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Schaum's Outline of PreCalculus, 2nd Ed. (Schaum's Outlines) 16 reviews
Fred Safier
McGraw-Hill, 2008
Great for studying for COMPASS math placement test
Although this would also make a nice supplement for college students taking Precalculus, it really shines as a test preparation manual for students preparing to take the COMPASS math placement test that is required in many junior colleges. It starts with very basic material on the sets of numbers used in algebra, axioms for the real number systems, and precedence of operators and then moves on to ...
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Econometric Analysis of Cross Section and Panel Data 14 reviews
Jeffrey M. Wooldridge
The MIT Press, 2001
The missing link for cross section, panel data and program evaluation
This book fills a real gap for those who are interested in things like ATE, ATET and topics related to impact evaluation that are only talked about now in research papers. The explanations are very very clear and they walk you through the thinking process by which the different methods were developed. Of course, it has the traditional coverage of panel data and cross section but with the clarity ...
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Theory of Wing Sections: Including a Summary of Airfoil Data (Dover Books on Physics)13 reviews
Ira H. Abbott, A. E. von Doenhoff
Dover Publications, 1959
A Classic
This is a well written book that aircraft designers and those engaged in a serious study of wing aerodynamics will find useful, helpful and handy. This is not a book for the novice but for aeronautical engineering specialists who can handle fluid dynamics theory, performance and other mathematical manipulations. Although the book has been around for some time (I first used it at university as a ...
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The Golden Ratio: The Story of PHI, the World's Most Astonishing Number82 reviews
Mario Livio
Broadway, 2003
another mysterious and fascinating irrational number like pi and e
Several years ago I prepared a review for amazon on this book. Since that time there have been many others to contribute. There are those like me who found it fascinating and gave it five stars, others that gave it a 4 or a 3 because they quibbled with the author over some mathematical issues and finally agroup that really hated it and found it boring and gave it only 1 or 2 stars. Some of those ...
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The Golden Section: Nature's Greatest Secret (Wooden Books)14 reviews
Scott Olson
Walker & Company, 2006
Thoughtful Numerology
One of the most famous and mysterious of numbers is pi, the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. If you know some mathematics and work with logarithms, you know another important constant, e. Less well known is the number phi (the Greek symbol looks like a capital I superimposed on an o); it is in many ways simpler than the other two and is just as interesting. All you have to do ...
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Star Wars Complete Cross-Sections: The Spacecraft and Vehicles of the Entire Star Wars Saga21 reviews
Curtis Saxton
DK CHILDREN, 2007
Star Wars Complete Cross-Sections
My son was so excited to get this book. It's all he's talked about for the last three months. I recommend it for all Star Wars fans. It's a beautiful book and a great value on Amazon.
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Geometry of Design: Studies in Proportion and Composition22 reviews
Kimberly Elam
Princeton Architectural Press, 2001
A Must Have
Kim Elam's book is not only a fascinating read, but beautifully designed as well, making it a perfect example of its subject. A must for all artists and designers.
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Neuroanatomy: An Atlas of Structures, Sections, and Systems (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)) 11 reviews
Duane E Haines
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007
Neuroanatomy a big deal for USMLE step 1
It is a well done book for preparing USMLE step 1. In addition, there are questions like the USMLE test that can help the student to pass it.
I also recommend it for neurologists and neuroradiologists, because there are a lot of CT and MRI scans!
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The Essential C-Section Guide: Pain Control, Healing at Home, Getting Your Body Back, and Everything Else You ...23 reviews
Maureen Connolly, Dana Sullivan
Broadway, 2004
The only C-section reference you need
I tend to be a person who is not satisfied with just one source of information and do extensive research on every subject that I am educating myself on. After looking at many different books and resources, I can honestly say that this is the only book that you need to prepare you for your c-section. This comprehensive reference provides thorough information while maintaining a humanistic ...
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The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible: A Comprehensive System for Attacking the Logical Reasoning ...40 reviews
David M. Killoran
PowerScore, 2006
An Absolute Must - Forget About Kaplan
50% of your score on the LSAT is tied to Logical Reasoning. You may think you are hot on this subject, but everyone can benefit, and should benefit, from detailed study on the subject. Logical Reasoning should be where you make up for points lost in the Logic Games. This book, with real LSAT examples (not imitations) will help you do this with well-expressed strategies to check your answers ...
