Blending traditional topics with newer techniques and trends, this book aims to provide a balanced and comprehensive study of current econometric theory and practice. It covers recent developments such as co-integration and offers explanations of the derivation of econometric methods and practice.

If you've ever thought of going on a mission for your church or joining The Peace Corps to help others this book is for you, or perhaps an older relative or friend. The joys, culture clashes and the real world of service abroad is brought to light with humor and affection.

In his fourth book, award-winning artist Jack Johnston, a leading doll making instructor, shares his techniques and tools with beginning and advanced doll makers. Jack guides you from the very first step of formulating a list of tools, supplies and materials through the basic rules of anatomy all the way to the final stages of displaying and promoting your finished creations. Step-by-step photographs illustrate his detailed instructions, and the gallery section featuring over 30 of Jack's own dolls are a special bonus. Sprinkled with common-sense advice as well as inspiring anecdotes, this book brings doll sculpting within everyone's reach. It is a must for any doll makers' library.

The Clogher Valley is a 150 square mile area in the center of Ulster. A narrow guage light railway was opened May 2, 1887. Serving as a link to the Great Northern system at either end of the Valley, it gave the people of the Valley access to broader horizons and new products. The increasing use of motor vehicles finally forced its closure in 1942. A brief history of the Valley and its railway is accompanied by numerous photographs.

This is the fourth book written by award-winningdoll artist, entrepreneur, and instructor JackJohnston. He has spent his adult life as a commercial artist and marketer. In 1989 he founded Johnston Original Artdolls and the ProSculpt Company and has made a full-time career of making and marketing dolls, as well asteaching aspiring artists.With this book, Johnston takes the next step in helping doll artists to establish their own doll making business. Inside, he clearly describes 25 key steps to building a successful business, from establishing a business and marketing plan to developing a line of dolls, finding suppliers, exhibiting at shows, online promotion, and more! Using the techniques that proved successful forhim will dramatically speed your learning process and eliminate much of the trial-and-error effort of developing your own business.

Jack and Pat Johnston speak of the writings of their brother, George; the Johnston family; the characters in George Johnston's books; early recollections of George; the Depression Years; World War II; and characters in his books as compared to those in his real life.