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College-level students of statistics will appreciate this guide for both teachers and students alike, which is aimed to both, exploring key themes in statistics using approaches cultivated by the Open University's Centre for Mathematics education. From themes of measurement and uncertainty to reinforcing tasks relating to common usage, DEVELOPING THINKING IN STATISTICS comes packed with examples, tasks, diagrams, charts and more.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

This book provides excellent coverage of recent developments in EU politics. The introduction is particularly worth reading as it gives a concise overview of the various schools of European studies - essential information for all those who do European studies and want to avoid falling into the trap of taking one author as knowing "the truth" about how the EU works.

In part 2 the political system of the EU is discussed in depth with references to recent changes and developments. Part 3 covers the main policy objectives of the Union (such as creating a European market or cohesion funds) while part 4 singles out important key issues (such as enlargement or European Monetary Union).

All in all this volume provides excellent and in-depth coverage of recent issues in the EU.

A thorough, well researched history of the Devil. I can't even begin to imagine combing through all of his sources--luckily I don't have to as he's done all the dirty work. Good reading too.

O'Connor's detailed approach to the subject of geneaology in County Kerry would be valuable to everyone from the new reseacher to the professional researcher. He explores each avenue of information allowing the researcher to discern its usefulness for him/herself. A Must have for those who have reached a "brick wall" in their own persuits!

Read writes with a fluid style and clear structure which mean that "Disability, the Family and Society: Listening to Mothers" not only contributes to the academic body, but can also be appreciated by those outside the field. As a lay person, I found it not only accessible but fascinating. It is refreshing to think that disabled people and their families who are not academics can benefit from reading research which is often written about them, but not always for them. The accessibility of the style, however, does not come at the expense content. I found the case studies powerful. They were sensitively treated and worked well within the main body of the text. The testimonies clearly located the experiences of the mothers as the backbone of the book, from which Read introduces information about the sectors the mothers deal with in their negotiations between their child and the society in which they live. This is informative and a compulsive read. I recommend it highly.

One of the Schopenhauer's inspirations (especially in "On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of sufficient Reason") gives a classical perspective on the modern German thought. Wonderful!!!

This is a great guide. If you like hiking, follow what the author says and you will not be disappointed. Barbara knows her stuff.

This book is an excellent resource on Distance Education. Part I explores many of the central issues that will be faced by anyone who is involved in developing and implementing a Distance Education course, especially one using an online format. This section provides a wealth of valuable information and guidelines. Part II presents some practical applications of Distance Education in various academic disciplines. These interesting illustrations serve as models for course development and provide further insights into the many practical considerations related to Distance Education, such as how to make online courses accessible to those with various disabilities, how online learning compares to face-to-face instruction from a cost-effectiveness standpoint, how to evaluate online courses, and how to encourage faculty participation in Distance Education programs. If you have wondered about any of these questions, then this is the book for you.

Lee Schlosser and Mike Simonson have provided us with a quintessential textbook that is invaluable to anyone in the field or those who need or want to know about distance education.

David Bilyeu's chapter on libraries was brilliant