Logit Modeling: Practical Applications (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences)

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Logit Modeling represents a breakthrough for researchers because it offers ways for more efficient estimation of models with multiple categorical variables, especially when the measurement assumptions for classical multiple regression fail to be met. Taking an applied approach, DeMaris begins by describing the logit model in the context of the general loglinear model, moving its application from two-way to multidimensional tables. He then divides the rest of the book between an examination of the varieties of logit models for contingency tables and logistic regression. Throughout his coverage of both these major areas, DeMaris emphasizes interpretation of results. The book concludes with an extension of logistic regression to dependent variables with more than two categories. Logit Modeling is the perfect answer for those seeking a comprehensive guide for the entire range of logit models.

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As technology comes to permeate every aspect of work, it liberates organizations and their employees from the physical boundaries of the workplace, and yet amplifies many of the interpersonal and cultural challenges inherent to corporate life. Drawing from an in-depth study of two dynamic organizations, along with extensive research on technology and organizational behavior, Nicole Ellison explores the subtle and powerful ways that "distance" working influences management effectiveness, worker productivity, and such intangible elements as social cohesion and trust. Featuring interviews with executives, managers, and employees, Telework and Social Change illuminates the ways in which access to always-on information and communications technologies-which allow people to work from virtually anywhere-influence their work styles, interactions with colleagues and supervisors, and the ways in which they define the boundaries between work and home. Offering insights for future research and practice, Telework and Social Change provides a multi-dimensional perspective on the evolving relationships among technology, geography, and the structural and cultural aspects of work in the digital age.

Telework and Social Change : How Technology Is Reshaping the Boundaries between Home and Work

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Telework and Social Change : How Technology Is Reshaping the Boundaries between Home and Work
Nicole B. Ellison
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORPZB8

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Fish are a unique group which harbour some 30,000 species of helminths that do not occur in other vertebrates. This book deals specifically with parasitic worms of fish. It covers every aspect of their biology including identification, life-cycles, hostparasite relationships and ecology. It discusses approaches to studying parasitic worm infections, preference of species for particular host species, preference for dwelling in certain organs and tissues, biogeography, seasonality of infections and how parasites have evolved in parallel with their hosts. The book concludes with discussions of fish worms causing diseases in nature and in fish-farms. This section also addresses the value of parasitic worms in extending knowledge of the environments in which fish and their parasites dwell, from the use of worms as indicators of pollution or for determining the location, migrations, and feeding behavior of fish stocks. With the growth in fish farming such parasites have considerable economic as well as scientific significance.; This volume provides an account of these helminths and reviews how studies on fish worms have increased current knowledge of worm biology in general.; The bibliography contains over 3500 references and an appendix summarizes important information on biochemistry and physiology of fish worms.

Tapeworms of the genus Triaenophorus, parasites of fishes =: Lentochnye chervy roda Triaenophorus-parazity ryb

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Tapeworms of the genus Triaenophorus, parasites of fishes =: Lentochnye chervy roda Triaenophorus-parazity ryb
B. I Kuperman
Manufacturer: Amerind Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

The Control of Blood-Sucking Leeches; Preliminary Report on the Parasitic Worms of Oneida Lake, New York; Acanthocephala from the Fishes of Oneida Lake, New York, Roosevelt Wildlife Bulletin Volume 2 Number 1 October 1923

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The Control of Blood-Sucking Leeches; Preliminary Report on the Parasitic Worms of Oneida Lake, New York; Acanthocephala from the Fishes of Oneida Lake, New York, Roosevelt Wildlife Bulletin Volume 2 Number 1 October 1923
Dr. J. Percy; Dr. Henry S. Pratt; Dr. Harley J. VanCleave Moore
Manufacturer: Roosevelt Wild Life Forest Experiment Station
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000P1GX64

Observations on parasitic worms from Wisconsin fishes ; The parasites of lake fishes

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Observations on parasitic worms from Wisconsin fishes ; The parasites of lake fishes
A. S Pearse
Manufacturer: Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters
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Binding: Unknown Binding

