(4965,2241,'BryanG','','','','2023-01-27 12:00:00','2023-01-27 12:00:00','This review is for Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Kreyszig, Erwin).  This is a very good book for review of advanced topics in mathematics and gives great understanding of relevance to engineering analysis. The book is geared towards students that have already taken most if not all of the required math courses for an engineering program (I bought it for a graduate course during MS studies). The book was very helpful during my engineering studies and I still have it as reference for when I need a quick review. I would recommend this book to anyone studying engineering or for professionals looking to refresher their math knowledge.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4966,2241,'QC_review','','','','2019-07-30 12:00:00','2019-07-30 12:00:00','Parfait, une fraction du prix pour le même livre vendue en université',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4967,2241,'Ravi','','','','2013-08-05 12:00:00','2013-08-05 12:00:00','This is a very well written applied math textbook. Though written primarily for engineers, readers in other disciplines will find it useful too. I do research in finance and this textbook has come in very handy. Also try Kreyszig\'s Introduction to Functional Analysis and Applications, another great textbook.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4970,2241,'Evan S','','','','2018-01-18 12:00:00','2018-01-18 12:00:00','This review is for the paperback, international 10th edition of Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig (ISBN 9788126554232). After review, this looks identical to the hardcover, US 10th edition, including problems. It\'s in black and white except for the blue outer cover, and in particular it\'s hard to see important equations that would stand out if this book were in color. A lot of it is pretty dense and difficult to follow at times, so if this is a required textbook for you for some engineering analysis class you have (which was the case for me, at least), I wish your professor will be as good at explaining the stuff as mine was.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4971,2241,'Thomas C.','','','','2016-09-06 12:00:00','2016-09-06 12:00:00','The Good:  Covers lots of ground, isn\'t focused just on one facet of math.  It has reference info (trig, integrals, etc.) conveniently located on thicker-than-average paper inside the inner and outer covers.  Therefore useful to the grad student needing to fill in gaps in their knowledge for advanced engineering studies, for quals, etc.<br><br>The Bad:  As is usual with many math books, it\'s big, thick and heavy.  And expensive.  And despite their being on Tenth edition, I spot an editing error just about once per chapter (and also in the solutions to odd-numbered problems in back).',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4972,2241,'Stephen','','','','2011-05-13 12:00:00','2011-05-13 12:00:00','I\'ve used Kreyszig\'s Advanced Engineering Mathematics in two classes, one a course on Laplace and Fourier series and transforms, the other a course on complex analysis and advanced vector calculus for engineers. The book has straightforward, easy to follow exposition, clear examples, and an appropriate amount of detail (important results are proved, but without the full rigor one would get in a complex analysis course for mathematicians.) The book would be five stars save for the occasional error in the problem sets and answers in the back - they are not frequent enough to ruin the book, but the happen often enough to warrant double checking \"strange\" results with the instructor. All in all, it is more than adequate for learning the portions we have covered.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4973,2241,'Richard Stone','','','','2014-04-08 12:00:00','2014-04-08 12:00:00','It is well organized with plenty of examples.  One thing that seems to be missing is a section on the author\'s notation; preferably in the Preface.  For instance, 1) double roots are noted by a comma seperated subscript, 2) an h subscript indicates a homogeneous solution.  These notations are apparent as you read through the text, but not all authors use a common notation.  A seperate section in the front can be helpful.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4974,2241,'F. Parker','','','','2015-01-04 12:00:00','2015-01-04 12:00:00','Excellent review book.  However, not the one I would pick for learning the variety of subjects covered within.  It was required for an online Continuing Education course offered by my company.  It was just right for that purpose.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4975,2241,'John Barclay','','','','2016-10-05 12:00:00','2016-10-05 12:00:00','Kreyszig\'s book is an excellent reference text for numerous mathematical calculations.  I use in frequently as I prepare Mathcad programs for various calculations.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4977,2241,'Andy G','','','','2013-09-20 12:00:00','2013-09-20 12:00:00','It\'s been a little while for me now, but as I remember the book was more of a benefit than a hinderance to the course.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4978,2241,'Katelynn','','','','2015-07-14 12:00:00','2015-07-14 12:00:00','Good book but at times a little dry and a lot of unclear material.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4979,2241,'scgaming','','','','2015-01-17 12:00:00','2015-01-17 12:00:00','Not a dedicated book for every subject in the chapters',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4981,2241,'Kjell H','','','','2013-04-23 12:00:00','2013-04-23 12:00:00','The two books with the same title: Advanced Engineering Mathematics from 1)Kreyszig and 2)Stroud both huge in size are both very good for teachers and students who have math. as their main goal to learn. However from my standpoint Kreyszig treats linear &amp; matrix algebra much better than Stroud,and Stroud treats Laplace &amp; Differensial Equations and Multiple Integrals better than Kreyszig.<br>KHoegs.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4982,2241,'Foo Bar','','','','2015-03-01 12:00:00','2015-03-01 12:00:00','Sorry, this isn\'t a review, but I\'d like to know how the 10th edition was released in 2011 when the author died in 2008.  I looked at the (incomplete preview of the) Preface, and there was no information.  Thanks!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4983,2241,'Alexa M.','','','','2014-02-14 12:00:00','2014-02-14 12:00:00','Sample problems are layer out reasonably, and the sections read fairly clearly. The order of the material is logical except for not introducing CAS until late in the book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4985,2285,'A. Dark','','','','2022-07-03 12:00:00','2022-07-03 12:00:00','The book serves two purposes.  The stated goal is to allow a prospective grad student in mathematics or a closely related subject to easily examine subject matter that will be regarded as core material at the graduate level, but might have been missed at the undergraduate level.  A second purpose the book could serve is to provide a list of advanced mathematical topics that might have broad value beyond that of progressing toward a degree.  The book\'s approach serves both of these goals very well.  Twenty discrete topics are reviewed separately, each of which provide definitions, theorems, examples, and problems that cover the core concepts.  This gives the reader a very clear idea as to whether the subject has been mastered, or if it demands a brush-up review or more substantial study to get up to speed.  The casual rather than formal style helps with this task, and highlights the fact that this isn\'t a mathematics textbook.  If it turns out the reader is weak on a topic, each chapter ends with a list of recommended books with indications of the contents, depth and style of coverage that each book offers.<br><br>Having read the book, and being familiar with about half a dozen of the topics covered, I consider the approach very effective and the material to be well chosen.  If there are any less important topics included, I would guess that these would be the four chapters added to the second edition, all of which involve number theory.  I\'ve also found the casual style beneficial for looking up mathematical concepts.  A simple web search yields strict technical definitions and rough illustrative analogies of terms and concepts in advanced mathematics, but it\'s harder to find a quick, well-informed summary clarifying topical questions.<br><br>I am not a mathematics graduate student, but I found the book invaluable, and I\'m convinced I would have benefitted from having this book as a freshman in college, or even as a junior in high school.  It\'s not a mathematics textbook, it\'s a list of places to direct one\'s attention in the field of advanced mathematics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4986,2285,'Grant Eastland','','','','2022-12-21 12:00:00','2022-12-21 12:00:00','The book arrived in excellent condition, and I find that it well written and fairly good explanation of the included mathematics. The book covers several different areas and topics of mathematics utilized in physics but is not a comprehensive mathematics book. There are several topics and details that I found that I didn\'t learn in the course I took 20+ years ago and appreciate that proofs are not the emphasis.<br>Someone with a fundamental understanding of calculus and mathematical notation would be able to follow most things in this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4987,2285,'Dr. L. G. Fugate','','','','2023-02-20 12:00:00','2023-02-20 12:00:00','I\'m using this book as a review. It would also be helpful for college students learning the subjects for the first time. The presentation is a bit different from other textbooks; I think it\'s very helpful to read at least two different perspectives.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4988,2285,'Patrick','','','','2021-10-18 12:00:00','2021-10-18 12:00:00','I studied physics as an undergrad (a long time back), and have recently return to self-studies. This book provides an excellent summary of the essential theorems of advanced graduate mathematics, as needed for advanced undergraduate, and 1st/2nd year graduate study in physics. I\'m not sure why the preview is virtually empty, not even a table of contents. That is usually a \"red flag\" for a book with no value, but here there is great content, clear organization, strong and graspable writing, and connections between different areas of math of well elucidated. This book is not for mathematicians, the proofs are brief or omitted altogether. But excellent for physicists, and probably for EEs, mech Es, material scientists, etc.<br><br>If/when I have time, I may edit this to at least post the outline of the table of contents. Anyway -- lacking a decent preview, I decided I could afford a few $$ to give the book a test run. I am glad I did.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4989,2285,'Emmanuel Gutierrez','','','','2022-02-07 12:00:00','2022-02-07 12:00:00','If you think you will learn graduate level mathematics from this book, you are very mistaken, this is a review of undergraduate level mathematics, some of it it’s useful for physicists, and engineers, from this book and it’s references you can expand your knowledge a lot.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4990,2285,'Ace lastone','','','','2022-06-21 12:00:00','2022-06-21 12:00:00','Very easy to read very explanatory I would suggest this for anybody in graduate school. Or anybody who\'s interested in just math',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4991,2285,'Marco Shinobu Matsumura','','','','2022-02-20 12:00:00','2022-02-20 12:00:00','A nice resource in the style of the Princeton Companion. Helps give a quick overview of a subject and guide you through the literature. Great for those reviewing long forgotten material.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4992,2285,'devilseedchild','','','','2022-06-06 12:00:00','2022-06-06 12:00:00','It showed me that mayh can be fun',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4993,2285,'Bill Roth','','','','2023-03-23 12:00:00','2023-03-23 12:00:00','The bibliography lists almost 200 authoritative resources and is itself worth the price of the book. This book will inspire readers to discover topics they may not have ever encountered.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4994,2285,'Bill P','','','','2022-01-05 12:00:00','2022-01-05 12:00:00','I have the original book. This is a nice update and the author has done a good job with it.  If you are looking for an overview of advanced mathematics for your studies, this is a great book to have.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4995,2285,'Man','','','','2021-10-03 12:00:00','2021-10-03 12:00:00','If you’re headed through school on a STEM plan, this title is worth it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4996,2285,'qirong29','','','','2023-08-20 12:00:00','2023-08-20 12:00:00','I\'ve not quite finished reading this book, but I find its choice of topics as \"the maths missing\" very good indeed. It\'s also  piqued at just the level I wanted.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4997,2285,'Lettore','','','','2023-08-04 12:00:00','2023-08-04 12:00:00','Libro stupendo, contenuto stupendo. Raccomando.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4998,2285,'monte','','','','2023-08-05 12:00:00','2023-08-05 12:00:00','Great Book AAA+++',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(4999,2285,'Brian Chown','','','','2023-07-29 12:00:00','2023-07-29 12:00:00','This book is for students attending University.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5001,2285,'Marcelo Alves de Oliveira','','','','2023-04-10 12:00:00','2023-04-10 12:00:00','É um resumo dos principais tópicos de um curso de graduação, com alguns exercícios e uma bibliografia para aprofundamento. Indicado para quem quer se preparar para uma pós-graduação em Matemática. Muito bem escrito, mas sucinto como se propôs.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5002,2285,'W. A. Svrcek-Seiler','','','','2022-02-28 12:00:00','2022-02-28 12:00:00','I (re-)learned a lot by reading this book. But some topics I already knew about beforehand seem<br>presented in a needlessly unintuitive way. Still I recommend the book for everyone who wants to brush up<br>his/her math.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5003,2285,'Euclid','','','','2021-07-22 12:00:00','2021-07-22 12:00:00','I studied mathematics in graduate school 50 years ago, then worked as an actuary for 30 years.  Thus I really enjoy reading a clear summary of the various topics one should know after a bachelor\'s degree, review, nostalgia and catching up on what I missed.  It is very enjoyable to read succinct accounts of the most central parts of mathemtics.  Highly recommended!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5004,2285,'Victor','','','','2022-07-11 12:00:00','2022-07-11 12:00:00','bom',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5005,2285,'WP','','','','2023-07-24 12:00:00','2023-07-24 12:00:00','The book is an overview of the math you might be expected to encounter in graduate school when studying Math and/or one or more of the hard sciences.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5006,2285,'Marc','','','','2022-10-07 12:00:00','2022-10-07 12:00:00','For me it\'s not \"all the math I missed\" but \"a lot of the math I forgot\". ... Now that I\'m old it\'s interesting to see if I can still do it ... and, I\'m doing okay.<br>The book is not very deep but is pretty broad. So, if that\'s what you\'re looking for I would recommend it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5007,2285,'OldScold','','','','2022-03-31 12:00:00','2022-03-31 12:00:00','If you just need to brush up on calculus or differential equations, this has more than you need, including math I never heard of, not being a math major. A good insight into that mysterious world, and maybe even good for some self-teaching. But be aware the bias is towards training mathematicians, not engineers or economists.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5008,2285,'G. Cheves','','','','2021-10-18 12:00:00','2021-10-18 12:00:00','Good survey of undergraduate mathematics but there is no logic, set theory and scant discrete mathematics coverage, with the exception of combinatorics and probability<br><br>Table of Contents<br>Preface; On the structure of mathematics; Brief summaries of topics; 1. Linear algebra; 2. e and d real analysis; 3. Calculus for vector-valued functions; 4. Point set topology; 5. Classical stokes\' theorems; 6. Differential forms and Stokes\' theorem; 7. Curvature for curves and surfaces; 8. Geometry; 9. Complex analysis; 10. Countability and the axiom of choice; 11. Algebra; 12. Lebesgue integration; 13. Fourier analysis; 14. Differential equations; 15. Combinatorics and probability; 16. Algorithms; A. Equivalence relations.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5010,2285,'Alun','','','','2022-05-15 12:00:00','2022-05-15 12:00:00','This was a 3/5, but in writing this review I realized that unfair. Still, I feel a bit bad giving a 4/5, but truthfully I felt that this rehashed too much of a standard undergraduate curriculum (I do realize that\'s the point), but not necessarily even one from a top school, which is more what I was hoping for. The chapter on category theory was well-received, as were the number theories (there is a bias, to be sure) -- and I very much appreciated the inclusion of a section on Fourier analysis. Perhaps the (hopeful) algebraist in me is showing, or perhaps my analysis classes were particularly good, but I found myself skimming quite a lot. Still, it is a book I would have no qualms recommending to a friend desiring a different mathematical education to mine.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5011,2285,'Vivianna','','','','2022-02-02 12:00:00','2022-02-02 12:00:00','This book is definitely not for beginners. I have an MA in Economics and I wanted to brush up and improve my maths. The book is quite a challenge (for me anyway) but enjoyable at the same time. I bought it on the recommendation of The Maths Sorcerer on YouTube. If maths was difficult for you at school (eg at \'O\' level), then you might be better with something a bit easier. Very good book though.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5012,2263,'Amy Crum','','','','2023-08-20 12:00:00','2023-08-20 12:00:00','Every math teacher should read this book, which describes the biggest and best change I\'ve ever made in my teaching! I was stuck in the rut of direct instruction for 30 years, which I now realize did not require my students to think very much as they copied notes and mimicked my methods. Now I have the tools I need to get them thinking for themselves about math, and I feel like my classes, which were half-asleep before, have come alive! Thank you, Peter, for teaching me a better way!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5014,2263,'BigSur','','','','2021-06-22 12:00:00','2021-06-22 12:00:00','Peter Liljedhahl has written maybe the most important and practical book that just can\'t be ignored by teachers of math. As a sixth grade teacher, I have searched for a book that could help me \"put it all together\" to complete a move away from the repetitive \"I do, we do, you do\" method of math instruction that is STILL so prevalent in our schools. Even teachers who may have in the past resisted changing their practices because they just weren\'t sure how will be able to do it with the help of the practices outlined in his book.<br><br>I\'m pretty skeptical about a lot of teaching books, because they often leave me disappointed. They are often full of theory and never get practical or explain how the ideas actually worked with real students. Many are \"here are some important big ideas now go figure out how that translates into the real practical world of your classroom--good luck!\"<br><br>What I most appreciate about Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics is that Peter\'s research comes from having been in the classrooms of many teachers over many years. It\'s easy to doubt ideas that come from folks who are \"coaches\" and don\'t live the day-to-day reality of an actual classroom. Peter supports his teaching practices and elaborates on what aspects were shown to be most effective in real classrooms. If you\'re a classroom teacher, you\'ll know what I mean. He even relates what he thought would happen and is honest about results that either confirmed or changed what he originally thought.<br><br>Each chapter is so well-organized (and organized similarly) so that everything is easy to follow. I found myself highlighting key points and then the end of each chapter would have a super helpful summary of the macro-move for the practice and a series of micro-moves. So effective. I have heard of and incorporated several of these practices in the past but nowhere else have I seen a book that pulls so many effective practices together in one place and even organizes them such that the early practices can be incorporated first and then the rest added when ready. I am so grateful I have read this over the summer, as it will greatly influence my practices from day 1 of my upcoming school year.<br><br>Peter asks this question at the end of each chapter: \"What are some of the things in this chapter that immediately feel correct?\" I love that because in almost every instance I thought, \"All of it!\"<br><br>Another tremendous contribution of this book includes a discussion of rubrics and grading, two areas that are often not discussed as much amongst my colleagues and I because we can rarely find consensus and typically revert back to what we\'ve always done. Peter\'s ideas on rubrics have changed the way I will use them (most rubrics have WAY too much ambiguity to be used effectively by teachers or students or are so cumbersome they are overwhelming). His explanation of an alternative way to construct rubrics make SO much sense and will be helpful. And the grading chapter is an excellent beginning to rethinking how we can give grades (since most of us have to) in a way that will value what is important. I think that will still be the most challenging thing for me--Peter offers one good method of getting data, but it still seems like it could be time-intensive to me. I am more than willing to give it a try, however, because it is much better than the alternative.<br><br>As a classroom teacher for almost 30 years, I can truly say without a doubt this book is the BEST in making a complete case for improving math instruction and moving toward a THINKING classroom, and SHOWS YOU HOW. How many times have you thought in your heart, \"this practice is probably not the best but I\'m so overwhelmed with the day-to-day demands on me as a teacher I can\'t figure it out so I\'ll just stick with what I\'m doing.\" I know this has happened to me. This book will help move you into action to change some of those practices!<br><br>I am so excited to implement what I have learned this upcoming school year. I want all of my students to view themselves as \"thinkers\" and enjoy math as much as I do.<br><br> If you teach math in any capacity, you owe it to yourself to grab a copy of this book. You\'ll be so glad you did.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5015,2263,'Laura L. Dalton','','','','2023-07-18 12:00:00','2023-07-18 12:00:00','If you want students to think outside of the box you have to remove the box.  What we\'ve been doing isn\'t working. I\'m game to try anything.  I am looking forward to trying this model in my classroom. I\'ll keep what works and modify others.  There are some great ideas in this book!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5016,2263,'Monica Burns','','','','2023-08-06 12:00:00','2023-08-06 12:00:00','Easy read with great information. You don’t have to read in order, but it’s recommended. Has helped me to transform my math classroom',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5018,2263,'Theresa O','','','','2023-06-30 12:00:00','2023-06-30 12:00:00','I enjoyed reading this book during the summer. There are good ideas inside backed by research that makes you question the way you been doing things. I’ll take some ideas with me next school year for sure. You should have an open mind and if you read it then that’s the first step.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5020,2263,'Rebecca Stuesser','','','','2023-06-25 12:00:00','2023-06-25 12:00:00','If you are thinking about buying this book just do it. It changed who I am as a teacher, inspired me to take over the math department and inspired my capstone research. Amazing book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5021,2263,'Cassidy W','','','','2023-07-02 12:00:00','2023-07-02 12:00:00','A must read for every math teacher!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5022,2263,'G&amp;S Mommy','','','','2023-06-19 12:00:00','2023-06-19 12:00:00','School year just ended but I’ve never been more pumped to start the new year so I can jump in and implement! Great read! Thought provoking!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5023,2263,'Ed Crandall','','','','2023-05-31 12:00:00','2023-05-31 12:00:00','Many books have been written on creating thinking classrooms.  This is the first one I have read that is a practical guide to actually accomplish this lofty goal.  I cannot recommend it enough if this is your goal.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5024,2263,'Gen T','','','','2023-06-12 12:00:00','2023-06-12 12:00:00','This book is insightful, useful, and career-changing. I’m SO glad I implemented the strategies. This is NOT fluff. Get it. Read it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5025,2263,'Tim K','','','','2023-06-02 12:00:00','2023-06-02 12:00:00','A lot of food for thought and practical strategies! I just loved how the practices, though requiring mindset shifts, are things one could actually do in a classroom.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5026,2263,'Dawn Burgess','','','','2021-07-18 12:00:00','2021-07-18 12:00:00','I am a high school math teacher, and I think this book is amazing. I waffled about buying it, since I have read all of Liljedahl\'s research papers and followed the thinking classroom movement for years, and had implemented many of his suggestions. Would it really be worth it? Would I learn anything new? The answer is definitely YES.  Each chapter is focused on a particular classroom practice, and Liljedahl briefly shares his reasearch process (many, many classroom implementations, and lots of student interviews) and results. Then he shares the specific moves that worked best according to his research. Each chapter has a FAQ section, which usually includes exactly the skeptical questions I would have asked, along with reasonable, specific answers. There is a TON of very clear advice in this book, actionable advice that doesn\'t require a lot of money or equipment to implement. It DOES require a willingness to try some new approaches for long enough to see results. I\'ve been doing this for four years, and am only growing more convinced that what Liljedahl discovered in his research works in my classrooms as well. I\'m reading this book during the summer, and it\'s getting me excited for next year, and I see solutions to a few of my teaching difficulties.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5027,2263,'Mom','','','','2023-02-19 12:00:00','2023-02-19 12:00:00','This book us a must for any classroom teacher that wants true student engagement. There are ideas and even plans.