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Probability and Statistics are studied by most science students, usually as a second- or third-year course. Many current texts in the area are just cookbooks and, as a result, students do not know why they perform the methods they are taught, or why the methods work. The strength of this book is that it readdresses these shortcomings; by using examples, often from real-life and using real data, the authors can show how the fundamentals of probabilistic and statistical theories arise intuitively. It provides a tried and tested, self-contained course, that can also be used for self-study.
The history of the Eternal City is permanently recorded in its many
monuments and ruins. Rome has delights for anyone and everyone—art
aficionados, architecture buffs, history lovers, foodies, and fashion
trendsetters. This guide eases you into la dolce vita ("the sweet
life") with information on:
* How to get around the meandering streets and the bustling maze of ancient and modern treasures
* Entertainment to suit your mood, from classical concerts and
opera to bars, pubs, and discos to moonlit walks with spectacular views
In Islamic law the world was made up of the House of Islam and the House of War with the Ottoman Sultan--the perceived successor to the Caliphs--supreme ruler of the Islamic world. However, Suraiya Faroqhi demonstrates that there was no iron curtain between the Ottoman and other worlds but rather a long-established network of diplomatic, financial, cultural and religious connections. These extended to the empires of Asia and the modern states of Europe. Faroqhi's book is based on a huge study of original and early modern sources, including diplomatic records, travel and geographical writing, as well as personal accounts.
World Wars and the Modern Age (American Heritage, American Voices series) by David C. King
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World Wars and the Modern Age David C. King
Book Description
Experience explosive changes in American history with the people who witnessed them!
From
1870 to 1950, America experienced an unprecedented era of rapid change
and growth. A host of remarkable inventions led the way in transforming
this nation into a major world power, and yet the forces of change
often caused tremendous upheaval in people's lives. Now, World Wars and
the Modern Age provides a rare glimpse into the day-to-day experiences
of Americans who lived through Prohibition, the Roaring Twenties, the
Great Depression, and two world wars. You'll be there as the New York
Times offices are filled with electric light for the first time. You'll
watch as immigrants flock to America's colorful, fast-growing cities,
hoping to start anew. You'll read a young soldier's account of going
"over the top" during the grim trench warfare of World War I—and,
barely twenty years later, an eyewitness account of the surprise
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that plunged America into World War II.
From the personal writings of Henry Ford on his Model T
automobile to songs of the Depression, from FDR's Inaugural Address to
a G.I.'s description of D-Day, World Wars and the Modern Age presents a
wealth of period documents, including diaries, letters, articles,
advertisements, speeches, and more, from both famous figures and
ordinary citizens. Find out how all of these American voices together
helped make this country what it is today.
The Topics series presents factual information in a modern magazine format. It offers challenging insights into the modern intercultural world from a teenager's viewpoint. Written in direct, up-to-date English, the texts and illustrations are closely integrated for maximum impact.