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Comprehensive coverage of classical and modern methods of biostatistics
Biostatistical Methods focuses on the assessment of risks and relative risks on the basis of clinical investigations. It develops basic concepts and derives biostatistical methods through both the application of classical mathematical statistical tools and more modern likelihood-based theories.
The first half of the book presents methods for the analysis of single and multiple 2x2 tables for cross-sectional, prospective, and retrospective (case-control) sampling, with and without matching using fixed and two-stage random effects models. The text then moves on to present a more modern likelihood- or model-based approach, which includes unconditional and conditional logistic regression; the analysis of count data and the Poisson regression model; and the analysis of event time data, including the proportional hazards and multiplicative intensity models. The book contains a technical appendix that presents the core mathematical statistical theory used for the development of classical and modern statistical methods. Biostatistical Methods: The Assessment of Relative Risks:
* Presents modern biostatistical methods that are generalizations of the classical methods discussed
* Emphasizes derivations, not just cookbook methods
* Provides copious reference citations for further reading
* Includes extensive problem sets
* Employs case studies to illustrate application of methods
* Illustrates all methods using the Statistical Analysis System(r) (SAS)
Supplemented with numerous graphs, charts, and tables as well as a Web site for larger data sets and exercises, Biostatistical Methods: The Assessment of Relative Risks is an excellent guide for graduate-level students in biostatistics and an invaluable reference for biostatisticians, applied statisticians, and epidemiologists.
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modern coverage emphasizing relative risk.......2000-09-20
John Lachin is Professor and Director of the graduate program in biostatistics at George Washington University. The book is intended as a first advanced course for students in that program. The book emphasizes methods for problems in biostatistics. To Lachin this means an emphasis on binary, categorical and survival data that relate to the assessment of risk and relative risk through clinical research. Consequently much of the standard parametric and nonparametric modeling of continuous response data is not considered.
A variety of methods are covered on a number of subjects. The first half of the book deals with classical approaches to single and multiple 2x2 contigency tables used in cross-sectional, prospective and case-control studies. In the second half, the more modern likelihood or model-based approach is presented. Technical mathematical details are covered in the appendix which is referenced throughout the text. The appendix deals with statistical theory (stochastic convergence results and other theory) but does not provide rigorous proofs of the theorems. Real probelms are presented and analyses are illustrated using procedures in SAS.
In the model-based sections, topics include logistic regression, Poisson regression, proportional hazard and multiplicative intensity models. The book is modern, well written, provides a good list of references, has extensive problem sets at the end of the chapters and employs case studies to illustrate the application of the methods. It is not a book for beginners. It is a great reference source for biostatisticians and epidemiologists as well as a fine text for a graduate-level course in biostatistics.
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For this updated edition of her acclaimed work on historians and the writing of history, Gertrude Himmelfarb adds four insightful and provocative essays dealing with changes in the discipline over the past twenty years. In examining the effects of postmodernism, the illusions of cosmopolitanism, A. J. P. Taylor and revisionism, and Francis Fukuyama's "end of history," Himmelfarb enriches her illuminating exploration of the myriad ways--new and old--in which historians make sense of the past.
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The "What" of American Kenpo in Mental and Physical Constituents.......2006-06-22
This is the fourth volume in a five volume series written by American Kenpo founder Ed Parker. Throughout the series Parker sets forth the principles of American Kenpo, going far beyond simple demonstrations of technique. In "Mental and Physical Constituents", Parker teaches "...additional ingredients that are often overlooked or taked for granted, but are necessary to maximize your efforts" (1)
This volume breaks down into three major portions. The first deals with mental conditioning breathing and sensory, the second with vital zones and strikes from a holistic standpoint (not simply a chart), and the last is the Kenpo Zone theory. While these are not the only things discussed within, they make up a major portion of this detailed work.
Parker first examines the importance of mental conditioning, namely the ability to maintain a tranquil state of mind through developing a positive attitude. He explains the connection between attiude, mental discipline, focus and confidence. I found the descriptions and views fascinating, as they were so strongly based upon Parker's personal beliefs and experiences.