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5028,2263,'Tasha<span class=\"a-icon a-profile-verified-badge\"><span class=\"a-profile-verified-text\"></span></span>','','','','2022-10-31 12:00:00','2022-10-31 12:00:00','Purchased this book for summer reading. I have implemented some if the strategies and my students are loving it. I like how you dont feel pressured to implement all of the strategies at once.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5029,2263,'L.P.Jessell','','','','2022-08-04 12:00:00','2022-08-04 12:00:00','I bought this for every member of our department from those with one year experience up to those with 40.  Great resource. Great food for thought and, sure, not all ideas are for everyone but many can be implemented in a variety of school settings.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5030,2263,'Stein Lee Schreiber','','','','2021-06-25 12:00:00','2021-06-25 12:00:00','I knew about Dr. Peter Liljedahl\'s work having read some of his papers and reviewed his presentations, and I have been incorporating them over the last 4 or 5 years.  I hesitated in buying this because I thought I knew a lot about Building Thinking Classrooms, and I am so glad I BOUGHT the book!<br><br>This book really flushes everything out in an extremely practical method. Each chapter he presents the issue from his research from REAL math classrooms, defines the problem, provides the approach that works, answers your FAQs, and summarizes the approach.<br><br>Change your classroom from students who mimic you to students who think for themselves!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5031,2263,'Shannah Smith','','','','2022-07-12 12:00:00','2022-07-12 12:00:00','I can’t wait to implement these strategies myself. They make sense and they’re well-researched! I’m sure there are some strategies that will be more challenging than others, but I can’t wait to work them all out and figure out how I can fit them into my overall teaching practice.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5032,2263,'Lori L LaLonde','','','','2022-10-21 12:00:00','2022-10-21 12:00:00','This book is changing my classroom, the kids are owning their learning and having to learn to communicate and get along.  Highly recommended.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5033,2263,'smile02me','','','','2021-06-03 12:00:00','2021-06-03 12:00:00','This book is jam packed with actionable steps to improve students thinking and engagement. I have completely finished the book, but you can start with your classroom almost immediately. I’ve enjoyed how the author explained how each step was found through years of trial in classrooms. Also the FAQ at the end of each chapter answer common questions or thoughts from teachers about that specific behavior. This book is an easy read and I will be referencing it for years to come!  The best book I’ve bought that is filled with practical steps to help me move toward conceptual learning.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5034,2263,'Carol','','','','2022-09-22 12:00:00','2022-09-22 12:00:00','This book is helpful for any teacher. I teach high school physics and the ideas work great in my classroom.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5035,2263,'Brian Pindar','','','','2022-10-31 12:00:00','2022-10-31 12:00:00','This book is awesome! It really makes you think!!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5036,2263,'JW79','','','','2021-08-24 12:00:00','2021-08-24 12:00:00','This is such a great and practical book!  I actually read it three times this summer because there is just SO much to take away from each chapter.  I\'m very excited to try out some of these techniques in my classroom this year.  This book addressed very specifically many of the issues I was having in my middle school classroom with getting students to think for themselves.  This is a must-read for any math teacher!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5037,2263,'Bondi','','','','2022-07-06 12:00:00','2022-07-06 12:00:00','Excellent! Research-based, with clear guidance as to how to implement philosophy/strategies in the classroom. I read “Mathmatize it!” (Written by a different set of authors) Right after and the two are ridiculously compatible. Game-changer!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5038,2263,'scraplight','','','','2022-04-09 12:00:00','2022-04-09 12:00:00','This book really shows the importance of engaging students in their learning and what techniques make a classroom a true learning space. It starts with changing the environment to focus on encouraging student thought instead of just “mimicking “ what is taught in class.<br>I was energized to change my class right away!!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5039,2263,'mathgirl','','','','2022-10-03 12:00:00','2022-10-03 12:00:00','Research is amazing and this book will change your teaching forever.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5040,2263,'Emily Herren','','','','2022-07-13 12:00:00','2022-07-13 12:00:00','This has been a great summer reading to reshape how I hope to approach the coming school year. It has a great mix of practical and conceptual skills to implement.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5041,2263,'FRL','','','','2022-10-01 12:00:00','2022-10-01 12:00:00','I\'m implementing BTC and have joined the Facebook group...super helpful!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5042,2263,'Catherine Oliver','','','','2021-07-04 12:00:00','2021-07-04 12:00:00','I am tough on advice books. This is research-based and a quick read. I binged it in a day and have since explored related groups that are all \"building thinking classrooms\". Some of these items I have discovered through trial and error teaching over the years and the rest were new. It is still good to see that what I\'ve seen is backed up. It makes it easier to take the leap on the remaining steps.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5043,2263,'Keith D Skinner','','','','2022-08-26 12:00:00','2022-08-26 12:00:00','A must read for any teacher of mathematics. This model is a change worth making.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5044,2263,'Angela Fritzgerald','','','','2021-07-24 12:00:00','2021-07-24 12:00:00','This book is eye opening.  I am in chapter 10 and now have a better insight as to what my class should look like. The only downside is not the book itself,  but the times that we live in where the COVID19 cases are rising; so the group work may not be feasible or safe for students to be in such a close proximity.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5045,2263,'1st_axiom','','','','2021-05-08 12:00:00','2021-05-08 12:00:00','This is the BEST education-related book I have ever read. Thorough research was done and is referenced occasionally, but he doesn’t bore you with it. Instead, it is a fine-tuned collection of practices that elevate student thinking, increase the joy of teaching, and eliminates the soul-sucking “monkey see-monkey do” examples and worksheets cycle that is so prevalent in math classrooms across the country. This is now my math teaching bible!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5046,2263,'clarksl','','','','2022-07-16 12:00:00','2022-07-16 12:00:00','This book will transform the way you teach. It is a must read for all mathematics teachers.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5047,2263,'Jonathan','','','','2022-07-17 12:00:00','2022-07-17 12:00:00','Super helpful! I will be making some changes next school year and I’m very excited',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5048,2263,'LPoz','','','','2022-08-20 12:00:00','2022-08-20 12:00:00','Get rid of the archaic way of teaching!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5049,2263,'Elizabeth Joan Clark','','','','2022-09-03 12:00:00','2022-09-03 12:00:00','Love the pedagogy!!!!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5050,2263,'Martha FitzPartrick','','','','2021-08-28 12:00:00','2021-08-28 12:00:00','This book has changed how I will teach my high school math classes. This puts learning on the students and gets them to think. You will still be tired but students will be thinking instead of mimicking and will be having fun working collaboratively in the classroom.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5051,2263,'C.M.','','','','2022-01-07 12:00:00','2022-01-07 12:00:00','Loved this book. Can’t wait to implement the teaching practices once we can go back to randomly grouping students daily. Covid is creating a bit of a hassle since we need seating charts for contact tracing',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5055,2263,'Kyle M','','','','2023-01-28 12:00:00','2023-01-28 12:00:00','The book came quickly, but not in great condition. The spine has a dent in it, the edges of the pages are curled, and the bottom corner of the cover and first few pages is folded.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5056,2464,'Reggy','','','','2023-02-02 12:00:00','2023-02-02 12:00:00','Self study and exercise for my brain.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5058,2259,'Dwayne Stein','','','','2023-07-03 12:00:00','2023-07-03 12:00:00','Ordered a book. Now I got the book. No complaints.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5060,2259,'CB','','','','2022-01-18 12:00:00','2022-01-18 12:00:00','Great book. In very good condition. I was impressed. Thanks for the rental. It saved tons!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5061,2259,'NeoS','','','','2021-12-09 12:00:00','2021-12-09 12:00:00','Real world application examples immensely  help to grasp the concepts.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5062,2259,'SArmst2547','','','','2020-02-25 12:00:00','2020-02-25 12:00:00','This product has been broken into a \"full\" 9th edition and several subproducts.  The 9th edition will take you through multivariate calculus, which brings the cost down to about $70/semester.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5063,2259,'Claire Bishop','','','','2021-01-10 12:00:00','2021-01-10 12:00:00','My book arrived quickly in good condition, it did make me cry though.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5064,2259,'D. nelson','','','','2020-10-26 12:00:00','2020-10-26 12:00:00','the book arrived on time and in good shape',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5065,2259,'Gregory Younce','','','','2021-07-17 12:00:00','2021-07-17 12:00:00','I liked the excellent condition of the book. The book was well made.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5067,2259,'Dr. Bryan Nolan','','','','2022-12-18 12:00:00','2022-12-18 12:00:00','Very few texts can come close to Stewart textbook on calculus. It’s simply classical reference on the subject.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5068,2259,'Michelle Quick','','','','2022-10-11 12:00:00','2022-10-11 12:00:00','Thank you so much! Great book Great condition!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5072,2259,'Janice Nogueira','','','','2020-10-15 12:00:00','2020-10-15 12:00:00','It arrived quickly.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5073,2259,'eis builder','','','','2021-02-18 12:00:00','2021-02-18 12:00:00','Good book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5074,2259,'alexander','','','','2021-10-26 12:00:00','2021-10-26 12:00:00','good for self study as well, good printing quality',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5075,2259,'S.P','','','','2020-11-24 12:00:00','2020-11-24 12:00:00','As a person who took calculus 10 years ago, I find this book a great source for reviewing the materials. However, because it has been awhile, there are some gaps in my knowledge, which requires attention as I read the materials.<br>For my own usage, this book is relatively great with examples and proofs, but I find this will be a challenge for students who are about to learn calculus. It is not very clear, and it relies on intuition too much. Furthermore, it sometimes even assumes the student already knows some knowledge.<br>Anyone who wants to brush up on calculus or reviewing it for fun, I can highly suggest this book. Yet, if you are about to embark on the wonders of infinity, I would like to suggest another book or watch Khan Academy. This book might throw you off.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5076,2261,'David Massicotte','','','','2023-07-26 12:00:00','2023-07-26 12:00:00','Great way to save money on books for college. Easy process!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5077,2261,'Emma','','','','2019-09-26 12:00:00','2019-09-26 12:00:00','It came in great condition. I bought a used one and it looks like it was used once. You could’ve told me it was new and I would’ve believed you. The book content itself makes me cry. Would not recommend buying this book for fun.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5078,2261,'Farhad Akrami','','','','2017-01-05 12:00:00','2017-01-05 12:00:00','I used this quite often to do my Calc HW. It came in good quality and affordable price. I\'d recommend to check in with the instructor prior purchasing  to see if s/he requires students to use and study the textbook.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5079,2261,'Isma','','','','2019-04-15 12:00:00','2019-04-15 12:00:00','Perfect conditions, I bough it used and it like a brand new book no scratchers or any sing of damage.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5080,2261,'Taryn Poole','','','','2017-10-08 12:00:00','2017-10-08 12:00:00','I used this book for my Calculus One Variable course in college. It was of good additional help during the class. The book looked shiny and new...lol! Great condition!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5081,2261,'d','','','','2019-07-16 12:00:00','2019-07-16 12:00:00','said it was used, but I got it brand new. it even smelled new lol.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5082,2261,'sabrina17','','','','2020-07-19 12:00:00','2020-07-19 12:00:00','The book was in perfect condition 🙏',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5083,2261,'expman','','','','2020-03-09 12:00:00','2020-03-09 12:00:00','Perfect rental for this class',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5084,2261,'Nathan L.','','','','2018-09-19 12:00:00','2018-09-19 12:00:00','Good book, wasn\'t perfect condition but good quality for buying used',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5085,2261,'Mhanna','','','','2019-11-01 12:00:00','2019-11-01 12:00:00','it\'s good choice:)',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5086,2261,'james e higgins','','','','2018-10-07 12:00:00','2018-10-07 12:00:00','An affordable way to help pay for your education.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5087,2261,'RP','','','','2019-07-20 12:00:00','2019-07-20 12:00:00','Great textbook, good condition.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5089,2261,'ER2552','','','','2018-10-03 12:00:00','2018-10-03 12:00:00','Product came in great condition',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5091,2261,'Cupcake','','','','2018-09-11 12:00:00','2018-09-11 12:00:00','New',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5092,2261,'Fernando M.','','','','2016-08-25 12:00:00','2016-08-25 12:00:00','Awesome and cheep. Came really fast u saved a lot of money.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5099,2261,'Madisyn','','','','2016-02-16 12:00:00','2016-02-16 12:00:00','really nice quality, thanks!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5100,2261,'Kindle Customer','','','','2015-09-05 12:00:00','2015-09-05 12:00:00','Good text book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5101,2261,'Callie Farmer','','','','2016-03-05 12:00:00','2016-03-05 12:00:00','great',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5103,2261,'CANRONG LIN','','','','2015-09-29 12:00:00','2015-09-29 12:00:00','good',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5104,2261,'Mandy','','','','2015-09-25 12:00:00','2015-09-25 12:00:00','Good',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5105,2261,'Cameron reese','','','','2020-08-21 12:00:00','2020-08-21 12:00:00','Very detailed, cost-effective, recommended to buy, this is every student must be',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5106,2261,'M. Van Remoortere','','','','2019-12-07 12:00:00','2019-12-07 12:00:00','A rental is the way to go for college text books, especially if the instructor hardly refers to the text which was my son\'s case. My only. complaint is the rental return date. It should be later than typical final dates.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5107,2261,'M.M','','','','2023-03-22 12:00:00','2023-03-22 12:00:00','I received this textbook for such a good price, and the condition was better than expected!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5108,2261,'Jack H','','','','2017-01-18 12:00:00','2017-01-18 12:00:00','If you want to save money, most of the university courses I\'ve found online that list this book as their text also mention that the 7th ed. is fine. Mine was the same. Email your prof before classes start and see if the seventh will do. There\'s probably an old pdf they can give you with edition-correct suggested problems for each class. Don\'t buy the solutions manual--solutions for it (and the 7th) are on slader.<br><br>The book itself is pretty great if keeping textbooks is something you like to do. It is comprehensive (and heavy!) and has lots and lots and lots of exercises for each section, which is a wonderful thing when something only kinda-sorta makes sense and you need to practice. Plus, the questions start easy and scale reliably. It only has solutions to odd-numbered questions.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5109,2261,'Amaria','','','','2020-10-23 12:00:00','2020-10-23 12:00:00','There’s nothing really to say it looked brand new',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5110,2261,'Sam','','','','2019-08-16 12:00:00','2019-08-16 12:00:00','arrived safely like new book no damages no missing pages, and perfect price, Thanks!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5111,2261,'Chuhui Zhao','','','','2019-01-09 12:00:00','2019-01-09 12:00:00','I used it for my Math course.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5113,2261,'toyah','','','','2018-01-27 12:00:00','2018-01-27 12:00:00','Very happy to get this book! In great condition!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5114,2261,'Gaelicka','','','','2018-08-09 12:00:00','2018-08-09 12:00:00','Good quality.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5115,2261,'CKP123','','','','2016-12-11 12:00:00','2016-12-11 12:00:00','Simply put: EXCELLENT!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5116,2261,'Alyssa','','','','2017-08-31 12:00:00','2017-08-31 12:00:00','Not a bad book. I bought mine used, but it looked relatively new! Would recommend buying this used as it\'s really expensive new.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5117,2261,'Ken','','','','2016-04-17 12:00:00','2016-04-17 12:00:00','Great quality. I rented it and it was perfect for my needs. I would rent it again if I ever needed to take that class again.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5119,2261,'Lizandra','','','','2016-09-20 12:00:00','2016-09-20 12:00:00','Good book. Bad class.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5120,2261,'Michelle Marie','','','','2016-02-10 12:00:00','2016-02-10 12:00:00','Much needed book for college course.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5122,2297,'Jon Dickens','','','','2020-05-10 12:00:00','2020-05-10 12:00:00','I really enjoyed working through this book. It is definitely mathematical and algorithmic in its treatment of the topics covered: Statistical \"Learning\", Monte Carlo Methods, Unsupervised \"Learning\", Regression Models, Regularization and Kernel Methods, Classification, Decision Trees and Ensemble Methods, Deep \"Learning\" ( Neural Networks )  As a statistician and data scientist, I find the convoluted \"machine learning\" terminology very affected and as helpful as trying to design a plane based on the flying dynamics of a bird.  Sometimes the rigourous mathematical notation is difficult to follow on the initial reading.  Most algorithms are implemented in Python but the code should be more clearly documented so that one can follow the implementation of the solution without getting stuck on coding issues as the book encourages the reader to focus on the algorithm and to not treat the python code as a black box.  The list of references is quite complete and it was interesting to check my library to see just how many of the references I already had.  If this book is to be used for training analysts then there should be more practical examples and code solutions available',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5123,2297,'Marcelo Cortes','','','','2020-07-22 12:00:00','2020-07-22 12:00:00','The data is the fuel of the new industry of the future, and this new science based in statistic and mathematical modeling have a deep background that must be learnt to understand the gist this new technology and theirs applications.<br><br>This year I have gotten a certificate in Machine Learning in the MIT and of course I studied from several excellent books, but just one cover all the fundamental knowledge in a clear, rigorous and elegant way. Even with phyton programming to test the algorithms and stay in touch in a real way with the mathematical technics required to learn in a professional way.<br><br>The book have other important advantage, the format is big, clean and full of colour, more when one must understand an specific notation in a rigorous way. A great book really thought in the students who want to progress in this subject.<br><br>Ulyses of James Joyce is to classical literature as this book is to Data Science and Machine Learning.<br><br> An splendid job of the professor Dirk P. Kroese and his colleagues.<br><br>Marcelo Cortés<br>CHILE.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5124,2297,'Richard Rivero','','','','2020-06-29 12:00:00','2020-06-29 12:00:00','I\'m very early on in the text, but the text is impressive in the breadth and depth of its coverage, along with its attention to the mathematical theory.  The exercises are challenging, which makes the text a little tricky for self-study -- at least to the extent your self-study is enhanced by knowing if you got the problems right or wrong.  If I ever make it through the whole text, and change my opinion, I\'ll come back and edit this review; but I think just getting through Chapter 2 will be a semester\'s worth of knowledge.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5125,2297,'Noshaba','','','','2020-06-01 12:00:00','2020-06-01 12:00:00','Despite the hard-copy needing an entire tabletop to read through, I still loved the content and recommend this book to those wanting to get a taste of both theory and practice. It does cover a vast array of topics, from Monte Carlo to regularization and more, and is very nicely written. It has just the right amount of detail with examples, so that it does not waste the reader\'s time with information that can easily be looked up elsewhere - if at all necessary.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5126,2297,'Tantravahi Aditya','','','','2019-12-31 12:00:00','2019-12-31 12:00:00','A great book for all , conceppts are clear and well explained.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5127,2297,'Reese','','','','2023-02-09 12:00:00','2023-02-09 12:00:00','Book was described as good, but it looks like it\'s never been used.  Delivery was expected on a Friday but was received much earlier in the week.  Highly recommend seller.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5128,2297,'Benjamin v.','','','','2023-02-19 12:00:00','2023-02-19 12:00:00','its discrete. it\'s like you could never hate anything more than proof writing in highschool, until now..<br><br>quality text book though.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5129,2297,'Nick Harris','','','','2022-09-09 12:00:00','2022-09-09 12:00:00','I have not finished the book yet (self study), but what I can say is that the book does a great job introducing the basic concepts in chapter 1 and does a great job explaining the basics of mathematical logic in chapter 2. I found that the only part I needed a little extra help with so far was the part of section 2.5 where the author talks about circuits for addition. (I will give a full review when I have finished the book)<br>So Far Great Book!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5130,2297,'Oscar Martinez','','','','2022-03-13 12:00:00','2022-03-13 12:00:00','I receceived the product in excellent conditions!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5131,2297,'Ellie','','','','2019-11-08 12:00:00','2019-11-08 12:00:00','Well-explained textbook. I am new to discrete mathematics. But this book really helped me to understand discrete mathematics easily. Moreover, there are some examples and exercises to check whether I understood or not. Especially it explains well in proofs!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5132,2297,'Mary H.','','','','2022-01-24 12:00:00','2022-01-24 12:00:00','Got for my son for school, exactly what he needed, and great value.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5133,2297,'Karol','','','','2023-02-09 12:00:00','2023-02-09 12:00:00','I bought the book for self-improvement/learning and it meets my expectations.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5134,2297,'Ilja Gabbasov','','','','2022-01-06 12:00:00','2022-01-06 12:00:00','It\'s extremely pleasant to read, material is explained in a very good way, no water, no dry terminology. I highly recommend this book for everyone who wants to get a good and solid grasp of discrete mathematics.<br>Also I can recommend this book for self-taught programmers without formal mathematical or computer science education (like myself). It explains all the concepts and foundation which proceeded modern programming and gives mathematical ground for it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5135,2297,'keeyan','','','','2020-05-10 12:00:00','2020-05-10 12:00:00','I\'ve read Rosen\'s book up to Chapter 4 and I\'m reading through this book (at chapter 7 right now). Everything is really well explained, I definitely prefer it over Rosen\'s (no offense!). I think Epp explains the concepts really well and in-depth. This is probably better as an in-depth introductory book, but Rosen\'s is probably better if you want a big reference book on a broad range of topics. For example, this book dedicates an entire chapter for explaining proofs, while Rosen\'s dedicates only a couple of sections. As a result, this book covers less material than Rosen, but I still prefer it just because everything is explained really well. There are definitely some typos though, so watch out for those! Most of the time their pretty obvious and correctable.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5136,2297,'Feiyu Chen','','','','2021-05-28 12:00:00','2021-05-28 12:00:00','Have bought three of the most famous and different books on the subject, it is clear that this one is the easiest to understand. This book is very friendly and comprehensive for self-study, and one can easily stick with it',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5137,2448,'Reese','','','','2023-02-09 12:00:00','2023-02-09 12:00:00','Book was described as good, but it looks like it\'s never been used.  Delivery was expected on a Friday but was received much earlier in the week.  Highly recommend seller.