience into a comprehensive volume that all squad leaders should at least read. I was in the Navy and think most Petty Officers should read this book.

If you're wondering what the actors in some of the latest war movies are doing (Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, etc...) just read this book. If you're about to play in a paint ball scenario have your ENTIRE team read this book.

I learned more from reading this book in a matter of days than I've learned searching the web in a matter of years.

5 because there is no 6.......2007-04-30

If you want a clear, concise, simple description and explanation of small group tactics this is it. No searching around FM's to find stuff, its all compiled and explained in this self contained book. I'm an independent scholar in military studies and I was physically unable to serve so I did not have a first hand opportunity to learn this very basic infantry information. I have trained martial skills for the Army and with law enforcement so I can appreciate the need for the type of clarity you'll find in this book. To those who are active I would recommend this book as an excellent reference.

Larsen served in the U.S. Army from 1985-1994 as an NCO in light infantry, air assault, and mech infantry. He's done everything from walking "permanent" point (He explains this in the book under Lessons Learned) to training the New Iraqi Army and instructing at West Point and with the 10th Special Forces Group. Larsen doesn't waste your time. Each chapter is divided up into a clear definition followed by detailed step by step parts of each tactical battle drill(TBD)of which 14 are included in the book. The table of contents reads like this:
Individual Competencies
1. Camoflauge
2. Hand & Arm Signals
3. Infantry Movement Techniques
4. Fighting Positions
5. Land Navigation
6. Communication & Procedure
Leadership Competencies
1. Troop Leading Procedures
2. Pre-combat Inspection
3. OpOrder & Warning Order
4. After Action Review
Patrolling Methods
1. Departing & Reentering the FFL
2. Traveling Methods
3. Attack Formations
4. Crossing Danger Areas
5. React to Ambush
Defensive Procedures
1. Establish a Security Halt
2. Establish an ORP
3. Establish a Patrol Base
4. Establish a Hide Position
5. Establish a Defensive Line
Offensive Operations
1. The Reconnoiter
2. The Ambush (there is lots of info on different ambushes in the appendix)
3. The Raid
4. The Attack
As a professional educator I can appreciate when a lesson is well prepared and clearly presented and Larsen has done that in this book. All terms are explained or there is a glossary in the back so if you've never read this type of material before you don't have to worry about getting lost in "Armyspeak".

Each move is explained in detail so you know why you are doing what he explains. The chapters end with a summary and a "Lesson Learned" actual example, some are his own experiences. Simple diagrams and drawings clearly highlight what is taught. If there is one negative to this book it is the 8x10 size which makes for awkward reading and lugging around...But lug it around.

Should be the TM for the U.S. Army.......2007-04-04

Hey Platoon and Squad Leaders,

This is a better and more simplified cut and dry TM than anything Uncle Sam puts out. Good for 11 bang bangs and pogues alike. Wish I had it in the streets of Baq-town on dismounts.

Good Refresher.......2007-01-04

This book is well written but suffers slightly from the graphics: black and white. Outside of that, it is an excellent review for those us nostalgic over those scaly old manuals we used in basic. I especially liked the old war stories. Like an old drill sergeant, they brought the meaning of book to life. He answered all my questions and put the fear back into me -- better than PT in the morning.

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The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse showing how they look, what they do, and where in the world they are found. And of course every horse lover wants to ride, and The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia takes the novice rider from first mount to cantering and galloping.

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Wonderful book!.......2007-04-25

I found this book very readable with lots of beautiful pictures. It has sections on horse breeds(horses&ponies), horse's coloring/markings, grooming, traveling, trimming, stable management, feeding, health & caring for a sick horse, tack, it even has a section on riding(mostly eastern)and driving! This book only gives basic information with a reasonable amount of detail, I would reccommend this book for any horse lover of any age. If you plan on owning a horse someday and want a book on training your horse, this isn't the best choice. If you want to know what goes into caring for a horse I would reccomend this book. Again, it has wonderful pictures and is easy to read, I love it and have confidence you will too.

The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse & Pony Encyclopedia.......2007-01-27

This was a wonderful book for a person who loves horses and likes to see different pictures of horses and ponies. My niece loved it so much she actually sleep with it the firsr night.

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