Parker discusses mental control he witnessed from Hawai'ian Kahunas growing up as a Polynesian youth on the Big Island. This is probably one of the few occasions where Parker refers to his own religious beliefs and frames certain principles in the light of his Latter Day Saint (Mormon) faith. Parker writes:
"Where else have we heard of miraculous feats performed by man? Why from the Bible. Now it must be remembered that many of these miraculous feats were carried outby men other than Christ who were aided by the power of the Priesthood. [...] As offsprings of God (not creations of) we automatically inherit a conscious and subconscious mind [...]. (page 6)
He also names a number of other books and works associated with mind, and even discusses his beliefs concerning Ki or Chi. Next Parker covers Breathing, then Developing the senses, and then introduces a lenthy and specific chapter on Target Areas.
Parker stresses the importance of understanding the effects strikes have upon the body, knowing where to hit and what methods and angles to use. Positions of Readiness are show, as are reactionary positions from which the reader is instructed to craft practical attacks and follow up responses. Parker reminds us on page 38 that "TARGET AREAS should also be viewed from the positions you may find yourself in during combat."
He also stresses that you should not only be aware of an opponent's vulnerabilities from any given position, but of your own as well! In addition to explaining vital principles, Parker is always ready with common sense:
"When a punch is thrown at your head keep your blocking arm still as if it were a fifty cent fan. Do not attempt to block with it, but keep it from moving. Instead move your head away from the punch" (80)
Kenpo Zone theories are explained here in depth, and are presented as an extention of vital points discussion. Zones are offered as "...imaginary dissections of an opponent's anatomy and the space surrounding him." (81) The four basic zones of kenpo are introduced and explained in detail: Height Zones, Width Zones, Depth Zones, and Obscure (peripheral) Zones. I found principles based on efficient motion and safety to be taught in a straightforward manner here, no fluff, easy to understand. Also covered in this araea arerange of movements and checking and controlling, and the two are melded in a chapter on zone theory of directional movement starting on page 130, which include the Outer Rim and Quadrant theories. Contents Include Chapters on the following:
*Acknowledgements/Dedication/Brown Belt Pledges/About Pledges/Preface
1. Introduction
2. Mental Conditioning
3. Breathing
4. Developing the Senses
5. Target Areas (visualizing targers from position of readiness, unconcerned positions, reactionary positions, prone positions, other positions. skeletal bones fron/back. striking near the bones. internal organs fron/other vital areas. muscular systems front/back. vital targets front/back. natural weapons, contouring principle, action versus reaction, zone theories intro, environmental objects and targets, avoiding fatal blows)
6. Zone Theories (dimensional zone theory, repeated emphasis, checking and controlling, zone theory of directional movement, outer rim theory, quadrant zone theory
7. Basic Concepts and Principles of Technique
8. Revealing the Universal Pattern
9. Conclusion
*Glossary of Terminology
A good volume that ties the "What" of Americal together nicely. Vital for serious American Kenpo practitioners, and a good thought provoking read for those of you from other styles who may find some use in adopting or adapting some of Parker's principles to your own training. Parker's Fifth and final volume in this series is Mental and Physical Applications", where he has promised to present and explain the "Why" of American Kenpo.
Amazing book on American Kenpo.......2000-04-04
This book is the 4th of a 5 book series and gives a great insight to art of American Kenpo. In this near 200 pages book you can find the brown belt pledges as well as 55 ilustrated and exciting pages on target areas, near 60 pages on zone theories and some usefull terminology. In this book you can also find the explanation of the universal pattern among other things.
Definitely worth your money...
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Beginning This motivating book gives students a successful experience reading Russian in the first level of Russian study. Each of the 27 readings is about cultural experiences relevant to the students' lives and can be covered in a single class period. Humorous drawings throughout match the tone of each story.
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Great Challenge to Begin Reading Russian.......2007-07-12
The title and introduction are written in English. There is also a three-page glossary at the back that contains cyrillic Russian and roman English. Besides that, it is 55 pages of cyrillic, with some simple pictures drawn in.