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5138,2448,'Benjamin v.','','','','2023-02-19 12:00:00','2023-02-19 12:00:00','its discrete. it\'s like you could never hate anything more than proof writing in highschool, until now..<br><br>quality text book though.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5139,2448,'Nick Harris','','','','2022-09-09 12:00:00','2022-09-09 12:00:00','I have not finished the book yet (self study), but what I can say is that the book does a great job introducing the basic concepts in chapter 1 and does a great job explaining the basics of mathematical logic in chapter 2. I found that the only part I needed a little extra help with so far was the part of section 2.5 where the author talks about circuits for addition. (I will give a full review when I have finished the book)<br>So Far Great Book!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5140,2448,'Oscar Martinez','','','','2022-03-13 12:00:00','2022-03-13 12:00:00','I receceived the product in excellent conditions!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5141,2448,'Ellie','','','','2019-11-08 12:00:00','2019-11-08 12:00:00','Well-explained textbook. I am new to discrete mathematics. But this book really helped me to understand discrete mathematics easily. Moreover, there are some examples and exercises to check whether I understood or not. Especially it explains well in proofs!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5142,2448,'Mary H.','','','','2022-01-24 12:00:00','2022-01-24 12:00:00','Got for my son for school, exactly what he needed, and great value.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5143,2448,'Karol','','','','2023-02-09 12:00:00','2023-02-09 12:00:00','I bought the book for self-improvement/learning and it meets my expectations.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5144,2448,'Ilja Gabbasov','','','','2022-01-06 12:00:00','2022-01-06 12:00:00','It\'s extremely pleasant to read, material is explained in a very good way, no water, no dry terminology. I highly recommend this book for everyone who wants to get a good and solid grasp of discrete mathematics.<br>Also I can recommend this book for self-taught programmers without formal mathematical or computer science education (like myself). It explains all the concepts and foundation which proceeded modern programming and gives mathematical ground for it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5145,2448,'keeyan','','','','2020-05-10 12:00:00','2020-05-10 12:00:00','I\'ve read Rosen\'s book up to Chapter 4 and I\'m reading through this book (at chapter 7 right now). Everything is really well explained, I definitely prefer it over Rosen\'s (no offense!). I think Epp explains the concepts really well and in-depth. This is probably better as an in-depth introductory book, but Rosen\'s is probably better if you want a big reference book on a broad range of topics. For example, this book dedicates an entire chapter for explaining proofs, while Rosen\'s dedicates only a couple of sections. As a result, this book covers less material than Rosen, but I still prefer it just because everything is explained really well. There are definitely some typos though, so watch out for those! Most of the time their pretty obvious and correctable.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5146,2448,'Feiyu Chen','','','','2021-05-28 12:00:00','2021-05-28 12:00:00','Have bought three of the most famous and different books on the subject, it is clear that this one is the easiest to understand. This book is very friendly and comprehensive for self-study, and one can easily stick with it',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5147,2287,'Meida H.','','','','2023-08-24 12:00:00','2023-08-24 12:00:00','The book is good , looks like new',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5148,2287,'Sid R','','','','2011-07-01 12:00:00','2011-07-01 12:00:00','I took a multivariable calculus course in college and found myself having to revisit the material several years later. I was a theoretical computer science student in graduate school, and am no stranger to mathematical rigor. I found this book exceptionally useful for developing an intuitive understanding of what these operators do (as the title suggests) and equations such as the Laplace and Poisson equation (although I feel like an understanding of complex analysis and the calculus of variations goes a very long way in truly understanding what it means to obey these equations). The development of electro/magnetostatics and the (static) Maxwell\'s equations on the side is a great added bonus (plus, I believe a lot of these tools were developed for this particular application) - also, it\'s nice to see real world examples of the concepts.<br><br>I don\'t fully agree with the other reviewers that say this is a good book for engineers - a more rigorous treatment should be mandatory for anyone in science or engineering (note: I\'m currently doing electrical engineering graduate work). For people learning the material for the first time - this would a fantastic add-on for a more rigorous treatment from another book. It also makes for an excellent review for people who need to brush up (like I did) on vector calculus. The figures in particular are simple, yet very effective in explaining the concepts. Either way, it\'s a must have for any applied scientists/engineers/math teacher\'s shelf.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5149,2287,'Lance C. Hibbeler','','','','2009-06-11 12:00:00','2009-06-11 12:00:00','This is a wonderful overview of vector calculus, presented in a very easy-to-read, sometimes humorous manner. I can\'t speak for other disciplines, but as a mechanical engineer I found this book to be amazingly easy to understand and a very helpful review of vector calculus. My multivariate calculus professor was an outer space theoretical mathematician who couldn\'t explain physically what \"flux\" is, let alone the higher concepts of divergence, gradient, and curl, so working my way through this book made a lot of fundamental concepts click for me.<br><br>Schey takes his time explaining all the concepts of vector calculus, in the context of Maxwell\'s equations, without the formality/rigorousness in \"proper\" math texts- even the definitions and proofs of the main theorems are explained from a physical standpoint. Indeed, Schey remarks that \"rigorous\" is just a synonym for \"useless\". The emphasis is on learning the concepts intuitively and physically, rather than just memorizing formulas. I think this would be a wonderful supplement (for engineers) to a traditional calculus course- but not really that great for learning the material for the first time. I very highly recommend this book as a refresher, especially if you are a graduate student and you are just expected to know everything about vector calculus like the back of your hand.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5150,2287,'D. Huang','','','','2007-01-03 12:00:00','2007-01-03 12:00:00','I had three years of higher-level calculus between my BS and MS in mechanical engineering, and none of these classes have explained the concepts in this book with such clarity and accessibility. The sample problems at the end of each chapter cement the concepts just learned. For me, they were just challenging enough to test and hone my skills, but not so crazy that I felt like I was stroking some intellectual ego instead of learning practical concepts.<br><br>I highly recommend it to people of similar backgrounds as myself--people with already decent math backgrounds, but who need to hone their vector calculus skills to enter the world of physics, electrical engineering, fluid mechanics, continuum mechanics, or anything else along those lines (lines! Hah! Pun!). I feel like this book was written just for me! Are there really that many of us?<br><br>One tip on this book--get serious with it, and you will really cement your skills. Do the problems, for real--work them out with pencil and paper; don\'t just skim them while you watch TV. They are, as I\'ve said, challenging enough to be rewarding, but none are the type that would send you sobbing to your prof in office hours. Suck it up, fix yourself a nice cup of tea, get your dog to sit with you, and go for it! It\'s well worth the effort.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5151,2287,'Predrag Loncar','','','','2009-06-22 12:00:00','2009-06-22 12:00:00','This lovely book is an excellent introductory text in vector calculus.  It is suitable for students because it is written in informal but alluring and almost strict and severe manner, and because it covers all for them indispensable theory together with its applications. Each chapter is provided with a excellent examples and problems at the end of it. Solutions to almost all of problems are given at the end of the book. Greatest worth of the book is, in my opinion, that it gives a thorough physical background of the theory. I think that mathematicians, physicists and engineers can really benefit from this text by finding a lot of interesting for them inside it, like Maxwell\'s equations and much more.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5152,2287,'Muhsin Hasan Sezar','','','','2012-04-30 12:00:00','2012-04-30 12:00:00','It is the best book money can buy on this subject. I reccommend this book first before consulting to any Heat , Mass Transfer or Diffusion books.<br>But, the dear author is a techer who has an Electric &amp; Electronic Engineereing background I guess. According to my opinion, it would be more attractive, practical and useful for wider engineering fields if this valuable book could have contained more samples or excersises regarding with Heat and/or Mass transfer and Strength for chemical and mechanical engineering students and engineers.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5153,2287,'Lindsay W.','','','','2019-04-25 12:00:00','2019-04-25 12:00:00','This is an introduction to Vector Calculus motivated by an easy way to calculate electric field. The author leads you through the math in an uncomplicated manner and clearly explains the motivation and physical interpretations behind the various vector calculus tools. Highly recommend.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5155,2287,'Charlie Bachand','','','','2006-03-29 12:00:00','2006-03-29 12:00:00','This book does it all. Without being overly verbose, it explains div, grad, and curl in concepts clearer and maybe even more precise than you would see in some upper level vector analysis classes. The integral definitions for grad and curl are given and well-justified. Homework problems and a number of examples from E&amp;M give practice and application. It\'s an easy read, relatively cheap, and I think it\'s great supplementary material for any math or physics student.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5156,2287,'Conrad','','','','2013-12-06 12:00:00','2013-12-06 12:00:00','Great book for anyone studying multivariable calculus, physics, engineering, etc. It explains the principles and concepts, the trigonometry, the geometry, in plain language, while perfectly tying it in with the math. It puts all of the details of the textbooks in perfect perspective. Highly recommended.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5157,2287,'Richard A. Davidson','','','','2017-10-03 12:00:00','2017-10-03 12:00:00','Very hard concepts when I took Engineering Electromagnetics in college.  Now I actually understand divergence, gradient, and curl vectors.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5158,2287,'Kyle','','','','2016-04-22 12:00:00','2016-04-22 12:00:00','Amazingly clear and simple guide to vector calculus. I\'ve never taken a course in it, and I feel like I understand it more thoroughly than some of my peers who have.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5159,2287,'Adonara Mucek','','','','2014-02-06 12:00:00','2014-02-06 12:00:00','My prof for structural geology told me to get it.<br><br>I\'ve learnt all this in my math class, but this provides a very concise, easy to read, easy to refer to kind of handbook with examples.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5160,2287,'Mac','','','','2015-07-26 12:00:00','2015-07-26 12:00:00','Great book for my Electromagnetic Fields course.  This book goes into great detail to ensure the reader fully grasps the materials presented using great examples from Electrostatics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5161,2287,'a student','','','','2013-01-21 12:00:00','2013-01-21 12:00:00','This is a great supplemental text to go along with a standard multivariate calculus textbook. It explains the concept of vector calculus with many physics applications. It\'s the best for science and engineering students.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5163,2287,'Jim Nicholls','','','','2014-03-09 12:00:00','2014-03-09 12:00:00','I\'ve studied with this text and used it in grad classes since edition 1. I think it is an excellent text.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5164,2287,'Herman Van Den Broeck','','','','2010-01-30 12:00:00','2010-01-30 12:00:00','If you want to study vector calculus and if you want to understand electrical and magnetic fields, this book is a must. You learn this matter in a very comprensive way with the necessary examples.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5166,2287,'HJ','','','','2017-01-12 12:00:00','2017-01-12 12:00:00','Exactly what I was looking for',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5167,2287,'NuclearApologist','','','','2010-07-16 12:00:00','2010-07-16 12:00:00','I bought this book because it was on the list of \"recommended\" books on the syllabus for 8.022 (hard version of first semester E&amp;M) at MIT. If it weren\'t for the fact that it doesn\'t constitute a textbook for E&amp;M, I\'d have it on the \"required\" list. Thus, if you want to know whether or not you absolutely need this book, the answer is no. However, this book will prove indispensable if you need help with the general concepts. Furthermore, regardless of how brilliant you are, if you are a scholar, you WILL have this book on your shelf. It\'s that marvelous.<br><br>I think it\'s important to note that this book is short and concise. I already said it isn\'t a textbook for E&amp;M; well, it\'s also not a textbook for vector calculus. DO NOT attempt to teach yourself either of these subjects with this book only. You will be frustrated xor mislead. Read parts of this book as an epilogue to the corresponding sections of your real textbook, NOT an introduction. You may also benefit from reading each section in the hours following the lecture on the corresponding subject. This will solidify your memory, priorities, and understanding. And it is the quickest way of doing so, considering that the alternatives to accomplish the same goal are:<br><br>1) watch the lecture again online<br>2) reading the textbook<br>3) reading or copying your notes<br><br>In conclusion, a) nothing substitutes for doing practice problems, and b) every physicist owes H.M. Schey a huge debt of gratitude.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5168,2287,'pplinux','','','','2010-10-10 12:00:00','2010-10-10 12:00:00','Great little book.Good examples and concise.It does a good job of building intuition. There are a couple of things that could make this book good for you:<br>1. If you have a SOLID understanding of calculus of multiple variables.<br>2. A \"self-learner\" study style.<br>3. If you don\'t need rigorous proofs.<br>4. If you have some understanding of electrostatics.(not necessary)<br><br>If the reader does not have some understanding of electrostatics he could get lost in some places.<br><br>Not book for mathematicians. This is a very informal book. I would recommended for engineers and physicists that already have a good calculus base.<br><br>Great refresher.<br><br>Love it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5169,2287,'Shanmuga','','','','2011-11-13 12:00:00','2011-11-13 12:00:00','Schey\'s book is probably the best book to start learning vector calculus from. The intuition he provides for operators like grad, curl, div is incomparable. I had done many courses on field theory, EM waves, and vector calculus before stumbling up on this book. This book re-taught me all the concepts in a perfect way which no other teacher had done previously. Strongly recommended for undergrad/grad students who have even a small inclination towards digging deep into the operators listed in the title.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5170,2287,'Utah Blaine','','','','2007-02-17 12:00:00','2007-02-17 12:00:00','Simply put, this book provides the best explanation of the gradient, the divergence, and the curl in any book I\'ve seen.  It really should be a required reference/text for every physics and engineering program in the country.  All the mathematics is here, but the author also lucidly explains in words and diagrams the physical meaning of these three operations.  Many students learn how to manipulate these operations, but they often have trouble understanding exactly what they mean.  This book is easy to read (how many textbooks can you say that about?) and there are lots of problems to illustrate key points after each chapter.  The author uses the mathematical formalism to solve some basic problems in electrostatics to provide real-world examples.  After working through this book, you\'ll not only be able to calculate the curl of a vector function, you\'ll know exactly what it means.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5171,2287,'Alexander Vingardt','','','','2008-10-05 12:00:00','2008-10-05 12:00:00','This little gem of a book is simply amazing. It managed to explain in a clear and concise manner how line and surface integrals are derived along with how div and curl are tied into those. Something Anton and Larson (with the latter making a considerably better effort) could not achieve.  Everything started to make sense after reading/referencing this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5172,2287,'Colin McLarty','','','','2008-11-02 12:00:00','2008-11-02 12:00:00','Really, most math majors will like this book.  It is quick and vivid and correct.  Complete proofs are in another gem, Calculus on Manifolds, by Spivak, very compatible with this book.  Unless you are a complete demon for differential geometry or surrounded by friends who already know this material, you are likely to benefit from this.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5173,2287,'Julie','','','','2007-05-19 12:00:00','2007-05-19 12:00:00','The book was easy to read and learn from. It draws parallels with electric field \"stuff\" which really adds to the understanding you gain from the math discussions, even if you are not already familiar with electric fields. The book provides concise discussions on the div, grad, and curl operators; however, it is not organized like a reference book or text book (e.g. it lacks tables of these operators expressed in cylindrical and spherical coordinates). I highly recommend reading through this book if you are at all confused about what div, grad, and curl are, the differences between them, or why you should be interested in them.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5174,2287,'Mr Robot','','','','2006-08-06 12:00:00','2006-08-06 12:00:00','If you\'ve been introduced to paritial integration then you\'ll be able to follow this book.  I wish I had know about it while I was taking multivarible calculus and electrodynamics.  There are a number of solved problems at the end of each chapter.  A great way to foster your intutive knowledge of those little electrons.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5175,2287,'Jonathan Mcbee','','','','2005-10-05 12:00:00','2005-10-05 12:00:00','Great book used in conjunction with \"Vector Calculus\" of Springer series in Mathematics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5176,2287,'S. Santos Hernandez','','','','2010-07-01 12:00:00','2010-07-01 12:00:00','I cant believe this book only has 3 stars at the minute. This book has been around for ages and many people have learnt from it a subject that somehow is prohibitively difficult when learnt from standard textbooks. Come on guys, this is a very cheap book and I would definitely buy this book and any other as good as this if there was any other and if I wanted to learn electromagnetism properly. Particualrly I went through all the exercises and I found them very nice. Some challenging and in the end, it was a very nice experience. Go straight to standard textbooks and I guarantee you wont have half teh fun you can have with this book. They might actually put you off!<br><br>By the way, I cant believe you can cover this subject in less pages and learn as much as you can from this book. Of course I can simply write down Maxwell\'s equations and call it a one page book with all covered but you are lying to yourself if you think you will learn this topic in just a few pages. This book is an introdcution and I find it a through one that has exactly the number of pages and questions required for an undergraduate physicist.<br><br>On a more scientific note, you need to be good at integratinga and differentiating both one and several variables fucntions. Then youc an read this quite comfortably. I would also encourage knowing quite a bit about solving and the meaning of differential equations. After all, the wave (differential) equation is Maxwell\'s greatest achievement here. the author says you dont need to know much, but if you want to understand the end result I encourage learning them. Besides, who as a scientist wouldnt need differential equations?<br><br>By the way, have you noticed that many books you read on anything requiring vector calculus recommend this? It must mean something!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5177,2287,'Mable','','','','2009-11-19 12:00:00','2009-11-19 12:00:00','The math world and the physics world are not consistent with one another in their naming conventions for the angles in spherical coordinates (which angle is theta and which is phi).  (see the 3rd paragraph on this page [...])<br><br>The third edition of this book follows the physics convention, but the fourth edition switches to the math convention.  This reduces the helpfulness and ability to use the book as a \"quick reference\" for a physics class, because one must remember to switch all of the variables any time spherical coordinates are used.  This is so annoying that I am probably going to sell my copy of the fourth edition and buy the third edition.<br><br>If you are using this book for a reference for a physics class, I would highly recommend purchasing the third edition (or earlier) unless you enjoy being really confused and creating extra, unnecessary work for yourself.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5178,2287,'TSR','','','','2023-08-15 12:00:00','2023-08-15 12:00:00','It\'s a good book but no book on Vectors should cost that much to learn. Are you hearing W. W. Norton and Co? I wish the author would move to Dover and price this so students can afford it. Since when did learning mathematics become a capitalist ideal of profit? That said, I wish that all that could have also included Tensors. It\'s a natural extension of Vectors and does belong in the set containing \'And all that!\' It could have made some attempt to add an additional chapter on the equations that use differential operators such as Schrodinger, Maxwell, Continuity equation and Fluid flow. What about generalized spaces? At least if it\'s the 4th edition, it could have added a chapter or two for all the price gouging.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5179,2287,'J. J. Techead','','','','2012-12-08 12:00:00','2012-12-08 12:00:00','This book requires a pre-requesite course in<br>multi-variable calculus before one can really absorb it.<br>A background course in Electrodynamics (or physics) would<br>also be helpful',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5180,2287,'Cesar Castillo','','','','2010-03-09 12:00:00','2010-03-09 12:00:00','Very good exposition of all of the essential vector operations on scalar and vector<br>fields whch are indespensable in the study of electromagnetism and oher branches of<br>physics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5181,2287,'Binsk','','','','2015-06-10 12:00:00','2015-06-10 12:00:00','Well written, informative but easy to understand',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5182,2287,'Adam Lantos','','','','2018-08-22 12:00:00','2018-08-22 12:00:00','This book is all about intuition rather than rigor.<br>Pros:<br>1) Intuition: Non-rigorous derivations that are so intuitive that it will be easy for everyone to reproduce them and actually really understand the basic ideas behind them.<br>2) Applications to Electromagnetism.<br>3) Figures: A lot of figures mean that you better understand what the author says.<br>4) Quick read due to its small size.<br><br>Cons:<br>1) Not enough examples: Although the author has justified the existence of the 4th edition largely due to the insertion of more examples, I still think that they are not enough. And the reason is that most of them are trivial. At many occasions I have found that non-trivial exercises give small details that can largely enforce one\'s intuition and understanding. These kind of examples are simply not here. Maybe they are left as exercises, but it wouldn\'t hurt if some where examples.<br>2) Author\'s stubbornness to preserve the small size of the book: While the small size makes for a quick and easy read, it certainly would not hurt if the next edition was bumped up to 200 pages. A lot of meaningful things could be added as there are a lot of topics that beg for this kind of basic yet highly intuitive and pictorial exposition.<br>3) Applications ONLY to electromagnetism: Many students build their basic intuition about field lines on fluids, so it would be very reasonable to have some examples/applications to fluid dynamics. As a second point, I will say that applications to other subjects would have been a pleasant and welcome change from the many applications to electromagnetism.<br><br>Conclusion:<br>I give it a 4-star rating because while it has many very good points that differentiate it from other books on Vector Calculus, it also has some restrictions. These restrictions are just enough to justify a 4-star rating, although I would gladly give it an easy 5-star rating if it had just a bit more examples.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5183,2287,'furrypony','','','','2017-07-29 12:00:00','2017-07-29 12:00:00','The only problem is that it should be renamed \"div, curl, grad, and all that\", or \"grad, curl, div, and all that\". This would help with remembering some theorems, since there is really a progression here:<br>grad: 0-form -&gt; 1-form<br>curl: 1-form -&gt; 2-form<br>div: 2-form -&gt; 3-form<br>Along these lines, there are generalizations into n-dimensional space and differential forms.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5185,2287,'Jason Dowd','','','','2012-09-09 12:00:00','2012-09-09 12:00:00','This book is ideal for students with a basic multivariable calculus background that wish to start learning vector calculus. It really covers just the basics: calculating line and surface integrals, the divergence and Gauss\' Theorem, the curl and Stokes\' Theorem, and the gradient. Oddly, the gradient was one of the last things treated in the book, rather than one of the first which is more standard.<br><br>Each chapter ends with exercises to help the reader along.<br><br>The only thing really wrong with this book is that while it is quite elementary in scope, it is quite expensive. I wouldn\'t have bothered reading it if I hadn\'t been able to pick it up on the cheap. Other than that though, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to make the jump to vector calculus.