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Critical thinking by Moore, Brooke Noel, Parker, Richard

Table of Contents: “…Critical thinking basics -- Clear thinking, critical thinking, and clear writing -- Credibility -- Persuasion through rhetoric : common devices and techniques -- More rhetorical devices : psychological and related fallacies -- More fallacies -- The anatomy and varieties of arguments -- Deductive arguments I : categorical logic -- Deductive arguments II : truth-functional logic -- Inductive arguments -- Causal arguments -- Moral, legal, and aesthetic reasoning…”
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Bayesian ideas and data analysis an introduction for scientists and statisticians

Table of Contents: “…Prologue -- Fundamental ideas I -- Integration versus simulation -- Fundamental ideas II -- Comparing populations -- Simulations -- Basic concepts of regression -- Binominal regression -- Linear regression -- Correlated data -- Count data -- Time to event data -- Time to event regression -- Binary diagnostic tests -- Nonparametric models -- Appendix A: Matrices and vectors -- Appendix B: Probability -- Appendix C: Getting started in R.…”
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Understanding Environmental Pollution by Hill, Marquita K Marquita Kaya Hill

Table of Contents: “…Understanding pollution -- Reducing risk, reducing pollution -- Chemical toxicity -- Chemical exposures and risk assessment -- Air pollution -- Acid deposition -- Global climate change -- Stratospheric ozone depletion -- Water pollution -- Drinking water pollution -- Solid waste -- Hazardous waste -- Energy -- Persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic -- Metals -- Pesticides -- Pollution at home -- Zero waste, zero emissions -- Chemistry: some basic concepts.…”
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Introduction to Arts Management by Volz, Jim 1953-

Table of Contents: “…An overview of arts management and life management -- A personnel overview : producers, artistic directors, and managing directors--executive staff strategic planning -- Board of trustee management and the arts -- Strategic planning for the arts -- Personnel management and human resources -- Fundraising for the arts : basic strategies for the twenty-first century -- Marketing the arts in the twenty-first century -- Budgeting and financial management -- Surviving in a competitive field.…”
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An Introduction to Decision Theory by Peterson, Martin 1975-

Table of Contents: “…he decision matrix -- Decisions under ignorance -- Decisions under risk -- Utility -- The mathematics of probability -- The philosophy of probability -- Bayesianism and pragmatic arguments -- Casual vs. evidential decision theory -- Risk aversion -- Game theory I: basic concepts and zero-sum games -- Game theory II: nonzero-sum and cooperative games -- Social choice theory -- Overview of descriptive decision theory.…”
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Interactive science

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to matter -- Solids, liquids, and gases -- Elements and the periodic table -- Atoms and bonding -- Chemical reactions -- Acids, bases, and solutions…”
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Clinical arrhythmology by Bayés de Luna, Antonio, Goldwasser, Diego

Table of Contents: “…Clinical aspects of arrhythmias -- Anatomical and electrophysiological basis -- Electrophysiological mechanisms -- Active supraventricular arrhythmias -- Active ventricular arrhythmias -- Passive arrhythmias -- Analytical study of arrhythmias -- Ventricular pre-excitation -- Inherited heart diseases -- Other ECG patterns of risk…”
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Creative strategy in advertising by rewniany, Bonnie L. Drewniany, Bonnie L.

Table of Contents: “…Branding : indentity and image strategy -- 3.Diversity : targeting an ever-changing marketplace -- 4. Fact finding : the basis for effective creative work -- 5. Strategy : a road map for…”
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Magnetic resonance imaging of CNS disease a teaching file by Yock, Douglas H.

Table of Contents: “…Metastases -- Meningiomas -- Gliomas -- Tumors of the posterior fossa and skull base in children -- Tumors of the posterior fossa and skull base in adults -- Pituitary, suprasellar, and parasellar masses -- Other masses -- Disorders of white matter -- Inflammatory disorders -- Metabolic, degenerative, and reactive disorders -- Cerebral infarction -- Infratentorial infarction, arterial pathology, venous thrombosis, and anoxia -- Intracranial hemorrhage and trauma -- Vascular lesions -- Hydrocephalus and cysts -- Developmental abnormalities -- Disc disease and spondylosis -- Vertebral and epidural tumors -- Intradural and nerve sheath tumors -- Inflammatory disorders of the spinal canal -- Spinal trauma, cysts, and vascular lesions -- Syringomyelia and congenital abnormalities of the spinal canal.…”
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Financial Surveillance

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to financial surveillance / Marianne Frisen -- Statistical models in finance / Helgi Tomasson -- The relation between statistical surveillance and technical analysis in finance / David Bock, Eva Andersson, Marianne Frisen -- Evaluations of likelihood-based surveillance of volatility / David Bock -- Surveillance of univariate and multivariate linear time series / Yarema Okhrin and Wolfgang Schmid -- Surveillance of univariate and multivariate nonlinear time series / Yarema Okhrin and Wolfgang Schmid -- Sequential monitoring of optimal portfolio weights / Vasyl Golosnoy, Wolfgang Schmid and Iryna Okhrin -- Likelihood-based surveillance for continuous-time processes / Helgi Tomasson -- Conclusions and future directions / Marianne Frisen…”
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Structural masonry designers' manual

Table of Contents: “…Advantages and disadvantages of structural masonry -- Design philosophy -- Limit state design -- Basis of design (1): vertical loading -- Basis of design (2): lateral loading tensile and shear strength -- Strapping, propping and tying of loadbearing masonry -- Stability, accidental damage and progressive collapse -- Structural elements and forms -- Design of masonry elements (1): vertically loaded -- Design of masonry elements (2): combined bending and axial loading -- Design of single-storey buildings -- Fin and diaphragm walls in tall single-storey buildings -- Design of multi-storey structures -- Reinforced and post-tensioned masonry -- Arches -- Materials -- Components -- Movement joints -- Provision for services…”
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PROGRAM EVALUATION IN PRACTICE Core Concepts and Examples for Discussion and Analysis by Spaulding, Dean T.

