Business Statistics: A Decision-Making Approach, 11th Edition, is an introductory text for students who do not necessarily have an extensive mathematics background but who need to understand how statistical tools and techniques are applied in business decision making. Concepts and techniques presented in a systematic and ordered way make this text accessible to all students. The authors draw from their years of experience as consultants, educators, and writers to show the relevance of statistical techniques in realistic situations through engaging examples. This text seamlessly integrates computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel and XLSTAT, with textual examples and figures, always focusing on interpreting the output. The goal is for students to be able to know which tools to use, how to apply the tools, and how to analyze results for making decisions.

Viveka Janssen isn't a dragonslayer. She's a practical Midwestern girl brought to San Francisco by the prospect of an entry-level PR job, and her greatest ambitions involve finding an apartment and making a good impression at work. But Viv's sensible nature is shaken when she comes into possession of the legendary sword Excalibur, and finds herself thrust into the front lines of a shadow war against the immortal armies of Morgan le Fay.

Ancient and malevolent creatures hunt the streets by night. Monsters out of fairy tales lurk in subway tunnels. Only Excalibur-and Viv-stand between human civilization and the forces of wild magic.

And the dragons are hungry...

Carl Jones, a.k.a. Stinky Feet, has trouble all over. His mom is stressed out, his dad left six months ago and has yet to return, and suddenly Tamia-the most beautiful girl in school-has finally started paying him some much-wanted attention. With his best friend Day-Day giving questionable advice and his big brother Darius making life harder day by day, Stinky wades through, knowing that one day, things are going to be easier. They just have to be.