Written by the leading expert in the field, this text reviews the major new developments in envelope models and methods An Introduction to Envelopes provides an overview of the theory and methods of envelopes, a class of procedures for increasing efficiency in multivariate analyses without altering traditional objectives. The author offers a balance between foundations and methodology by integrating illustrative examples that show how envelopes can be used in practice. He discusses how to use envelopes to target selected coefficients and explores predictor envelopes and their connection with partial least squares regression. The book reveals the potential for envelope methodology to improve estimation of a multivariate mean. The text also includes information on how envelopes can be used in generalized linear models, regressions with a matrix-valued response, and reviews work on sparse and Bayesian response envelopes. In addition, the text explores relationships between envelopes and other dimension reduction methods, including canonical correlations, reduced-rank regression, supervised singular value decomposition, sufficient dimension reduction, principal components, and principal fitted components. This important resource: • Offers a text written by the leading expert in this field • Describes groundbreaking work that puts the focus on this burgeoning area of study • Covers the important new developments in the field and highlights the most important directions • Discusses the underlying mathematics and linear algebra • Includes an online companion site with both R and Matlab support Written for researchers and graduate students in multivariate analysis and dimension reduction, as well as practitioners interested in statistical methodology, An Introduction to Envelopes offers the first book on the theory and methods of envelopes.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of building enclosure walls. Here is what is discussed: 1. BUILDING ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE, 2. THERMAL ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE, 3. THERMAL ENVELOPE DEFECTS, 4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS., 5. AIR BARRIERS, 6. VAPOR RETARDERS, 7. THERMAL INSULATION, 8. CONTROL OF RAIN PENETRATION, 9. SEALANTS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, architectural engineers and construction managers interested in sealing exterior building wall systems to prevent air and water leakage and penetration. Here is what is discussed: 1. BUILDING ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE 2. THERMAL ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE 3. THERMAL ENVELOPE DEFECTS 4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. 5. AIR BARRIERS 6. VAPOR RETARDERS 7. THERMAL INSULATION 8. CONTROL OF RAIN PENETRATION 9. SEALANTS.

An introduction to programming in Microsoft and Visual Basic on the IBM PC and IBM PC compatibles. This text contains programming projects that reflect the variety of ways that computers are used in business and engineering and presents games and general interest topics. It uses case studies that focus on programming applications where the problems are analyzed and the programs are developed with top-down charts and pseudocode. The book covers strings throughout to prepare readers for substantial string handling programs and introduces arrays gently.

Partial least squares (PLS) regression is, at its historical core, a black-box algorithmic method for dimension reduction and prediction based on an underlying linear relationship between a possibly vector-valued response and a number of predictors. Through envelopes, much more has been learned about PLS regression, resulting in a mass of information that allows an envelope bridge that takes PLS regression from a black-box algorithm to a core statistical paradigm based on objective function optimization and, more generally, connects the applied sciences and statistics in the context of PLS. This book focuses on developing this bridge. It also covers uses of PLS outside of linear regression, including discriminant analysis, non-linear regression, generalized linear models and dimension reduction generally. Key Features: • Showcases the first serviceable method for studying high-dimensional regressions. • Provides necessary background on PLS and its origin. • R and Python programs are available for nearly all methods discussed in the book. This book can be used as a reference and as a course supplement at the Master's level in Statistics and beyond. It will be of interest to both statisticians and applied scientists.

This edition has been greatly enlarged and updated to provide both scientists and engineers with a clear and comprehensive understanding of composite materials. In describing both theoretical and practical aspects of their production, properties and usage, the book crosses the borders of many disciplines. Topics covered include: fibres, matrices, laminates and interfaces; elastic deformation, stress and strain, strength, fatigue crack propagation and creep resistance; toughness and thermal properties; fatigue and deterioration under environmental conditions; fabrication and applications. Coverage has been increased to include polymeric, metallic and ceramic matrices and reinforcement in the form of long fibres, short fibres and particles. Designed primarily as a teaching text for final-year undergraduates in materials science and engineering, this book will also interest undergraduates and postgraduates in chemistry, physics, and mechanical engineering. In addition, it will be an excellent source book for academic and technological researchers on materials.

Now available in a Fourth Edition, Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing is the leading textbook in the field of auditory perception--also known as psychoacoustics. The book emphasizes the mechanisms underlying auditory perception & carefully explains key concepts. There are many illustrations--a large portion of which were produced especially for the book. The Fourth Edition has been thoroughly updated, with more than 150 references to articles & bookspublished since 1990.

During the past decade, the science of dynamic meteorology has continued its rapid advance. The scope of dynamic meteorology has broadened considerably. Much of the material is based on a two-term course for seniors majoring in atmospheric sciences. This book presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. It discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. The new edition has added a companion website with MATLAB exercises and updated treatments of several key topics. Provides clear physical explanations of key dynamical principles Contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems Holton is one of the leading authorities in contemporary meteorology, and well known for his clear writing style Instructor's Manual available to adopters NEW IN THIS EDITION A companion website with MATLAB® exercises and demonstrations Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction