Bayesian methods combine information available from data with any prior information available from expert knowledge. The Bayes linear approach follows this... Læs mere
This book provides an introduction to the bootstrap for readers who have professional interest in its methods but do not have a background in advanced mathematics. It offers reliable, authoritative coverage of the bootstrap's considerable advantages as well as its drawbacks.
Behavioural investing seeks to bridge the gap between psychology and investing. All too many investors are unaware of the mental pitfalls that await them. Even once we are aware of our biases, we must recognise that knowledge does not equal behaviour.
* Provides a thorough overview of the role of fluorine in pharmaceutical science and development * Includes chapters on fluorinated analogues of natural... Læs mere
This volume contains14 contributed papers from the following 2012 Materials Science and Technology (MS&T 12) symposia: * Next Generation Biomaterials * Surface Properties of Biomaterials .
Dealing specifically with liquid and gaseous biofuels that can be produced from renewable resources using different processes, Biofuels provides a broad overview of biofuel developments from... Læs mere
There is renewed interest in new boardroom practices that aim to strengthen the leadership role of directors. This book assembles the biggest names... Læs mere
Provides a comprehensive and current resource for understanding and working with biodegradable polymers Guides the scientist in designing new materials by exploring the relationship between structure and properties for each category of blends/composites discussed.
Alternative techniques and tools for analyzing biomolecular networks With the recent rapid advances in molecular biology, high-throughput experimental methods have resulted in enormous amounts of data that can be used to study biomolecular networks in living organisms.
In the industrialized world, it is widely accepted that a free market leads to greater efficiency in terms of productivity and... Læs mere
Attempts to issue a wake-up call to the nation's 20,000 health care organization boards. This book presents a practical model focusing on factors that affect board performance, with prescriptive information.