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5186,2287,'Earnric','','','','2013-10-08 12:00:00','2013-10-08 12:00:00','This is a great vector calc reference. You\'ll find yourself turning to it again and again. Written clearly, with good examples -- its the standard, concise reference on the topic.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5187,2287,'E. Gutierrez','','','','2008-03-06 12:00:00','2008-03-06 12:00:00','The book provides a very good and concise review of vector calculus.  Also helpful is the context of electricity and magnetism making it a good companion book the advanced E&amp;M class at my school [as it is recommended for].  Also good for learning Vector Calculus on its own.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5188,2287,'J. Mak','','','','2006-07-03 12:00:00','2006-07-03 12:00:00','This book has been helping generations of math students on vector calculus. It is a great presentation of the subject with lots of helpful diagrams (those are hard to find in more formal texts). The back page has a good summary of all the formulas for cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Every vector calculus student should read this.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5189,2287,'Zhang Pei','','','','2007-06-13 12:00:00','2007-06-13 12:00:00','good reference book for people who want to study mechanical engineering',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5190,2287,'Adam Lantos','','','','2018-08-22 12:00:00','2018-08-22 12:00:00','This book is all about intuition rather than rigor.<br>Pros:<br>1) Intuition: Non-rigorous derivations that are so intuitive that it will be easy for everyone to reproduce them and actually really understand the basic ideas behind them.<br>2) Applications to Electromagnetism.<br>3) Figures: A lot of figures mean that you better understand what the author says.<br>4) Quick read due to its small size.<br><br>Cons:<br>1) Not enough examples: Although the author has justified the existence of the 4th edition largely due to the insertion of more examples, I still think that they are not enough. And the reason is that most of them are trivial. At many occasions I have found that non-trivial exercises give small details that can largely enforce one\'s intuition and understanding. These kind of examples are simply not here. Maybe they are left as exercises, but it wouldn\'t hurt if some where examples.<br>2) Author\'s stubbornness to preserve the small size of the book: While the small size makes for a quick and easy read, it certainly would not hurt if the next edition was bumped up to 200 pages. A lot of meaningful things could be added as there are a lot of topics that beg for this kind of basic yet highly intuitive and pictorial exposition.<br>3) Applications ONLY to electromagnetism: Many students build their basic intuition about field lines on fluids, so it would be very reasonable to have some examples/applications to fluid dynamics. As a second point, I will say that applications to other subjects would have been a pleasant and welcome change from the many applications to electromagnetism.<br><br>Conclusion:<br>I give it a 4-star rating because while it has many very good points that differentiate it from other books on Vector Calculus, it also has some restrictions. These restrictions are just enough to justify a 4-star rating, although I would gladly give it an easy 5-star rating if it had just a bit more examples.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5191,2287,'Massimo C.','','','','2017-06-25 12:00:00','2017-06-25 12:00:00','Sono rari i testi che ripropongono in modo chiaro i principali operatori. Utile per chi già sa, per chi sta studiando per chi qualcosa ha dimenticato.<br>Tutti gli operatori sono introdotti con esempi fisici senza trascurare il rigore matematico ma senza esagerare con il formalismo.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5192,2287,'Francisco','','','','2013-04-21 12:00:00','2013-04-21 12:00:00','Lo he comprado por que viene recomendado en un libro que compre en Edimburgo, titulado \"A Student\'s Guide to Maaxweell\'s Equations, y realmente merece la pena.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5193,2251,'L. Beals','','','','2012-02-05 12:00:00','2012-02-05 12:00:00','This is the definitive resource for those of you who love to be able to pick up a book and look up mathematics information.  I took four graduate courses with James Tanton; he has an amazing mind, but he is SO humble and makes mathematics accessible for anyone and everyone.  The book is an extension of the way he teaches.  This is a must have for any mathematician; I bought it as a gift for my son when he received his BS in math.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5194,2251,'GlobalMan','','','','2018-07-09 12:00:00','2018-07-09 12:00:00','Most unusual Encyclopedia. Written by someone who obviously enjoys his work. Lots of interesting math tidbitshistory that I had not seen elsewhere and the Encyclopedia seems thorough.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5195,2251,'Giorgi','','','','2019-10-08 12:00:00','2019-10-08 12:00:00','Great Book',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5196,2251,'Michael Cole','','','','2011-03-28 12:00:00','2011-03-28 12:00:00','Looking for divisibility rules for numbers that you didn\'t think had divisibility rules? Looking for names of symbols you didn\'t think had names? Dr. Tanton provides the facts and the explanations along with the stories behind the topics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5197,2251,'Sam','','','','2017-12-16 12:00:00','2017-12-16 12:00:00','Satisfied',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5198,2251,'J. W. Rose','','','','2014-12-10 12:00:00','2014-12-10 12:00:00','Excellent resource for helping explain mathematical concepts to young students.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5199,2251,'J. Fox','','','','2009-08-10 12:00:00','2009-08-10 12:00:00','This book is an encylopedia in the truest sense of the word. Wonderful if thats what you want. Imagine your encyclopedias on your bookshelf. If you wanted to learn about something you would search, and find a short papragraph of what you wanted. Nothing more, Nothing Less. THIS IS A WONDERFUL REFERENCE GUIDE. Nothing More. Nothing Less. Do not get this book if your looking to improve your mathematic skills. Especially seeing how the book, like all encyclopedias is structured A - Z, and has no \"institutional\" mathmatical structure or outline to show the progression from one area of mathematics to another, what-so-ever.<br><br>IF YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A REFERENCE GUIDE, THAT PROBABLY WONT TEACH YOU ANYTHING, THEN THIS IS PROBABLY EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT. BUY THE BOOK!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5200,2251,'John Carpenter','','','','2016-12-03 12:00:00','2016-12-03 12:00:00','I am really impressed with this encyclopedia. I am learning about famous mathematicians I\'ve never heard of before. It is brilliant that the encyclopedia covers maths of all different levels right from elementary GCSE level to degree level.  I will point out a misprint in this encyclopedia. On page 56 the the algebraic expression  (x + 1)(x + 2) / x(x + 1)  simplifies to  (x + 2) / x  or  1 + (2 / x)  and not as it says: (x + 2) / (x + 1).  Perhaps the publisher might like to make the necessary correction in the database stored on computer so that future copies of this publication show the correct simplification on page 56.  I have also noticed a misprint on page 70.  In an example of the chain rule for differentiation the derivative of the function:  (x^2 + 2)^100  is  200x.(x^2 + 2)^99  and not as it states: 200x.(x^2 + 1)^99.  This is probably a typing error since the digit 1  appears instead of 2.  Again, this error could be corrected in the database so that the answer to the derivative is correct in later editions of the encyclopedia.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5201,2301,'Joe','','','','2023-08-01 12:00:00','2023-08-01 12:00:00','I never thought a free book would be so helpful. I struggled with calculus my whole life and finally, returning to it as a hobby 15 years later, this book makes it much more accessible and relatable. Thanks for making the reading material accessible! Highly recommended.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5202,2301,'paul c.','','','','2023-08-19 12:00:00','2023-08-19 12:00:00','A outstanding series to improve your practical skills.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5203,2301,'Tesseract','','','','2020-11-24 12:00:00','2020-11-24 12:00:00','TL:DR - Pros: Good for introductory students, and self-study review. Keypoints per section, and execute. Mistakes? Here\'s EXACTLY why!<br>Cons: No laborious exposition on history/theory/definitions needed for later courses, BUT reminds you of algebraic/geometric \'theory\' to show you why your problems are erroneous.<br><br>Review:<br>This is a great primer for someone that\'s starting Calculus or has already done classes and completely forgotten everything.<br>It gives provides about a half-page of notes and keypoints, as if you just got done with the lecture.<br><br>I remember in college getting so frustrated getting erroneous answers even using Stewerts Solution manual, chegg, wolfram alpha, AND the internet, and I would still be left clueless, distraught, stressed, and agrevating having to spend so much time to understand what I was doing wrong.<br><br>This small booklet has got you covered!<br><br>The book\'s notes and solution lets you know exactly what they\'re doing, even the \'trivial\' algebra/trigonometry, which was the bane of me, and often provides the most enlightening.<br><br>This book always lets you know \"hey remember that weird obscure algebraic principle your teacher told you 4 years ago and spent 45 seconds covering in-class\". Well here\'s why you use it, and how it relates to being operated under derivatives and integrals.<br>Which I think is actually super useful for Mathematical Proofs courses later on, as people tend to have forgotten all the juicy bits and pieces of algebra and trig which this small booklet reminds you of.<br><br>The book gives you the \'lecture notes\' as if you just got out of class and says \"GO!\".<br>The solutions give you such clear guidance for every step, and gives you the \"why\" did you just do that step \"how did you do that\" - \'this algebraic property/identity\'<br><br>The problems are also unique to give you new ideas to think about, as opposed to the 50 same original problems that you get tired and tedious of and 5 random extremely tough problems that you have nothing to connect them to.<br>This book doesn\'t go over the theories and proofs, and history, etc, blah blah blah, that textbooks use to fill up the pages and bore the student to death to even attempt to read, let alone do the problems.<br>Gives you the \'lecture notes\' and says \"GO!\".<br>The solutions give you such clear guidance for every step, and gives you the \"why\" did you just do that step \"how did you do that\" - \'this algebraic property/identity\'<br><br>The problems are also unique to give you new ideas to think about, as opposed to the 50 same original problems that you get tired and tedious of and 5 random extremely tough problems that you have nothing to connect them to.<br>This book gives you unique problems, that give you progressively harder ideas to work with. Definitely not some of those crazy problems in textbooks, but it gives you the experience to tackle those head on.<br>This book starts slightly ahead of College level Material at derivatives curriculum starts at limits. So I\'m surprised someone said it\'s only useful for highschool. The book picks up roughly where my Pre-calc Honors class ended in Highschool.<br><br>This gave me an excellent crash course and refresher in Calc to begin Real Analysis/Advanced Calculus! If you\'re a beginner calc student or advanced self-study looking for a review, this is your golden ticket! An absolute steal for $10.<br>Skip your lunch buy this book!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5204,2301,'Omah','','','','2023-06-22 12:00:00','2023-06-22 12:00:00','I’m reteaching myself basic and vector calculus so I can follow the You Tube videos about quantum mechanics. It’s been decades since I worked on math problems but the book is pretty easy tofollow.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5205,2301,'Really good book to help learn Calculus. Highly recommended ','','','','2023-06-08 12:00:00','2023-06-08 12:00:00','I like how easy it is to understand and how well everything is layer out in the book. Highly recommended.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5206,2301,'Diamond','','','','2023-05-14 12:00:00','2023-05-14 12:00:00','This book helped me so much.  I hadn’t learned the chain rule let alone u substitution.  The step by step instructions  are clear and straight forward.  Great for anyone that is learning this for the first time.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5207,2301,'Harry','','','','2023-06-11 12:00:00','2023-06-11 12:00:00','So far so good',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5208,2301,'Jonathan G.','','','','2023-02-13 12:00:00','2023-02-13 12:00:00','I’m a few chapters away from the end and can already say without doubt that this book is a lifesaver. I’m currently doing a course in quantitative finance and found myself falling behind on calculus really quickly. Upon reflection I admitted to myself that I didn’t even know the basics. Well, after ploughing through every exercise and example as far as the chapter on definite integrals, I no longer have anxiety looking at introductory-level calculus problems. The rules are clearly explained, and each exercise has a detailed answer which leaves no doubts as to how it was achieved. Ok, back to completing the last few chapters!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5209,2301,'Pete Frick','','','','2023-05-16 12:00:00','2023-05-16 12:00:00','Helped me to rapidly review and get up to speed with calculus.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5210,2301,'ddd','','','','2022-10-17 12:00:00','2022-10-17 12:00:00','Clearly, a lot of work went into this book. Very impressed with the full length solutions and have found no errors yet (other than my own!).<br><br>Great as a refresher or for someone learning calculus from more traditional sources (school, textbooks, etc) who requires some practice problems with thoroughly well-explained solutions. Each chapter has a brief out line of the topic covered (not at a conceptual level but at a more straightforward process level) but the main part is the question section. Covers derivatives, limits, integrals.<br><br>The back cover has tables of standard derivatives and integrals as well as the common trig identities.<br>Well priced and definitely worth 10 bucks.<br><br>I will definitely buy other books from this author as the quality shines out.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5211,2301,'Robert D.','','','','2023-05-26 12:00:00','2023-05-26 12:00:00','It\'s ok.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5212,2301,'Theresa Van Der Vlugt','','','','2022-11-18 12:00:00','2022-11-18 12:00:00','This book is superb. I took calculus a million years ago in college, and have been struggling to be able to offer help to my own college kid with their problem sets, when they ask. No more! This book is concise, has GREAT examples that were clearly chosen with great care to cover the major types of problems (as you would find in a problem set) and gives clear, full, stepwise solutions to each.  It takes a lot less time than watching youtube math videos, and is so personally satisfying! The short explanation sections throughout are clear and on-point. Anyone who needs a calculus tune-up should consider this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5213,2301,'Tony','','','','2023-05-01 12:00:00','2023-05-01 12:00:00','Very clear explanations, author walks us through difficult concepts and makes them easy.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5214,2301,'Alex Zaveri','','','','2023-03-20 12:00:00','2023-03-20 12:00:00','Helped me alot when doing calc 2 but it doesnt cover 100 percent of all the subjects.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5215,2301,'gustavo','','','','2023-03-12 12:00:00','2023-03-12 12:00:00','This book is very helpful for practicing calculus',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5216,2301,'ANDREW H NICHOLS','','','','2021-04-27 12:00:00','2021-04-27 12:00:00','The McMullen calculus workbook provides a good review of basic calculus -- an excellent primer for differential calculus.  Coverage includes a variety of derivatives, limits, integrals (definite and indefinite, exponentials, logs, trig functions, etc.), integration by parts, and multiple integrals.  Full solutions are provided (with step-by-step coverage).  Instructions/explanations and sample problems for you to solve run through page 84.  Solutions are provided on pages 85-141.  It\'s not too much -- it\'s just the right length.  Completing the problems in the book by hand provided me with a good opportunity to learn the functionality of a new Texas Instruments TI-nspire CX II CAS calculator, which can solve differential equations and derivatives symbolically or numerically.  It was useful to check my work, even though the book provides full solutions.  Note: only the \"CAS\" version of this TI calculator has this functionality.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5217,2301,'Bradford T. Taylor','','','','2022-10-13 12:00:00','2022-10-13 12:00:00','As a math tutor I\'m always looking for examples to relate to my students. This book provides several practice problems and solutions are also given. The triple integral section could use a little more depth. I was hoping it would have more on changing the integration limits for changing the order of integration.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5218,2301,'Organic Girl','','','','2022-09-23 12:00:00','2022-09-23 12:00:00','I\'ve been using this book to review calc 2 derivatives to prep for a multivariate calc course next semester. The chapter explanations and answer keys are very clear and helpful.<br>I\'m not sure how well this book would work for someone with no exposure to derivates, but it works very well for my purposes.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5219,2301,'Vikingman','','','','2022-09-07 12:00:00','2022-09-07 12:00:00','Outstanding book! Definitely a must have for quick review of calculus techniques. Wish I could have had this book when studying calculus in college, instead of trying to find what I needed in huge textbooks with cryptic descriptions that left we wondering what they were talking about. Thank goodness we had a teacher to help us, somewhat. Excellent author!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5220,2301,'Honest Brief reviews','','','','2023-01-26 12:00:00','2023-01-26 12:00:00','It has all the formulas I\'ve always struggled to memorize',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5221,2301,'Unknown','','','','2023-02-05 12:00:00','2023-02-05 12:00:00','very good',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5222,2301,'John batchler','','','','2022-10-14 12:00:00','2022-10-14 12:00:00','Great review book for cal 1 and two but it covers cal three if not already fid cal 3 then d o cal 3 before that part of the book',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5223,2301,'Algebra Beagle','','','','2021-07-31 12:00:00','2021-07-31 12:00:00','I took calculus in the past and wanted something to bring my mind back to it.  This was a perfect product.  Not as many proofs as there are practical problems, with step by step solutions with alternatives.  If you want something that goes in depth proving the processes, you might want another book with this one.  This one helps in the actual grunt work of solving problems.  Heavy on trigonometric functions, exponents, and natural logs which others are missing.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5224,2301,'jose j saldarriaga','','','','2022-11-11 12:00:00','2022-11-11 12:00:00','La teoría está muy bien explicada de forma condensada',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5225,2301,'Pablo','','','','2022-04-19 12:00:00','2022-04-19 12:00:00','Dr. Mullen truly does a step by step breakdown of the craft, with a good number of problems, also explained in thorough detail. The explanations are meticulous and well expanded, and the problems solved go slowly from the easy to the complex, in a proper buildup. A perfect buy for those learning this part of mathematics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5226,2301,'California','','','','2022-08-26 12:00:00','2022-08-26 12:00:00','Math sucks sometimes but with this book it sucks a little less. But not by much… just 0.00000000000000000000000001%… : - (',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5227,2301,'Tyler Rodriguez','','','','2022-11-08 12:00:00','2022-11-08 12:00:00','Good for review',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5228,2301,'Horizon','','','','2022-04-25 12:00:00','2022-04-25 12:00:00','I purchased this book to help refresh some Calculus I concepts while I took Calculus II  and it was essential! I refer to this book often during class and homework and I will keep it as I navigate through Calculus III and beyond',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5229,2301,'Jen F','','','','2022-08-29 12:00:00','2022-08-29 12:00:00','looks like it will be great for studying',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5230,2301,'Abdul','','','','2021-10-07 12:00:00','2021-10-07 12:00:00','It\'s been a long time since I\'ve touched college calculus. This book really good for revision. It has steps for each problem to understand and do the exercises. Good thing they have answers to check after you complete the exercises to compare your answers with their answers.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5231,2301,'Jose Paz','','','','2022-04-02 12:00:00','2022-04-02 12:00:00','Compact review of calculus covering the subject with the proven learning method of get the \"Theory\" then do multiple exercises.<br>Recommended, for those of us in need of a review.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5232,2301,'Aliza','','','','2020-04-25 12:00:00','2020-04-25 12:00:00','My favorite part of this workbook is that they walk you through every single step of the problems which keeps you from falling behind or getting lost in the sea of numbers and variables. There’s no wondering “why this goes here or where did that number come from” the author shows you everything in a simple, easily comprehensible manner. This book was well written and a great learning tool. Worth every cent.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5234,2301,'nathalie agenor','','','','2021-12-15 12:00:00','2021-12-15 12:00:00','Well done professor, I wish I know this book when I took calculus.  Step by step, good explanation, solution for every example.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5236,2301,'Cameron','','','','2021-09-26 12:00:00','2021-09-26 12:00:00','I bought this as a Christmas present for my Friend Kennedy in 2020. He enjoyed it so I’m gonna give it 4 stars.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5237,2301,'Doug Houseman','','','','2021-08-25 12:00:00','2021-08-25 12:00:00','The book offers easy to understand walk throughts of many calculus problems, providing an alternate method to what most professors do today in school.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5238,2301,'# mad','','','','2019-07-30 12:00:00','2019-07-30 12:00:00','Has everything one needs to understand calculus. the format is very well done. the best explained  and easy to follow problems of all the calc books I have in my collection so far! I have many of them. you won\'t regret getting this one. don\'t waste your money and time trying to figure out what the others are trying to say. get this one and you won\'t need any other calc book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5239,2301,'AG','','','','2021-02-01 12:00:00','2021-02-01 12:00:00','I wish I had this book back in college.  I learn by example, and this book has plenty of well document examples and solutions.  I highly recommend!<br><br>I don\'t think I found one mistake.  Well done.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5240,2301,'Middle of the road','','','','2019-03-25 12:00:00','2019-03-25 12:00:00','This is a great book to add to anyone’s Calculus collection library.<br>Alert-<br>The writer assumes that you are proficient with Algebra and the formulas, postulates, and theorems that accompany, as does all other Calculus books. If you have not completed Algebra and a good understanding of Trigonometry then don’t buy this or any other Calculus book. Calculus is not a math toy to play with, without the basic foundation to start from.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5241,2301,'nkotb','','','','2023-07-21 12:00:00','2023-07-21 12:00:00','I order quite a few of this type book. It serves the purpose.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5242,2301,'D K','','','','2023-04-08 12:00:00','2023-04-08 12:00:00','The book is accurate and decent, but lacks “volume”. There are not nearly enough problems and solutions in this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5243,2301,'the_dude_abides','','','','2019-12-05 12:00:00','2019-12-05 12:00:00','Bought this to reinforce what I’m learning in class and like other reviewers said, the problems are worked out nicely and show a lot of the intermediary steps. I gave it a four because it only goes about two thirds the breadth of a calc 1 class and maybe one tenth the depth. The worked examples are are great, just very basic. It would be nice to see more depth at least, because someone is likely using this type of book to look at the more complex problems from a different perspective.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5244,2301,'Jose Davila','','','','2022-01-03 12:00:00','2022-01-03 12:00:00','I like the exercises and the integration of number. I dislike it\'s Calculus I or Calculus II there no explanation.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5245,2301,'Miles Droski','','','','2021-09-07 12:00:00','2021-09-07 12:00:00','I am using these skills in my calculus class. The book is short and sweet.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5246,2301,'Tree','','','','2020-08-14 12:00:00','2020-08-14 12:00:00','Good book for practicing after you understand the. It\'s more for reinforcement with detailed solutions. Wish it had more problems. And remind you that you should practice algebra and trig before starting calculus. Would reccomend.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5248,2301,'Kevin zelhart','','','','2019-02-04 12:00:00','2019-02-04 12:00:00','Nicely worked out problems, go a long way in helping one understand',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5249,2301,'john and linda curtis','','','','2019-04-16 12:00:00','2019-04-16 12:00:00','My grandson will never struggle with college level calculus again',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5251,2301,'Charles','','','','2020-07-24 12:00:00','2020-07-24 12:00:00','This book is good practice for intro level calculus.