On fish entozoa from Yellowstone national park

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On fish entozoa from Yellowstone national park
Edwin Linton
Manufacturer: Gov't Printing Office
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0008AWE0Q

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Recent scientific breakthroughs, celebrity patient advocates, and conflicting religious beliefs have come together to bring the state of stem cell research—specifically embryonic stem cell research—into the political crosshairs. President Bush's watershed policy statement allows federal funding for embryonic stem cell research but only on a limited number of stem cell lines. Millions of Americans could be affected by the continuing political debate among policymakers and the public.

Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine provides a deeper exploration of the biological, ethical, and funding questions prompted by the therapeutic potential of undifferentiated human cells. In terms accessible to lay readers, the book summarizes what we know about adult and embryonic stem cells and discusses how to go about the transition from mouse studies to research that has therapeutic implications for people. Perhaps most important, Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine also provides an overview of the moral and ethical problems that arise from the use of embryonic stem cells. This timely book compares the impact of public and private research funding and discusses approaches to appropriate research oversight. Based on the insights of leading scientists, ethicists, and other authorities, the book offers authoritative recommendations regarding the use of existing stem cell lines versus new lines in research, the important role of the federal government in this field of research, and other fundamental issues.

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Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine
National Research Council
Manufacturer: Natl. Academy Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KXXSM4

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The Encyclopedia of Animals is a lavishly illustrated, authoritative, and comprehensive exploration of the rich and intriguing world of animals. Written by an international team of specialists, spectacularly adorned with a gallery of more than 2,000 color illustrations, and supplemented with distribution maps, detailed and beautifully rendered diagrams, and some of the world's finest wildlife photographs, this volume will become the standard by which all others are measured. Each page is expertly laid out to enhance either browsing or in-depth study. Readers will find detailed coverage of all sorts of animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates.
The Encyclopedia includes an introductory overview of animal evolution, biology, behavior, classification, habitats, and current conservation issues. An extensive encyclopedic survey of the animals follows, with special attention given to endangered and vulnerable species. All information is completely up-to-date, with the most recent scientific and conservation data.
Elegant graphics put a broad selection of information at readers' fingertips, including classification information, scientific and common names, distribution maps for all animal groups, conservation panels that focus on threatened species, accurate and detailed anatomical drawings, and illustrations of multiple species. Each section is color coded for easy identification of animal groups. Feature pages explore topics of particular interest and provide insights into animal behavior. With its expansive scope, richly detailed information, and inviting design, this will be the ideal reference for a broad range of uses.
* Completely up-to-date, with the most recent scientific information and conservation data
* A gallery of more than 2,000 illustrations
* Authoritative text contributed by a team of international specialists
* Lavish color photographs from leading wildlife photographers
* Distribution maps for all animal groups
* Detailed explanatory scientific diagrams
* Feature pages exploring topics of particular interest and providing insights into animal behavior

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A reference must-have for elementary and beyond.......2007-02-18

What a fantastic tome, all five pounds of it. Pages are packed with illustrated information in full color. The kids beg to look over the book, and ask for more information from the highlights. In addition, they're learning geography, as each page shows a world map with the habitat range.

Thirty years ago, a book of this caliber would have cost hundreds of dollars. Thank goodness that the world economy supports lower prices now.

Great book for artists.......2006-12-28

I bought this as a Christmas present an artist, and it is a perfect reference book for her work. Thousands of great color illustrations, with fascinating facts to go with them. Highly recommended.

great animal encyclopedia.......2006-06-06

We got this book when my daughter was between 2 and 2.5, and it quickly became one of her favorites. It is loaded with full color photos that kids love (although most pictures are color illustrations), and encourages them to learn their animals. She knows animals my 13 year old sister never even heard of. This isn't even a children's book. It is a real encyclopedia with real facts about the animals. I have a couple of complaints, though: 1) it is not as complete as I would like (I've noticed it's missing quite a few animals) and 2) it does not give all of the same info for all of the animals. Some are much more complete than others, and it doesn't much allow for comparisons. However, this seems to be the best animal encyclopedia out there, and we definitely enjoy it.

