Essentials of Applied Econometrics prepares students for a world in which more data surround us every day and in which econometric tools are put to diverse uses. Written for students in economics and for professionals interested in continuing an education in econometrics, this succinct text not only teaches best practices and state-of-the-art techniques, but uses vivid examples and data obtained from a variety of real world sources. The book’s emphasis on application uniquely prep...

A collection of short stories in the award winning world of Paragon Exordium.Centaurs? Check.Mermaids? Check.Giant spiders? CheckWeird dryads? CheckCheekie and Breekie? Dah.Interview with Hauch? Bark.A pair of orks named Gobblin and Troll? Absolutely.

Get On The Snapchat Train!!!By now you’ve heard of Snapchat. It’s all over the place, and it isn’t going away anytime soon. After it launched in 2011, Snapchat has become a social media phenomenon – it is one of the world’s fastest growing social networking apps with 150 million active daily users who view 10 billion videos every day - and it is expected to keep growing.If you want to reach a younger audience and remain abreast with social media happenings, Snapchat is su...

Appetite is a book that explores our American Mythologies, particularly masculinity and film. Smith investigates our fascinations with the body, gender, and entertainment in poems that are critically observant, darkly funny, darkly angry, and, sometimes, heartbreaking.Whether he is cataloging shirtless men in films and bad television, lyricizing the anxieties of childhood, or redrawing the lines of cultural membership, Appetite attacks its subjects with wit, cando...

What happens when passion, purpose and business collide?A global fitness franchise is born.After discovering dynamic reformer Pilates in a boutique London studio, Aaron Smith brought the concept back to Australia under his own KX brand, disrupting the fitness industry and building a formidable franchise. But success doesn’t come to those who aren’t willing to sweat.Define Yourself is a dynamic journey through the history of KX Pilates that will show you:

This book tells the story of a family that makes the commitment to move from Texas, USA to Panama City, Panama. Unlike other books, this is your guide through the relocation process**.** The author covers important information related to the visa options and how they related to your choice of renting or buying in Panama. How to gather the required documents for your Panamanian attorney and ensure they are correctly apostilled or authenticated. And he puts it all into the c...

You don't need another motivational quote.You need a mirror.And a sword.Because deep down, you already know the truth:You're stuck.You wake up with heaviness in your chest, haunted by the gap between who you are and who you could be. You've tried. You've hoped. You've told yourself "someday."But someday is a lie you've believed for far too long.You are tired. Not just physically—but spiritually, emotionally, and mentally...

The Marriage Gift will inspire and equip you to pray boldly and specifically every day of the year to grow in confidence and intimacy with both your spouse and the Lord.Prayer is one of the greatest assets to your marriage. Whether you already feel comfortable praying together or need help kickstarting your prayer life, The Marriage Gift is your go-to guide for bold, powerful prayers for your marriage.Filled with practical...

In the pursuit of more muscle, enhanced strength, sustained endurance and idealised physiques, an increasing number of elite athletes, recreational sport enthusiasts and body-conscious gym-users are turning to performance and image enhancing drugs and substances (PIEDS). In many instances, such use occurs with little regard for the health, social and economic consequences.This book presents a nuanced, evidence-based examination of PIEDS. It provides a classification of PIEDS types,...

Dr. Aaron Smith, the director of a pioneering STEM public school, answers the question, 'How can educators transform an ordinary STEM site into an inspired, premiere learning center?' 'Awakening Your STEM School' provides a proven framework for teachers, administrators, and business partners offering forty-two actions and ideas with over 300 tips to transformation. Dr. Smith's passionate approach is simple and focused; prepared just for teachers, principals, and business leaders who are da...

This book teaches you simple psychology needed by everyone in other not to get hurt in a relationship.

Azra Hemnoth, a baron from the Bazra Desert, must defend his city against the Zahrin raiders. Seldom do the raiders muster in this much force, but there are rumors they have a new leader. The rumors are not hopeful ones, speaking of a powerful sorcerer from a world beyond the borders of Antia, bringing with him whispers of a war that tears across the Anciantos Empire. Azra must fight to protect his family, his city, and the kingdom, or war will descend upon Antia, the likes of which would ...