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This classic text has proven its worth in university classrooms and as a tool kit in research--selling over 40,000 copies in the United States and abroad in its first edition alone. Users have included undergraduate and graduate students of economics and business, and students and researchers in political science, sociology, and other fields where regression models and their extensions are relevant. The book has also served as a handy reference in the "real world" for people who need a clear and accurate explanation of techniques that are used in empirical research.
Throughout the book the emphasis is on simplification whenever possible, assuming the readers know college algebra and basic calculus. Jan Kmenta explains all methods within the simplest framework, and generalizations are presented as logical extensions of simple cases. And while a relatively high degree of rigor is preserved, every conflict between rigor and clarity is resolved in favor of the latter. Apart from its clear exposition, the book's strength lies in emphasizing the basic ideas rather than just presenting formulas to learn and rules to apply.
The book consists of two parts, which could be considered jointly or separately. Part one covers the basic elements of the theory of statistics and provides readers with a good understanding of the process of scientific generalization from incomplete information. Part two contains a thorough exposition of all basic econometric methods and includes some of the more recent developments in several areas.
As a textbook, Elements of Econometrics is intended for upper-level undergraduate and master's degree courses and may usefully serve as a supplement for traditional Ph.D. courses in econometrics. Researchers in the social sciences will find it an invaluable reference tool.
A solutions manual is also available for teachers who adopt the text for coursework.
Jan Kmenta is Professor Emeritus of Economics and Statistics, University of Michigan.
Customer Reviews:
An excellent introduction to econometric analysis!, .......2006-02-27
Jan Kmenta's "Elements of Econometrics" is a must read for all students of economics. It is a valuable reference guide which serves as an introduction to statistical regression methods that are used in economic modeling. It should be quite comprehensible to those who have had introductory courses in economics principles and statistics.
I used this text quite extensively in my graduate research when I was attempting to build a quantitative model to study the impact of the removal of trade barriers. I highly recommend it as an indispensible text which builds the foundation for a thorough understanding of the many statistical tools which have become necessary in conducting economic experimentation.
Very good reference- Review from Brazilian time series person.......2005-11-02
Very good book. I have been using this reference in my course and it has been very welcome by the students.
I would suggest this book for all people interested in Econometric theory.
A must-have for any econometrician.......2003-10-28
I have been using this book since grad school and continue to use it at work. I enjoy his clear explanation of concepts and would recommend it to the bookshelf of any applied statistician/econometrician.
Not for beginners but :.......2002-01-03
I have to say that this book is getting a fair amount of negative review unfairly. If what you want is a cook book of quick formulas for application, this is not the book. If however you want a deep understanding of econometrics including proofs of basic concepts, this book is very worthwhile.
It is not for those who are not prepared for mathematical rigor, nor is it appropriate for someone who has a casual interest in the subject; but, it is invaluable for anyone who wants a sound theoretical understanding of econometrics.
Fair Warning..........2001-04-04
This book requires an English-to-English translation to decipher the deep, dark secrets of econometrics! This book was used in my graduate-level introduction to econometrics course and my classmates had the same problems that I had, if not worse! If you are a student who wishes to learn about econometrics, steer clear of this one!!! I recommend using Kennedy's Guide to Econometrics for a good introduction to many statistical concepts. Moreover, Michael Lewis-Beck has a monograph that discusses the basiscs of statistics. It is Sage Monograph #103. Furthermore, Greene's Econometric Analysis is also a good book for understanding econometrics. ALL of these are far better resources to understanding econometrics.
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Organizational Troubleshooting: Asking the Right Questions, Finding the Right Answers
Reed E. Nelson
Manufacturer: Quorum Books
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ASIN: 156720046X |
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Believing that much of the popular management writings are sensationalistic and shallow and that the academic writings have substance but little practicality, Nelson bridges the gap and translates academic thinking into clearly articulated, useful methods to identify problems in organizations and seek workable solutions. His book explores organizational dysfunctions and pathologies neglected by both scholars and the popular business press, and proves that with the timely use of diagnostic techniques and the application of simple theories, risks and opportunities--that might lurk unseen in an organization--can be uncovered and capitalized upon. Readable, well documented, with step-by-step instructions for all of the quantitative techniques he presents, Dr. Nelson's book will be an important addition to the practical literature on management and will give academics new ways to train students of management in the day-to-day methods of running a business. Nelson targets his book at managers and consultants who must diagnose organizational problems, but who lack the time and resources to assimilate and apply the large and increasingly esoteric literature on the subject. Recent diagnostic advances and how they can be applied in concrete situations are explained in detail. Analysis of organizational cultures, social network analysis, and cause mapping are three specific techniques explained and demonstrated. The casues and types of organizational dysfunctions--common but infrequently discussed maladies that afflict most organizations--are also discussed in depth. Several methods of detecting dysfunctions before they spiral out of control are suggested and demonstrated using actual cases. Simple and cost effective techniques which yield useful information and insights are emphasized. Special emphasis is given to the needs of smaller organizations to whom many traditional approaches to organizational diagnosis do not apply.
