Yet another textbook review, destined to be one of our least viewed articles. We’ve got one request for a review of a Modern Algebra textbook, which should come early this summer. (That one’s an 800 page monster.) If there are other areas of math and physics that interest you, let me know. I’ve probably got a text on the subject, and I’ll add it to the list.
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Category Archives: Books
Textbook Review – “A First Course in Real Analysis”
This isn’t a subject about analyzing data, it’s about building calculus out of the properties of the real numbers. It’s a field that is likely very interesting to anyone interested in math for the sake of math.
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Textbook Review – “The Ethics of Teaching”
Here’s another textbook review. This one is aimed at Education students, and others interested in decision making in the educational field.
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Book Review – “Mortal Engines”
If you know any robots that need to grow up to be good citizens, these stories should help guide them on their way.
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Book Review: “What You Leave Behind” (DS9)
Feeling nostalgic, I snagged this book and got through it in about two hours.
Book Review: “Ship of the Line” (ST:TNG)
My first Star Trek book review for B42. Enjoy!
Nebula Award Nominees
Straight from SciFi Wire to your brain.
Some of the nominees seem a little old to be up for the 2002 awards, but who knows what the criteria is. I feel bad that I haven’t read any of the works listed. I feel even worse that I don’t know the difference between a “novella” and a “novellette.”
Book Review: A Storm of Swords
Here is the latest of the published books in the series. The next one won’t be out until April of 2003.
Book Review: “A Clash of Kings”
I’ve finished book two of George R. R. Martin’s enchanting Song of Ice and Fire series.
Book Review “A Game of Thrones”
At least I got some reading done on vacation :)