Mark Brewer – författare & böcker

Split

Class and Cultural Divides in American Politics

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

903 kr

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Talk of politics in the United States today is abuzz with warring red and blue factions. The message is that Americans are split due to deeply-held beliefs—over abortion, gay marriage, stem-cell research, prayer in public schools. Is this cultural divide a myth, the product of elite partisans? Or is the split real?Yes, argue authors Mark Brewer and Jeffrey Stonecash—the cultural divisions are real. Yet they tell only half the story. Differences in income and economic opportunity also fuel division—a split along class lines. Cultural issues have not displaced class issues, as many believe. Split shows that both divisions coexist meaning that levels of taxation and the quality of healthcare matter just as much as the debate over the right to life versus the right to choose.The authors offer balanced, objective analysis, complete with a wealth of data-rich figures and tables, to explain the social trends underlying these class and cultural divides and then explore the response of the parties and voters. Offering solid empirical evidence, the authors show that how politicians, the media, and interest groups perceive citizen preferences—be they cultural or class based—determines whether or not the public gets what it wants. Simply put, each set of issues creates political conflict and debate that produce very different policies and laws. With a lively and highly readable narrative, students at every level will appreciate the brevity and punch of Split and come away with a more nuanced understanding of the divisions that drive the current American polity.

Brewology

An Illustrated Dictionary for Beer Lovers

AvMark Brewer

E-bok

Engelska, 2015

124 kr

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As Mark Brewer explains in his introduction, "Beer is one of the oldest beverages known to man . . . and woman! In fact women were the first brewers since one of their primary responsibilities involved cooking. Years ago beer was considered a food as well as a drink. Beer provided many of the calories needed for one''s daily diet. Dating back all the way to the fifth millennium BC, beer was recorded by the ancient Egyptian scribes, who also created an extra hieroglyph specifically for “brewer.” Historians tell us that beer was used as a method to compensate laborers who were building the pyramids. Perhaps more importantly, if an Egyptian man offered a woman a sip of his brew, they were betrothed."Starting with an introduction to the history of beer, this A–Z dictionary takes a humorous looks at the various types of beer and common verbiage associated with it while educating the reader in the process. Covering everything from Abbey to Aging, Hops to Head Retention, and Skunky to Stout, Mark Brewer''s Brewology is perfect for beer lovers everywhere.Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

"Tails" From The Mouse's Kitchen

AvMark Brewer

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

159 kr

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&quote;Tails&quote; From The Mouse's Kitchen

AvMark Brewer

E-bok

Engelska, 2021

179 kr

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A novel of the culinary business, the ups and downs but also how fun the journey is.

Probabilistic Risk Analysis and Bayesian Decision Theory

AvMarcel van Oijen,Mark Brewer

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

617 kr

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The book shows how risk, defined as the statistical expectation of loss, can be formally decomposed as the product of two terms: hazard probability and system vulnerability. This requires a specific definition of vulnerability that replaces the many fuzzy definitions abounding in the literature. The approach is expanded to more complex risk analysis with three components rather than two, and with various definitions of hazard. Equations are derived to quantify the uncertainty of each risk component and show how the approach relates to Bayesian decision theory. Intended for statisticians, environmental scientists and risk analysts interested in the theory and application of risk analysis, this book provides precise definitions, new theory, and many examples with full computer code. The approach is based on straightforward use of probability theory which brings rigour and clarity. Only a moderate knowledge and understanding of probability theory is expected from the reader.

Probabilistic Risk Analysis and Bayesian Decision Theory

AvMark Brewer,Marcel van Oijen

E-bok

Engelska, 2022

815 kr

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The book shows how risk, defined as the statistical expectation of loss, can be formally decomposed as the product of two terms: hazard probability and system vulnerability. This requires a specific definition of vulnerability that replaces the many fuzzy definitions abounding in the literature. The approach is expanded to more complex risk analysis with three components rather than two, and with various definitions of hazard. Equations are derived to quantify the uncertainty of each risk component and show how the approach relates to Bayesian decision theory. Intended for statisticians, environmental scientists and risk analysts interested in the theory and application of risk analysis, this book provides precise definitions, new theory, and many examples with full computer code. The approach is based on straightforward use of probability theory which brings rigour and clarity. Only a moderate knowledge and understanding of probability theory is expected from the reader.

Probabilistic Risk Analysis and Bayesian Decision Theory

AvMarcel van Oijen,Mark Brewer

Engelska, 2022

667 kr

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Probabilistic Risk Analysis and Bayesian Decision Theory

With Applications in the Environmental Sciences

AvMarcel van Oijen,Mark Brewer

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

1 427 kr

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This book gives an overview of rigorous risk analysis, linking it to Bayesian decision theory and demonstrating practical implementations. Risk analysis is the final step before decision-making. But what is risk, and how do we quantify the key components of risk? This book aims to provide clear definitions, formulas and algorithms.Risk is the expectation of loss due to a hazard. It is high when both hazard probability and system vulnerability are high. We show how these terms should be defined to allow a formal decomposition of risk as the mathematical product of hazard probability and system vulnerability. From these definitions we derive a comprehensive theory of risk analysis and its links with Bayesian decision theory (BDT). We present formulas for risk and its components, and for quantifying the uncertainties associated with these estimates. We also show how the formulas for PRA and BDT can be implemented in R. All the computer code used in this book, including that for producing tables and figures, can be downloaded from the book's public GitHub repository.This book is intended for researchers and decision-makers with an interest in rigorous risk analysis. Some familiarity with probability theory will make the book easier to digest, but it includes simple introductions to both probabilistic risk analysis and Bayesian decision theory. Jargon is avoided as much as possible, and all terms are defined within the book itself. Many examples of applications are included, mostly using simple data sets. The examples are from the environmental sciences, but the analytical methods are completely generic. The theory is applicable to both discrete event hazards (e.g. earthquakes) and continuous hazards (e.g. pollution or water availability).This second edition adds new sections on uncertainty quantification, continuous risk analysis, interacting hazards, dataset quality, and the Value of Information concept in decision theory. Literature references have been updated throughout, and exercises have been added to each chapter, all with solutions.

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