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5252,2301,'Nathan Parker','','','','2021-11-24 12:00:00','2021-11-24 12:00:00','For some reason, I expected a much larger book. Half the book are problems, the other half the solutions. These aren\'t word problems; there\'s no context, just one expression after another with leading instructions as to what you\'re to do. Useful for testing yourself, but not useful if you\'re trying to learn or remember how to do calculus.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5253,2301,'Chinmay Jani','','','','2021-12-19 12:00:00','2021-12-19 12:00:00','I like the book. Refresh my school mathematics class. I\'m not sure about the other reviews, but good for engineering students. I\'m Mechanical Engineer, so easy for me to solve the examples. I like it. After work, I solved the examples,so help me little update my knowledge.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5254,2301,'Hanuman Prasad Yedla','','','','2023-06-26 12:00:00','2023-06-26 12:00:00','Remember this is a workbook. It presents formulas, some worked out examples and then leaves u with some unsolved problems. Answers to each and every problem has been given at the end which is useful. In calculus there are bound to be multiple answers to a problem and they have been addressed too which is to be appreciated. Don’t expect proofs for the formulae. This book is not intended to be didactic.<br>If u r a beginner, go through the formulas, worked out examples and then try to do exercises without out seeing the solutions. Even if u see the solution, don’t see the whole solution, instead see it only line by line working out on ur own as much as possible.<br>If u know the basics, try doing the exercises straight away and enjoy<br>If u r a professional, this book is not for u<br>Thanks Chris',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5255,2301,'Goraw','','','','2023-08-24 12:00:00','2023-08-24 12:00:00','This book has clear and easily understandable examples which are clearly explained and printed.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5256,2301,'David Murray','','','','2023-02-17 12:00:00','2023-02-17 12:00:00','Advanced calculus dry reading without step by step exercise too get you ready for examination',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5257,2301,'Alex W','','','','2023-06-02 12:00:00','2023-06-02 12:00:00','I just wish there was more space to work problems out.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5258,2301,'Mark Williams','','','','2023-02-26 12:00:00','2023-02-26 12:00:00','Like author\'s other books it starts well then degenerates into boring exercises',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5259,2301,'Nio','','','','2022-10-01 12:00:00','2022-10-01 12:00:00','El libro cumple las espectativas.<br>Pero se dañó un poco en el transporte.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5261,2301,'Oscar Cruz Huerta','','','','2021-05-06 12:00:00','2021-05-06 12:00:00','Es un libro que ayuda a entender las técnicas básicas de cálculo diferencial e integral. Tiene un enfoque procedimental, acompañado de explicaciones bien fundamentadas y claras para los que quieren tener una práctica adecuada de los métodos básicos del cálculo.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5264,2307,'Wai','','','','2023-01-15 12:00:00','2023-01-15 12:00:00','I am interested in quantum computing for years but frustrated by the math. Finally found a book that enables me to learn essential mathematics for understanding quantum computing. Very grateful for the author to write this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5265,2307,'Sam Smith','','','','2022-08-23 12:00:00','2022-08-23 12:00:00','Very useful book. Topics are presented simply and practically. Also looks great on my book shelf- I look like a quantum genius!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5266,2307,'Nostromo500','','','','2022-08-17 12:00:00','2022-08-17 12:00:00','This book is very well written and has great figures and examples. A must-read and a good reference book on quantum mathematics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5267,2307,'Harry','','','','2022-08-03 12:00:00','2022-08-03 12:00:00','I have read about one-fourth and presentation is pretty clear. Note that I am a novice.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5268,2307,'Steven Fernandes','','','','2022-12-12 12:00:00','2022-12-12 12:00:00','The book is a student-friendly introduction to learning the basics of superposition, matrix operations, quantum gates, sets, functions, vector space, subspace, linear independence transformation inspired by Euclid, complex numbers, Eigenvectors, Tensor products, etc. The last chapter introduces advanced topics such as Gram-Schmidt, Spectral decomposition, Singular value decomposition, Polar decomposition, etc. Each chapter of the book contains exercise questions with solutions. The mathematical concepts are explained in a beginner-friendly manner, and anyone can understand them.<br>The drawbacks include the size of figures 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 5.12, 5.13, etc., being too large and occupying almost complete pages, which wastes resources. In appendix 2 the summation symbol on page 202 occupies one entire page. To understand the practical implementation of quantum algorithms, I would recommend other Packt books written by Robert Loredo and Robert S. Sutor.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5269,2307,'delbert','','','','2022-04-22 12:00:00','2022-04-22 12:00:00','in my quantum computing collaboration with literally hundreds of folks, the difficulty i most often see in getting started is that folks are overwhelmed by the math.  thank goodness Woody wrote this book!  the mysteries of Quantum Computing all come down to the math:  Superposition?  check out the first chapter.  Entanglement? take a gander at Chapter 5.  Interference? Phase Kickback? these two come in with the most beautiful equation in mathematics, covered primarily in Chapter 6.  The latter chapters in the book take us into the rules that govern quantum mechanics and quantum computing -- the rules of Hilbert Space.  Woody\'s reassuring Virginia drawl comes through on every page, reassuring you that you\'ve got this.  and exercises at each step along the way to *make sure* you\'ve got this.  (yes, sorry, you have to do the exercises to really get the math.  some things never change)  and finally, you\'ve gotta love a book with a chapter entitled:  Eigenstuff.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5270,2307,'Colleen','','','','2022-04-24 12:00:00','2022-04-24 12:00:00','This book is an excellent overview of the linear algebra central to quantum circuits and quantum algorithms. Woody dives into the topics with clear examples, diagrams/images, and practice problems and covers the bulk of linear algebra and abstract algebra needed for an introductory quantum mechanics course. Readers will come away with enough of the math behind quantum computing to start a course in it.<br><br>However, Woody doesn\'t always relate the material back to quantum computing, so those looking for a book on quantum computing might want to purchase a companion book as they work through the math in Woody\'s book.<br><br>It would also serve as a great linear algebra course companion for students struggling with a linear algebra textbook. The explanations are clear and concise, and practice problems add to the understanding of concepts.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5271,2307,'Brian K','','','','2022-04-25 12:00:00','2022-04-25 12:00:00','This book provides a fast, readable introduction (or review for those with a deeper knowledge of linear algebra) to the mathematics needed for Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Computing.  Nicely developed visuals help explain key concepts.<br><br>There are practice exercises to help reinforce the topics being covered as well as the answers (though not worked through.)<br><br>Woody includes 5 appendices on further physical ideas (bra-ket notation) and other mathematical topics (trigonometry and probability.)<br><br>One drawback to this book, in my humble opinion, is a lack of connection to Quantum theory and why they are important to it.<br><br>But I think this book would be an asset to someone who wants to start reading on Quantum Mechanics and Computing and needs a good companion on linear algebra.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5272,2307,'rory woods','','','','2022-05-19 12:00:00','2022-05-19 12:00:00','I\'ve been programming for decades and quantum computing was always a topic of interest. I\'ve read about it but always felt like I was missing something. This book finally gave me the foundation I needed. It provides that \"one level down\" insight needed to grok the higher subject. The author makes no assumptions about your existing math skills (so-so in my case). Instead, he starts with the basics and works you up from there. Suddenly you are reading about (and understanding) linear functionals and eigenvalues. An all-around great read for anyone in the space or interested in learning more.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5273,2460,'AnalogJoe','','','','2016-01-21 12:00:00','2016-01-21 12:00:00','This book is great to have around, it offers tons of solutions to integrals, series, functions, etc... this is a must have for every scientist or engineer, however there are a lot of numerical tables which are by now completely obsolete, for instance Bessel function values, most of those tables are easily and more accurately calculated by Matlab. What is really useful in this book are not the numerical but the analyitical solutions to many, many functions.<br><br>Event today with software like Mathematica this book will still be useful, specially in those cases in which the software just doesnt give you the correct or expected answer. Im an EE grad student, and this book by Abramowitz coupled with&nbsp;\n  \nTable of Integrals, Series, and Products, Eighth Edition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    &nbsp;have provided me with many useful analytic solutions to very difficult integrals and functions which appear in engineering, I highly recommend both books.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5274,2460,'Unitive News Reporter','','','','2012-11-28 12:00:00','2012-11-28 12:00:00','This wonderful volume is one of four works I always keep in digital or desk drawer reach while reading/studying/ referencing any other math book or journal article, the complete list being:<br><br>--&nbsp;\n  \nEncyclopedia Of Mathematics (Science Encyclopedia)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    <br><br>--&nbsp;\n  \nThe Princeton Companion to Mathematics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    <br><br>--&nbsp;\n  \nHandbook of Mathematical Functions: with Formulas, Graphs, and Mathematical Tables (Dover Books on Mathematics)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    <br><br>--&nbsp;\n  \nNIST Handbook of Mathematical Functions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    &nbsp;(Being of course the 2010 update of the Abramowitz classic above).<br><br>Given these four, there is hardly a topic from among the current 495 math fields of study that isn\'t at least explained in enough detail to save LOTS of time on link expeditions. At minimum, these give head starts on alphabetized keywords that will quickly fill holes in any research project, class, or syllabus.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5275,2460,'Miguel Angel Aguilar','','','','2021-11-13 12:00:00','2021-11-13 12:00:00','A very excellent book. Just like new. Thank you very much!!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5277,2460,'RM in AZ','','','','2013-02-19 12:00:00','2013-02-19 12:00:00','My granddaughter, a university student, wanted her own copy of this old book, which I have had for years.  She and her friends were fascinated by the tables, and my account of how we used them before scientific calculators were available to everyone.  This is still a useful reference, with lots of formulas.  I\'ll probably get a more recent handbook, but this was a good deal.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5278,2460,'Tang Xiaping','','','','2011-04-02 12:00:00','2011-04-02 12:00:00','The book I bought from the seller is not satisfied at first. As I didn\'t know that the book is in \"acceptable\" condition. So I give a bad feedback for the book. The seller contacts with me very quickly after I gave the feedback. We solve the problem very quickly. And I am very satisfied with the final result. Nice seller to choose.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5279,2460,'smarties-pants','','','','2012-11-12 12:00:00','2012-11-12 12:00:00','I used this book as an undergrad, and now that I\'m a professor, I use it again and recommend it to my students.  It\'s a great resource for physicists and engineers who deal with complex functions and would rather get to the heart of the matter than waste time re-deriving an integral.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5280,2460,'Kittipong Tripetch','','','','2014-07-05 12:00:00','2014-07-05 12:00:00','I think the most usefulness of this book is that there are symbolic polynomial rooting at the 5th order which is the maximum order which is ever published. But Mathcad has this function but I ever proved that some of its solutions are not correct.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5281,2460,'Subin','','','','2017-11-30 12:00:00','2017-11-30 12:00:00','Probably Internet and computer have made this book obsolete but got this book for so cheap that I have nothing to complain about.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5282,2460,'ashley clark','','','','2016-12-16 12:00:00','2016-12-16 12:00:00','It\'s like a dictionary.  When you want an answer for an equation, it\'s there, but don\'t look for tutorials here.  Dead necessary before Mathematica and symbolic solvers.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5283,2460,'Shelley S.','','','','2017-03-13 12:00:00','2017-03-13 12:00:00','Wanna know e^x for 10000 values of x? this is the book for you. its also got a lot of awesome stuff. 10/10',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5284,2460,'Efim','','','','2016-04-23 12:00:00','2016-04-23 12:00:00','A must have mathematical functions referral book. Even in the age of Internet, this book is very extensive organized and can help find useful relations one was not aware of.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5285,2460,'BSZ','','','','2019-10-16 12:00:00','2019-10-16 12:00:00','Special functions !!! So important!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5286,2460,'phys whiz','','','','2013-02-18 12:00:00','2013-02-18 12:00:00','If you do not know what this book is, you do not want it.  If you do know what it is, you need it.  I use it for work and read it for fun.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5287,2460,'Stefano BISOFFI','','','','2014-06-09 12:00:00','2014-06-09 12:00:00','It\'s a classic that might be superseded by computer applications, but worth having as a permanent reference; in particular (for my profession) the chapter on approximations of statistical functions.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5289,2460,'dillon4287','','','','2017-11-13 12:00:00','2017-11-13 12:00:00','Good reference for formulas. I have it for the normal dist.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5290,2460,'Sensor2','','','','2018-05-05 12:00:00','2018-05-05 12:00:00','this is for calculus major students!!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5291,2460,'Other Stat','','','','2014-06-21 12:00:00','2014-06-21 12:00:00','Sometimes special functions will unexpectedly appear in one\'s research and it is incredibly useful to have a list of their mathematical properties available on hand.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5292,2460,'Luigi','','','','2013-03-19 12:00:00','2013-03-19 12:00:00','I used this book during my working life...The book cover all the information I need, particulary for the tables and formulas inside there.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5293,2460,'Bottle Infrontofme','','','','2006-02-23 12:00:00','2006-02-23 12:00:00','If you work in mathematics, physics, engineering or economics, this reference work should be in your tool box. It is simply invaluable if you go anywhere near special functions, or would like to have a reference for standard trig, exponential, logrithmic definitions and extensions. It\'s still the classic.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5295,2460,'David Klein','','','','2009-11-20 12:00:00','2009-11-20 12:00:00','This book is useful to any math student: geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics. Excellent price for students. Wish I had purchased it earlier in math series. Only thing missing is Kindle version.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5296,2460,'Brendan Murphy','','','','2015-09-27 12:00:00','2015-09-27 12:00:00','Thank you so so much!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5297,2460,'veritas','','','','2014-07-30 12:00:00','2014-07-30 12:00:00','excellent reference book, good service',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5298,2460,'Chris Eckman','','','','2015-03-17 12:00:00','2015-03-17 12:00:00','as described',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5300,2460,'T.Brute','','','','2018-07-05 12:00:00','2018-07-05 12:00:00','Excellent Book,',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5301,2460,'G Alexander','','','','2016-03-06 12:00:00','2016-03-06 12:00:00','This book and  G&amp;R are the standards by which all others are measured.  The new NIST website sucks, they removed equations, changed others with no reference to the \'book\'.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5302,2460,'someonesdad','','','','2007-01-29 12:00:00','2007-01-29 12:00:00','The amount of material in this book still stuns me, as well as the<br>care that was taken in compiling it.  Its influence is still felt in<br>that many people still use its nomenclature for special functions.<br><br>Many of the comments of the other reviewers are valid.  However, one<br>should realize this book came from another era, one in which the<br>availability of digital computation resources weren\'t so prevalent or<br>cheap as they are today.  When one had to evaluate an expression to<br>more significant figures than available on a slide rule, the<br>calculation had to be done with logarithms and tables.  It was noxious<br>drudgery and error-prone to boot.<br><br>This book covers many, if not most, of the special functions a<br>technical person will be likely to encounter during his or her career.<br>The level of presentation is approximately at what one could expect of<br>a four year technical degree that has had exposure to the normal year<br>and a half of elementary calculus, a semester or two of advanced<br>calculus including differential equations, a semester of complex<br>variables, and possibly a numerical analysis course.  However, the<br>book can still be used profitably even if you haven\'t had all that<br>background.<br><br>For $25 new or $5-10 used, it\'s hard to get this kind of information<br>density for such low cost.  My copy is pretty beat up; it\'s marked at<br>$6.95 and I probably bought it in the late 1960\'s or early 1970\'s.<br><br>The NIST is working on a digital replacement of Abramowitz and Stegun.<br>Visit their website for an update.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5303,2460,'minyue','','','','2021-09-23 12:00:00','2021-09-23 12:00:00','Hard to understand. But useful.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5304,2460,'andrew sundquist','','','','2015-04-11 12:00:00','2015-04-11 12:00:00','Great text for anyone in an engineering, science or math field. Although most personal computers have processors capable of evaluating these tables, there is still no comparison to being able to reference the value instantly. Especially useful for quick checks. I can always get more accurate results online or with interpolation, but I bask park answer helps you know if the extra work is required. Overall the book is put together well. The list of special functions is impressive and it also contains many other useful tables.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5305,2460,'cjrunner','','','','2016-09-06 12:00:00','2016-09-06 12:00:00','Thorough derivations of equations involved with advanced mathematical functions.  Wonderful description of interpolation techniques for application against the hundreds of pages of various mathematical tables.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5306,2460,'Fernando Brizuela Gudiño','','','','2013-06-10 12:00:00','2013-06-10 12:00:00','excellent, very professional, present the results in an elegant, concise and tables greatly facilitate the hard work. A serious and comprehensive work',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5307,2460,'Edward M Measure','','','','2004-05-25 12:00:00','2004-05-25 12:00:00','I probably would never have gotten my PhD without this book, and it is a stupendous classic.  Nowdays, though, my first resort is always Maple or Mathematica, with their manifold capabilities.  I still find it useful for trying to understand what those programs are doing by way of simplification (or, more commonly, not doing).  Eventually Maple and Mathematica will figure out that they need to couple a powerful explanatory capability to their marvelous algorithms, and this book will become truly obsolete - but that date is not yet here as of 2004.<br>Four stars only because it has been partly overcome by history. 5 Plus for its historical importance.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5308,2460,'Dani Borrajo','','','','2018-12-06 12:00:00','2018-12-06 12:00:00','Es el libro de referencia de funciones matemáticas y constantes físicas y matemáticas por excelencia. Además, el precio es más que razonable por su tamaño. Sólo tengo una queja, y es que en algunas fórmulas los caracteres son tan pequeños que son prácticamente ilegibles. Por ejemplo, en algunas fórmulas es muy difícil distinguir un 2 de una \"a\". Esperaba que este error fuese subsanado en esta edición moderna, pero sigue estando. Las constantes físicas tampoco han sido actualizadas.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5310,2460,'Andrew Allison','','','','2014-07-24 12:00:00','2014-07-24 12:00:00','I have a copy of the paper version of this book. The portable Kindle version is OK. Formulae are stored as images. You do have to use the magnifier quite a lot. Th ebook is indexed, and that is important. You can search for topics. The formulae are readable, but the tables are clumsy to read on the Kindle.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5311,2460,'JD','','','','2016-03-02 12:00:00','2016-03-02 12:00:00','Problem solved!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5312,2466,'Boston Shopper','','','','2022-09-10 12:00:00','2022-09-10 12:00:00','My son’s High School does not use text books.  I’m sorry, eliminating books is a stupid idea.  I got him this book to support his HS math curriculum, especially Algebra II and Trigonometry.  Good examples, well organized, practice questions, solutions.  You can still use the Internet to search for help, no law against that.  Book arrived in perfect condition on time.  Great transaction.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5313,2466,'AradoBlue','','','','2023-03-01 12:00:00','2023-03-01 12:00:00','Provides some info. Not sufficient for too many topics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5314,2466,'p','','','','2017-11-04 12:00:00','2017-11-04 12:00:00','Worked through The Princeton Review Algebra 1, Geometry &amp; Algebra 2 Unlocked studiously. I got a great basis for all, but each book does not go too in depth. I used online resources like IXL while self-tutoring, but this was a great foundation.<br>Overall, very impressed with this book.<br><br>P.S<br><br>Great for the SAT &amp; ACT alone! SAT &amp; ACT like questions are in each chapter and concept.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5316,2466,'Lauren','','','','2020-07-13 12:00:00','2020-07-13 12:00:00','I am preparing for Algebra 2 and this book is perfect! Many resources are provided and you can also register your book on the Princeton website for additional resources! Good luck everyone!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5317,2466,'Mildred Gordon','','','','2019-11-03 12:00:00','2019-11-03 12:00:00','I am happy with this book. Thank you',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5318,2466,'Araa','','','','2019-09-08 12:00:00','2019-09-08 12:00:00','I got my book',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5319,2466,'Boranda','','','','2019-01-05 12:00:00','2019-01-05 12:00:00','Excellent Book, really helpful',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5320,2466,'Jane','','','','2018-10-28 12:00:00','2018-10-28 12:00:00','Great reference book',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5321,2466,'ann','','','','2016-12-03 12:00:00','2016-12-03 12:00:00','great book',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5322,2466,'griff n gruff','','','','2017-06-16 12:00:00','2017-06-16 12:00:00','This little book is very well written &amp; illustrated.  I am very glad I added to the dozen books we already have because it lends a unique perspective to difficult concepts.  It also tags SAT types of questions...neat.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5323,2466,'L. Chan','','','','2021-07-31 12:00:00','2021-07-31 12:00:00','good review book if you already knew and have good math skills.  not many exercise problems for each chapter and extremely hard questions even with solutions.<br>I bought this book to review and then teach my son in the summer to prepare for his new term.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5324,2466,'K. Nelson','','','','2020-03-19 12:00:00','2020-03-19 12:00:00','Granddaughter liked it',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5325,2466,'Shadonne Pennyman','','','','2018-10-06 12:00:00','2018-10-06 12:00:00','Easy to follow along practice examples',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5326,2466,'Dottie','','','','2018-01-19 12:00:00','2018-01-19 12:00:00','Great reference book to help with high school algebra',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5327,2273,'mat bockh','','','','2023-08-17 12:00:00','2023-08-17 12:00:00','Great stand alone chapters. You do not have to read cover to cover. Pick the chapters that may interest you.<br>Read the one about political polling. You will see what the news media has been doing to us.<br>I have given it to grandkids. They loved it also.<br><br>Best teaching kids could have.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5328,2273,'Unitive News Reporter','','','','2014-06-27 12:00:00','2014-06-27 12:00:00','You\'ll start reading this book thinking there will be a lot of juicy math on odds vs. utility functions in decision theory, then toss it out in disgust when you find you\'re reading a snail-paced \"lives of the Saints in Probability...\"<br><br>BUT IF you toss it, you\'d be WRONG just like the book\'s title! Ok, I\'m with George Box that all models are wrong but some are useful, so in all humility, even if our thinking is n-dimensional and nonlinear, our headlights still don\'t go out centuries, and the law of unintended consequences will inevitably rear it\'s fearsome head. So yes, I know I\'m gunna be wrong more than right even reading this gem of a book.<br><br>It gets FUN! As you read on, Jord gets into deeper and deeper math, and most significantly, starts to COMBINE stats, geometry, differential equations, etc. in eclectic, multi-disciplinary fields, which are much more like real life than academic exercises. It is not only math that has a new twist every hour these days, it is the combinations of fields (as in vocations and disciplines, not quantum fields) that is making math more and more relevant.