There is absolutely no help in reading this--you need to either possess this vocabulary already or have a dictionary handy. This is what I needed--a book that doesn't contain a cheating transliteration 1 inch away. I was thrown to the wolves, and had to read on my own in this book.
One thing I should point out is that this book was written for teenagers from the perspective of teenagers. I felt like I was reading "Dick and Jane" in Russian. Be prepared that this is a very simple book, and not something an adult with pride would want to be seen reading in public. However, pride comes before the fall, and this book was valuable to me in learning to read Russian.
Russian reader.......2007-03-14
I like this book. You do need some kind of knowledge of the language in order to understand and to read this book. I like the stories that are in the book.
A Great Start.......2006-12-08
I used to teach English as a foreign language and during that time I learned how difficult it is to create a decent learner's text. You need enough variety and enough storyline context to keep the reader's attention while simultaneously reinforcing key words and grammatical constructions. At the beginner level you also need to avoid colloquialisms and odd constructions. This wonderful little book is very well structured indeed and is a great first step for anyone wanting to move beyond the "teach yourself Russian in 30 lessons" stage. It starts out simply and by the end you're reading enough Russian to get through about 25% of a typical newspaper or magazine, which is pretty good for this level.
Some reviewers have commented that the book doesn't really convey accurately life in Russia, and while this is true I think it completely misses the point. This is, after all, just a stepping-stone along the road to acquiring the language and a better feeling for the culture. I speak French fluently but I don't expect the Tintin stories I read to my children to prepare them for the reality of French daily life. In fact, if I didn't make a habit of reading French news online and talking to French friends regularly, I'm sure I'd fail to notice the various changes that occur in France between my fairly regular visits. No entry-level text is going to prepare the reader for the grim reality of Putin's Russia; but this marvelous little book does actually help you to learn enough vocabulary to get around, ask questions, and understand what people tell you in response.
I have struggled through several other supposedly begginer-level Russian texts and the worst are those written by Russians (there's too much childish quasi-language along the cutsie-wootsie model). I'd like to see an entire series by Ann Rolbin, moving from this simple beginner's book through to complex adult conversational Russian. As it is, I'm moving on to less adequately thought-out books but the memory of this little delight will stay with me for a long time.
Good for early study.......2004-01-16
This book will help early students (mid first semester) students develop reading confidence and to get a feel for how the language is used in very elementary texts, such as journals, etc.
It does have a couple of drawbacks though. The dictionary at the end is rather incomplete, perhaps covering as little as 75 percent of all the words encountered in the text. Granted that most of these words are not necessary to understand the storyline, and may only appear once in the book.
The other drawback is far more serious. It claims to give some insight into the cultural lifestyle of the Russian family. The storylines and character development are far too limitted to give any substance to this claim. The Westerner reading this book will only interpret the events of the story within the context of his own cultural experience. I can easily imagine an American and a English reader getting two completely different notions of Russian life from this book.
Instead of jumping helter-skelter from event to event with no logical flow, it could have been worked through with a little more depth. For example, in an early part of the story, it could have mentioned that one of the character's dad worked as a produce vendor, and then later have the story about that character helping his father at the market. Threading the stories together like this will enhance word retention because the word for fruit vendor would appear in different contexts.
As it is now, it is mainly a collection of very simple, unrelated anecdotes with modest punchlines at the end. Almost like reading "Life in America" from Reader's Digest, only not as rich in texture as even that.
An easy introductory reader to Russian, but it's quite short.......2002-02-04
Useful for building up your reading confidence for very beginners. The first couple of texts are extremely simple, and all of them only use the present tense. I found the end-dictionary comprehensive enough for my use, although it didn't include some words from the Exercises that follow the texts, which is an unfortunate oversight. You will go through this book quite quickly though. I much preferred the slightly more difficult "Beginner's Russian Reader" by Lila Pargment since it is useful much longer, but is more difficult when you are first beginning. Its also unfortunately a bit difficult to find in the US for some reason although very easy to get in the UK where I purchased it.
