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Lawrence and the Arabs

By: Robert Graves

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Early this June I was invited by the publishers to write a book about Lawrence. I replied that I would do so with Lawrence’s consent. Shaw, as I must call him, for he has now taken that name and definitely discarded ‘Lawrence,’ cabled his permission from India, and followed it up with a letter giving me a list of sources for my writing and saying that since a book was intended about him anyway he would prefer it done by me. He thought that I could write a book accurate enough in its facts to discourage further unauthorized accounts and that he could trust me not to spare his own feelings wherever I wished to draw any critical conclusion. And he hoped that the book would have exhausted all public interest by the time that he had finished with the Royal Air Force and returned to civil life. I have his most generous permission, with that of his trustees, to use copyright material at my discretion—but certain limits were given—both from Revolt in the Desert and from Seven Pillars of Wisdom (of which that is an abridgment), a book that will not be issued for public sale in Shaw’s lifetime. Unfortunately owing to pressure of time my completed typescript could not be submitted to Shaw before publication and I apologize to him for any passages where my discretion has been at fault. I did, however, write and ask him specific questions and sent him rough drafts of nearly all my material. I must, however, draw a clear line between Shaw’s approval of my writing the book if it had to be written, and my own responsibility for the facts and opinions given here. These chapters contain much that is of interest, I hope, even to readers of the Seven Pillars of Wisdom; and readers of Revolt in the Desert may be glad of a narrative that is continuous. Critics must remember that Shaw, when preparing the Seven Pillars for private circulation, had in mind an audience of not more than a couple of hundred people and that he consequently had greater freedom in his vocabulary than I have had; and could also assume a specialized knowledge of Eastern history, geography and politics in his audience that I am not permitted to assume. I have tried to give a picture of an exasperatingly complex personality in the easiest possible terms. I have tried also to make a difficult story as clear as may be by a cutting-down of the characters that occur in it; mentioning by name only the outstanding ones and explaining the rest in such terms as ‘a member of the body-guard,’ ‘a British Staff-officer with Feisal,’ ‘a major-general,’ ‘a French colonel,’ ‘the chief of the Beni Sakhr,’ etc. (Geography has been similarly simplified; the maps have been designed so that few places occur on them that are not mentioned in that part of the story to which they refer, and few or no places are mentioned in the story that are not to be found on the maps.) This is not the method of history, but history, which is the less readable the more historical it is, will not eventually be hindered by anything I have written. I have attempted a critical study of ‘Lawrence’—the popular verdict that he is the most remarkable living Englishman, though I dislike such verdicts, I am inclined to accept—rather than a general review of the Arab freedom movement and the part played by England and France in regard to it. And there has been a space-limit.

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Library of Alexandria

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1465508767

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The Assommoir

By: Émile Zola,Brian Nelson

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The Assommoir

By: Émile Zola,Brian Nelson

in this life, even if you don't ask for much you still end up with bugger all!' In a run-down quarter of Paris, Gervaise Macquart struggles to earn a living and support her family. She earns a pittance washing other people's dirty clothes in the local washhouse, and dreams of having her own laundry. But in order to start her business she must incur debt, and her feckless husband cannot resist the lure of the Assommoir, the local bar that supplies all the working men with cheap spirits and absinthe. As her money troubles grow, so Gervaise's life begins to spiral out of control, and she is trapped in a vicious web of want and neglect. The Assommoir is a pivotal novel in Zola's Rougon-Macquart series. In it he lays bare the terrible poverty of the Parisian underclass, living in overcrowded tenements, addicted to drink, a world of squalor, and casual violence. It contains some of Zola's most powerful and graphic writing, unforgettable portrayals of individuals and their environment, and the fine line between self-respect and ruin.

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Oxford University Press

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019882856X

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Probability and Statistical Inference

By: Robert Bartoszynski,Magdalena Niewiadomska-Bugaj

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Probability and Statistical Inference

By: Robert Bartoszynski,Magdalena Niewiadomska-Bugaj

Updated classic statistics text, with new problems and examples Probability and Statistical Inference, Third Edition helps students grasp essential concepts of statistics and its probabilistic foundations. This book focuses on the development of intuition and understanding in the subject through a wealth of examples illustrating concepts, theorems, and methods. The reader will recognize and fully understand the why and not just the how behind the introduced material. In this Third Edition, the reader will find a new chapter on Bayesian statistics, 70 new problems and an appendix with the supporting R code. This book is suitable for upper-level undergraduates or first-year graduate students studying statistics or related disciplines, such as mathematics or engineering. This Third Edition: Introduces an all-new chapter on Bayesian statistics and offers thorough explanations of advanced statistics and probability topics Includes 650 problems and over 400 examples - an excellent resource for the mathematical statistics class sequence in the increasingly popular "flipped classroom" format Offers students in statistics, mathematics, engineering and related fields a user-friendly resource Provides practicing professionals valuable insight into statistical tools Probability and Statistical Inference offers a unique approach to problems that allows the reader to fully integrate the knowledge gained from the text, thus, enhancing a more complete and honest understanding of the topic.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119243815

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Introduction to Scientific Programming and Simulation Using R

By: Owen Jones,Robert Maillardet,Andrew Robinson

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Introduction to Scientific Programming and Simulation Using R

By: Owen Jones,Robert Maillardet,Andrew Robinson

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Organizational Influence Processes

By: Robert W. Allen,Lyman W. Porter,H.L. Angle

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Organizational Influence Processes

By: Robert W. Allen,Lyman W. Porter,H.L. Angle

With more than two-thirds fresh material, this new updated edition of Organizational Influence Processes provides an overview of the most important scholarly work on topics related to the exercise of influence by individuals and groups within organizations. In selecting articles for inclusion the editors were guided by the conviction that the most useful and interesting way to view organizational influence is to take a directional approach - that is, to consider the process from the perspective of downward, lateral, and upward influence. They have organized the readings around this framework, preceded by an introductory group of articles dealing more generally with the nature of influence processes and power. The book includes both classic readings and the latest cutting edge research from some of the most respected experts writing in the field. It will be equally useful for any upper level undergraduate or graduate course concerned with organizational behavior, group behavior, leadership or power and politics.

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Routledge

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1315290596

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Introduction to Scientific Programming and Simulation Using R, Second Edition

By: Owen Jones,Robert Maillardet,Andrew Robinson

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Introduction to Scientific Programming and Simulation Using R, Second Edition

By: Owen Jones,Robert Maillardet,Andrew Robinson

Learn How to Program Stochastic Models Highly recommended, the best-selling first edition of Introduction to Scientific Programming and Simulation Using R was lauded as an excellent, easy-to-read introduction with extensive examples and exercises. This second edition continues to introduce scientific programming and stochastic modelling in a clear, practical, and thorough way. Readers learn programming by experimenting with the provided R code and data. The book’s four parts teach: Core knowledge of R and programming concepts How to think about mathematics from a numerical point of view, including the application of these concepts to root finding, numerical integration, and optimisation Essentials of probability, random variables, and expectation required to understand simulation Stochastic modelling and simulation, including random number generation and Monte Carlo integration In a new chapter on systems of ordinary differential equations (ODEs), the authors cover the Euler, midpoint, and fourth-order Runge-Kutta (RK4) schemes for solving systems of first-order ODEs. They compare the numerical efficiency of the different schemes experimentally and show how to improve the RK4 scheme by using an adaptive step size. Another new chapter focuses on both discrete- and continuous-time Markov chains. It describes transition and rate matrices, classification of states, limiting behaviour, Kolmogorov forward and backward equations, finite absorbing chains, and expected hitting times. It also presents methods for simulating discrete- and continuous-time chains as well as techniques for defining the state space, including lumping states and supplementary variables. Building readers’ statistical intuition, Introduction to Scientific Programming and Simulation Using R, Second Edition shows how to turn algorithms into code. It is designed for those who want to make tools, not just use them. The code and data are available for download from CRAN.

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1466569999

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A llha do Tesouro

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

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A llha do Tesouro

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Um dos maiores clássicos da literatura infanto-juvenil, A Ilha do Tesouro é considerada uma das obras responsáveis pela imagem hollywoodiana dos piratas e de seus tesouros. Fim Hawhins é o filho dos proprietários de uma pensão em Bristol, uma cidade litorânea da Inglaterra do século XVIII. O garoto passará a viver diversas aventuras após a chegada de um velho marinheiro, conhecido como Billy Bonés. Vários acontecimentos terminam por colocar o jovem Fim num verdadeiro navio pirata e, em seguida, em contato com um valioso tesouro. Nesta obra aparecem os detalhes mais comuns das histórias de piratas, como o mapa do tesouro e o local marcado com X onde estão as riquezas. Escrito em 1883, quando o autor escocês tinha 30 anos, foi o primeiro grande sucesso de Robert Louis Stevenson, que no ano seguinte conquistaria ainda mais fama com o lançamento de O Médico e o Monstro, sua obra mais conhecida.