<br><br>I\'m not one to discount the gut, heart, tradition or even intuition, but it really is enlightening to take a little more quant view at our normal evaluations of everyday spin. Yes, the author does have a bit of a left bent, but heck, those are just examples, and you\'d have to be pretty emotion driven not to see how easily his logic applies to ANY \"position.\" I see a LOT of tongue in cheek in this book and a LOT of both wonder and just plain great story telling-- please don\'t pass on this book if you\'re bright but not necessarily a policy wonk!<br><br>I\'ve been in school board meetings where one group or another wants to add social justice at the expense of STEM and math, and I just scratch my head. I\'ve seen left proposals to take out intelligent design while adding Islam (??) and right proposals to remove Islam, Darwin and Linear Algebra to add family social values. Hmmm. The folks that criticize this author for being a little too green might consider that he is clearly for adding back a LOT more math in the curricula! Hey, I\'m a geek, and only anti-geeks can argue with that! I guarantee that even if you are way right, but smart, you\'ll thoroughly enjoy this book, and it applies just as clearly to one cause or position as another, and tries to avoid being \"dumb\" about ANY linear thinking.<br><br>I\'m more into enjoying what you buy here than getting into politics, but because of some of Jordan\'s controversy, just thought I\'d add my 2c that this is well worth reading regardless of your politics, as it is fun and smart. Just give it a chance, it gets better and better faster and faster-- second derivative + -- jounce, jolt, surge etc. stuff.<br><br>;=) Enjoy...',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5329,2273,'Arushi ','','','','2023-06-15 12:00:00','2023-06-15 12:00:00','Simply and clearly explained math with real world applications',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5330,2273,'BHB','','','','2014-05-29 12:00:00','2014-05-29 12:00:00','I run across a lot of books that I add to my to-be-read list and then forget about until after their publication dates or I stumble upon the book in the library or bookstore. How Not to Be Wrong was initially one of those books, but it sounded so good that I found myself obsessively thinking about it and started a search for a pre-publication copy. Since I\'m not a librarian, didn\'t win a copy via First Reads, and don\'t have friends at Penguin Press, it took some time and effort, but having procured a copy and read it, I can say that it was well worth my time and $6.00. How Not to Be Wrong is a catchy title, but for me, this book is really about the subtitle, The Power of Mathematical Thinking.<br><br>Ellenberg deftly explains why mathematics is important, gives the reader myriad examples applicable to our own lives, and also tells us what math can\'t do. He writes, “Mathematics is the extension of common sense by other means”, and proceeds to expound upon an incredible number of interesting subjects and how mathematics can help us better understand these topics, such as obesity, economics, reproducibility, the lottery, error-correcting codes, and the existence (or not) of God. He writes in a compelling, explanatory way that I think anyone with an interest in mathematics and/or simply understanding things more completely will be able to grasp. Ellenberg writes “Do the Math” for Slate, and it\'s evident in his column and this book that he knows how to explain mathematical ideas to non-mathematicians, and even more so, seems to enjoy doing so with great enthusiasm. I won\'t pretend that I understood everything discussed in this book, but it\'s such an excellent book that I also bought the hardcover (so I have an index which my pre-pub copy does not), and reread the book so I do have a much more thorough understanding. I\'ve wished for a book like this for a long time, and I\'d like to thank Jordan Ellenberg for writing it for me!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5331,2273,'Tolu','','','','2020-04-25 12:00:00','2020-04-25 12:00:00','As a person slightly allergic to mathematics growing up, this book was surprisingly easy and painless to digest. Seriously, as a kid, math lessons made my skin so itchy I used to spend half the class in the bathroom till I stopped showing up altogether as much as I could get away with.  This book reinforced to me that I was just a victim of an overly stringent traditionalist type of Math. In fact, as a philosophy minor in college, there are plenty of parts of this book were I got outright intrigued and excited — scratching my head in a good way. The one down side is that I am 80 percent through reading this book and I am starting to feel like Mr. Ellenberg’s book is not quite the elixir of how not to be wrong. It reveals fascinating workings of what seem to me like legal scams — a la Baltimore stockbroker, but other than that, I don’t quite see how I would apply this in my day to day life of providing solutions to problems with traditional mathematical accuracy. But I guess therein lies the answer, all answers should be given as vague approximations and you’d never be wrong.<br><br>Update: 100 percent through the book and I changed my 4 stars to 5 stars because I continue to mostly agree with the author, and his conclusions on how not to be wrong — saved for the end, were exactly as I figured. I should also add that while I didn’t appreciate what seems like the authors disdain for the justice system/lawyers (not all justices or lawyers value process over truth) I can’t really hold it against him.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5332,2273,'ubpdqn','','','','2014-07-26 12:00:00','2014-07-26 12:00:00','This is a wonderful book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I learned Mathematical, historical and cultural jewels that I very much look forward to contemplating further or delving into. The author is refreshingly forthright in exploring the impediments to Mathematics Education and its appreciation in society at large. He does this from the position of a working Mathematician and educator.  A broad array of concepts are covered and their exposition are an intricate weaving of historical events and individuals with current events and instructive toy examples.  Wald, Fisher, Pascal, Shannon,  Galton, Hilbert and many more appear at varying times.  These insights into these individuals was remarkably more complex for the amount of words: strengths and weaknesses of their contributions (and the positions, e.g Galton and eugenics).<br><br>One of the greatest joys of this book is the discussions are neither superficial nor simplistic. The author starts from the simple and when you think you have digested what is at hand, he add another wrinke and another and enriches your understanding. He supports his case that Mathematics is the extension of common  sense. Particularly informative were the discussions of the law  of large numbers,  lotteries, the concept of regression to the mean. The importance of the role of uncertaintuy in our lives, acknowledging its existence and the value of quantifying marries well with Nate Silvers \"The Signal and The Noise\" (Silver also discussed in the book).<br><br>The author discusses the \"cult of genius\" and the obstacle it creates to recruitment and retention of Mathematicians and the enrichment of other disciplines by Mathematics. This was compelling and struck me and derived from the insights of one who had negotiated the journey (though admittedly a prodigy) as well as tasked with guiding  and supporting others through it.<br><br>There is a lot in this book. It is, however, more than content. It is a challenge to think more deeply about everyday life, about culture, about history and the seeing the \"unreasonable effectiveness of Mathematics\".',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5333,2273,'Jeffrey W Hatley','','','','2014-06-09 12:00:00','2014-06-09 12:00:00','I\'ve already been recommending this book to family and friends, so I thought I\'d take a few moments to recommend it to strangers on the internet, too.<br><br>This book, as anyone who is familiar with Jordan Ellenberg\'s writing (or speaking!) would expect, is written in an entertaining, witty, and engaging style. Each chapter of the book is framed by one or two major, motivating questions, such as:<br><br>- What parts of military aircraft should get the most armor?<br>- Is it ever a good idea to play the lottery?<br>- How should votes be counted in a democracy?<br><br>The answers that mathematical thinking asks you to accept are often surprising and unintuitive, but Jordan guides the reader through the fog of potentially-complicated arguments with a conversational style rife with clear, succinct examples and amusing historical anecdotes. In the hands of other writers, the mathematics in this book may be dull, or technical and complicated, or all of these things; but with How Not To Be Wrong, Jordan has instead created a book that you will eagerly and (mostly) effortlessly consume.<br><br>To put it another way: Steven Pinker said that \"assumption of equality between writer and reader makes the reader feel like a genius, [while] bad writing makes the reader feel like a dunce.\"  Jordan Ellenberg makes the reader feel like a genius.<br><br>Finally, regarding another reviewer\'s comments about the author\'s \"liberal bias\", I\'d like to point out that I had the exact opposite impression while reading this book. Whenever politics were considered, I thought Jordan was even-handed and stuck to the mathematics at hand without wading into any political commentary.  While I have liberal political ideals, and I avoid talking about politics with the more conservative members of my family, I would not feel uncomfortable recommending or gifting this book to any of them. This simply is not a book about politics, and I\'m surprised that anyone would would have their political feathers ruffled when reading it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5334,2273,'Reid McCormick','','','','2019-03-19 12:00:00','2019-03-19 12:00:00','I believe I first heard about this book from Bill Gates, who listed How Not to Be Wrong on his summer 2016 book list. I have always found Gates to be an incredibly interesting and smart man. He has a bunch of very interesting books on his lists, some I have read and many on my to-read list. I chose this book for two reasons: one, I love the subtitle The Power of Mathematical Thinking and two, I have recently started to appreciate the world of mathematics and statistics.<br><br>The common misconception is that the math we learn in school is useless and it is taught to teenagers to simply torture them. Math can be difficult but it can be extremely interesting. There are numerous resources today on the internet that display the marriage between reality and math, but this book gives its readers a deep dive into the treasures of mathematics.<br><br>This book is incredible. Every chapter is better than the last. From how to keep planes from being shot down to winning democratic elections, this book covers it all. The only area I didn’t find particularly interesting was the pages on the lottery. Obviously, this is an easy way to discuss probability but to sum it all up concisely: you have a very small chance to win the lottery though there are ways to increase your chances from never to almost never.<br><br>You do not have to love math or statistics or science to like this book. You would probably enjoy this book more is you hate math. The author is incredibly smart but importantly, he is a great communicator.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5335,2273,'James M. Kangas','','','','2017-03-18 12:00:00','2017-03-18 12:00:00','As someone who took a lot of math courses in college (not always doing very well, but always being intrigued), this book was absolutely in my wheelhouse and even better, it was more engaging than many novels that I\'ve read. I was constantly chuckling and snickering at the many revelations and stories that were shared. I thought the majority of it was easy to understand (perhaps not always easy to accept) but I suspect some will lack the self confidence to read it - I hope these folks are not put off. At the end he has a brief section on the many people who abandon mathematics because they think they are not \"gifted\" or \"genius\" enough, and pleads the case that we all need to be mathematicians. So I guess I am exonerated. There are several stories of people who pursued a question for their life, only to have it advanced by the next generation. So interesting that many of these questions arose from real world questions and concerns and not so much from abstract noodling.<br><br>I agree to an extent with some reviews that for a serious mathematician who might read textbooks, this isn\'t as systematic and direct as it might be, but on the other hand, I thought the writing was among the best and most engaging for non-fiction that I\'ve seen.  If you might fit in this picture and are willing to open up your imagination a bit, I think you\'ll find this book as entertaining and enlightening as I did.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5336,2273,'Daniel M. Bensen','','','','2017-10-23 12:00:00','2017-10-23 12:00:00','I’ve been working on this one for a long time. How Not to Be Wrong was a hard book for me — a mental boot-camp in which I spent about six months groaning with the weight of one concept, only be handed two more. The fact that I finally made it to the end of the book, a gasping, sweaty, much improved human being, is down entirely to Jordan Ellenberg’s supreme skill as a teacher.<br><br>How Not to Be Wrong shunts the reader smoothly and with refreshing humor between geometry, military history, computer science, politics, statistics, gambling, medicine, morality, and philosophy. I emerged at the end shaking with not only a wealth of new information about all these stops on the rail, but with the conviction than now I know what they’re for. Science doesn’t tell you what you ought to believe; it tells you what you ought to do. We don’t vote to determine the best leader; we vote to give everyone an excuse to continue not committing crimes.  The best way to treat your most cherished beliefs is by attempting to disprove them.<br><br>I know that all sounds like nonsense, but I honestly can’t think of a more concise or convincing way to talk about Ellenberg’s insights than the book that he wrote. Start with plotting a line, and end with the reason you get up in the morning.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5337,2273,'Paul T.','','','','2018-05-14 12:00:00','2018-05-14 12:00:00','I bought this book to be used in addition to my college coursework. This book\'s explanations and examples helped reinforce what I had learned in class by applying the lessons to real world scenarios. For example, my stats professors like to test our knowledge by asking us about the results of some random study; we look at the numbers from the study and decide whether or not they are valid. In our final exam, one question involved a study that attempted to predict how many goals a hockey player was able to make in a given season. I remembered Ellenberg\'s explanation of \"the hot hand\" in the NBA and I was able to grind the hockey study into dust. I not only aced the exam, but my professor wrote an email saying that no student had dissected this study so thoroughly. I also passed one of our hardest homework assignments by successfully arguing that the study we had performed was \"torturing the data\", and we did not really have significant results. All of this information was before the half-way point of the book. There\'s so much more to learn.<br><br>I recently graduated, and I still listen to this audio book because the information is so rich and varied. It\'s a really easy way to keep your general skills sharp. This books isn\'t full of numbers and symbols, so I wouldn\'t recommend it for people who need to learn the actual math.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5338,2273,'Sasha Alyson','','','','2014-12-06 12:00:00','2014-12-06 12:00:00','I\'ve read many popular books about mathematics. The same stories often recur: How the two spirals made by the spots on a pineapple are numbers in the Fibonacci series. Hogwash. If these writers would look at a pineapple instead of copying each other, they\'d realize that the spirals seem to always hit one or two ambiguous points where there is a choice of directions to go, so you can just as easily say they always produce numbers that are NOT in the Fibonnaci series. Or they always produce a multiple of three. Or if you line up six pineapples and count the spirals, you can spell \"Mother Teresa.\"<br><br>Jordan Ellenberg is original. And smart. And a good writer. Again and again, he explored topics that were new to me, and with original lines of reasoning. Some are his subjects come from the abstract world of mathematics: I\'ve never seen such a clear and interesting description of non-Euclidean geometry. Most, as the title implies, are directly relevant to daily life. Here\'s why, when Wisconsin Republicans declared that \"over 50 percent of U.S. job growth in June came from our state,\" that was hogwash too.<br><br>He deals with some complex topics and I had to pay close attention. As someone without a formal math background, a couple of times I had to go back a few pages and re-apply myself to following his argument. It was always worth the effort, and I\'ll look forward to whatever he writes next.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5339,2273,'Terence Dowling','','','','2022-09-23 12:00:00','2022-09-23 12:00:00','A good balance between theory and practice. Just enough theory to support the conclusions. Wonderful examples of how to use/judge statistical information presented in the press or elsewhere. Good practical examples of decision making in high impact, low probability situations. I really liked it. Recommended to my by my professional elementary education daughter.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5340,2273,'Benjamin W. Slivka','','','','2019-10-18 12:00:00','2019-10-18 12:00:00','Professor Ellenberg set out to provide a survey of the history and application of mathematical concepts and methods that apply to everyday life.<br><br>So he covers a lot of probability and statistics, but avoids calculus, modern algebra, and most of the rest of mathematics.<br><br>Formulas crop up rarely, mostly I think to emphasize how complex a particular aspect of mathematics is to computer.<br><br>His illustrations are simple and hand-drawn (by him mostly), and thereby suggest that the gist of a concept is more important than computing and answer to N decimal digits.<br><br>He explored gambling, lotteries, public opinion and polling, voting, regression to the mean in nature, how mathematicians helped in WWII, and so much more.<br><br>Full disclosure: I\'m a math nerd. I got my first book on cryptography when I was 9, I have the original RSA monograph from 1977, I have a math degree and two computer science degrees, and I was a professional software engineer. So I might have liked even more nerdy details in this book. But I was still carried along by the mixture of history, stories, applications, and I mostly breezed over the formulas.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5341,2273,'StephOoO','','','','2014-10-02 12:00:00','2014-10-02 12:00:00','I had a relationship with this book.  I glanced at her at the bookstore and passed her by twice.  Gave her the eye and read her back side.  I opened her up and read a few pages.  I wrote down her title and found her on kindle because she was cheaper there.  I started slowly and read the first few chapters.  She remained hidden in my kindle for a few weeks.  Boredom. I remembered she still existed and resumed reading.  We took a walk through history and she explained all these wonderful things.  She told me about common fallacies, and great decision making.  She shed light on things I learned a decade ago at eight am in a college class.  She made me think about the conundrums of our politics and public opinion.  She made me think about how bad all my past (math) relationships really were.  The beauty in our unique ability to exercise cognitive dissonance.  I read the second to the last page not knowing it was almost over and I fell asleep.  I woke up and turned the page and it said \'Acknowledgements\'.  How could I not know it was over in that final paragraph?  She left me.  With bewildered curiosity and hope.  She changed me.  Now I see things differently.  Now I am different.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5342,2273,'Kindle Customer','','','','2020-11-29 12:00:00','2020-11-29 12:00:00','I can safely rank it as one of the best books I have ever read. Simply a great joy to read. Well balanced between depth and easiness to read for non-mathematicians. You\'ll be surprised how math thinking is so much intertwined with daily life, and that if you can see through the complex details of real-life situations and grasp the math core, how much more you will not be fooled. Plus, the author is really a funny guy. You won\'t be bored. In fact, there was one time I laughed out in the subway while reading his comment in the footnote on a sport commentator\'s use of \"logarithmic\" speed increase to describe Usain Bolt. After reading the book, I feel like my mind has become purified, crystalized, or whatever you\'d call it - a better mind.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5343,2273,'John M. Perry','','','','2014-12-04 12:00:00','2014-12-04 12:00:00','This isn\'t just about math, it\'s about how to avoid thinking in the typical flawed manner in which we are inherently \'programmed\'. Mathematical thinking is mainly about thinking logically and rationally. Very few are capable of this, which explains why so many are fodder for manipulation by advertisers, politicians, cable news, televangelists, etc. If you want to avoid being the typical useful idiot and victim of such people, reading this book is a good place to start.<br><br>One early and poignant example is Ellenberg\'s description of the Laffer Curve. Poor understanding of this concept has led to decades of redistribution of wealth (not from the top down but from the middle up!). Ellenberg doesn\'t offer any opinions on all this or even disparage the concept. He even points out what\'s right about it. But he explains it in a simple way that can be applied to other concepts. And so goes the rest of the book.<br><br>I would especially recommend it to those who DON\'T like math...it could change your mind about that. I only wish I had been taught math in a similar manner, rather than just memorizing how to go through the motions of solving equations.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5345,2273,'Mark','','','','2019-10-25 12:00:00','2019-10-25 12:00:00','There was a lot that I really enjoyed about this book, but the informal tone and the hand-drawn charts and diagrams in particular made everything approachable, even when reading about non-Euclidean geometry. I also really liked the wide range of subject areas that were used in demonstrating the math underlying so much of what we see and hear in the news and in our day-to-day lives. Herein you\'ll read about lotteries (and how people can, and did, game a poorly designed one), why small states have the highest and lowest rates of cancer, why it\'s perfectly okay for Sweden to want to be more like the U.S. and for the U.S. to want to be more like Sweden, and how to think about elections, polls, and medical studies, and a whole lot more. This book was both informative and a heck of a lot of fun to read.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5346,2273,'Alan E. Gesler','','','','2014-07-23 12:00:00','2014-07-23 12:00:00','Reading this book was thoroughly pleasurable. We live in a world where we are battered unceasingly by information and interpretation. Ellenberg presents some basic concepts as tools for separating wheat from chaff. Among others, he discusses the limits of probability, the use and misuse of linear regressions, regression to the mean, and correlation is not cause. His writing style is conversational, laced with humor. His discussion of \"there\'s no such thing as public opinion\" is classic. It\'s something I think most people feel is so, but can\'t quite put a finger on why. As far as the math goes, my background is that I squeaked through (i.e. passed) one semester of calculus in college. That was 1964 and all I remember is that is had something to do with the area under a curve. The book doesn\'t go beyond high school algebra. And I skipped lots of the equations because I was more interested in Ellenberg\'s discussion of what they meant. That does not detract from the enjoyment of what should be required reading for every adult.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5347,2273,'Time Traveler','','','','2021-08-30 12:00:00','2021-08-30 12:00:00','This is one of my top books for the year.  The author introduces a variety of \"higher math\" concepts without getting lost in the weeds of actual calculation.  Mr. Ellenberg has a PhD in mathematics and an MFA in creative writing.  I laughed a lot!<br><br>Not everyone will enjoy this, but if you\'re the least bit interested in math, I highly recommend this.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5348,2273,'dallburn','','','','2014-08-20 12:00:00','2014-08-20 12:00:00','I got this book based on the New Scientist review (also.) Such an entertaining style! I especially like those humble little hand-drawn illustrations. I had to crawl over to the computer and try to type out this quick remark while tears of laughter are still streaming down my face. Into vector geometry in the later chapters author Ellenberg just illustrated the two-dimensional vector as an arrow pointing to a pair of numbers in parentheses (the 2 coordinates.) Expanding to 3D it\'s that same badly-pencilled arrow pointing to THREE numbers in parentheses. I fell for it, literally. He says, \"Well then, what does a TEN dimensional vector look like?\" Obviously a slow learner I expected to see a hand-drawn dodecahedron or some such elaboration with maybe a starburst of fractal geometry inside. I clicked the Kindle and roared out loud, scared the cat, pounded the floor, laughing so hard, gasping and streaming. It\'s of course that same funny arrow, pointing to TEN numbers in the parentheses! Danger Will-Robinson! Do not read this book in public!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5349,2273,'Ron McClintic','','','','2017-04-03 12:00:00','2017-04-03 12:00:00','I loved the book. But I loved reading the reviews, afterward, more. While I do have a minor in math from one of the best technical colleges, nothing in this book was beyond my pre-calc high school education (circa 1977).  Rather it was fascination that some readers did not have sufficient high school math skills to appreciate or understand. I also found no political bias in his writing. Frankly I was expecting it, and looking for it. Rather his observations were grounded in mathematical analysis. Just because a conclusion, arrived at though mathematical analysis, differs from your world view, does not make it biased. This was a fun read, and I did learn (or was forced to remember) some math principles. At its core the author confirmed a saying I use often: \"That is the beautify of math. Even if you don\'t believe it, it is still true.\"',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5350,2273,'Frederick Norwood','','','','2015-01-14 12:00:00','2015-01-14 12:00:00','This is an excellent introduction to logical thinking.  