For kids from 5 to 50.......2006-03-24

This is a detailed book on every kind of animal (small lizards to elephants, lots of birds.) With a lot of pictures and selective paraphrasing from a few captions, it would entertain a four-year-old, yet there's enough detail a high school kid could use it for term papers. Great bargain. Big, beautiful, dense book.

A superb introduction to life on Earth.......2005-05-24

Animals, birds, insects, fishes and reptiles have always fascinated people. This book provides as comprehensive a guide as it is reasonably possible to do on such a broad subject in a single book. There are plenty of photographs and drawings to support the text. All of it is well laid out and easy to read.

The overview at the beginning of the book makes clear that the co-authors believe in Darwin's theory of evolution, acknowledging the alternative theory of creation but being somewhat dismissive of it. This overview also covers biology, habitat and endangered species as well as evolution.

Anybody wishing to read it from cover to cover faces a daunting (albeit very enjoyable) prospect - however, the book is structured in such a way that you can dip into the book for the information you want and usually find it easily (though I wonder how many people would know to look for rabbits under their group name lagomorphs), with separate sections for each main category of creature and each section sub-divided appropriately.

Understandably, the biggest main section is devoted to mammals. Here you will find six pages devoted to the dog family, ten to the cat family and three to horses and related species. Obviously, a book like this can never offer much more than an appreciation of the diversity of life on our planet, but in this it does an excellent job. The pictures should appeal to people of all ages including even small children, thus helping to interest them in the subject. The text is not too technical so all readers can expand their knowledge via this book.

Of course, you can explore the natural world in greater detail by collecting books devoted to birds, butterflies, cats, dogs, horses, fishes or whatever appeals to you, but for such a wide-ranging book about animal life, this is as good as any I've seen.

The Encyclopedia of Animals: A Complete Visual Guide.(Book review): An article from: Endangered Species Update

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The Encyclopedia of Animals: A Complete Visual Guide.(Book review): An article from: Endangered Species Update
Erin Harrington
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000GDH6E4
Release Date: 2006-06-16

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This digital document is an article from Endangered Species Update, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2005. The length of the article is 641 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Encyclopedia of Animals: A Complete Visual Guide.(Book review)
Author: Erin Harrington
Publication: Endangered Species Update (Newsletter)
Date: October 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 22 Issue: 4 Page: 165(3)

Article Type: Book review

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Pennsylvania is renowned for its well protected and uncrowded trout streams, and this guide has established itself--after two editions and more than 30,000 copies sold--as the trusted resource for resident and visiting anglers. Many of the 10,000 miles of classified trout water in the state is easily accessible from major population centers. But this massive, complete work also includes smaller "secret" streams in remote regions. This third edition has been completely redesigned, as well as updated and expanded. Fourteen streams have been added. Features include: extensive insect hatch charts keyed to each stream; advice on matching the batch with the right flies; local fly patterns; color photographs and detailed maps; at-a-glance headings for each stream that tell you how to get there, what to bring, regulations, and highlights.

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good information /but not as detailed.......2001-06-18

this book covered alot of streams that i hoped it would but i thought the information was not as detailed for each stream as i would like to have read.this book i feel still is a must for every PA. fly fisherman

Trout Streams and Hatches of Pennsylvania.......1999-12-03

If you fish for trout in Pennsylvania, buy this book! The author was born next to a trout stream in PA. He has actually fished in most of the streams he writes about, and provides accurate information about the streams and the hatches to expect. It contains maps and the locations of the special project areas (e.g. artifical lures or fly-fishing only). I have tried a number of streams based soley on his recommendations and have not been disappointed. This is the second edition; it contains a number of streams not included in the first. It is practical and clearly written.

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I like this book much better

Not quiet as expected

Speedy Delivery, but not RETURN-friendly.

