Supported by a wealth of learning features, exercises, and visual elements as well as online video tutorials and interactive simulations, this book is the first student-focused introduction to Bayesian statistics.Without sacrificing technical integrity for the sake of simplicity, the author draws upon accessible, student-friendly language to provide approachable instruction perfectly aimed at statistics and Bayesian newcomers. Through a logical structure that introduces and builds ...

The irrepressible Laura Morland, Professor of Gender Studies, is back again! In WADING INTO MURDER, Laura climbs - or - or more accurately falls - down a wall and swims across a rat-infested pool to rescue a baby in the famous Roman Baths of England. Attempts on her life and near-escapes come thick and fast after that. Laura is pushed down a circular stone stairwell, stalked at night by a sadist through a safari park full of wild animals, locked in the cellar of an ancient church and chase...

Is a vegan diet healthier? Should I try going low-carb? Is it always a bad idea to skip a meal? Are superfoods all they're cracked up to be? Is fat still bad for you? Can I eat to improve my chances of conceiving?Recognising that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to nutrition, this ground-breaking book has the answers to all your food-related questions, covering every conceivable topic - from gut bacteria to weight management, to heart health and immune s...

On a November evening in Victorian London, the moneyed but listless Edward Monteith stokes the fire at his local gentleman's club, listening to stories of supernatural experiences and theories of life after death.His curiosity leads him to a seance, where he falls under the spell of a beautiful flower seller. But Victorian society does not look kindly on love between a gentleman of means and a Romani girl, and when he faces being cut off by his family, Edward makes a decision with ...

Walking into Murder is a cozy mystery with a strong setting and distinctive characters: wonderfully appealing amateur sleuth Laura Morland, a Professor of Gender Studies; a country manor full of British eccentrics, and the Cotswolds, site of Laura's planned walking tour through England's quaintest villages and most verdant countryside.Still smarting from her husband's unexpected (though not entirely unwelcome) defection, Laura accepts an invitation to teach a seminar on gender in L...

Hermia was discovering how inconveniently small the world was and wondered fretfully how it was that the very people she would have wished to avoid if she had remembered their existence should happen to inhabit the small and insignificant neighbourhood which she and Jeremy had selected for its remoteness from the world.Readers might also wonder at the odds of not one but two figures from romance writer Hermia Carlisle's slightly scandalous past in India turning up in the s...

**"A brilliant guide to understanding ultra-processed foods, gut health, and building a balanced diet – with practical tips and easy, delicious recipes." – Ella Mills“This book is much needed – clear, progressive, and a positive step towards helping people navigate our unhealthy food environment in a practical, realistic way.” – Professor Tim Spector–––––––––THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe Unprocessed Plate is essential reading for anyone wan...

There is a new move of God, called HOLY GHOST SCHOOL. It is very simple, yet very powerful. It is simple and powerful in the sense that, through it, God will transform your life and the lives of all members of your family within a short time! Problems that have been there for years, which have refused to go despite all efforts, all these will be washed away by the WATER OF LIFE, which is flowing from the throne of God. This Water of Life will touch you through HOLY GHOST SCHOOL. All these ...

Discover what rodents know about the good life!What can the common laboratory rat tell us about being human? According to behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert, a whole lot. Her twenty-five-year career conducting experiments that involve rats has led her to a surprising conclusion: Through their adaptive strategies and good habits, these unassuming little animals can teach us some essential lessons about how we, as humans, can lead successful lives. From emotiona...

Reader Reviews⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' I could actually feel the charm of the tea shop, if it was a real place I would want to visit it'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Once started, I could hardly put it down'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gorgeous and vivid setting, and a really special romance'When Lucy's childhood sweetheart leaves her at the altar, her world shatters. But instead of canceling her honeymoon, she boards the plane alone—bound for a sun-...

The Art of Confectionary: Shewing the Various Methods of Preserving All Sorts of Fruits, Dry and Liquid is a classic culinary guide first published in the 18th century, offering a comprehensive exploration of the art and science of preserving fruits and making confections. This detailed manual provides step-by-step instructions for preparing a wide array of sweet treats, from candied fruits and fruit pastes to syrups, jams, jellies, and marmalades. The book delves into traditional techniqu...

The most striking thing about Much Dithering was its peacefulness. The few people who saw it from charabancs on morning or evening or circular drives said: "Isn't it peaceful?" or "Isn't it quiet?". And some said they thought it was a lovely place to be buried in, but while they were alive they preferred a place with more life, if you knew what they meant.The unlikely heroine of this delightful comedy of manners is Jocelyn Renshawe, young widow of the local squire, "a spec...