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Survival Analysis

A Self-Learning Text

By: David G. Kleinbaum,Mitchel Klein

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Survival Analysis

A Self-Learning Text

By: David G. Kleinbaum,Mitchel Klein

A straightforward and easy-to-follow introduction to the main concepts and techniques of the subject. It is based on numerous courses given by the author to students and researchers in the health sciences and is written with such readers in mind. A "user-friendly" layout includes numerous illustrations and exercises and the book is written in such a way so as to enable readers learn directly without the assistance of a classroom instructor. Throughout, there is an emphasis on presenting each new topic backed by real examples of a survival analysis investigation, followed up with thorough analyses of real data sets. Each chapter concludes with practice exercises to help readers reinforce their understanding of the concepts covered, before going on to a more comprehensive test. Answers to both are included. Readers will enjoy David Kleinbaums style of presentation, making this an excellent introduction for all those coming to the subject for the first time.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1475725558

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9781475725551

Logistic Regression

A Self-Learning Text

By: David G. Kleinbaum,Mitchel Klein

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Logistic Regression

A Self-Learning Text

By: David G. Kleinbaum,Mitchel Klein

This is the third edition of this text on logistic regression methods, originally published in 1994, with its second e- tion published in 2002. As in the first two editions, each chapter contains a pres- tation of its topic in “lecture?book” format together with objectives, an outline, key formulae, practice exercises, and a test. The “lecture book” has a sequence of illust- tions, formulae, or summary statements in the left column of each page and a script (i. e. , text) in the right column. This format allows you to read the script in conjunction with the illustrations and formulae that highlight the main points, formulae, or examples being presented. This third edition has expanded the second edition by adding three new chapters and a modified computer appendix. We have also expanded our overview of mod- ing strategy guidelines in Chap. 6 to consider causal d- grams. The three new chapters are as follows: Chapter 8: Additional Modeling Strategy Issues Chapter 9: Assessing Goodness of Fit for Logistic Regression Chapter 10: Assessing Discriminatory Performance of a Binary Logistic Model: ROC Curves In adding these three chapters, we have moved Chaps. 8 through 13 from the second edition to follow the new chapters, so that these previous chapters have been ren- bered as Chaps. 11–16 in this third edition.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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144191742X

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9781441917423

Murder by Mail

A Global History of the Letter Bomb

By: Mitchel P. Roth,Mahmut Cengiz

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Murder by Mail

A Global History of the Letter Bomb

By: Mitchel P. Roth,Mahmut Cengiz

The explosive history of weaponized mail over hundreds of years. This book unfolds the gripping history of weaponized mail, offering the first-ever comprehensive exploration of this sinister phenomenon. Spanning two centuries, Murder by Mail unveils the history of postal bombs, describing the evolution of both explosives and the postal services that facilitated their deadly use. From an eighteenth-century incident involving Jonathan Swift to modern acts of terror by groups like the IRA, Suffragettes, and lone actors such as the Unabomber, it uncovers the surprising ubiquity of mail bombs. This chronological account meticulously covers each decade, from early anarchists and world wars through the Cold War to the rise of the serial bomber. Astounding in scope, this book sheds light on the psychopathy, motivations, and political implications behind murder by mail.

