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Probability and Statistical Models: Foundations for Problems in Reliability and Financial Mathematics
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Probability and Statistical Models: Foundations for Problems in Reliability and Financial MathematicsProbability and Statistical Models: Foundations for Problems in Reliability and Financial Mathematics

With an emphasis on models and techniques, this textbook introduces many of the fundamental concepts of stochastic modeling that are now a vital component of almost every scientific investigation. These models form the basis of well-known parametric lifetime distributions such as exponential, Weibull, and gamma distributions, as well as change-point and mixture models. The authors also consider more general notions of non-parametric lifetime distribution classes.
 
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Poetry for Students: Vol. 29
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Poetry for Students: Vol. 29Poetry for Students: Vol. 29

Each volume of Poetry for Students provides analysis of approximately 20 poems that teachers and librarians have identified as the most frequently studied in literature courses. Some of the poems covered in this volume include:

  • "America, America" by Saadi Youssef
  • "An Attempt at Jealousy" by Marina Tsvetayeva
  • "Driving into the Wreck" by Adrienne Rich
  • "Heart's Needle" by W. D. Snodgrass
  • "The Night-piece, to Julia" By Robert Herrick
  • And more
 
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Primary Science: Extending Knowledge in Practice (Achieving Qts)
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Primary Science: Extending Knowledge in Practice (Achieving Qts)Primary Science: Extending Knowledge in Practice (Achieving Qts)

Still the biggest concern for many on initial teacher training courses is the acquisition of subject knowledge and the ability to translate that into effective teaching. This book addresses this - building on the core subject knowledge covered in the Achieving QTS series and relating it to classroom practice. It supports trainees in extending and deepening their knowledge of Science and demonstrating how to apply it to planning and implementing lessons.
 
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An Essex Dialect dictionary
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An Essex Dilaect dictionaryAn Essex Dilaect dictionary

Essex has a distinctive dialect of its own. Essex is a county in southeastern England it consists of 14 districts such as Harlow, Maldon and Colchester.

The book An Essex Dialect dictionary presents an account for the dialect and the colloquial speech of a county. Books and notes on Essex dialect and Essex rustic life are sadly few, yet this one presents a lot when it comes to the Essex dialect and its characteristics.
 
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National Identity in Russian Culture: An Introduction
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National Identity in Russian Culture: An IntroductionNational Identity in Russian Culture: An Introduction

The question of national identity has long been a vexing one in Russia, and is particularly pertinent in the post-Soviet period. Designed for students of Russian literature, culture and history, this collection of essays explores aspects of national identity in Russian culture from medieval times to the present.
 
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