Publication Bias in Meta-Analysis: Prevention, Assessment and Adjustments

Publication bias is the tendency to decide to publish a study based on the results of the study, rather than on the basis of its theoretical or methodological quality. It can arise from selective publication of favorable results, or of statistically significant results. This threatens the validity of conclusions drawn from reviews of published scientific research.

Jewish Thought: An Introduction

This is a fresh and contemporary introduction to the Jewish faith, its philosophies and worldviews. Written by a leading figure in the field, it explores debates which have preoccupied Jewish thinkers over the centuries and examines their continuing influence in contemporary Judaism.
Jewish Thought surveys the central controversies in Judaism, including the protracted arguments within the religion itself. Topics range from the relations between Judaism and other religions, such as Islam and Christianity, to contemporary issues such as sex and gender and modernity. Central themes such as authority and obedience, the relations between Jewish and Greek thought, and the position and status of the State of Israel are also considered. The debates are further illuminated by reference to the Bible, as a profoundly realistic text in describing the long interaction between the Jews, their ancestors and God, as well as discussions about major thinkers, and passages from the ancient texts: the Mishnah, Talmud and Midrash.

Speak English Like An American by Amy Gillett

Author: Amy Gillett
Publisher: Language Success Press; Third edition
Language: English
Audio: mp3 Format @ 96 kbps
Number of Pages: 176
File Size: 18.2 MB
ISBN-10: 0972530037
ISBN-13: 978-0972530033

What's the secret to speaking English better? It’s mastery of those tricky idioms and phrases that are so common in English. And learning these idioms and phrases will not only help you speak better, it’ll help you understand Americans better. In this course, you’ll join an American family as they go about their day-to-day lives. Along the way, you will master over 300 of today’s most common English idioms and expressions! Discover why thousands of students from around the world are turning to Speak English Like an American to improve their everyday English skills... these bestselling book & CD sets are a fun and effective way to improve your English! Ideal for both self-study and classroom use. Now in use in ESL programs at universities throughout the USA, including Yale University!

Understanding Sleep & Dreaming

Authors: William H. Moorcroft & Paula Belcher
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Number of Pages: 335
PDF: 13.5 MB
ISBN-10: 0306474255
ISBN-13: 978-0306474255

Although sleep has been the subject of serious study for several decades, there has not been available an integrated, introductory text for more than ten years. Understanding Sleep and Dreaming fills this need with complete coverage of all aspects of sleep, dreaming, and sleep disorders, and is comprehensible as well as comprehensive. In accessible language, this text reviews the basic physiological mechanisms of sleep and the intertwined psychological ramifications. Most important, it is up-to-date, containing the latest information on the influence of orexin/hypocretin, nocturnal eating syndrome, the local cell theory of sleep, the effects of sleep deprivation, and the advantages of delaying school start times for teenagers.

The Gospel of Food: Everything You Think You Know About Food Is Wrong

Author: Barry Glassner
Publisher: Ecco
Language: English
Number of Pages: 299
PDF: 1.38 MB
ISBN-10: 0060501219
ISBN-13: 978-0060501211

Enjoy what you eat.

From the author of the national bestseller The Culture of Fear comes a rallying cry to abandon food fads and myths for calmer and more pleasurable eating.

Fluent English (With Audio)

CD-ROM: 240 pages
Publisher: Living Language (April 19, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1400020883
ISBN-13: 978-1400020881

Product Description
ESL (English as a Second Language) students who reach an intermediate level of English don’t need endless drills in grammar or tedious vocabulary lists; they need to learn how to make their English sound natural. Fluent English is the ideal course for developing native-like fluency in English. It focuses on the essentials—idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs, practical vocabulary expansion, and grammar usage in context—and builds listening comprehension as well as pronunciation and intonation skills.

How To Read A Financial Report

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Fifth edition. Philadelphia: Merrill Lynch. 1984. A booklet for readers who find annual reports formidable reading. Using a fictitious company, the publisher walks through a balance sheet and income statement, explaining each, line item by line item.

Drop Dead Gorgeous - Linda Howard

Although someone is trying to kill fitness salon owner and former cheerleader Blair Mallory yet again, she retains her winning comedic voice in Howard's follow up to 2005's To Die For. Southern belle Blair remains perfectly matched with police Lieutenant Wyatt Bloodsworth, who has given her one month to execute their wedding, or else he's taking them to Vegas. Things take a turn when a crazed driver nearly runs Blair down in the mall parking lot; it's not long before Blair starts receiving strange phone calls and spots a car tailing her, but the normally astute Wyatt doesn't put two and two together. Though the danger is real-and escalates violently-this is no heart-thumping suspense novel, but instead an old-fashioned clash of the sexes: Blair's high-maintenance style versus Wyatt's alpha male tendencies. Funny and sexy throughout, Howard's latest is marred only by Wyatt's shoddy policework, a convenient misstep that propels the plot but rings false. Regardless, fans of this couple will delight in their rematch, and Howard's recently revealed comedic talents are sure to secure her new readers.

The Miracle of Fasting

The Miracle of Fasting: Proven Throughout History for Physical, Mental and Spiritual Rejuvenation

Proven throughout history for physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation, fasting promotes cleansing and healing; helps normalize weight, blood pressure, cholesterol; rebuilds the immune system; and helps reverse the aging process.

Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies

Author: David D. Busch
Publisher: For Dummies
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 352
PDF: 16.6 MB
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470149272
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470149270

Understanding exactly how a digital SLR (dSLR) works can help you use it's exciting capabilities to their fullest potential. Whether you aim to become a serious photo hobbyist, are interested in turning pro, or want to take advantage of the improved control that dSLRs give you over your photography, this fun and friendly reference will show you how to maximize everything a dSLR has to offer so that you can improve your photography skills, increase your picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and ultimately, take better photos.