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The Funkmasters-the Great James Brown Rhythm Sections 13 reviews
Allan Slutsky, Chuck Silverman
Warner Bros Pubns, 1997
HUH! Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Sumpin'!
Great book for any player. A good 101 of subdividing the funk riddim for both non solo players. These skills are adaptable to almost all other styles of music. Pick it up!
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Divine Proportion: Phi In Art, Nature, and Science6 reviews
Priya Hemenway
Sterling, 2005
A good basic book
This book gives a good introduction to the concept of the Divine Proportion. The last reviewer seems irritated because this was not the advanced book he expected, but that doesn't diminish the quality of the book.
This book is perfect for those who are curious about the Divine Proportion and how it has been used through the ages. The design and illustrations are delightful.
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Solutions Manual and Supplementary Materials for Econometric Analysis of Cross Section and Panel Data2 reviews
Jeffrey M. Wooldridge
The MIT Press, 2003
Extremely useful book
The solved exercises are an excellent study tool to accompany the book Econometric Analysis of Cross Section and Panel Data.
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THE SOLDIER'S BIBLE: with Special Prayer and Devotional Section for Army Personnel; Green, Bonded Leather ...11 reviews
Holman Bible Publishers, 2004
Soldiers Bible
My oldest son is in the Army. I bought him this Bible to take with him to his unit. He loves it, it is compact, and has a lot of extra inspirations and devotions in it. For anyone looking for a good gift for a Soldier, this has to rank on top.
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Beadweaving Brilliance 2: Make Beautiful Jewelry While Mastering Six Basic Beading Stitches, Special Bonus ...2 reviews
Kumiko Mizuno Ito
Japan Publications Trading, 2008
self learning textbook for 6 basic stitches
I was very excited about this author's first book so I see no reason not to also like this second one. She has 6 basic stitches with the emphasis on peyote in all its types. Three patterns for spiral rope for bracelet, necklace, and lariat. This is followed by patterns in 6 sitches. They include rings in peyote, eyeglass chain and bracelet in daisy, cellphone strap and bracelet in herringbone, ...
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Section 8 Bible, Vol. 126 reviews
Michael McLean
Michael McLean, 2006
MUST READ FOR SECTION 8 LANDLORDS!
I am in the process of rennovating my first Section 8 property, and I have already saved myself hours of time and thousands of dollars by reading this book. I also highly reccomed Volume II available at section8bible.com. A great read with tips you won't find from your standard "guru" real estate books. Pays for itself in the first 10 pages!
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On Rope: North American Vertical Rope Techniques for Caving ... Rappellers15 reviews
Bruce Smith, Allen Padgett
Natl Speleological Society, 1997
On rope...
No other book is needed when learning about hanging from a rope. An excellent resource to have in your library.
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Math for Mystics: From the Fibonacci sequence to Luna's Labyrinth to the Golden Section and Other Secrets of ...6 reviews
Renna Shesso
Weiser Books, 2007
Living Math
Modern mathematics as professionally practiced is too often severed from its roots in the marvelous contemplation of our life in nature. When its origins are remembered at all, the focus is usually on necessity, for example the need to measure the movement of the sun or moon for practical matters of planting or harvesting. But to our ancestors even the most practical math was also a source of ...
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Surveying Principles for Civil Engineers: Review for the Engineering Surveying Section of the California ... 12 reviews
Paul A. Cuomo
Professional Publications, Inc., 2003
Great Resource for Passing the CA PE Surveying
Don't believe the old reviews previously posted. They are for the old version. This resource is perfect for the CA PE Surveying exam. I was surprised at how closely the problems matched up. The California Acts and things like that were key, as there is limited resources to find that information. Obviously, not all the information in this book was useful, but the horizontal, vertical curves, ...
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The Art of Column Writing: Insider Secrets from Art Buchwald, Dave Barry, Arianna Huffington, Pete Hamill and ...14 reviews
Suzette Martinez Standring
Marion Street Press, Inc., 2007
Professional writers never stop learning
And this should be required reading. An aspiring writer/columnist will find the material useful, inspiring in very practical terms. For the same reasons a seasoned writer/columnist will regain the motivation that led her/him to start writing in the first place. Thank you Suzette!
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