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Universo dos Livros Editora

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8579305276

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9788579305276

The Artillery of the Dukes of Burgundy, 1363-1477

By: Robert Douglas Smith,Kelly DeVries

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The Artillery of the Dukes of Burgundy, 1363-1477

By: Robert Douglas Smith,Kelly DeVries

A major new exploration of the history and development of gunpowder weapons in the 15th century based on the artillery of the Dukes of Burgundy. The four Valois Dukes of Burgundy created, in little more than a century, a fabulously wealthy and independent state. Their centralised control and chancellery have bequeathed to us a vast treasure trove of documents, including accounts and inventories of the Masters of the artillery under the later Dukes. Although many of these were extracted and transcribed in the late nineteenth century, modern historians have largely ignored their unprecedented insights into fifteenth-century guns and their use. When Charles the Bold, the last Valois Duke, took on the combined Swiss confederate forces in 1476 he lost not just the battles and his personal fortune, but much of his artillerytrain as well. Of the dozens of cannons captured, at least 25 pieces survive in Swiss museums. The documents that survive from the Valois state give us, almost for the first time in medieval Europe, the ability to see the course of history in a period when Europe was undergoing some of the most profound changes before the 20th century. The Artillery of the Dukes of Burgundy is the first attempt to combine all these sources, bringing newand fresh insights into the development and use of artillery in the fifteenth century. Moreover this is the first modern study of medieval cannon, one of the most important discoveries of the post-classical world. KELLY DeVRIES has authored numerous books and articles on medieval warfare. ROBERT DOUGLAS SMITH formerly Head of Conservation in the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, is an acknowledged expert on medieval artillery. This study is thefirst major fruit of their combined researches.

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Boydell Press

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1843831627

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Meteorites

A Petrologic, Chemical and Isotopic Synthesis

By: Robert Hutchison

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Meteorites

A Petrologic, Chemical and Isotopic Synthesis

By: Robert Hutchison

Introduction to meteorites and many of their properties.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521470102

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Short Order Dad

One Guy?s Guide to Making Food Fun and Hassle-Free

By: Robert Rosenthal

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Short Order Dad

One Guy?s Guide to Making Food Fun and Hassle-Free

By: Robert Rosenthal

“The perfect give for all fathers looking to up their cooking game!”—The Daily Meal There is a new kind of dad, and he’s doing far more domestic duty than at any time in history, including cooking. Although it’s written with a sense of humor, this book is a serious resource for dads and anyone else interested in upping their game to make great tasting food at home, even if they have never used a chef’s knife or a roasting pan before. Learn how to make: Breakfast Pizza Pigs in Blankets MVP Rigs Roast Chicken with a Lotta Lemon and Garlic Sauce Game Day Turkey Meatballs Fish in Foil Potato Leek Soup Baked Potato Fries Blueberry Crumble Classic Martini and so much more! Author Robert Rosenthal teaches basic techniques and presents a playbook of simple recipes that achieve the most taste with the fewest ingredients and the least effort.™ The dishes are sophisticated enough for entertaining, yet family table tested as well. Short Order Dad covers all the essentials, from shopping ingredients and cooking tools to appetizers, soups and salads, snacks, entrees, sauces and dressings, sides, desserts, cocktails and more, to make anyone a successful chef. Good cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be great. In fact, it’s just the opposite. So whether you’re clueless in the kitchen, pan-fry phobic, or already a skilled cook, Short Order Dad is here to help turn your kitchen into a place to play.

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Simon and Schuster

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1634509811

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9781634509817

Statistical Learning with Sparsity

The Lasso and Generalizations

By: Trevor Hastie,Robert Tibshirani,Martin Wainwright

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Statistical Learning with Sparsity

The Lasso and Generalizations

By: Trevor Hastie,Robert Tibshirani,Martin Wainwright

Discover New Methods for Dealing with High-Dimensional DataA sparse statistical model has only a small number of nonzero parameters or weights; therefore, it is much easier to estimate and interpret than a dense model. Statistical Learning with Sparsity: The Lasso and Generalizations presents methods that exploit sparsity to help recover the underl

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1498712177

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Lawrence and the Arabs

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Introduction to Scientific Programming and Simulation Using R

Introduction to Scientific Programming and Simulation Using R

Organizational Influence Processes

Organizational Influence Processes

Introduction to Scientific Programming and Simulation Using R, Second Edition

Introduction to Scientific Programming and Simulation Using R, Second Edition

A llha do Tesouro

A llha do Tesouro

The Artillery of the Dukes of Burgundy, 1363-1477

The Artillery of the Dukes of Burgundy, 1363-1477

Meteorites

Meteorites

Short Order Dad

Short Order Dad

Statistical Learning with Sparsity

Statistical Learning with Sparsity

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