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Do You Know? (Soviet Literature For Young People)
M. Ilyin , and
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A translated english version of a Russian (U.S.S.R) school book. Originaly published during the 1950's to teach Russian children english. The following is a excerpt from the forword.
"This ia a Book about things you can find all around you.
Many of them are old friends of yours: a note book and a pencil, a tes cup and a knife, a shirt anda pair of shoes, a saw and a hammer, a watch and an electric bulb, the house you live in and the car that speeds down the street, past your house.
You've known all these things for a long time, and yet you don't really know them at all. (The book basicaly explains how everyday objects are made.)
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A first Russian reader
Anna Semeonoff
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A first Russian reader,
Natalie Duddington
Manufacturer: G.C. Harrap & co. ltd
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- Best text for intermediate students I've found
- Format is good, but story is bad
- Extremely helpful reader, especially if you order the tape
- Terrific reader for beginning-intermediate Russian.
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The General's Daughter: First Year Russian Reader
Samuel D. Cioran , and
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First Reader in Russian (Language - Russian)
ASIN: 0875011098 |
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Welcome to the adventures of Inspector Pronyukhin! The authors of RussianAlive!! and Welcome to Divnograd! are pleased to present a new large-format 58-page annotated and illustrated reader for students of Russian. Open the case book of Inspector Pronyukhin of the Divnograd militia and follow his exploits as he attempts to solve a mysterious crime that leads him through the streets of Divnograd on the trail of desperate criminals. This reader has been written specially for beginning or intermediate students of Russian who are using the two textbooks RussianAlive!! and Welcome to Divnograd! However, it provides suitable reading material for students who are using any other first or second year textbook of Russian and require supplementary reading material.
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Best text for intermediate students I've found.......2002-03-18
This book is an extremely effective learning tool for the intermediate Russian language student. Basic grammatical rules are introduced and reinforced by repetition throughout the text. Very handy to have vocabulary translations on the page opposite the Russian text - saves having to flip back to the end of the book to find the meaning of new words there.
The story is rather basic, but I still found it interesting. I've tried reading Russian language "classics" but usually get bogged down with slang, archaic vocabulary or complex grammar. This story was an easy read, and one that I will reread quite often to maintain proficiency with the new vocabulary.
By the way, my native language Russin tutor also gives this book a good recommendation.
Format is good, but story is bad.......2002-02-27
I have mixed feelings about this book. As an intermediate reader I found the text rather simple, but I expected that since it is marketed as primarily a beginners reader. The format is very nice. On the right side is the Russian text, and on the left side on the same line, are notes on "difficult" words. Unfortunately if there are too many "difficult" words on one line you just don't get translations on all of them. This doesn't happen very often but it can be annoying when you are getting translations of words like "ruka" but not of much more difficult words. There is also a 15-page russian to english dictionary at the end of the book which seems to have most of the words from the text. There are also useful grammatical quick references on the front and back covers, although I think the inclusion of the list of numbers is unnecessary and should have been substituted with more grammatical references. There are 17 chapters and an epilogue, but the story itself is only 19 pages, so you should be able to work through it quite quickly.
My big complaint about this book is that the story is just bad. The language is not natural and the events of the story are borderline idiotic. I really don't want to use it as a study guide because I shudder at the thought of rereading it over and over. For the same reason I wouldn't order the tape. There are whole chapters which add nothing to the story line and prolonged descriptions of things which don't serve any purpose except to provide a list of vocabulary words. Maybe this is useful from an educational standpoint, but in a reader I'd rather have something that is, well, readable. Admittedly there isn't a huge selection of beginning Russian readers out there, but I'd recommend looking elsewhere. I much prefer Lila Pargment's Beginner's Russian Reader, which is a bit dated and a bit more difficult, but much more enjoyable as well as much longer...
Extremely helpful reader, especially if you order the tape.......2000-03-19
Just finished my second reading of this very useful text. The first time through I did not have the tape, which is sold separately. Now I study the textbook at home and listen to the dramatic reading whenever I'm driving. Using both, the ear learns spoken Russian while the eye learns the written language.