Table of Contents: “…Foundations of program evaluation -- Improving student performance in mathematics through inquiry-based instruction -- Evaluation of a community-based mentor program -- Teacher candidates integrating technology into their student teaching experience -- Evaluation of a professional development technology project in a low-performing school district -- Expansion of a high school science program -- Evaluation of a proven practice for reading achievement -- Project plan for evaluation of a statewide after-school initiative -- Evaluation of a training program in mathematics for teachers -- Evaluators-in-training: issues of confidentiality -- Evaluation of a school improvement grant to increase parent involvement…”
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Perspectives on essential health benefits : workshop report /

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- The policy context for essential health benefits -- Purchaser perspectives on the EHB -- State experiences with defining a minimum benefit standard -- Medical necessity and use of evidence -- Insurer decisions of benefit coverage and medical necessity -- Examining two categories of care in section 1302 -- Non-discrimination in the required elements for consideration -- Additional stakeholder perspectives -- Two private-sector approaches to benefit coverage and design -- Deciding what is essential and evidence-based in two states for public insurance programs -- Lessons from California's benefit review process -- Priority setting and value-based insurance design -- Assessing affordability and the potential for underinsurance.…”
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100 Ways to Create a Great Ad by Collins, Tim

Table of Contents: “…Reveals -- Mash-ups -- Double meanings -- Puns -- Visual puns -- Visual metaphors -- Visual similes -- Analogy -- Omission -- Minimalism -- Rhyme -- Alliteration -- Questions -- The rule of three -- Contrasting pairs -- Lists -- Storytelling -- Consequences -- Sequences -- Homages -- Borrowed interest -- Reversal -- Displacement -- Disruption -- Contradiction -- Repetition -- Hyperbole -- Visual hyperbole -- Understatement -- Comparison -- Surrealism -- Shock -- Irony -- Bathos -- Paradox -- Slang -- Killer facts -- Self-awareness -- Anti-advertising -- Advertising parodies -- Brand mascots -- Bringing the product to life -- Personification -- Catchphrases -- Neologisms -- Long copy -- The curiosity arouser -- Arguments -- Advice -- Insults -- Compliments -- Challenges -- Crusades -- In-jokes -- Interaction -- Crowdsourcing -- Ambient -- Installation -- Special builds -- Stunts -- Using the medium -- Hoaxes -- Hidden camera -- Documentary -- Big ads -- Branded content -- Playing with the logo -- Symbols -- Typography -- Pricing -- Competitive ads -- Range -- Product demonstration -- Product shot -- Product sampling -- Topical -- Puzzles -- Illusion -- Diagrams -- Annotation -- Perspective change -- Details -- The effects of time -- Dramatizing the negative -- Dramatizing product experience -- Scale -- National identity -- Regional identity -- Alternative uses -- Transformation -- Product transformation -- Heritage -- Product story -- Product features -- Local knowledge -- Endorsement -- Testimonial -- Reverse testimonial -- Manufacturer's testimonial -- Staff…”
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Food safety assurance and veterinary public health

Table of Contents: “…Risk management strategies : monitoring and surveillance -- v. 4. Towards a risk-based chain control…”
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Inventory management non-classical views

Table of Contents: “…A new inventory paradigm : conceptual basis and survey results / Attilla Chikâan -- Inventory management : some surprising news about classical views on inventory and some nonclassical responses to traditional practice / Linda G. …”
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Drama and education performance methodologies for teaching and learning by Water, Manon van de, McAvoy, Mary

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Defining the field: drama then and now -- Foundational methods: linear and process-oriented drama -- Drama for social justice -- Performance art in the classroom -- Assessment: tools for effective and reflective practice -- New landscapes: advocacy for drama-based learning programs and partnerships…”
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Information representation and retrieval in the digital age by Chu,Heting 1957-

Table of Contents: “…Information representation and retrieval : an overview -- Information representation I : basic approaches -- Information representation II : related topics -- Language in information representation and retrieval -- Retrieval techniques and query representation -- Retrieval approaches -- Information retrieval models -- Information retrieval systems -- Retrieval of information unique in content or format -- The user dimension in information representation and retrieval -- Evaluation of information representation and retrieval -- Artificial intelligence in information representation and retrieval.…”
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION INSIGHTS AND STRATEGIES by Duffy, Margaret (Professor of Communications), Page, Janis Teruggi

Table of Contents: “…Part one: understanding visual communication -- Making sense of visual culture -- Visualizing ethics -- Ways of seeing: visual rhetoric -- Part two: basic ways of seeing, interpreting, and creating -- Sign language: semiotics -- This means that: metaphor -- Storytelling: visual narratives -- Visual voices: fantasy themes -- Part three: using visuals in professional communication -- Advertising -- Public relations -- Journalism -- Visuals in organizations -- Intercultural communication.…”
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Essays in Fabian socialism by Shaw, Bernard

Table of Contents: “…The economic basis of socialism.- The transition to social democracy.- The impossibilities of anarchism.- Socialism for millionaires.- The Fabian society.- The common sense of municipal trading.- Socialism and superior brains.- Fabian essays twenty years later.- Fabian essays forty years later, what they overlooked…”
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