Larry O'Brien

The purpose of quantitative geography is to train geographers in numeracy and in the vital skills of data collection, processing and interpretation.Introducting Quantitative Geography describes quantification from first principles to cover all the key elements of quantitative geography. No previous knowledge of statistical procedures is assumed. Worked examples and computer analyses are used to explain measurement, scale, description, models and modelling. Building on this, the book explores and clarifies the intellectual and practical problems presented by numerical and technological advances in the field.

The purpose of quantitative geography is to train geographers in numeracy and in the vital skills of data collection, processing and interpretation.Introducting Quantitative Geography describes quantification from first principles to cover all the key elements of quantitative geography. No previous knowledge of statistical procedures is assumed. Worked examples and computer analyses are used to explain measurement, scale, description, models and modelling. Building on this, the book explores and clarifies the intellectual and practical problems presented by numerical and technological advances in the field.

Chasing more than treasure.Travel back to the sun-soaked streets of 1970s California in this lighthearted, slice-of-life detective novel. Thirty-five years have passed since the SS Rex, a popular gambling destination for the citizens of LA, owned by the equallypopular Tony Cornero, was robbed for a million dollars, a treasure that was thenlost in the Santa Monica Bay. When part-time private investigator Kit O'Banionis called in on a new case for his detective father, what should have been a simplemoney drop leads to murder, blackmail, loan sharks, and a treasure hunt.As Kit unravels a mystery that hits surprisingly close to home, herekindles a long-awaited romance with the lovely Jacquie, his childhood friendand novice investigator. As the two fall effortlessly in love, they spend their timesurfing, sailing, and hosting big family gatherings. That is, when they're notuncovering clues, chasing down leads, and navigating treacherous dealings withthe Mafia.Full of intrigue, humor, and heartwarming moments, Cornero's Goldwill take you on a nostalgic trip that keeps you guessing at every new discovery-the perfect page-turner for fans of Psych and Magnum P.I.

Chasing more than treasureTravel back to the sun-soaked streets of 1970s California in this lighthearted, slice-of-life detective novel. Thirty-five years have passed since the SS Rex, a popular gambling destination for the citizens of LA, owned by the equally popular Tony Cornero, was robbed for a million dollars, a treasure that was then lost in the Santa Monica Bay. When part-time private investigator Kit O'Banion is called in on a new case for his detective father, what should have been a simple money drop leads to murder, blackmail, loan sharks, and a treasure hunt. As Kit unravels a mystery that hits surprisingly close to home, he rekindles a long-awaited romance with the lovely Jacquie, his childhood friend and novice investigator. As the two fall effortlessly in love, they spend their time surfing, sailing, and hosting big family gatherings. That is, when they're not uncovering clues, chasing down leads, and navigating treacherous dealings with the Mafia.Full of intrigue, humor, and heartwarming moments, Cornero's Gold will take you on a nostalgic trip that keeps you guessing at every new discovery-the perfect page-turner for fans of Psych and Magnum P.I.

This textbook provides an up-to-date, comprehensive and fully integrated treatment of retailing as a) and industry, b) a force shaping social attitudes and contemporary culture, and c) a force for change in modern townscapes. Unlike other texts which focus on specific topics, this book provides a treatment of retailing which will appeal to geographers, economists, planners and social scientists.First published 1991.