Terrific reader for beginning-intermediate Russian........1999-10-10
This is the best reader for beginning-intermediate students learning Russian I have seen yet. New words translated on facing page plus glossary in the back. Entertaining text written in up-to-date contemporary Russian.
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This vivid, sensitive tale of adolescent love follows a 16-year-old boy who falls in love with a beautiful, older woman and experiences a whirlwind of changing emotions, from exaltation and jealousy to despair and devotion.
This beautifully packaged series of classic novellas includes the works of masterful writers. Inexpensive and collectible, they are the first single-volume publications of these classic tales, offering a closer look at this underappreciated literary form and providing a fresh take on the world's most celebrated authors.
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The party had long ago broken up. The clock struck half-past twelve. There was left in the room only the master of the house and Sergei Nikolaevitch and Vladimir Petrovitch.
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A "Regular People" Review.......2005-12-24
This book is good, with language anyone can understand and a story that is interesting from the start. About idealistic hopes and ugly realities. Don't be afraid of reading this classic....and keep me updated!
"Let us be friends--that's what.".......2005-11-24
So Zinaida, the 21-year-old object of desire in FIRST LOVE, tells the 16-year-old narrator.
So the accursed "let's be friends" line that objects of desire crush the hearts of men with dates back to at least 1833. (It's probably been around since the dawn of man, but I've heard it since the 1970s).
FIRST LOVE is a short but powerful novella that captures a young man's awakening while exploring all the "ecstacy" and "that slow poison" of adult love.
What struck me about reading it was how little people have changed. Societies and manners may shift a bit but the passions and betrayals that take place in the novel are as dramatic and real as anything you hear about today.
"O youth! youth! you go your way heedless, uncaring--as if you owned all the treasures of the world; even grief elates you, even sorrow sits well upon your brow. You are self-confident and insolent and you say, 'I alone am alive--behold!' even while your own days fly past and vanish without trace and without number, and everything within you melts away like wax in the sun...in the snow...."
For such a short work, there were many such passages that really connected with me. Turgenev was a master.
A Tight Effort.......2004-04-01
Turgenev, a friend of Flaubert, makes a good effort at this slow moving eternity in the ephemeral type novel. The ephemeral being beauty eternity being the cycle of life ending in death. He made every epigram and scene intertwine in a pricking of subconscious introspection. It almost worked. Chekhov seemed to have greater success in creating this sort of ambiance with less words but Turgenev is no less interesting.
The translator was Isaiah Berlin.
Adolescent innocence........2003-05-17
An old man reflects on his most dearest love in his life: his first love at 16 for a girl of 21.
His love is not requited for a truly astounding reason.
This short novel is a masterful evocation of an adolescent love, pure and without interest, but dramatic and cruel (whipping).
An unforgettable masterpiece.
"During the past month, I had grown much older...".......2002-06-11
Turgenev's brief novel, "First Love" is about growing older and lossing innocence. Vladimir, the central character who tells the story, makes a large memory excersice to remember, to write and to communicate his unusual first love experience when he was sixteen. He does that in beautiful prose, realistic and lyric simultaneusly.
Love in this novel for Vladimir is mainly an emotional experience, not physichal. There is no sex and, more important, not explicit sexual desire. This could be considered old fashioned or artificial by contemporary readers but somehow Turgenev manages to make it credible and moving.
The translation by Isaiah Berlin is excellent, at least much better that the one I've read into Spanish.
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The main obstacle many artists face? How to get started. With the 15 Art Maps series, this problem will become a dilemma of the past.
In each of the books in this breakthrough series, painters will find the hands-on tools they need to start a piece of work and finish it--with gorgeous results. Each book shares 15 exceptional projects that include:
* Art maps--numbered and referenced grids readers can scale onto paper to transfer a drawing--taking the guesswork out of getting started
* Classic art techniques presented through manageable bite-sized chunks, helping painters further their skills and develop their confidence
* A wide range of subjects, accompanied by pull outs, hints, and a palette of color and supplies
From the best artists working in the field today, the Art Map Series will revolutionize the way readers learn to paint.
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