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 Strindberg: A Life by Sue Prideaux English | February 21, 2012 | ISBN: 0300136935, 030019806X | True PDF | 352 pages | 24.1 MB A mesmerizing account of the chaotic life and brilliant work of a playwright whose influence is undiminished 100 years after his death  Streets in Motion: The Making of Infrastructure, Property, and Political Culture in Twentieth-century Calcutta English | 2022 | ISBN: 1009100114 | 320 Pages | PDF | 8 MB The book studies the social production of motion in a capitalist urban context. In the city of capital, motion refers to a fetish. The bourgeois order posits motion as a metaphor for energy, positivity, and progress - a norm - and obstruction (motion's dialectical opposite) as delinquency. The book uncovers the social tectonics of spatial mobilization and thus demystifies motion. Who and what set spaces on the move? How did various classes of city dwellers activate, experience, and negotiate it? Streets in Motion develops an approach to urban history by theorizing and historicizing the 'street' as an apparatus of city-making and subject formation. It works at two registers - a local history of Calcutta in colonial and post-colonial periods, and a theorizing of the logistical and political-cultural centrality of the street within this rubric. It is argued that the street is politics in as much as politics is the production of space.  Brent Luvaas, "Street Style: An Ethnography of Fashion Blogging " English | ISBN: 0857855751 | 2016 | 336 pages | PDF | 10 MB Street style blogging has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity over the last decade. Amateur photographers, often with no formal training in fashion, have become critical arbiters of taste and trends, influencing the representations that appear in magazines and on runways, and putting new cities on the fashion world map. This cutting-edge book documents the evolution of street style photography, from the fieldwork photos of early anthropology to the glamorized snapshots that appear on blogs today, and explores the structural shifts in the global fashion industry that street style has helped bring about.  Chief Robert Bingham, "Street Smart Firefighting: the common sense guide to firefighter safety and survival" English | 2014 | ISBN: 1496049551 | ASIN: B01DLE0TMA | EPUB | pages: 317 | 11.4 mb Finally, An Exciting New Approach To Really Improve Your Fireground Operations! Listen to what the fire service leaders have to say about Bob Bingham's new book, "Street Smart Firefighting." This book is the most practical, no no-nonsense and "tell-it-like-it-is" resource you will find. It is an immensely useful guide, filled with new ideas you can use. The advice is sound, insightful, and can be used by rookie firefighters, experienced chiefs, and everybody in between. Bob tells many true stories and speaks in a down-to-earth style, and that makes for a good easy read. The book is filled with common sense and introduces new concepts. When you are finished reading this book you will be better prepared to do your job, and it could save your life! -- This is what fire service leaders are saying about this new book: "This isn't just big city stuff, there is a wealth of information for the small town volunteer. This book is a must read for all firefighters." -- William (Sonny) Mullikin, Woodstock Volunteer Fire Department.-- "A tremendous book, that uses a logical and fresh approach to ensure that all our members return to the station every time." -- Dennis L. Rubin, Fire Chief, Atlanta, Georgia.-- Key features to help your operation: * How to reduce fireground injuries. * Recognizing dangerous situations. * How to avoid being lost or trapped. * Operating under-staffed firegrounds. * Basement fires the smart way. * Really fast ventilation. * Quickly developing a fireground plan. * Avoiding kamikaze roof work. * Developing street smart SOPs. * New attic fire methods. * Improving weak truck operations.-- About the Author: Chief Robert C. Bingham, a 31-year veteran of the fire service, served as a deputy chief in the District of Columbia Fire Department, where he was a command officer for 15 years. He has also taught at the National Fire Academy.  Stock Market Investing Bible: The Complete Beginner's Guide On Growth Stocks And How To Beat The Market And Make Money Investing In Growth Stocks by BERNARD SOPHIA English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0B6J637B8 | 55 pages | EPUB | 0.12 Mb A growth ѕtосk іѕ аnу share іn a company that іѕ аntісіраtеd to grow at a rate ѕіgnіfісаntlу аbоvе the аvеrаgе grоwth fоr the market. Thеѕе ѕtосkѕ gеnеrаllу dо not рау dіvіdеndѕ. Thіѕ іѕ bесаuѕе thе іѕѕuеrѕ of grоwth ѕtосkѕ are uѕuаllу соmраnіеѕ that wаnt tо rеіnvеѕt any earnings thеу accrue іn order tо ассеlеrаtе growth in thе short tеrm. Whеn іnvеѕtоrѕ invest іn grоwth stocks, thеу аntісіраtе thаt thеу wіll еаrn mоnеу through capital gаіnѕ whеn thеу еvеntuаllу sell thеіr ѕhаrеѕ іn thе future.  