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Richard Preston
As the tropical wildernesses of the world are destroyed, and nature's balance is thereby upset, previously unknown viruses are ready to emerge from the wreckage and enter human populations. In 1967 in Germany, a healthy monkey-keeper died a remarkably swift and gruesome death which mystified the medical profession. Outbreaks of a similarly ...
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The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
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Carl Sagan
Scientist Dr Carl Sagan argues that modern tales of the paranormal, such as alien abduction stories, are in fact simply a modern version of fairy tales and only exist in the mind, and asserts that these accounts come from a potentially hazardous lack of scientific thought and knowledge, a situation which he feels should be remedied.
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Visual display of quantitative information.
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E R. Tufte
A modern classic. Tufte teaches the fundamentals of graphics, charts, maps and tables. "A visual Strunk and White" (The Boston Globe). Includes 250 delightfullly entertaining illustrations, all beautifully printed.
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Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
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Dr. John W Creswell
'It is a book that will stimulate the graduate student and provide a rich source of material for any teacher of research design' - "Qualitative Research Journal". The book that has helped more than 80,000 students and researchers prepare their plan or proposal for a scholarly journal article, dissertation or thesis has been revised and updated ...
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Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide
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James D Lester
The definitive research paper guide, Lester combines a traditional and practical approach to the research process with the latest information on researching and writing online. Comprehensive, but not overwhelming, Lester provides students with step-by-step guidance through the research writing process from selecting and narrowing a topic, to ...
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Methods Toward a Science of Behavior and Experience
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William J Ray
Ray's unique philosophy of science approach focuses on two major goals: Introducing students to the basics of science and to the spirit that motivates many scientists; and helping students make the transition from outside observer of science to active participant. Although most students grasp the idea of asking testable questions, they often have ...
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Practice of Social Research
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Dr. Earl R Babbie
Earl Babbie's "The Practice of Social Research" is one of the most successful general research method books in the USA. Revised for the eighth time, the book offers comprehensive coverage of the main methodological approaches used in the social sciences; detailed discussions of specific methods and techniques used in such areas as sampling, ...
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Statistics for Business and Economics
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David Ray Anderson
This text offers an applications-oriented approach to and a methodological development of statistics for business and economics. The discussion and development of each technique is presented in an application setting, with the statistical results providing insights to decisions and solutions to problems. The new edition includes four new cases ...
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The Craft of Research
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Wayne C Booth, Gregory G Colomb, Joseph M Williams
Since 1995, more than 150,000 students and researchers have turned to "The Craft of Research" for clear and helpful guidance on how to conduct research and report it effectively. Now, master teachers Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams present a completely revised and updated version of their classic handbook. Like its ...
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Opening Skinner's Box: Great Psychological Experiments of the Twentieth Century
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Lauren Slater
THROUGH TEN EXAMPLES of ingenious experiments by some of psychology's most innovative thinkers, Lauren Slater traces the evolution of the century's most pressing concerns--free will, authoritarianism, conformity, morality. Beginning with B. F. Skinner and the legend of a child raised in a box, she takes us from a deep empathy with Stanley Milgram ...
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Case Study Research: Design and Methods
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Dr. Robert K Yin
With over 90,000 copies sold of the previous editions the new Third Edition of the best-selling "Case Study Research" has been carefully revised, updated, and expanded while retaining virtually all of the features and coverage of the second edition. Robert Yin's comprehensive presentation covers all aspects of the case study method - from problem ...
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Practical Research: Planning and Design
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Paul D Leedy
For a wide variety of graduate or advanced undergraduate research courses. Written in uncommonly engaging, lucid, and elegant prose, this text is an "understand-it-yourself, do-it-yourself" manual designed to help research students in any discipline understand the fundamental structure of quality research and the methodical process that leads to ...
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Exploring research
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Dr. Neil J Salkind
For undergraduate Research Methods courses in departments of Psychology, Business, Nursing, Social Work, Political Science and Education. The fifth edition of Exploring Research provides an introduction to research methods in a friendly, approachable writing style. The text explores the use of electronic sources as means to enhance research ...
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The Willie Lynch Letter: And the Making of a Slave
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Kashif Malik Hassan-El
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The Trouble with Physics: The Rise of String Theory, the Fall of a Science, and What Comes Next
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Lee Smolin
In this groundbreaking book, a renowned theoretical physicist argues that physics--the basis for all other science--has lost its way. With clarity, passion, and authority, he charts the rise and fall of string theory and takes a fascinating look at what will replace it.
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Introduction to Genetic Analysis
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Anthony Griffiths
For nearly three decades, from edition to edition, An Introduction to Genetic Analysis (IGA) has evolved side by side with genetic research, providing an experiment based introduction to fundamental concepts that reflects every major laboratory and conceptual breakthrough. With authors who are leading researchers, innovative educators, and ...
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Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research
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Dr. John W Creswell
Appropriate for Introduction to Educational Research courses. This groundbreaking text is the first introduction of its kind to offer a balanced, inclusive, and integrated overview in the field of educational research. Unlike any other text, it comprehensively addresses both quantitative and qualitative approaches to educational research and ...
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In the Shadow of Man
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Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall's classic account of primate research provides an impressively detailed and absorbing account of the early years of her field study of,and adventures with,chimpanzees in Tanzania,Africa.It is a landmark for everyone to enjoy. 'One of natural history'smost impressive field studies...an instant animal classic' TIME 'Jane Goodall's work ...
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Short Guide to Writing about History
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Richard Marius
This short guide introduces students to historical research and discovery while teaching them how to write cogent history papers. Focusing on more than just the conventions of good writing, this supplement shows students first how to think about history, and then how to organize their thoughts into coherent essays. This book teaches students how ...
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Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges
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Antonin Scalia, Bryan A Garner
Two noted legal writers--Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner--systematically present every important idea about judicial persuasion in a fresh, entertaining way. They cover the essentials of sound legal reasoning, including how to develop the syllogism that underlies any argument.
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The Basics of Social Research
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Earl R Babbie
This thorough revision of Babbie's standard-setting book presents a succinct, straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by social scientists. Contemporary examples+such as terrorism, Alzheimer's disease, anti-gay prejudice and education, and the legalization of marijuana make this Fourth Edition thoroughly ...
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Language, Truth and Logic
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Alfred Jules Ayer
If you can't prove something, it is literally senseless - so argues Ayer in this irreverent and electrifying book. Statements are either true by definition (as in maths), or can be verified by direct experience. Ayer rejected metaphysical claims about god, the absolute, and objective values as completely nonsensical. Ayer was only 24 when he ...
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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
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Mary L Boas
Updates the original, comprehensive introduction to the areas of mathematical physics encountered in advanced courses in the physical sciences. Intuition and computational abilities are stressed. Original material on DE and multiple integrals has been expanded.
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The Consolations of Philosophy
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Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton ekes everyday advice and wisdom from some very heady sources. His book distills life interpretations from great thinkers and offers them up with personal insights and anecdotes.
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Anthropology
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Carol R Ember
For introductory courses in General Anthropology (four-field approach). This comprehensive introduction to the four fields of anthropology reflects recent anthropological research and controversial developments, while integrating features in each chapter to spark and maintain student interest. A focus on applied anthropology highlights the ...
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