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Imagination is bigger in Texas, too. This collection of inspiring and often quirky stories highlights dozens of examples of innovation from Lone Star history. The Hamill brothers devised a better oil well to reach gushers at Spindletop. The first Neiman-Marcus store opened in Dallas in 1907, revolutionizing the retail fashion world. Astroturf emerged at the Astrodome in 1966. Fritos and corn dogs are just two ubiquitous snack foods claimed as Texan originals. Houston native, and civil rights activist, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan rose to national prominence as a voice of unity during the Watergate scandal. Author Alan C. Elliott details these and many more lessons in success in Texas Ingenuity.

From stories about Irving Berlin to Oprah Winfrey, this collection contains 366 inspirational five-minute readings - one for each day of the year. Included are motivational stories of successful people such as Steven Spielberg, Bill Gates, Thomas Edison, and Wilma Rudolph.

The updated Second Edition of Alan C. Elliott and Wayne A. Woodward's "cut to the chase" IBM SPSS guide quickly explains the when, where, and how of statistical data analysis as it is used for real-world decision making in a wide variety of disciplines. This one-stop reference provides succinct guidelines for performing an analysis using SPSS software, avoiding pitfalls, interpreting results, and reporting outcomes. Written from a practical perspective, IBM SPSS by Example, Second Edition provides a wealth of information-from assumptions and design to computation, interpretation, and presentation of results-to help users save time, money, and frustration.New to this edition:Step-by-step SPSS instructions have been integrated into every example.An all-new chapter describes the three methods used by SPSS to create graphics.A new Chapter 10 on Factor Analysis has been added.Examples in every chapter have been enhanced with added discussion and more detail.Additional screen shots and a redesigned format make the book easier to read and information easier to locate.All examples have been updated to reflect features in the latest version of SPSS.

Texas Ingenuity: Lone Star Inventions, Inventors & Innovators is a collection of informative, and sometimes quirky, stories about Lone Star innovators, inventors and inventions. Each story emphasizes a Texas connection and shows how Texas ingenuity, determination or sheer dumb luck made the person or product famous and successful. Every Texan and Texas visitor hankering for a chuckle and interesting tidbits of history will enjoy reading Texas Ingenuity. Pull up a chair and enjoy stories about: The I s of Texas Inventions, Inventors & Innovators Tasty Texas From Cattle Drive to Casual Dining Texas Entertainment Big Stars from the Lone Star State Texas Sports Ready, Set, Innovate "