Statistics in the Social Sciences: Current Methodological Developments By 2010 | 215 Pages | ISBN: 0470148748 | PDF | 4 MB A one-of-a-kind compilation of modern statistical methods designed to support and advance research across the social sciencesStatistics in the Social Sciences: Current Methodological Developments presents new and exciting statistical methodologies to help advance research and data analysis across the many disciplines in the social sciences. Quantitative methods in various subfields, from psychology to economics, are under demand for constant development and refinement. This volume features invited overview papers, as well as original research presented at the Sixth Annual Winemiller Conference: Methodological Developments of Statistics in the Social Sciences, an international meeting that focused on fostering collaboration among mathematical statisticians and social science researchers. The book provides an accessible and insightful look at modern approaches to identifying and describing current, effective methodologies that ultimately add value to various fields of social science research. With contributions from leading international experts on the topic, the book features in-depth coverage of modern quantitative social sciences topics, including: Correlation Structures Structural Equation Models and Recent Extensions Order-Constrained Proximity Matrix Representations Multi-objective and Multi-dimensional Scaling Differences in Bayesian and Non-Bayesian Inference Bootstrap Test of Shape Invariance across Distributions Statistical Software for the Social Sciences Statistics in the Social Sciences: Current Methodological Developments is an excellent supplement for graduate courses on social science statistics in both statistics departments and quantitative social sciences programs. It is also a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners in the fields of psychology, sociology, economics, and market research.Content: Chapter 1 Analysis of Correlation Structures: Current Status and Open Problems (pages 1-36): Peter M. Bentler and Victoria SavaleiChapter 2 Overview of Structural Equation Models and Recent Extensions (pages 37-79): Kenneth A. Bollen, Daniel J. Bauer, Sharon L. Christ and Michael C. EdwardsChapter 3 Order?Constrained Proximity Matrix Representations: Ultrametric Generalizations and Constructions with MATLAB (pages 81-112): Lawrence Hubert, Hans?Friedrich Kohn and Douglas SteinleyChapter 4 Multiobjective Multidimensional (City?Block) Scaling (pages 113-133): Michael J. Brusco, Stephanie Stahl and J. Dennis CraditChapter 5 Critical Differences in Bayesian and Non?Bayesian Inference and why the Former is Better (pages 135-157): Jeff GillChapter 6 A Bootstrap Test of Shape Invariance Across Distributions (pages 159-174): Jeffrey N. Rouder, Paul L. Speckman, Douglas Steinley, Michael S. Pratte and Richard D. MoreyChapter 7 Statistical Software for the Social Sciences (pages 175-189): Joseph M. HilbeChapter 8 Conclusion: Roundtable Discussion (pages 191-194): Stanislav Kolenikov, Douglas Steinley and Lori Thombs  Statistical Texts for Mixed Linear Models By Andre I. Khuri, Thomas Mathew, Bimal K. Sinha(auth.) 1998 | 370 Pages | ISBN: 0471156531 | PDF | 14 MB An advanced discussion of linear models with mixed or random effects. In recent years a breakthrough has occurred in our ability to draw inferences from exact and optimum tests of variance component models, generating much research activity that relies on linear models with mixed and random effects. This volume covers the most important research of the past decade as well as the latest developments in hypothesis testing. It compiles all currently available results in the area of exact and optimum tests for variance component models and offers the only comprehensive treatment for these models at an advanced level. Statistical Tests for Mixed Linear Models:Combines analysis and testing in one self-contained volume. Describes analysis of variance (ANOVA) procedures in balanced and unbalanced data situations. Examines methods for determining the effect of imbalance on data analysis. Explains exact and optimum tests and methods for their derivation. Summarizes test procedures for multivariate mixed and random models. Enables novice readers to skip the derivations and discussions on optimum tests. Offers plentiful examples and exercises, many of which are numerical in flavor. Provides solutions to selected exercises. Statistical Tests for