Customer Reviews:
The ONE business book that consultants hope you WON'T read!.......1997-06-27
Ready reference to help managers quickly perform effective organizational diagnosis related to the most common performance issues and problem areas. Based on a preliminary problem diagnosis, managers are then guided through a step-by-step process that identifies possible causes, recommends appropriate corrective actions, and even provides sufficient information to understand each possible action. Also serves as an excellent tool to use in conducting a "sanity-check" prior to implementation of planned actions. From validation of "hunches" to discovering which problems AND solutions are costly or difficult to implement or which are simply quick fixes vs. long-term solutions, this book can help managers decide what they can fix with and without outside assistance. If your organization uses management consultants, this is the ONE business book that could save you from unnecessary consulting fees or can be used to validate any recommended approach prior to committing the "big bucks."
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A Cooperative Approach to Local Economic Development
Manufacturer: Quorum Books
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ASIN: 1567203957 |
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Historically, the relationship between towns and surrounding farm families has ranged from suspicion to benign neglect. This book shows that rural America can be revived by uniting the interests of both farm and non-farm populations through value-added enterprises, especially those based on the principles of New Generation Cooperatives (NGCs). Instead of sending agricultural commodities out of the region to be processed, farmers and communities can collaborate to process the commodities locally, thereby adding value to the local rural economy. In this edited volume, nationally recognized scholars discuss the on-going challenges to the agricultural sector such as declining farm subsidies and commodity prices, and the strategies used by rural communities to respond to economic decline. Specific attention is paid to the role of NGCs as a specific form of value-added agriculture which has helped some rural communities to prosper. The NGCs, however, extend well beyond traditional agriculture to include grocery stores, day care centers, and other businesses that have not always been profitable in small towns. The broader objective of the book is to show how increased collaboration among farm producers, small businesses, and community leaders can promote economic development in rural regions.
Customer Reviews:
Lifesaver........2007-02-17
I admit, at first I could feel my eyeballs melting from the pedantic aura that radiated from the Economy of Nature. The text followed a simple, formulaic method of teaching: each chapter began with a generalization, usually relating chapter concepts to a current issue, before dissecting the topic from the easiest to most difficult concepts. The material was essentially mathematical based on the graphs and equations normally associated with ecology, and the section on population growth is particularly helpful if you're a bit rocky with incorporating all the rates to calculate the net growth.
It was boring, boring, boring, but it was concise and saved my arse on final exams. If you're taking intro bio, I would recommend this as supplementary reading. It's definitely not as wordy as the average bio textbook, but you'll learn loads more about ecology and the math involved isn't tricky. The formulas are explained well, so even if you find it challenging you'll get the hang of it in no time.
Good info, but I don't think ecology is a real science........2004-03-29
This is a decent textbook as an introduction to ecology. It contains alot of good information and integrates quite a bit of mathematics and graphs into the material being presented. However, I am convinced that ecology is not a real science.
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The wildlife of southern Africa is the major attraction for visitors to this popular region. This guide encompasses all countries south of the Zambezi and Kuene rivers: Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, southern Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. In the same format as the acclaimed Madagascar Wildlife it provides a colorful introduction to the mammals, birds, reptiles, and other wildlife, along with advice on how to make the most of a safari and even observing wildlife in everyday settings. The sheer range of habitats spanned by this region--grasslands, wetlands, desert, and bushveld--ensures that visitors have an almost unequalled opportunity for observing species in the wild, especially when the sealife and coral reefs of the coastline that fringes on two oceans are included. Accessible, comprehensive, and beautifully illustrated with around 300 photographs, this is a travelers' companion that will appeal both to the first-time visitor and the serious naturalist.
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Southern African Wildlife: A Visitor's Guide
Mike Unwin
Manufacturer: Bradt Travel Guides
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ASIN: 1919790985 |
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The complete saga of the pursuit for two of the world's greatest geographical prizes--the elusive Passage linking the Atlantic and Pacific, and the North Pole.
Customer Reviews:
Truly breathtaking, fascinating stories extraordinarily told .......2007-07-13
Very rarely the reader is so moved by a book that he simply starts thinking about it around the clock. It is such a powerful book. For two weeks I couldn't think about anything else than Arctic and those people confined by and in the ice for often several years.
Reader get accustomed with names like Lancaster Sound, Admiralty Inlet, Gulf of Boothia, King William Island etc. Reader feels urge to see those strange locations on a map. It is possible even in 3D through Live Search for example.
The story of Arctic exploration.......2006-01-20
Before I picked up this book, I had no idea what a detailed and interesting history lay behind the explorations of the Arctic region. This is a truly fascinating book about man's determined quest to explore one of the last unexplored regions of the world.
This is a story of the search for the Northwest Passage, that elusive waterway that would let ships sail over the north of what is now Canada, instead of having to sail around the tip of South America. Even after the British had determined that the icy arctic conditions and the maze of islands made the Northwest Passage worthless as a commercial shipping route, they were still determined to find it anyway. Ship after ship headed to the Arctic to find the passage, sometimes spending two or three winters trapped in the ice, with only a few warm summer months each year in which to explore before the winter ice returned. Many men died, mostly because of the remarkable inability of the British Navy to learn from its mistakes, or more importantly, to learn from the natives, who had lived in the Arctic for thousands of years. The British sailors wore wool instead of fur and sealskin, refused to hunt (they didn't even know how), suffered from scurvy from their impractical diets, and hauled extremely heavy sledges over the ice with man power instead of dogs. Not only did the British fail to learn from the natives, but the natives also got less than their fair share of credit at the time for helping avert death and starvation for hundreds of expeditions over the years.
This is also a story of the quest to reach the North Pole. Early explorers held the belief that the top of the world was an open polar sea, and tried to sail all the way to the pole. Once that theory was abandoned, explorers tried other ways of getting there. One allowed his specially-designed boat to become trapped in the polar ice and then played a waiting game as the boat drifted with the ice. Another tried to float to the pole in a balloon. Many tried and failed to walk to the pole over the hundreds of miles of ice. And even when two explorers claimed to have seperately reached the pole in this fashion, their claims were dubious.
While this book is long and a bit heavy at times, it is worth it to stick with it. Pierre Berton has done his research, and he is an excellent writer. I look forward to reading more of his books.
Interesting Read.......2005-08-26
I bought and read this book just out of curiosity about arctic exploration and the men behind the quests...I was very much awed at this spellbinding tale of adventure,loneliness,deprivation,life,death and above all the courage and determination of the individuals involved in the Artic explorations....I had no idea at all what to expect and after the first chapter was hooked till the very end...I recommend this book to anyone interested in history,explorers,'firsts'...I gave it 5 stars on everything...I wish there were more photos but the drawings were good and the maps explained a lot....READ IT !!!
Vale Pierre Berton.......2004-12-24
This excellent book, first published in 1988, stands as a fitting memorial to the prolific and accomplished writer Pierre Berton, who passed away at age 84 as recently as November 31, 2004. It details the events and personalities of Arctic exploration over nearly a century, beginning in 1818 with the first British naval expedition of John Ross and Edward Parry, and the related disastrous first naval land expedition led by the oddly ineffectual John Franklin. It concludes with the strange twentieth century tales of Robert Peary and Frederick Cook, both of whom claimed to have reached the North Pole, though neither could prove actually to have done so (nor had they). Along the way we meet a host of players, including the indomitable Lady Jane Franklin, Admiralty puppeteer John Barrow, the underestimated arctic masters Edward Penny and John Rae; Robert McClure, M'Clintock, Charles Francis Hall, Sabine, Nares, Greely, Elisha Kent Kane, Nansen, Amundsen, a number of memorable Inuit personalities and a host of others.
The great strength of this account is the repeated demonstration that the outcome of almost every event in the drama depended ultimately on the characters and personalities of the major players, their strengths, weaknesses, flaws and ambitions, and their capacities to learn from the experiences of their predecessors and their Inuit contacts. This gives a Shakespearian, if not biblical, dimension to the history, which is ably exploited by Berton. The book is as much about explorers as exploration.