Unfortunately, our schools no longer teach logic.  More and more, they don\'t teach anything at all.  And people believe what they want to believe, logic be damned.<br><br>There are several very good books that attempt, as this book does, to martial evidence, reason, and just plain common sense to convince people to actually think.  But these books are as a voice crying in the wilderness.  People believe what they want to believe, or what they are told to believe, and it is the people who claim to think for themselves who are most likely to echo, word for word, what they hear in the media.  And if you think you\'re an exception to this rule, you\'re probably wrong.<br><br>A good test of whether you have something to learn from this book: when was the last time you admitted that you were wrong?',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5351,2273,'PM','','','','2014-10-04 12:00:00','2014-10-04 12:00:00','I am somebody who grew up loving math, and was often surprised why other people did not like it as much. I loved every page of this book. It revised and retold the stories around so many concepts I already knew, but more importantly it also introduced me to some new concepts and possible flaws I was making in my thinking.<br><br>I highly recommend it anyone who truly loves mathematical thinking. It\'s sort of the equivalent of a grammatical style guide for language lovers. Something Math does not has a lot of, or at-least ones which are so well written and so very entertaining.<br><br>I am sure if non-math lovers would like it as much. There are still parts in there which I would not recommend to somebody afraid of math.<br><br>But I definitely recommend it as a book in  your personal library. Something you can enjoy reading over and over.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5352,2273,'Tech Guy','','','','2022-08-08 12:00:00','2022-08-08 12:00:00','I teach data analytics and love to use this book!  It has great examples',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5353,2273,'Jaque','','','','2019-03-15 12:00:00','2019-03-15 12:00:00','I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in real world situations that touch statistics.  Of course the book is far more than just the statistics.  It has number theory, combinatorics, Euclid geometry, voting systems around the world and much more. It is an enjoyable read. I have read it more than three times in two years! I have given this book as gift to colleagues who work in machine learning.  If like me, you are just a casual reader with no interest in statistics, you will enjoy it! And a side benefit to the enjoyment is that you will gain some valuable new knowledge.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5354,2273,'jdavi1221','','','','2014-10-11 12:00:00','2014-10-11 12:00:00','This is a superb book, beautifully written, deeply considered and much more than a well done list of insightful examples, though there are plenty.  This book develops a perspective on a whole subject.  There are two basic points:<br><br>1.  Math is pleasurable as an activity and as a way of understanding and being in touch with the world.<br><br>2.  It is accessible and not a playground of the .1%er\'s who have been graced with a certain ability<br><br>The point as the author notes is not to make everybody a mathematician.  But one does not have to be a working professional mathematician to get a profound kick out Barbier\'s proof of the Buffon Needle result.  It is bracingly imaginative and timeless.<br><br>The author is a natural writer and the narrative is both clear and compelling.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5356,2273,'Robert H.','','','','2017-07-24 12:00:00','2017-07-24 12:00:00','I highly recommend this book to anyone who is actively or passively interested in data visualization, collection, statistics, machine learning, and anything else where a reliance is placed upon numbers to either explain events or inform future decisions. This book may prove common nonsensical for those heavily educated in the mentioned fields but sometimes a common sense reminder can help even the most experienced of us. I originally listened to the book on audible and was so impressed that I ordered two paperback copies so that I had one on hand to let friends borrow if they were interested.<br><br>Clear concise language, good examples, and a conversational yet precise tone make this a must-have',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5357,2273,'Shawn Lambert','','','','2022-06-22 12:00:00','2022-06-22 12:00:00','Great read. This book gives the over all general explanation of important analytical concepts. One of my favorite reads.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5358,2273,'Matt Fay','','','','2018-01-27 12:00:00','2018-01-27 12:00:00','There are a few books I\'ve read over the years that have changed how I see the world, and/or provided me with lots of entertainment.<br><br>Some of those titles include:<br>* Influence by Robert Cialdini<br>* Thinking Fast, and Slow<br>* Algorithms to Live By<br>* The Obstacle is the Way<br>* Mastery by Robert Greene<br>* Moonwalking with Einstein<br>etc.<br>These titles aren\'t directly related to this book, but they\'re just books I enjoy, and now this book is among them.<br>I particularly enjoy when a book is packed with information that has you saying \"whoa\" at every page turn. If it can also entertain me, then even better. This book did both!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5359,2273,'Victoria','','','','2017-08-08 12:00:00','2017-08-08 12:00:00','From the perspective of a biologist, this book is a great refresher on logic and reminder that stats are not the be-all, end-all, as they are easily manipulated and/or misinterpreted. Having taken calculus once upon a time, I was able to at least follow most of the ugly-looking mathematical examples (there aren\'t that many, don\'t worry), but this book is DEFINITELY still accessible for people who don\'t like or were \"never good at\" math. I would argue this book may change your mind if you fall into one of those camps. Ellenberg\'s storytelling and historical asides are very enjoyable as well and make the book far more readable than the title implies.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5360,2273,'JFV','','','','2016-09-16 12:00:00','2016-09-16 12:00:00','This book is a revelation...remarkably informative and well written.  Given today\'s broad range of choices for self-improvement activities, reading \"How Not to be Wrong\" will not disappoint.  You may not loose weight, increase your memory or learn to speak Mandarin, but you will learn how to better judge the claims made by those who would promise such benefits, and much, much more.  Such a treasure should never be ignored.  Quick!  Get a copy and see the world around you, from election results to sports stats to claims of medical benefits, in a new and richer light.  But be forewarned:  you may find yourself glancing through your college math texts again!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5361,2273,'James P. Butler','','','','2020-07-15 12:00:00','2020-07-15 12:00:00','This is one of most splendid books on math I\'ve read (I\'m a professional mathematician).  On the surface, it\'s rather elementary, but under the rug there are very deep questions about mathematical \"solving\" a problem, and mathematical \"thinking\".  The writing style is superb; lively, witty, silly, and wonderful.  Even as a pro, I learned a lot about what I thought I understood completely.  Wrong. Good lesson.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5362,2273,'Joe','','','','2020-12-24 12:00:00','2020-12-24 12:00:00','Great book to help apply your knowledge of statistics, geometry, and critical thinking to everyday life. There are so many examples of this that are brilliantly and simply explained. Having a strong knowledge base in these fields isn\'t necessary needed but you better have a great interest and willingness to learn.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5363,2273,'Flamingomotel','','','','2020-12-07 12:00:00','2020-12-07 12:00:00','This is such a great book.<br>You should definitely read it if you\'re a scientist. He talks about a large problem in science and publishing.<br>For others, he makes statistics a little more intuitive.<br>The author has a degree in math and in writing, so you can expect quality on both fronts.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5364,2273,'GTower','','','','2016-06-02 12:00:00','2016-06-02 12:00:00','I loved this book. I found it sort of like the mathematical version of&nbsp;\n  \nYou Are Now Less Dumb: How to Conquer Mob Mentality, How to Buy Happiness, and All the Other Ways to Ou tsmart Yourself\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    <br><br>I admit I\'m a bit of a math nerd, so I can appreciate what some people have said that if you don\'t find joy in the underpinnings of math, this book will probably bore you to tears. But if you DO like math, it is a series of examples of when math works, when it doesn\'t and why. Most importantly, it\'s done in an entertaining and fluid fashion.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5365,2273,'Eric Leavitt','','','','2014-07-14 12:00:00','2014-07-14 12:00:00','Every math teacher should read.  So should their administrators.  Every politician should be required to read this.  Lay people will enjoy it if they like stories that are well-written.<br><br>I am a high school math teacher so I enjoyed that the author kept all of the math in the text or the notes.  But those who are not mathematically inclined should enjoy most of it because the stores are so good and the telling is excellent.  Even if math bothers you, you will enjoy it because the truths that the author reveals will startle or delight you.  The vignettes and truths are similar to Freakonomics so if you liked that book, you will enjoy this one.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5366,2273,'usace','','','','2020-07-10 12:00:00','2020-07-10 12:00:00','I wish I had read this in school alongside the dry textbooks. It conveys the beauty of math really well and is filled with interesting stories about the history of math. More than that though, it provides practical knowledge that I have already used several times. Books like this should be required reading for anyone who analyzes data or statistics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5367,2273,'Matthew Rapaport','','','','2019-04-28 12:00:00','2019-04-28 12:00:00','This is a book about mathematics but there is really very little mathematics in it. It is not about the history of mathematics either, though Dr. Ellenberg reaches throughout the book for some of the names and doings of that history to illustrate his themes. The theme is really the world, especially the social world, and how so much of what we experience is expressible mathematically, even if that expression comes not to a definite answer, but only a maybe or other equivocation. This is a book about getting us to think about the world\'s regularities and the claims of people in terms of the mathematics that can represent them. It turns out if you understand even the broad outlines of the mathematics you are in a much better position to analyze the claim or make the bet even if you do not (or cannot) actually DO the mathematics involved.<br><br>A simple example tells the tale. We have all heard claims of the following sort: \"the majority of Americans do not support X\" (where X of course is just about anything at all of a social or political nature). Now it turns out that if you ask a whole lot of Americans three questions, questions about X, Y, and Z, and if roughly a third of the people asked are positive on one of the three and negative on the other two, it will turn out you can say with a straight face that a majority of Americans do not support X, Y, or Z, your choice, and you would be right! It is this sort of thing that \"How Not to be Wrong\" is really about. It is well written, not dry, enlightening (you will come away with a greater appreciation for mis-directed claims), and addresses much if not all of the social world we navigate daily.<br><br>Enjoy',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5368,2273,'Anthony Burrows','','','','2017-11-08 12:00:00','2017-11-08 12:00:00','This book is wonderful, albeit a bit dense. It\'s a long read but it\'s invaluable if you want to be knowledgeable about mathematical reasoning and statistics. I\'ve always prided myself on making sure that I have an accurate picture of the world and the information that I\'m being given. Not having a vast knowledge of statistics makes that difficult, especially when people tend to throw them around to \"prove\" their points. This book tells you how to verify the authenticity of the stats and how those stats can and should be used along with what they can actually prove. Without this knowledge, you\'re pretty much at the mercy of any random misrepresented statistic. E.g. I recently watched the documentary \"What the Health\" and I was stricken by the statistic that eating a lot of processed meats increased your potential for colon cancer by 20% but after looking into the statistic I realized that it only increased your \"absolute\" rate of cancer by 1% (from 5% to 6%), which would constitute a 20% increase 1 being 20% of 5, but vastly misleading in the way that it was presented. The only drawback to the book is that it\'s so dense and you can tell it was written by a mathematician. It\'s a good book to make your way through gradually.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5369,2273,'Wezi','','','','2021-12-27 12:00:00','2021-12-27 12:00:00','This book took me forever to finish: in my opinion, the text is dense &amp; somewhat reads like a textbook. Though the author believes anyone can read this book, folks with a Math background have an upper hand in understanding a lot of the concepts presented in this book. Spoiler alert: the title is, arguably, misleading, needless to say it\'s still a thought provoking book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5370,2273,'L. Galicki','','','','2021-09-16 12:00:00','2021-09-16 12:00:00','It definitely has its moments when you\'ll figure somethings you had never figured out before, but it also has lots of boring pages with lots of math. Even though the math is never complicated, at times it gets boring to follow the proposed line of thought.<br><br>Still I think reading it was worth it because it helped me grasping some statistical concepts in a way formal statistics classes never managed to.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5371,2273,'Kindle Customer','','','','2019-10-07 12:00:00','2019-10-07 12:00:00','The book is full of interesting mathematical concepts which, according to the author, can be applied in the everyday life. The author enriches the content by adding comprehensive examples and historical accounts of the brilliant mathematicians behind the theories discussed. That makes the book very interesting. However, the book makes one common mistake found in many books about mathematics: the explanation of the mathematical concepts are too short and incomplete to provide a good understanding of them. Maybe, that was the intent of the author. But, that makes the reading very difficult. I\'ve sometime found myself reading some parts of the book over and over, trying to get a minimum understanding of some theories. Anyway,  the book has some useful advices about how mathematics can help you not to be wrong in some very important subjects. That by itself makes it worth reading.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5372,2273,'Glenn C.','','','','2020-08-15 12:00:00','2020-08-15 12:00:00','I have this book 4 stars because it was entertaining, informative, and in many respects, satisfying.  There were a few points that were beyond me. But I feel when I come back and read it a second time, I\'ll pick up these concepts that eluded me during my first read-through.  I would recommend this book for anyone who values logic, wants to widen their perspectives when viewing the world, and/or even wants to have good conversation.  I feel I will use the ideas presented here in many ways and often.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5373,2273,'J. Groen','','','','2014-07-18 12:00:00','2014-07-18 12:00:00','There are some interesting anecdotes in this book on the power of mathematical thinking.  And, there are some mind twisting concepts.  Here are two for you:<br>- Does .9999... = 1?<br>- Does the series +1-1+1-1+1-1... = 1/2?<br><br>There are additional concepts like this that will excite your mathematical mind (and I only recommend this book for individuals interested in mathematics).  However, most of the book covers probability and statistics - e.g. expected value, Baynesian decision theory, hypothesis testing, etc. (which I love but you might not..)  And, the book covers it with a political perspective, i.e. what is wrong with political polls and why statistics are mis-used in politics, etc.<br><br>I disagree with the reviews that mention this author\'s bias against conservatives.  Although he may be a liberal, he doesn\'t bias his writing too much in any direction.<br><br>However, the continual discussion of use and misuse of mathematics in politics can get tiring.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5374,2273,'L. Bloch','','','','2014-07-31 12:00:00','2014-07-31 12:00:00','This is a great book for people who are interested in math, and is essential for math teachers.  It turns the readers attention to real math, but avoids discussing topics like group theory, focusing on a set of problems that are easily understood to interested lay people.<br><br>For instance, I had always known of the \'trick\' for calculating pi by throwing needles.  On reading how to do it, it struck me as a potentially fun activity for middle school (or even high school) kids.  The teachers could offer a quick explanation of why it works, and copies of the chapter could be provided for anyone who wanted to know.<br><br>A couple of chapters deal with calculus (though he may never use the word), and any high school teacher who struggles to answer a kid\'s question about \"Why do we need to learn this stuff\" will find ample responses.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5375,2273,'Deogratias Rweyemamu','','','','2016-07-09 12:00:00','2016-07-09 12:00:00','If only Jordan Ellenberg was my highschool maths teacher - may be my career may have turned out differently. Rarely do I enjoy a literal history trip filled with stories of  great mathematicians. I\'ve gained great insights to the works of Galton, Condorcet, Bolyai, Shannon &amp; Hamming and Wald. The closing paragraphs really struck home with me: \"To do mathematics is to be at once, touched by fire and bound by reason. This is no contradiction. Logic forms a narrow channel through which intuition flows with vastly augmented force.\" I recommend this book to all book lovers, aspirants to careers in mathematics and mostly to those, who like myself, never appreciated Mathematics for the wonderful field of study and a way of life that it is.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5376,2273,'Jason Albright','','','','2019-08-31 12:00:00','2019-08-31 12:00:00','This book was well written and given the time you put into it you will get a lot out of it. Saying that the content of the book is a little hard to keep up with in the best of circumstances. I had to quit it a while through as I just stopped absorbing the information in a way my brain could put into practice.<br><br>I will say I had a lot going on while I was trying to read this and that could have contributed to my stall of the information.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5377,2273,'ORLY?','','','','2016-01-11 12:00:00','2016-01-11 12:00:00','This book helps the reader to understand more fully the inherent need to question your assumptions, to allow yourself the room to fail and to let the uncomfortable unusualness of the world become a natural pathway to insight into all that surrounds us.<br>Through discussion of historical examples, not all of which are mathematical in theme, Ellenberg distills and drives the point clearly.  Mathematical thinkers aren\'t (just) egg-head, bespectacled geniuses with slight tendencies towards madness; you and I can gain wisdom from the testing of our knowledge.  Whatever settles from the smoke and ruin of personal exploration and dissection of presumptions will always be fruitful.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5378,2273,'R. Sahmel','','','','2014-09-11 12:00:00','2014-09-11 12:00:00','This book is as much entertaining as it is instructive. It is very engaging and would, I think, appeal especially to anyone with a curiosity about the workings of chance as in lotteries, the use of statistics and prediction by pundits and experts in politics and many, many more life situations. I enjoyed reading it and find that its only shortcoming for me is its great length and rambling style and a resulting sense of lost focus. But the hundreds of funny and clever anecdotes give the book an informal and light tone. With that said, I highly recommend the book to all thoughtful persons, especially to those not normally engaged in things of a mathematical or analytic nature.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5379,2273,'mike','','','','2018-06-28 12:00:00','2018-06-28 12:00:00','As an applications nerd as opposed to a theoretical nerd, the hypothesis testing was by far the best part of the read.<br>The contradiction and Teddy Roosevelt\'s \'man of action\' sections were inspiring.<br>The bullet holes story was familiar from years ago but not a bad rehash of it.<br>The occasional wit kept me going ...<br>and when I went a few pages into theoretical or theorem threads I just stopped and went forward past it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5380,2273,'Donald C. Williams','','','','2017-09-05 12:00:00','2017-09-05 12:00:00','Very interesting book. I disagreed with his discussion of entrepreneurs. I have been an entrepreneur almost my entire life, and while there is luck involved, I believe that a lot of capability is required along with some luck, along recognizing the difference.<br><br>I think that this is true in most of the instances. I feel one should look at the mathematical probabilities, and then use common sense when making a decision, or determining a solution to a problem',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5381,2273,'shane higgins','','','','2021-10-03 12:00:00','2021-10-03 12:00:00','Practical examples.  Learning concepts.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5382,2273,'DC','','','','2018-09-28 12:00:00','2018-09-28 12:00:00','The first 1/3 of this book is pretty basic. If you’ve ever taken math at a college level you will breeze through it and wonder why the book is so highly rated.<br><br>The second 1/3 of the book will remind you of all the things you forgot from your college or grad school statistics classes around significance, etc.<br><br>The final 1/3 will be eye opening.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5383,2273,'Travis','','','','2016-06-16 12:00:00','2016-06-16 12:00:00','This was a fun read and tour of great discoveries in mathematics and how they relate to the world today. He talks about how to use math to make smarter decisions or understand certain other math concepts better.<br><br>My only problem with this book is that the math was sometimes presented at a higher level than I could understand after re-reading a few times and I wish he spent more time building up to his explanations or drew pictures of the geometry more often as an aid.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5384,2273,'Jon Hilbert','','','','2014-07-30 12:00:00','2014-07-30 12:00:00','Well written with humorous overtones, but still sticks to the task at hand:  either mocking the misuse of mathematics with demonstrations from the past underscored with exactly how non-experts have missed the boast or pointing out the necessity of delving into the necessity of truly thinking beyond the box.<br><br>My one quibble, and it is minor, is that Ellenberg belabors how significance at confidence levels has been distorted, overused or misread.<br><br>That said, I bought a second copy for a retired research physicist for his birthday.<br><br>If you want to do some real thinking, do not buy this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5385,2273,'electraglide','','','','2014-06-27 12:00:00','2014-06-27 12:00:00','This was a very nice math book which is accessible to the novice with some math background.  The more math you know, the more interesting it is.  The subject matter is primarily probability and statistics but branches out into other interesting areas and relates geometric ideas also.  The style its written in is very readable.<br><br>I did think the \"Regression to the mean\" area could use some more fleshing out as the outcome seemed somewhat ad-hoc in the explanation and a bit jarring in jumping to the conclusion.<br><br>On the whole, a very good read and I would recommend it!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5386,2273,'Darrell Pitts','','','','2015-02-25 12:00:00','2015-02-25 12:00:00','I mostly enjoyed this book. It was not a tedious read like so many other books pertaining to this subject. The narrative flowed nicely and the subject manner was compelling. I really loved the section on regression since I have a high interest in data analysis. One note though, if you are political conservative then I hope you have thick skin when you read this. The author appears to enjoy defending liberal positions as others have pointed out. Still if you can stomach his bias in this field, this is an enjoyable read.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5387,2273,'Benjamin Horrow','','','','2019-06-23 12:00:00','2019-06-23 12:00:00','This book, or the others in this genre, are a must-read for anyone who has ever or will ever get into an argument before. We perform analyses so frequently it becomes unconscious. Let\'s use some of the knowledge in this book to make our conscious analyses better.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5388,2273,'Frank A. Paterniti','','','','2016-07-09 12:00:00','2016-07-09 12:00:00','Great way to brush up on applied mathematical theory or learn it in the first place without having to actually do math. This book could also be titled \"How not to be tricked by crappy math: seeing through lies with numbers.\" I\'m sure I\'ll reference this book from time to time in the future when I\'m trying to solve real-life problems. You should read this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5389,2273,'Shashi Dhungel','','','','2016-02-04 12:00:00','2016-02-04 12:00:00','I love this book. I tell you I might have run into Jordan while I was wandering around UW-Madison. This book is nerdy! IN page 129, he writes, “ … human beings are quick to perceive patterns where they don’t exist and to overestimate their strength where they do.” Jordan here is actually reinforcing the work of Gilovich, Vallone and Tversky on ‘hot hands in basketball’.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5390,2273,'Dennis Kioko','','','','2017-08-01 12:00:00','2017-08-01 12:00:00','This book breaks down some complex mathematical concepts and the utility of such concepts in day to day life and in arriving at better decision making.<br><br>At some bits, readers may find it challenging that the book deeply delves into technical discussions around the concepts which may be confounding for non-technical readers.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5391,2273,'Steven Kaufman','','','','2014-08-07 12:00:00','2014-08-07 12:00:00','This is a clear and direct presentation of how to think logically about everything from politics to personal choices.  