Mixed Linear Models is an accessible reference for researchers in analysis of variance, experimental design, variance component analysis, and linear mixed models. It is also an important text for graduate students interested in mixed models.Content: Chapter 1 Nature of Exact and Optimum Tests in Mixed Linear Models (pages 1-18): Chapter 2 Balanced Random and Mixed Models (pages 19-52): Chapter 3 Measures of Data Imbalance (pages 53-94): Chapter 4 Unbalanced One?Way and Two?Way Random Models (pages 95-118): Chapter 5 Random Models with Unequal Cell Frequencies in the Last Stage (pages 119-140): Chapter 6 Tests in Unbalanced Mixed Models (pages 141-171): Chapter 7 Recovery of Inter?block Information (pages 172-205): Chapter 8 Split?Description Designs Under Mixed and Random Models (pages 206-235): Chapter 9 Tests Using Generalized P?Values (pages 236-255): Chapter 10 Multivariate Mixed and Random Models (pages 256-296):  Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization: A Legal Guide, Fifth Edition By Bruce R. Hopkins(auth.) 2009 | 340 Pages | ISBN: 0470397934 | PDF | 5 MB Nonprofits must comply with stringent federal and state regulations due to their special tax-exempt status; the government's ultimate threat is revocation of a nonprofit's tax-exempt status, which usually means the nonprofit's demise. Written in plain English, not "legalese," this book provides essential guidance for those interested in starting new nonprofits, as well as valuable advice for directors of established organizations. This easy-to-read resource contains essential information on virtually every legal aspect of starting and operating a nonprofit organization from receiving and maintaining tax-exempt status to tips for successful management practices. The Fifth Edition includes updates to areas that have changed dramatically in the wake of new law. These areas include: corporate governance principles, compensation issues, private benefit doctrine, political campaign activity, the new form 990, endowment funds, and IRS audits activity. Content: Chapter 1 What is a Nonprofit Organization? (pages 1-12): Chapter 2 Starting a Nonprofit Organization (pages 13-23): Chapter 3 Debunking Some Myths and Misperceptions (pages 25-32): Chapter 4 Nonprofit Organizations: Much More than Charity (pages 33-49): Chapter 5 Nonprofits and Private Benefit (pages 51-65): Chapter 6 From Nonprofit to Tax?Exempt (pages 67-81): Chapter 7 Charities: Public or Private? (pages 83-96): Chapter 8 Governance: Board Duties and Liabilities (pages 97-113): Chapter 9 Braving Annual Reporting (pages 115-123): Chapter 10 Tax Exemption: Not a Paperwork Exemption (pages 125-134): Chapter 11 Charitable Giving Rules (pages 135-152): Chapter 12 Government Regulation of Fundraising (pages 153-172): Chapter 13 Related or Unrelated? (pages 173-190): Chapter 14 Lobbying Constraints-and Taxes (pages 191-201): Chapter 15 Political Campaign Activities-and More Taxes (pages 203-209): Chapter 16 Donor?Advised Funds, Tax Shelters, Insurance Schemes-and Still More Taxes (pages 211-216): Chapter 17 Subsidiaries: For?Profit and Nonprofit (pages 217-227): Chapter 18 Joint Venturing and Other Partnering (pages 229-236): Chapter 19 Wonderful World of Planned Giving (pages 237-244): Chapter 20 Putting Ideas into Action (pages 245-253): Chapter 21 Watchdogs on the Prowl (pages 255-269): Chapter 22 Potpourri of Policies and Procedures (pages 271-286): Chapter 23 Commerciality, Competition, Commensurateness (pages 287-295): Chapter 24 IRS Audits of Nonprofit Organizations (pages 297-314): Chapter 25 Avoiding Personal Liability (pages 315-320):  Starting a Business of Your Own: A Step-by-Step Handbook for Launching and Establishing Your Business by Garrick Willis English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0B6LDFNF1 | 132 pages | EPUB | 0.87 Mb Do you want to start your own business?  Stalin and the Lubianka: A Documentary History of the Political Police and Security Organs in the Soviet Union, 1922-1953 (Annals of Communism) by David R. Shearer, Vladimir Khaustov English | January 13, 2015 | ISBN: 0300171897 | True EPUB | 392 pages | 0.4 MB This fascinating documentary history is the first English-language exploration of Joseph Stalin's relationship with, and manipulation of, the Soviet political police. The story follows the changing functions, organization, and fortunes of the political police and security organs from the early 1920s until Stalin's death in 1953, and it provides documented detail about how Stalin used these organs to achieve and maintain undisputed power. Although written as a narrative, it includes translations of more than 170 documents from Soviet archives. |
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