Berton's well-detailed sources include the numerous accounts of the explorers themselves, their biographers and ghost writers, and much archival material - letters, original field notes, official reports etc, all woven together in a skilful and compelling synopsis. The book can be heartily recommended!
A few matters are missed among the vast number of items covered, for example James Cook in HMS Discovery, shortly before his death in Hawaii, reached Barrow Point, Alaska, from Bering Strait in 1780, setting the target for Franklin and others exploring from the east. One would like to have read the story of the Oval Office "Resolute desk", donated to the American Presidency by Queen Victoria in 1880, and constructed from timber salvaged from HMS Resolute, a ship mentioned frequently by Berton. The icebound Resolute was abandoned at Bathurst Island, Melville Sound by the British in 1854. She released the following summer and was later found adrift in Baffin Bay by a US whaler, sold on to the US government, refitted and returned to the British with a gorgeously attired naval band, much panoply and splendid one-upmanship. Also that Amundsen eventually disappeared in the arctic in 1928 while on an aerial search for the wonderfully zany General Umberto Nobile and his downed dirigible Italia (watch those late-night movie listings for the excellent film Red Tent (Krashnaya palatka), in which Peter Finch plays Nobile and Sean Connery Amundsen). Most of all perhaps, that the first expatriate to fully traverse the north west passage (on McClure's Investigator to Banks Island in the west and Intrepid from Barrow Strait in the east, with much walking and sledging between the two) was Lieut. Samuel Gurney Cresswell, in 1853 (he departed for Britain ahead of the other former Investigator crewmen with the news that McClure and his men had traversed the elusive passage).
Many original works of relevance have appeared in recent years. Notable are the excellent commentaries and reprints of the first Franklin expedition journals and paintings of John Richardson, George Back and Robert Hood edited by C. Stuart Houston (Arctic Ordeal, Arctic Artist and To the Arctic by Canoe), and David C. Woodman's studies on the Inuit memories of Franklin and his lost crews (Unravelling the Franklin Mystery - Inuit Testimony and Strangers Among Us ( all published by McGill Queens UP). Also the hard-to-find and indispensable arctic chronology of Alan Cooke and Clive Holland (The Exploration of Northern Canada - Arctic History Press), a first version of which was used by Berton. Many others are well covered in Amazon.com documentation.
A must read.......2004-05-22
I was already a great fan of Pierre Berton, as well as being very interested in arctic exploration and history, so it was a natural that I picked this book up. I wasn't disappointed. This may be the best book that Berton has written. For certain, the material is irresistable. There were sections where it sounded as though Berton lost his temper at the imbecilic and entrenched attitudes of some of the explorers. This book is often a testament to man's unwillingness to adapt, and the down the nose view of Europeans of the exploration era to other cultures. Only this time, it was the Europeans that paid the price for their snobbery.
Customer Reviews:
Valuable for teachers and others.......2006-07-31
As the Video Hound's Guide is for movies, this book is for songs. It categorizes the songs logically so you can always find a song that relates to what you are teaching to help engage kids, help them connect the content to their world, and sometimes even teach content. (Maybe ask your school librarian to buy a copy if you do not wish to spend the money on it.)
The Green Book of Songs by Subject.......2006-07-01
This Book seems to be a great tool; I have not had the opportunity to really get into it yet!I am sure I will enjoy!
Excellent book for tracking down obscure songs.......2002-07-08
Now in an updated and expanded fifth edition with over 14,000 songs added (and featuring over 35,000 songs overall), The Green Book Of Songs By Subject is a comprehensive and very strongly recommended, "user friendly" reference for looking up popular songs by subject. Basic topics such as Freedom, Rivers, specific states and cities, etc. are listed in alphabetical order; each listing is followed by appropriate song entries arranged by title. An especially excellent book for tracking down the title, composer, or publisher of popular as well as obscure songs, The Green Book Of Songs By Subject is a core addition to the reference shelves of academic music history reference collections, and would prove invaluable in the personal reference libraries of professional musicians, DJ's or music-writers who can't afford to waste time struggling to remember (or needing to track down) who composed, performed, or produced a given tune.
With the ease of a dictionary and the magic of music.......2002-05-26
How many times does the fragment of a song go through your mind, or a phrase and you cannot think where it comes from? And even more, how often during a day do you think of a song again and again and you cannot recapture where you heard it or who sang it on the record.This Book is the answer to any music lover who forgets the title or author of a favorite song. I have used it to plan theme parties, since it lists songs by subject. I cannot imagine how they did the work and keep it so up to date, but this is a reference book for the professional, and for any music lover who has a headfull of songs and needs a hand remembering "Where have I heard that song before"
Don't even think about planning a wedding or a 50th anniversary or 21st brirthday with the Green Boook. It is a treasure!!...