Excellent tool for everyone, especially for immigrants

Great reference, good for learning

Ntc's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
Richard A. Spears
Manufacturer: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0844208280

Book Description

The revised and updated third edition of this comprehensive slang dictionary has more than 800 new expressions. Realistic example sentences--provided for each sense of every entry--show how expressions are used in current, everyday American English. Pronunciations and cautionary notes are provided as needed, and a Phrase-Finder Index helps users locate entries quickly.

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"The revised and updated third edition of this comprehensive slang dictionary has more than 800 new expressions. Realistic example sentences--provided for each sense of every entry--show how expressions are used in current, everyday American English. Pronunciations and cautionary notes are provided as needed, and a Phrase-Finder Index helps users locate entries quickly. "

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I like this book much better.......2005-01-16

I like this book much better

I received the dictionary from amazon.com recently. I like this book because of the examples provided, which are clear and helpful. Compared with the other author, Robert Chapman, of a similar dictionary, I feel this author is much better, because Dr. Spears sounds very down-to-earth and he never appears showy by providing unnecessary or useless information just to make a book thicker so to speak.

I hope Dr. Spears can publish other new books that I will love to read.

Not quiet as expected.......2003-01-05

I expected to find a comprehensive dictionary for slang expressions and idioms, but I still had a hard time comprehending web sites and follow talks, because I found only few and easy to understand idioms in this book. Also the overlapping between this book and "American Idioms Dictionary" is disappointing.

Speedy Delivery, but not RETURN-friendly........2002-09-18

Delivery was quick and the book description was as described. However, I actually needed to return the book. When I inquired twice about Book Mavens' return policy, the professional courtesy of a reply was never provided. A return and refund could not be accomplished.

Excellent tool for everyone, especially for immigrants.......2002-02-28

The book is an excellent tool to learn and understand a lot of expression people use in the United States and not only it offers the meaning, but suggests how and when you can use each phrase or word.

If you are studying English now, or you are a new immigrant trying to assimilate this new culture, this book has to be in your bookcase, but even for natives the book educates how use each word, because even the "bad words" are listed.

Great reference, good for learning.......2001-12-17

It has a perfect price/size ratio, and it has about 90% of words and expressions I hear on TV. This dictionary can be used as a textbook as well, you can read through it several times and become "an insider" among native speakers. Bigger dictionaries are not good as textbooks. When I cant find a word in the NTC's i look it up in Webster's online.

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Abberations Booster Review by Zen

Nice minis

Aberrations Booster Pack (Dungeon & Dragons Roleplaying Game: Miniatures)
Wizards of the Coast
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Misc. Supplies

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ASIN: 0786935014
Release Date: 2004-11-04

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Contains randomized miniatures that add to any player's collection.
The Aberrations Booster Pack contains a randomized selection of figures designed to expand any collection of Dungeon & Dragons miniatures. Like the figures in the corresponding Starter Set, the figures in the Aberrations set will be chosen directly from key D&D titles, including Complete Divine, Monster Manual III, Serpent Kingdoms, the brand new Eberron Campaign Setting, and the first Eberron adventure, Shadows of the Last War.
Expansion pack components:
" Eight randomized, pre-painted, plastic miniatures
" Statistics cards for each miniature
" An Aberrations set checklist

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Abberations Booster Review by Zen.......2005-04-09

The abberations booster pack is an average pack. It has several nice miniatures such as the wyvern, ice troll, mindflayer, and a few others. However, it has a lot of creatures that are seldom used such as taer, chuul, and the mongrelfolk. It has it's perks but I wouldn't expect anything great to come from 1 of these packs. - Zen

Nice minis.......2005-01-30

I've bought Harbinger, Dragon Eye, Giants and now Aberrations, and I find that the quality of the miniatures in Aberration seems to be much better than the previous series. The cards are in color compared to the older series, but that's not really a big deal. If you're like me and hate to paint miniatures, this could be useful to your D&D games or even for use with the Skirmish rules.

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