There are a lot of people out there who do statistical analysis but who do not possess the mathematical knowledge underpinning a lot of what they are doing (i.e., linear algebra and some calculus). Most of the time people can get away with using stastical software as a sort of 'black box' and not worry about the math. But there are situations when having the background knowledge is crucial.

This book does an excellent job of facilitating self-study of the math underpinning multivariate statistical analysis ... namely, linear (matrix) algebra and some calculus. Each chapter has a set of questions and ALL of the answers are provided in the book (handy for self-study). The one slight critique of this book I can give is that I wish the book did more on the calculus aspects. However, that is a minor comment and the knowledge that this book imparts of linear algebra to self-learners is extremely valuable.

Ray Carroll and David Ruppert are well known research statisticians who have published many joint articles on regression, weighted regression and transformation and they have also written an excellent book together on this research topic. Stefanski has recently published several papers on measurement error models with Carroll. Here they have teamed up to write a statistics text on a unique topic. Measurement error models are common and practical when dealing with covariates that have measurement error. Least squares estimation in linear regression is based on the assumption that the predictor variables are measured without error. There are many articles and an excellent text by Fuller "Measurement Error Models", published by Wiley in 1988 that deals with the linear case. Also look at a section in Chapter 5 of Miller's "Beyond ANOVA, Basics of Applied Statistics" that refers to the problem as the error in variables problem. For the nonlinear case this is the first treatment. Well written and well documented, this text provides an up-to-date account of the theory and methods and provides real applications (e.g. the Framingham Heart Study). This is a great reference as are many of the other monographs in this series by Chapman and Hall/CRC Press. Includes bootstrap approaches in the chapter on fitting methods and models.

I LOVE THIS BOOK I WANT TO READ MORE OF HER BOOKS ESPECIALLY THE SISTERS SECTION SHE WRITES SO REAL THERE WAS A PASSAGE WHERE SHE WAS DESCRIBIBG EMOTIONS HAPPENING ALL AT ONCE AND NORMALLY I SKIP THIS SECTION BUT IT GRABED ME AND I FELT MY HEART RACE AS I WAS SURE THE HERIONE WAS AS WELL I WAS SO GRIPPED BY HER STORY I LAUGHED AND CRIEDSOMETIMRE TOGETHER. -GOOD JOB MARISSA CARROLL

American lovers of Regency romances should really enjoy MISS PRENTISS AND THE YANKEE. Not only does it have the high-spirited bickering that arises from the sexual tension between two people who have a strong attraction to each other, but, since the hero is American, it also provides some amusing insights on the mechanics of English high society.

Abigail Prentiss, 28, has been a professional governess since she was 17. Unfortunately, she had made the mistake of falling in love with the younger son, Eliot Windom, of her employer during her first position. Despite the fact Eliot had reciprocated the affection, his parents quickly ushered Abigail out of their household by finding her another job. They found their son an appropriate heiress for his bride. Members of nobility don't marry the lower classes unless it provides the family some advantage. It was a heart-breaking lesson, but Abigail had learned to "keep within compass;" that is, until she meets Nate Harding.

Nate, 30ish, is the son of an expatriated younger son of British nobility. Nate's father, John, fell in love with his late mother, Bess Buckmeister, an American woman, while stationed in the colonies during the Revolutionary War. John gave up everything to marry Bess, including his beloved homeland and his family's goodwill. John died shortly after receiving the news that he was forgiven and needed to fulfill his duty when his elder brother had expired without issue. The responsibility then landed on his very-American son, who promised John on his deathbed to take up the cudgels for a year before making any permanent decisions.

Nate Harding takes his British-born stepmother, Helen, and two half-sisters, Clarice and Louisa, to England with him. To prepare for a London season, the women in the family hire a governess to familiarize them with the ways of English high society. Nate sees it as frivolous since his teen-age sisters went to a perfectly good finishing school while they lived in Philadelphia, but indulges them after an entreaty by Helen. When Abigail arrives, she and Nate are immediately at odds after he insists on carrying her luggage himself and expects her to stay in one of the magnificent guest rooms. Between their flareups, Abigail and Nate develop a friendship and respect for each other. Then Eliot appears at the Hardings' house party.

There is one minor flaw when Abigail tells Nate that the Prince of Wales never sought companions among the Whigs. The statement runs contrary to historical events. George IV created an upheaval when he became Prince Regent and kept his father's Tory ministers. Until then, many Whigs considered "Prinny" their friend and even more grudges grew when their power never came. This, however, simply tells us the story takes place during 1810-1811 and doesn't totally jeopardize its historical integrity. Actually, it could even be considered a misinterpretation on Abigail's part.

Seeing Regency high society through the eyes of Nate is delightful. No matter how hard Abigail tries, she can't make Nate understand the class system in England. Nate finds the abundance of servitude excessive, but keeps his household nonetheless.

The characters in this novel are extremely well drawn. Nate comes off so sexy any woman could easily wish she were Abigail. The ending, which has to be the predictable happy one to make it a romance, has a surprise and is one of the most amusing author Susan Carroll has had.

Carroll's "little" Regency romances are among the best in the genre. She captures the spirit of Georgette Heyer famously, but gives her stories a fresh, clean, modern polish today's readers can only appreciate. MISS PRENTISS AND THE YANKEE is fun reading even for the second or third time.

Martin Gardner avoids questionable psychoanalyticinterpretations, and instead describes the objects ofCarroll's satire that have been forgotten since the Victorian era. His notes allow us to fully enjoy Lewis Carroll's humor, and to see why Alice was so loved by children then (and by mathematicians now).

I would say that this book would be a good way of showing young children about animals,science sports, families,song and other things. I would reccommend this book for me and many others as well!

WOW! Wonderful resource for prek-2nd grade students. Perfect for homeschool, which is what i am using it for,and at an affordable price,too.You have GOT to get one,there is not enough I could say! My children loved coloring and cutting and putting the books together.

Brings the old and new world of political intrigue and Irish lore together in a grand way. The story is alive with rich image and bold imagination. Scenes of Irish daring and courage abound.

For any "I love Lucy" fan, you'll love these plays. If you're not a fan of Lucy, you'll still love it. These two episodes show why Lucille Ball is considered a legendary comedian and regardless of the fact that she's not in these episodes herself, the actors give brilliant acts.

The best book I have ever read on the unexplained and paranormal. I have owned this book since it first came out when I was a child, and it has dazzled my mind every time that I have read throught it.