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Reaktion Books

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1789149797

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9781789149791

The President's Czars

Undermining Congress and the Constitution

By: Mitchel A. Sollenberger,Mark J. Rozell

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The President's Czars

Undermining Congress and the Constitution

By: Mitchel A. Sollenberger,Mark J. Rozell

Faced with crises that would challenge any president, Barack Obama authorized "pay czar" Kenneth Feinberg to oversee the $20 billion fund for victims of the BP oil spill and to establish—and enforce—executive pay guidelines for companies that received $700 billion in federal bailout money. Feinberg's office comes with vastly expansive policy powers along with seemingly deep pockets; yet his position does not formally fit anywhere within our government's constitutional framework. The very word "czar" seems inappropriate in a constitutional republic, but it has come to describe any executive branch official who has significant authority over a policy area, works independently of agency or Department heads, and is not confirmed by the Senate-or subject to congressional oversight. Mitchel Sollenberger and Mark Rozell provide the first comprehensive overview of presidential czars, tracing the history of the position from its origins through its initial expansion under FDR and its dramatic growth during the presidencies of George W. Bush and Barack Obama. The President's Czars shows how, under pressure to act on the policy front, modern presidents have increasingly turned to these appointed officials, even though by doing so they violate the Appointments Clause and can also run into conflict with the nondelegation doctrine and the principle that a president cannot unilaterally establish offices without legislative support. Further, Sollenberger and Rozell contend that czars not only are ill-conceived but also disrupt a governing system based on democratic accountability. A sobering overview solidly grounded in public law analysis, this study serves as a counter-argument to those who would embrace an excessively powerful presidency, one with relatively limited constraints. Among other things, it proposes the restoration of accountability—starting with significant changes to Title 3 of the U.S. Code, which authorizes the president to appoint White House employees "without regard to any other provision of law." Ultimately, the authors argue that czars have generally not done a good job of making the executive branch bureaucracy more effective and efficient. Whatever utility presidents may see in appointing czars, Sollenberger and Rozell make a strong case that the overall damage to our constitutional system is great-and that this runaway practice has to stop.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700618368

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9780700618361

Rejuvenation of the Aging Face

By: Amir M Karam,Mitchel P Goldman

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Rejuvenation of the Aging Face

By: Amir M Karam,Mitchel P Goldman

Rejuvenation of the Aging Face covers the assessment, planning and treatment required to rejuvenate aging patients, using a combination of surgical and non-surgical approaches to give the best cosmetic results. It focuses on new areas such as fat transplant, rapidly-developing treatments such as injectables, and refinements to existing surgical techniques. Starting with an assessment of the presenting problem, the authors explain how best to devise a treatment plan that combines both surgical and non-surgical approaches. Detailed overviews are provided for each recommended surgical technique, together with comprehensive discussion of post-operative considerations. With over 200 illustrations showing typical patient cases, a DVD with selected surgical video clips, and the combined expertise of highly regarded facial plastic surgeons and dermatologic surgeons, Rejuvenation of the Aging Face is an indispensable guide to the assessment and management of the aging face. Key Points Written by well-recognised educators in the areas of facial plastic and dermatologic surgery Covers the latest thinking on established techniques and hot, new emerging ones Highly illustrated with colour clinical photographs and short, focussed DVD clips

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152

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JP Medical Ltd

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1907816798

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9781907816796

Stewards of the Market

How the Federal Reserve Made Sense of the Financial Crisis

By: Mitchel Y. Abolafia

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Stewards of the Market

How the Federal Reserve Made Sense of the Financial Crisis

By: Mitchel Y. Abolafia

A fast-paced, behind-closed-doors account of the Federal Reserve’s decision making during the 2008 financial crisis, showing how Fed policymakers overcame their own assumptions to contain the disaster. The financial crisis of 2008 led to the collapse of several major banks and thrust the US economy into the deepest recession since the Great Depression. The Federal Reserve was the agency most responsible for maintaining the nation’s economic stability. And the Fed’s Open Market Committee was a twelve-member body at the epicenter, making sense of the unfolding crisis and fashioning a response. This is the story of how they failed, learned, and staved off catastrophe. Drawing on verbatim transcripts of the committee’s closed-door meetings, Mitchel Abolafia puts readers in the room with the Federal Reserve’s senior policymaking group. Abolafia uncovers what the Fed’s policymakers knew before, during, and after the collapse. He explores how their biases and intellectual commitments both helped and hindered as they made sense of the emergency. In an original contribution to the sociology of finance, Stewards of the Market examines the social and cultural factors that shaped the Fed’s response, one marked by missed cues and analytic failures but also by successful improvisations and innovations. Ideas, traditions, and power all played their roles in the Fed’s handling of the crisis. In particular, Abolafia demonstrates that the Fed’s adherence to conflicting theories of self-correcting markets contributed to the committee’s doubts and decisions. A vivid portrait of the world’s most powerful central bank in a moment of high stakes, Stewards of the Market is rich with insights for the next financial downturn.

