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Parent-approved recipes, all completely taste-tasted by our remorseless panel of kid testers Printed on wipe-clean, glossy pages (on the remote chance that anything gets spilled). Packaged with a set of color-coded measuring spoons..
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Six original compositions for solo piano, by Michael Nyman, from the award winning film by Jane Campion English composer Michael Nyman has developed into one of the most popular, if not important, composers of film music, and his film score for the 1992 film the Piano is without doubt the most famous and familiar of his compositions. The tone of Campion s film is perfectly emphasised by Nyman s style and though much here is beautiful and rich, it is a haunting and foreboding sound picture that reflects the greys of sea, sky and spirit..
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This is Jürgen Habermas's most concrete historical-sociological book and one of the key contributions to political thought in the postwar period. It will be a revelation to those who have known Habermas only through his theoretical writing to find his later interests in problems of legitimation and communication foreshadowed in this lucid study of the origins, nature, and evolution of public opinion in democratic societies..
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"... a clear and detailed exposition of what is groovy about Groovy. I'm glad to have it on my bookshelf "
--From the Foreword by James Gosling

Groovy, the brand-new language for the Java platform, brings to Java many of the features that have made Ruby popular Groovy in Action is a comprehensive guide to Groovy programming, introducing Java developers to the new dynamic features that Groovy provides. To bring you Groovy in Action, Manning again went to the source by working with a team of expert authors including both members and the Manager of the Groovy Project team. The result is the true definitive guide to the new Groovy language.

Groovy in Action introduces Groovy by example, presenting lots of reusable code while explaining the underlying concepts. Java developers new to Groovy find a smooth transition into the dynamic programming world. Groovy experts gain a solid reference that challenges them to explore Groovy deeply and creatively.

Because Groovy is so new, most readers will be learning it from scratch. Groovy in Action quickly moves through the Groovy basics, including:

* Simple and collective Groovy data types
* Working with Closures and Groovy Control Structures
* Dynamic Object Orientation, Groovy style

Readers are presented with rich and detailed examples illustrating Groovy's enhancements to Java, including

* How to Work with Builders and the GDK
* Database programming with Groovy

Groovy in Action then demonstrates how to Integrate Groovy with XML, and provides,

* Tips and Tricks
* Unit Testing and Build Support
* Groovy on Windows

An additional bonus is a chapter dedicated to Grails, the Groovy Web Application Framework..
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Amstat News asked three review editors to rate their top five favorite books in the September 2003 issue. Categorical Data Analysis was among those chosen.

A valuable new edition of a standard reference.
"A 'must-have' book for anyone expecting to do research and/or applications in categorical data analysis."
-Statistics in Medicine on Categorical Data Analysis, First Edition

The use of statistical methods for categorical data has increased dramatically, particularly for applications in the biomedical and social sciences. Responding to new developments in the field as well as to the needs of a new generation of professionals and students, this new edition of the classic Categorical Data Analysis offers a comprehensive introduction to the most important methods for categorical data analysis.

Designed for statisticians and biostatisticians as well as scientists and graduate students practicing statistics, Categorical Data Analysis, Second Edition summarizes the latest methods for univariate and correlated multivariate categorical responses. Readers will find a unified generalized linear models approach that connects logistic regression and Poisson and negative binomial regression for discrete data with normal regression for continuous data. Adding to the value in the new edition is coverage of:

Three new chapters on methods for repeated measurement and other forms of clustered categorical data, including marginal models and associated generalized estimating equations (GEE) methods, and mixed models with random effects

Stronger emphasis on logistic regression modeling of binary and multicategory data

An appendix showing the use of SAS for conducting nearly all analyses in the book

Prescriptions for how ordinal variables should be treated differently than nominal variables

Discussion of exact small-sample procedures

More than 100 analyses of real data sets to illustrate application of the methods, and more than 600 exercises.
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Praise for Becoming a Category of One

"Becoming a Category of One shows what it takes to build a brand on something more than just product This book inspires us to go for greatness, and to win by using our hearts as well as our minds."
–Ken Blanchard, author, The One Minute Manager

"If you want to be successful and you want a successful company, read Joe Calloway’s book. It’s as simple as that. It’s the how-to manual that every manager and every employee should be required to read."
–Dr. Dorothy Marcic, Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management, author Respect: Women and Popular Music and Managing with the Wisdom of Love: Uncovering Virtue in People and Organizations

"If you could have everyone in your company read just one business book, this should be it. Becoming a Category of One is very straight talk about how it’s everyone’s responsibility to help build the brand."
–Daniel Burrus, author, Technotrends

"Becoming a Category of One is simply an outstanding book. With a highly readable style that makes you feel like he’s talking directly to you, Joe Calloway provides valuable insights for anyone who wants to separate themselves or their business from the pack."
–Michael LeBoeuf, PhD, author
How to Win Customers and Keep Them for Life and The Millionaire in You

"Becoming a Category of One will delineate how you can differentiate yourself from others who do what you do, how to become positioned in your marketplace, and how to make your customers love you and need you."
–Jeffrey Gitomer, author
The Sales Bible and Customer Satisfaction Is Worthless, Customer Loyalty Is Priceless

"For anyone looking for the inspiration, the road map, or the reason to take their business to the next level, Becoming a Category of One is definitely it."
–Tony Alessandra, PhD, author
The Platinum Rule and Collaborative Selling

"Becoming a Category of One isn’t about theory or fads. It’s a real-world look at what will help your company create and sustain success. Buy it and start reading it today!"
–Tom Connellan, author
Sustaining Knock Your Socks Off Service and Bringing Out the best in Others!.
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A beautifully photographed instructional book of braiding and hair styles for girls up to thirteen years old. Includes complete directions for making your own barrettes and hair ornaments with the goodies provided..
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Six selections from the blockbuster The Lord of the Rings, plus fantastic color photos from the movie! Includes: The Prophecy * Many Meetings * Aniron (Theme for Aragorn and Arwen) * Lament for Gandalf * In Dreams * May It Be..
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