Applied Nonparametric Statistical Methods (Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science)

Science & Math

Spencer, Neil

Sprent, Peter

Smeeton, Nigel C.

Mathematics

Chapman and Hall/CRC

David Bailey's Rock and Roll Heroes

Humor & Entertainment

THAMES HUDSON LTD

What do Princess Diana, Ronald Reagan, Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, Winston Churchill, William Shakespeare and the leaders of the Third Reich have in common? They all consulted astrologers. Why? How does astrology work, and if scientists like Richard Dawkins go out of their way to rubbish it, why has it never been so popular? Most books on astrology have either been how-to manuals, cheap guides to the year ahead, or forbidding academic tomes on subjects like the transits of Pluto - until now. True as the Stars Above is a irreverent, intelligent defence of astrology, and an examination of the extraordinary role it has played in the past and still plays today. Among some of the revelations in the book: Margaret Thatcher sought astrological advice after the Brighton bomb. A significant number of the world's major financial institutions have an astrologer or two on their payroll. British intelligence employed an astrologer during WWII because they were convinced Hitler was doing the same. Ronald Reagan's Chief of Staff (to his fury) was forced to keep a colour coded calendar, with green for good days, red for bad days and yellow for 'iffy' days, in line with the views of Nancy's astrologer. This is astrology demystified, whether it's the ongoing row over statistical evidence for astrology; the myth of The Age of Aquarius; computer dating by star sign or why Gone With The Wind's Scarlett O'Hara is definitely an Aries.

True As the Stars Above

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

Orion Pub Co

Despite the dominance of scientific thought in the modern era, the ancient practice of astrology has staged an astonishing revival over the last hundred years. Newspaper astrologers become millionaires, financial stargazers advise stock market players, and powerful corporations and astro-psychologists offer to unravel the secrets of the psyche. Princess Diana, Ronald Reagan, Carl Jung, and Ted Hughes are just some of the prominent figures who regularly consulted astrologers. Now this erudite book examines the deep-rooted significance of astrology in the contemporary world. Exploring its language and appeal, Neil Spencer looks at the extraordinary role astrology has played in the history of ideas. Irreverent, surprising, and eminently readable, this is astrology demystified. Neil Spencer is the astrology columnist for Britain’s The Observer.

True as the Stars Above: Adventures in Modern Astrology

Orion Publishing

Includes photographs of Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Tina Turner, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Elvis Costello

Arts & Photography

BAILEY, David

Photography & Video

Bulfinch Pr

"The author pulls no punches and gets right to the heart of the matter in this Highly recommend account" SOLDIER, official magazine of the British Army 4 Stars ****"Thought provoking and gripping, the battle within is an excellent read" Matt Johnson, author of best-seller Wicked Game"The war Beyond the battlefield, one man's inside account as it happened" Dr Clive Hathaway Travis. Deputy prime minister's mental health hero and author of looking for Prince Charles dog.Foreword by Lt General Jonathan Riley CB DSO.From his early days raised into a working class family, suffering from years of school bullying leaving him with low self-esteem and confidence issues to the day he joined the British Army and the challenging events that followed.Newly recruited into 1RWF and quickly adopted by the mortar platoon. Life couldn't be better. Within just 12 months he took part in many training exercises in both the UK and aboard. From parachute training, covering the national firestrikes to training as a patrol medic. Plus more. Neil was even planning an attempt on the extremely tough SAS selection course. It was all a young man's dream, but it was about to change.2004, Deployed to Iraq with the mortar platoon and part of a police training team, Neil was the patrol team medic. 21st April will be a day never to be forgotten.3 large suicide car bombs ripped through Basra leaving over 70 dead including many children and scores badly injured. Just a few miles away in Az Zabour. Camp Chindit that was housing members of B Coy came under attack from a further 2 bombs.11 more were killed and many badly wounded including Neil who was only 20ft from the blast.Picked up and slammed into a ditch by the blast and left with shrapnel wounds. For many this would be traumatic enough, but for Neil this barely scratched the surface, as this was just the beginning of a series of events that would test the mental resilience of even the toughest to the limit, possibly beyond.This is the inspiring true story of a mind that cannot be broke.

The Battle Within: A Soldiers Story

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Createspace Independent Pub

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