This book is a clear & practical introductory guide to the practice of medical acupuncture. It describes the Western medical approach to the use of acupuncture as a therapy following orthodox diagnosis. The text covers issues of safety different approaches to acupuncture basic point information clinical issues & the application of acupuncture in clinical conditions especially in the treatment of pain. ...

This book is intended as an introductory text for students studying a wide range of courses concerned with animal management zoo biology & wildlife conservation & should also be useful to zookeepers & other zoo professionals. It is divided into three parts. Part 1 considers the function of zoos their history how zoos are managed ethics zoo legislation & wildlife conservation law. Part 2 discusses the design of zoos & zoo exhibits animal nutrition reproduction animal behaviour (including enrichment & training) animal welfare veterinary care animal handling & transportation. Finally Part 3 discusses captive breeding programmes genetics population biology record keeping & the educational role of zoos including a consideration of visitor behaviour. It concludes with a discussion of the role of zoos in the conservation of species in the wild & in species reintroductions. This book takes an international perspective &

Includes:: a wide range of examples of the operation of zoos & breeding programmes particularly in the UK Europe North America & Australasia.

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INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS: A MODERN APPROACH 4e International Edition illustrates how empirical researchers think about & apply econometric methods in real-world practice. The texts unique approach reflects the fact that undergraduate econometrics has moved beyond just a set of abstract tools to being genuinely useful for answering questions in business policy evaluation & forecasting environments. The systematic approach which reduces clutter by introducing assumptions only as they are needed makes absorbing the material easier & leads to better econometric practices. Its unique organization separates topics by the kinds of data being analyzed leading to an appreciation for the important issues that arise in drawing conclusions from the different kinds of data economists use. Packed with relevant applications INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS offers a wealth of interesting data sets that can be used to reproduce the examples in the text or as the starting point for original research projects. ...

This best-selling textbook addresses the need for an introduction to econometrics specifically written for finance students. Key



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This book provides an elementary-level introduction to R targeting both non-statistician scientists in various fields & students of statistics. The main mode of presentation is via code examples with liberal commenting of the code & the output from the computational as well as the statistical viewpoint. Brief sections introduce the statistical methods before they are used. A supplementary R package can be downloaded & contains the data sets. All examples are directly runnable & all graphics in the text are generated from the examples. The statistical methodology covered

Includes:: statistical standard distributions one- & two-sample tests with continuous data regression analysis one-and two-way analysis of variance regression analysis analysis of tabular data & sample size calculations. In addition the last four chapters contain introductions to multiple linear regression analysis linear models in general logistic regression & survival analysis.

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Intruder Alarms" provides a definitive & fully up-to-date guide to the

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Thinking is hard
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We are all intuitive lovers. Intuition is instinctive knowing. No one could teach you how to kiss. After all kissing is different for every couple & different from one movement of the lips & mouth to the next. The sexual attraction between people can be so tangible you can almost breathe it. Yet on other occasions we wonder if its wishful thinking or our imagination. Intuition is the key to controlling much of the anxiety that lack of answers from our partner can cause in a relationship but also feeling that we can trust ourselves even over our partner through our intuition allows us to open our hearts. Intuitive Lovers" takes you on a journey to trust your intuition from first encounters with a possible partner detailing how to use intuition from Internet dating to long term conscious loving." ...

During the many years he spent delivering messages of hope & love from the spirit world Gordon Smith has observed how many people long to learn how to be more intuitive themselves & would love to be able to connect to the other side in the same way he does. Gordon feels strongly that developing your intuitive gifts should be something that gives you joy brings you clarity & makes you more contented in your life. Based on his experiences of teaching & guiding complete beginners on their paths to communicating with spirit this book provides simple & easy-to-follow exercises that will help you sharpen your psychic senses open yourself to receive communication from your spirit guides & interpret the telepathic language of spirit. Once you have learned the basics & gained confidence in your skills Gordon then guides you to the next step of your journey showing you how you can use this very special energy to help others. ...

Napoleon's forces are poised to invade Britain & Commander Thomas Kydd's ship is at the forefront of the fleet defending the English coast. His honour restored after temporary disgrace in the Channel Islands & reunited with his ship Teazer Kydd seizes the chance to fight for his country. Then Kydd is abruptly withdrawn from the fleet & sent back to Dover on a secret mission to guard a mysterious American inventor. Having worked his way up from press-ganged seaman to captain of his own ship Kydd is furious to find he will miss his opportunity to prove himself in battle. & Kydd's baffled superiors are equally angry to lose Kydd & his ship at such a dangerous time. Yet Kydd's role in the approaching war may be the most crucial part he has ever played. ...