Indispensable Music Reference.......2002-05-23
I just received the latest edition (5th) and am blown away by how comprehensive this book is. As a marketing professional, I consider it a competitive advantage and a wise business investment. At times, it's downright entertaining. I would love to see a pocket or "bathroom reading" edition. In the meantime, I'll haul it's comprehensive girth around with me wherever I "go." ;?) LOVE it. HIGHLY recommend it.
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Enough with the guys. Ladies, it’s your turn to experience the thrill that comes from being groomed and made gorgeous by beauty expert and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’s grooming guru, Kyan Douglas. In Beautified, Kyan shares the techniques he uses as a veteran stylist—and answers the questions posed to him by the show’s legions of female fans—to cover all the essentials that will put you on the road to being beautified (translation: looking good and feeling good), including:
--hair hints on the right cut for you, at-home coloring and highlights, the perfect blow-out, proper product use, and solving problems like overprocessed locks, crunchy hair, and the inevitable bad hair day
--skin secrets on facials and masks, righteous daily routines and pesky pimples, and special challenges such as tanning, tattoos, and piercings
--makeup must-have advice on shopping, tools, and products, and how to use everything from foundation and concealer to blush, lipstick, and eye shadow
--grooming gifts to yourself like home spa treatments and massages, beautiful brows, the prefect shave, nail know-how, the power of scent, and steps to a better smile
--diet dos and don’ts that address everything from carbs vs. proteins to fats vs. fiction exercise essentials on how to energize yourself by addressing every part of your body, in regimens that range from walking to weight-training
--And a chapter on your spirit workout that addresses the deeper-than-skin issues that round out a Beautified lifestyle
Whether you’re looking for beautiful brows or advice on which beauty products you don’t need, Kyan will show you what you can do—right now—to put your best face forward.
Customer Reviews:
Awesome book!.......2007-09-19
This book is AWESOME!
It doesn't have as many tips as I was expecting, but what it did have was a cohesive message about how to be healthy and feel good about yourself. He ties hair and make-up in with a healthy lifestyle and eating foods that are good for you. To be honest, while I knew I wasn't the healthiest eater (I'll admit I'm a sugar addict and love certain horrible-for-you processed foods), the book opened my eyes to how make-up and hair can only go so far. An inner beauty radiates from you (physically and otherwise) when you eat well, exercise and take care of yourself.
Kyan is a great inspiration to life balance - being busy successful and not neglecting your body. He admits that even in his own crazy world of TV show taping schedules, he slips up and will eat a doughnut. But he also knows the importance of re-finding that balance and not letting the little things take over your life.
GREAT book. Great tips in this one. Definitely worth purchasing. My boyfriend even loves it!
Beautified.......2007-02-26
I love this book! My household consists of 4 women, ages 48, 21, 19, and 17 and all of us have found something in this book that we can use. I love all the skin care, makeup, and hair tips, but my favorite part of the book is the workout section because you don't have to buy expensive equipment or spend a lot of money to join a gym to be healthy and get toned up. the section about "how not to diet" has really got me thinking about what i put in my mouth and how i can make changes in my diet to be healthier. i really recommend this book to all women, and i'm pretty sure you'll find something in it that you can use, too!
I was really disappointed.......2006-07-09
I thought this book would be full of his tips and tricks he uses on TV. I saw Kyan in an interview on the Today show about the book and he gave some "homemade" recipes for beauty. SO I thought I would get the book for my mom as a gift. I guess I assumed the book would have similar stuff to what he was interviewed about. I was wrong. I thought the book was very elementary and boring.
Way over my expectations!.......2006-01-03
I had been trying to get this book for so long, before I finally found a store who sold it. (I live in Sweden, and that's why it was so hard). Anyway, when I finally got it, myc expectations were quite high since I had been waiting for so long, but the book totally fulfilled everyone of them! Everything you want to know is in this book, and it's fun to read to. I thought the book was most for a bit older women, but I found lots of tips for my age too (16). I really recommend this book.
Already has helped.......2005-08-30
I emjoy watching Queer eye so when i saw Kyan wrote a book for us women I had to get it. His tips are simple and easy to impliment into you normal routine. I have already used his tips on acne and they really work. I highly recommend this book.
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