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225

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Harvard University Press

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0674245296

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9780674245297

Global Organized Crime

A 21st Century Approach

By: Mitchel P. Roth

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Global Organized Crime

A 21st Century Approach

By: Mitchel P. Roth

In the maelstrom of globalization and cyberspace, organized crime continues to defy definition. A diverse array of activities is perpetuated by criminal organizations, criminal groups and associations, and gangs, and it is clear that one specific label is no longer adequate. This book offers a uniquely global approach to organized crime and the multitude of forces that shape it in the 21st century. As well as discussing definitions of and the historical roots of organized crime, this book examines various forms of organized crime around the world in the US, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Russia and Europe, Asia and Africa. This revised and updated new edition includes coverage of: the rise of the ’Ndrangheta in Italy and their global expansion; the impact of drug legalization on organized crime and the problem of methamphetamine; organ trading, money laundering, and animal poaching; changes in gang traditions and gangland penitentiaries; the decentralization of Mexican cartels, the growth of opium production in Myanmar, and the drug war in Africa; and the advancement of ISIS and the emergence of the Silk Road and the Dark Net. This book is essential reading for students engaged in the study of global and transnational organized crime, with features including chapter overviews, key terms, critical thinking questions, and case studies.

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Taylor & Francis

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1317267184

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9781317267188

Sclerotherapy E-Book

Treatment of Varicose and Telangiectatic Leg Veins (Expert Consult)

By: Mitchel P. Goldman,Robert A Weiss

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Sclerotherapy E-Book

Treatment of Varicose and Telangiectatic Leg Veins (Expert Consult)

By: Mitchel P. Goldman,Robert A Weiss

This classic resource by Drs. Mitchel P. Goldman, Robert A Weiss, and Jean-Jerome Guex provides highly practical, up-to-date guidance for the effective management of varicose veins and other vascular anomalies. It is an indispensable reference for a wide audience including dermatologists, invasive radiologists, family practitioners, vascular and cosmetic surgeons. Clearly written by global experts, Sclerotherapy, 6th Edition, helps those new to the field to gain a firm understanding of successful techniques, as well as showing seasoned practitioners how to improve and hone their skills with today's best and newest approaches. Case studies and detailed color illustrations offer step-by-step visual guidance. - Covers everything you need to know with a practical approach, from the pathogenesis of varicosities to diagnostic and treatment options, including evidence-based decision making. - Helps you optimize outcomes and improve your surgical, injection, and laser techniques with comprehensive, visual guidance, including coverage of common pitfalls and "tricks of the trade." - Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. - Features hot topic coverage of endovenous glue and new endovenous ablation techniques, as well as updated techniques for optimal use of foam sclerotherapy and uses for solutions recently available on the market. - Discusses new concepts for treating areas other than the legs, including rejuvenation of the hands and chest.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323377270

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9780323377270

Logistic Regression

A Self-Learning Text

By: David G. Kleinbaum,Mitchel Klein

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A Self-Learning Text

By: David G. Kleinbaum,Mitchel Klein

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Survival Analysis

A Self-Learning Text

By: David G. Kleinbaum,Mitchel Klein

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A Self-Learning Text

By: David G. Kleinbaum,Mitchel Klein

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Survival Analysis

A Self-Learning Text, Third Edition

By: David G. Kleinbaum,Mitchel Klein

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Survival Analysis

A Self-Learning Text, Third Edition

By: David G. Kleinbaum,Mitchel Klein

An excellent introduction for all those coming to the subject for the first time. New material has been added to the second edition and the original six chapters have been modified. The previous edition sold 9500 copies world wide since its release in 1996. Based on numerous courses given by the author to students and researchers in the health sciences and is written with such readers in mind. Provides a "user-friendly" layout and includes numerous illustrations and exercises. Written in such a way so as to enable readers learn directly without the assistance of a classroom instructor. Throughout, there is an emphasis on presenting each new topic backed by real examples of a survival analysis investigation, followed up with thorough analyses of real data sets.

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1441966455

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Rejuvenation of the Aging Face

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Global Organized Crime

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