Globalization and technological advances have had a dramatic impact on the relationship between media and politics. How can we understand the connection between the two in the present day? Alexa Robertson argues that we cannot understand the power of the one without taking the other into account. This exciting and accessible book provides fresh insight into our contemporary media landscape, adopting a truly comparative global approach.

In Media and Politics in a Globalizing World, Robertson e...

The evolution of a classic The new 12th edition of Introduction to Genetic Analysis takes this cornerstone textbook to the next level. The hallmark focuses on genetic analysis, quantitative problem solving, and experimentation continue in this new edition while incorporating robust updates to the science. Introduction to Genetic Analysis is now supported in Achieve, Macmillan's new online learning platform. Achieve is the culmination of years of development work put toward creating the most p...

Gain an understanding of how econometrics can answer today's questions in business, policy evaluation and forecasting with Wooldridge's INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS: A MODERN APPROACH, 7E. Unlike traditional texts, this book's practical, yet professional, approach demonstrates how econometrics has moved beyond a set of abstract tools to become genuinely useful for answering questions across a variety of disciplines.The author has organized the book's presentation around the type of data being an...

This is a comprehensive and challenging book for learners of business English. For self-study or for the classroom, this is for upper-intermediate or advanced level students. Providing intensive vocabulary input and practice followed by optional writing and speaking activities. Perfect for students looking to refine their business language.

The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to World Christianity presents a collection of essays that explore a range of topics relating to the rise, spread, and influence of Christianity throughout the world. Features contributions from renowned scholars of history and religion from around the worldAddresses the origins and global expansion of Christianity over the course of two millenniaCovers a wide range of themes relating to Christianity, including women, worship, sacraments, music, visual arts, arch...

The aim of the book is to be a reference book in automotive technology, as far as automotive chassis (i.e. everything that is inside a vehicle except the engine and the body) is concerned. The book is a result of a decade of work heavily sponsored by the FIAT group (who supplied material, together with other automotive companies, and sponsored the work).

The first volume deals with the design of automotive components and the second volume treats the various aspects of the design of a vehicle ...

Bestselling reference and text, now updated: 35% new material encompasses extensive updates, the release of PROCESS for R, and new code for R with every example. *Provides the only documentation for PROCESS v3, Hayes' free macro for SPSS, SAS, and R that takes the computational burden off the researcher. *Includes tips and advice, and explains each step in an analysis using compelling examples from real studies (for example, workplace dynamics, media influences).

Helps readers understand the ...

Tous les enfants aiment entendre des histoires. Mais l'Histoire, avec un H majuscule, est plus passionnante encore : c'est une suite d'histoires vraies qui sont arrivées à vos parents, aux parents de vos parents et à leurs ancêtres. Dans ce livre, vous allez lire beaucoup de récits et apprendre beaucoup de choses que vous n'oublierez jamais. Quand vous serez adulte à votre tour, vous les raconterez à vos enfants.

Dès 7 ans, les enfants sont en mesure de découvrir l'histoire de France...

This engaging and clearly written textbook/reference provides a must-have introduction to the rapidly emerging interdisciplinary field of data science. It focuses on the principles fundamental to becoming a good data scientist and the key skills needed to build systems for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. The Data Science Design Manual is a source of practical insights that highlights what really matters in analyzing data, and provides an intuitive understanding of how these core...

The maritime industry still lacks a standardisation of the exact contents and methods how crews should be trained especially in Bridge Resource Management (BRM) and human factors. Obviously, the international committees are building on the shipping companies' own responsibility and safety culture.

The practice-oriented book Improving Bridge Resource Management contributes to closing this gap: It deals with the causes of accidents in the "safety industry" of shipping, presents sources of erro...