It exposes some of our most widely-held fallacies about numbers and statistics and thereby helps us understand when we\'re being fooled and how to extract the right information from al the talk about investments, polls, extrapolations and other numerical information.  It is as simple as the subject allows, and it\'s well-worth the effort to read it carefully.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5392,2273,'A. Vaughn','','','','2018-03-01 12:00:00','2018-03-01 12:00:00','This book is extremely well-written and covers diverse set of material related to applied mathematics (statistics particularly). However, it covers many disparate topics, and the only string I observed is various caveats and/or pitfalls when utilizing numbers to make decisions or process information more generally.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5393,2273,'Lee Dilley','','','','2016-12-16 12:00:00','2016-12-16 12:00:00','Clever presentation of applying mathematics to consider various contemporary problems.  Have yet to finish entire book as distracted by other books that appeared since spotting this one and the Bill Gates quote on the cover that made me download it on Kindle.  Check out the sample and if you like it, I advise proceeding.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5394,2273,'knickerbocker','','','','2016-09-05 12:00:00','2016-09-05 12:00:00','This is a great book to learn more about the usefulness of math and logic.  It becomes increasingly difficult to follow, at least for this mathematically impaired reader, but I got more than halfway through it and will probably pick it up again from time to time to see if my brain is ready to digest more.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5395,2273,'Kevin','','','','2015-08-15 12:00:00','2015-08-15 12:00:00','Written in thoughtful and entertaining verbiage we can all understand, Mr. Ellenberg informs without talking down to his intended audience.  This is greatly appreciated, and makes for an engaging read.  While I was not steady in keeping with consistently reading the material, I found that I could put it down and pick it up with ease and little loss of interest.  Thank you.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5396,2273,'paul8574','','','','2016-08-08 12:00:00','2016-08-08 12:00:00','A very enjoyable read. It may be biased politically and in other aspects but Jordan Ellenberg brings a very wide collection of subjects, ideas and perceptions of reality. In addition it brought to my attention some basic uses of math I had no idea about. I recommend it and would like to read more books with his style!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5397,2279,'One of my favorites','','','','2023-08-24 12:00:00','2023-08-24 12:00:00','It\'s a great introduction for math proofs, and not only that, it has a wide variety of exercises some of them pretty challenging. It\'s a great way to study and learn how to write mathematical proofs',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5398,2279,'Ikechukwu U.','','','','2020-02-10 12:00:00','2020-02-10 12:00:00','Wow, wow, wow. This is definitely the best math book I have ever read. I am currently starting chapter 3, and have worked through all the examples and exercises so far. This book covers everything one should learn in a discrete math/introduction to proofs course and a little bit more.<br><br>There are plenty of examples, and the exercises are very accessible while still being nontrivial. There are solutions to some problems in the back of the book, but many of the exercises are written in such a way that you can verify the answers yourself.<br><br>Physically, the book is flawless. Extremely high quality pages, large font size, and a smaller frame closer to the size of a novel.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5399,2279,'Carlitos salazar','','','','2022-07-10 12:00:00','2022-07-10 12:00:00','Awesome awesome!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5401,2279,'J.M.','','','','2022-03-20 12:00:00','2022-03-20 12:00:00','Came in great condition. Very useful book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5403,2279,'Michelle B.','','','','2020-09-21 12:00:00','2020-09-21 12:00:00','I discovered that this is an additional resource recommended by my Real Analysis professor.  The book covers in depth several proof methods and structures at a graduate level.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5404,2279,'Joseph Elsisi','','','','2021-01-27 12:00:00','2021-01-27 12:00:00','Bought it from a goodwill seller',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5406,2279,'Ahmed Deq Abdullahi','','','','2022-11-20 12:00:00','2022-11-20 12:00:00','I love it, clear and great writing. The author gives very good examples and even though there is not solutions to all exercises at the end of the book, you learn so well that you can almost always verify your answers to be correct with great certainty.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5407,2279,'Filip','','','','2021-06-13 12:00:00','2021-06-13 12:00:00','I am working on a PhD degree in the field of computational chemistry. In particular, I am interested in applying existing theoretical and computational methodologies to develop novel and efficient approaches towards studying organic small-molecule catalysts and predicting their chemical properties. Since I am originally a physical chemist by profession, this book has taught me something I\'ve always been lacking: The ability to think to think like a mathematician. Sometimes when a certain concept in science is muddled with ambiguity, you have to distill it down to basic building blocks of pure logic and reason. I\'ve learned a lot from this book and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is willing to sharpen their mathematical skills.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5408,2279,'Thomas Deniffel','','','','2022-01-30 12:00:00','2022-01-30 12:00:00','Great Book. The solutions are on page 397 to 452 (55 pages!) in case you are wondering.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5409,2279,'Wayne Caissie','','','','2020-12-30 12:00:00','2020-12-30 12:00:00','I am almost done the first chapter and I am really happy with the quality of this book. I would buy this book a thousand times again if I had to. Totally worth every cent.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5410,2279,'kz','','','','2020-01-08 12:00:00','2020-01-08 12:00:00','I had lots of mathematics related courses during my university years, but they were mostly about solving engineering/physics problems. This book (along with \'Proofs from the Book\') gave me a proper introduction to mathematical proofs. It is easy to follow, with interesting examples and problems. I highly recommend this book, if you are interested in this topic.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5411,2279,'Kleinbaker','','','','2020-11-18 12:00:00','2020-11-18 12:00:00','If you know your boolean then this is a great next step.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5412,2279,'opalqnka','','','','2019-12-31 12:00:00','2019-12-31 12:00:00','The book is written in a clear manner, the proofs and reasoning are accessible and help develop the mathematical skills of the reader.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5413,2279,'gabriel moreira gonçalves','','','','2019-09-23 12:00:00','2019-09-23 12:00:00','Todo estudante de engenharia devia estudar esse livro antes de entrar em cálculo e álgebra',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5414,2279,'Kirk Peters','','','','2020-08-02 12:00:00','2020-08-02 12:00:00','If you study this book well, you will become highly skilled in doing mathematical proofs, but not just. After having only gone thoroughly through the first chapters, you will be so skilled that you can skip the material at the beginning of many math textbooks that review set theory, etc. For instance, Munkres, Topology. The material at the beginning of the book becomes an utter triviality. Your understanding of proofs in Real Analysis textbooks will be ameliorated. I can not fully explain how this will help you.<br>I personally read How to Read and Do Proofs, Solow, but after going through that textbook then picking up this one. I would advise you to not bother with Solow\'s text. He makes up his own terminology for things that already exist, and it\'s kind of handwavy. You will find that you have to relearn what you\'re doing if you read his, but you will see where he was coming from on his techniques. His techniques are wrong, but there is a better way. Use this book. I never give anything 5 stars. 4 is the max I rate out of 5; it would be 9 stars, if it were up to 10, etc.<br><br>Buy this book, study it, go back to the beginning of the book, and review it, just like you would if you were taking a college exam on the material. Ensure your mastery. You will not regret it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5415,2279,'Christopher Scott Kopech','','','','2022-02-15 12:00:00','2022-02-15 12:00:00','Not The Best Text At Teaching How To Write Proofs. First, This Text Is Very Verbose. Second, Clarity Is Lacking In Some Explanations. Third, The Text Does A Mediocre Job of explaining how to write proofs. Fourth - Richard Hammack\'s \"Book Of Proof\" Is Far Better, More Rigorous, And More Concise.<br><br>This Book Is A Good Reference, But If You Are Thinking Of Buying This Book, You Need To Buy \"Book Of Proof\" As Well - Best Math Text I\'ve Ever Read, and I\'m a Certified High School Math Teacher in Texas.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5416,2279,'Alisson de Abreu','','','','2021-05-22 12:00:00','2021-05-22 12:00:00','O livro é muito bom.  Há um pequeno problema, e isso parece ocorrer com uma certa frequência em casos de livros que têm símbolos matemáticos e são convertidos para o formato kindle: alguns símbolos são trocados. Por exemplo: onde deve aparecer o sinal de diferente, às vezes aparece o sinal de igual. E nem sempre essa troca é evidente, ou seja, perde-se às vezes muito tempo tentando entender o que está sendo dito nos exemplos e exercícios. Se bem que este defeito acabou se transformando em um desafio que me levou a estudar e rever melhor as definições para assim ter certeza de que houve uma falha na conversão do texto e não um mau entendimento dos conceitos por minha parte.  É uma pena  que isto aconteça, pois, como disse, o livro é excelente.  Aconselho a não comprar o livro no formato Kindle.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5417,2279,'long nguyen','','','','2020-11-30 12:00:00','2020-11-30 12:00:00','very good',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5418,2894,'WooCommerce','woocommerce@bookiino.com','','','2023-09-01 10:10:37','2023-09-01 10:10:37','PayPal transaction ID: 44S727751M368514S',0,'1','WooCommerce','order_note',0,0),(5419,2894,'WooCommerce','woocommerce@bookiino.com','','','2023-09-01 10:10:40','2023-09-01 10:10:40','CR: a review reminder was successfully scheduled for September 1, 2023 10:10 am (GMT+0000).',0,'1','WooCommerce','order_note',0,0),(5420,2894,'WooCommerce','woocommerce@bookiino.com','','','2023-09-01 10:10:40','2023-09-01 10:10:40','Order status changed from Pending payment to Completed.',0,'1','WooCommerce','order_note',0,0),(5425,2282,'PolishPaul','','','','2019-06-15 12:00:00','2019-06-15 12:00:00','This book is fantastic and I wish I had it years ago. Like the author says, things I wish someone had told me before. I started reading it and I can\'t put it down. My primary reason for buying it is to learn how to do proofs well as requited in  a college course.<br><br>Basically, this should be a standard text for everyone that ever takes a math class. This book can be easily taught in high school or lower.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5426,2282,'Marcia H','','','','2013-01-05 12:00:00','2013-01-05 12:00:00','I have just started reading this book, in which the author strongly encourages the reader to do all of the exercises.  Upon finishing the first exercise, I went to check my answers, and found that there were no solutions provided in the book to any of the exercises that appear in any of the chapters.  After doing some research online, I found that the author has his own website and has since provided a PDF with the solutions to many of the exercises.  I\'m not sure if all of them are covered, but the list of solutions does appear to be quite extensive.  So, in case you were like me and were wondering if your solutions were correct, you can check your answers by downloading the PDF at [...]<br>So far, I am really enjoying the read!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5427,2282,'Dustin','','','','2018-09-30 12:00:00','2018-09-30 12:00:00','I have read quite a few books trying to prepare myself to tackle college mathematics. It has been difficult since I decided to improve myself in it much later in life. This book has presented the ideas in the clearest manner for me thus far. Will probably re-read with an emphasis on more of the assignments.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5429,2282,'Pauline napier','','','','2018-10-25 12:00:00','2018-10-25 12:00:00','I get for my Nephew and I can tell he want it because he asked me more then 3 times to get it',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5430,2282,'Darth Calculus','','','','2013-01-05 12:00:00','2013-01-05 12:00:00','This book is easy to read and gives very helpful insights on mathematical topics such as Pythagoras theorem and learning to use math techniques  :) I haven\'t stopped reading this book. Definitely a must have to those who are aspiring mathematicians but of course this shouldn\'t be your only proof book in your math library.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5431,2282,'Arturo Clavijo','','','','2013-09-06 12:00:00','2013-09-06 12:00:00','The book is a practical guide to the study of math. Besides suggesting strategies for studying it, the book provides in a friendly way the foundations to study more advance math. Of course, the book is not appropriate for someone versed in math. It is a good book for the neophyte.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5432,2282,'Joshua S. Infiesto','','','','2012-04-30 12:00:00','2012-04-30 12:00:00','This book and the paper \"Lockhart\'s Lament\" really helped me understand what real Math is about, at least at a very basic level. I was ineptly fumbling through my math classes before I read both. Lockhart\'s Lament is freely available from the AMA and I highly recommend it to anyone starting in math.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5433,2282,'Sam Calabrese','','','','2013-05-02 12:00:00','2013-05-02 12:00:00','Starting reading this book while taking Introduction to Mathematical Thinking at Cousera and it really helped me get a deeper understanding of how to \"think\" mathematically.  Excellent book for those wanting a deeper dive into mathematics!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5434,2282,'M.Savage','','','','2012-12-26 12:00:00','2012-12-26 12:00:00','I love this book. Very clear writing. It answered quite a few questions I had from traditional math classes. It was just what I needed to prepare for the classes to come.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5435,2282,'Mister Glashaus','','','','2016-10-02 12:00:00','2016-10-02 12:00:00','Dr. Houston makes set theory clear, real, and essential to thinking like a mathematician.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5436,2282,'PersonReviewing','','','','2012-03-11 12:00:00','2012-03-11 12:00:00','This is a fun to read introduction to proof writing and tips for undergraduate mathematics students. The author is very helpful ad even throws in some jokes. I love this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5437,2282,'Sean Hemingway','','','','2017-02-02 12:00:00','2017-02-02 12:00:00','Should be assigned reading early on in academic studies.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5438,2282,'KHuereca','','','','2010-08-02 12:00:00','2010-08-02 12:00:00','Loved the book, It\'s definately going to be a go-to book for my other advanced classes. It is wrote in an extraordinarily user-friendly way and is actually somewhat fun to read.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5439,2282,'Kyle','','','','2015-02-21 12:00:00','2015-02-21 12:00:00','Great guide for proof writing and was great condition.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5440,2282,'B. Walter','','','','2013-10-04 12:00:00','2013-10-04 12:00:00','I\'m very pleased to be using this text in the college course I teach for math majors.  It\'s exceptionally clear and contains exactly the most important topics for new mathematicians to learn.  I have a few small disagreements with Houston (for example, he says 0 isn\'t a natural number), but these are far outweighed by the quality of his explanations and the excellent homework exercises he provides.  Any student who understands the material in this text is very, very well prepared for study of upper-division pure mathematics.<br><br>My one real complaint is that this is the worst-bound book I\'ve ever owned; it started falling apart the very first time I used it.  My students this quarter have been working through this text for a week now, and almost every one of their copies already has pages falling out of it.  Maybe the hardbound version doesn\'t have this problem?  I hope Cambridge Univ. Press learns about modern binding practices soon...<br><br>Besides that, though, this is an excellent text - head and shoulders above the similar texts I\'ve considered for adoption in my courses.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5441,2282,'Jared Becksfort','','','','2014-08-07 12:00:00','2014-08-07 12:00:00','This book is awesome.  I went to school for engineering, and I have never understood what it took to make a complete proof.  Any time I needed to \"prove\" something, I just tried to find counterexamples. If I couldn\'t, I figured it was probably true.  This is obviously not particularly rigorous.<br><br>I figured it was time I learn (for no reason, really), and this helped a great deal.  This book also has some topics I would have never thought to look up, such as how to analyze a proof, how to analyze a theorem, surjection, etc.  I had no idea how important implications are in mathematical proofs.  I had never heard of a contrapositive.  I feel like I now have some insight into how pure math is done.<br><br>My only complaints: no solutions in the book (a few are online) and the binding is a little weak.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5442,2282,'F. Pieterse','','','','2011-10-26 12:00:00','2011-10-26 12:00:00','An excellent book that will introduce a complete novice to mathematical thinking.<br>There is a chapter also on Set theory which is a nice touch (and it is used illustratively so it doesn\'t feel like you are studying sets specifically). The book gives an excellent outline on how to approach a proof and how to study mathematics which often perplexes even the most talented of mathematicians (problems or theory etc.?)<br><br>That said it is extremely basic. Anyone who has competed in math olympiads for a year or two will know the proof techniques and be familiar to some extent on how to set them out. Also the problem solving component is so-so. I suppose the study tips could be useful but I feel that they are self-explanatory to some extent if one has a certain degree of mathematical experience.<br><br>A good book for neophytes. But if you are in your second year at University/College then this book will NOT help you. For first-year it will be of limited value, as one learns best by DOING.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5443,2282,'Gv','','','','2015-05-06 12:00:00','2015-05-06 12:00:00','This book helped me to think better !<br>By learning how to think like a Mathematician and how prove things,  it also helped me to analyze certain daily agendas more logically. I just can to say you Thank YOU Dr. Houston.  Thank you for helping me to see maths like a rational think and not like cooking recipes !',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5444,2282,'jk','','','','2011-01-24 12:00:00','2011-01-24 12:00:00','This book will help you with proofs. You still have to do them. No one has written the magic book that gets you out of the rolled up shirt sleeves effort, but this book certainly helps make the learning easier.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5445,2282,'ab..c','','','','2013-01-11 12:00:00','2013-01-11 12:00:00','* Physical<br><br>The book has a good font size printing in B&amp;W text.<br><br>* Target Audience<br><br>This volume is clearly designed using feedback from students to help in the  areas  where perceived difficulties are common and repeatedly encountered. I feel this book\'s syllabus covers such a wide area it is capable of addressing new or refreshing forgotten knowledge gaps of many student\'s, beyond its initial design. Its so beautifully and carefully composed that I would be surprised if you were unable to find nothing totally new or refreshed by this book, almost independent of the level you may be at the moment.<br><br>* Personal areas<br><br>The parts that I particularly enjoyed were sections iii, iv, v, or to those without the book \'Definitions, Theorems and Proofs\', \'Techniques of Proof\', and \'Mathematics that all good mathematicians need\'. As this is the stuff that I had understood, but things had become bit rusty. Its has a clear ability to remind the reader that scores with me. Its such a well - designed, helpful and monumentally clear exposition of these vital skills that I read it in 3 days and read for hours totally delighted by the way is written and the pitch its put to help its target audience.<br><br>*Summary<br><br>Unfortunately,  a number of pages from my copy became out of its  binding, which is a pity. However, I stapled them together, and with regards of the authors skills I still consider the book as a recommended read and very enjoyable to go over topics in a fresh and entertaining manner.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5446,2282,'D.B.','','','','2022-03-21 12:00:00','2022-03-21 12:00:00','Cheers!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5447,2282,'Philip','','','','2011-09-11 12:00:00','2011-09-11 12:00:00','Really good book, does exactly what it says on the tin. Filled with lots of info and exercises that get you thinking about mathematics in a different way. I found the sections on how to write and solve problems like a mathematician particularly useful. Well worth buying if you want to enhance your understanding of the world of mathematics. I started the book having done half a physics degree; you could probably just about get away with reading it if you have a good GCSE understanding but it\'s probably best if you learn some A-level maths first.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5448,2282,'Alex G. Wong','','','','2015-12-29 12:00:00','2015-12-29 12:00:00','A very interesting read. This is a must have book for any undergraduate studying maths as it forms the bridge between A-Levels and university maths. This definitely gets you thinking and engages you from the first page. This book saved my degree!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5449,2282,'Kenza Hmaimou','','','','2012-12-01 12:00:00','2012-12-01 12:00:00','An amazing read. Not only has it really helped with my studies (First year at Uni) doing Maths but it\'s also really interesting. The author is great. He really connects with his reader in a beautiful manner. Thank you so much Dr Kevin Houston.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5450,2282,'Jose Esteve','','','','2020-05-29 12:00:00','2020-05-29 12:00:00','Excelente',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5451,2282,'Adrian','','','','2019-06-27 12:00:00','2019-06-27 12:00:00','As a math undergrad this book is very useful',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5452,2282,'Lmpd','','','','2014-07-23 12:00:00','2014-07-23 12:00:00','Brilliant resource for daughter getting up to speed after gap year before term starts',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5453,2282,'enrico','','','','2015-07-06 12:00:00','2015-07-06 12:00:00','Davvero uno strumento utile per chi desidera imparare a fare matematica. Lo consiglio vivamente a tutte le matricole di discipline scientifiche.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5454,2282,'Paul Haynes','','','','2015-04-06 12:00:00','2015-04-06 12:00:00','A must read for any budding mathematician!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5455,2282,'The Oracle','','','','2015-11-24 12:00:00','2015-11-24 12:00:00','Great book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5456,2282,'Tatiana.T','','','','2015-07-27 12:00:00','2015-07-27 12:00:00','Very useful book',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5457,2282,'Zulikhat','','','','2015-10-04 12:00:00','2015-10-04 12:00:00','Very interesting',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5458,2282,'Hafsah Ahmad','','','','2015-01-04 12:00:00','2015-01-04 12:00:00','interesting read',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5459,2282,'MR J S COOPER','','','','2014-12-04 12:00:00','2014-12-04 12:00:00','excellent product',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5460,2282,'Jordan','','','','2013-05-23 12:00:00','2013-05-23 12:00:00','This is a wonderful text for college students learning to write proofs for the first time. The chapters are clear and concise, and they cover a wide range of topics.<br><br>You\'ll need a good professor running the class, as the book has a few mistakes. To be fair, the author\'s website highlights in great detail where these occur, and many of the corrections are minor. I can easily overlook these.<br><br>My main problem with the text is that there are inadequate solutions available. I know that providing them in advance may tempt some students to forego \"getting their own hands dirty with the material,\" but I feel like most of the people who are at this point in their mathematics studies are the ones who will give good effort before consulting a solutions manual. Even just providing hints is better than going almost 20 chapters without guidance. And I don\'t even need them in the book; having them available with the others on the website would be good enough.<br><br>But, Dr. Houston\'s writing style is clear, concise, and entertaining enough to merit 4 stars. This is a fundamental area of mathematics that needs good textbooks, and Dr. Houston\'s is among the best!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5461,2282,'Mary Hopkins','','','','2013-08-30 12:00:00','2013-08-30 12:00:00','This book is great, the author is amazing I love reading it however, when I received the book the binding was pathetic. The book fell apart as soon as I opened the first page. It is now held together by duct tape so I can use it for my college courses. To those who purchase this book, ITS AWESOME but make sure the book your getting is held together properly so you don\'t have the same issues I had.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5462,2282,'Kaitlyn','','','','2013-09-02 12:00:00','2013-09-02 12:00:00','This is a wonderful and enlightening book that went perfectly as a prerequisite for my set theory class, but after I received it it began to fall apart so I went searching online. I found a free copy within the first three links I clicked. DO NOT BUY THE HARD COPY IF YOU CAN DEAL WITH AN ELECTRONIC ONE! It\'s FREE.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5463,2282,'Frank','','','','2016-12-30 12:00:00','2016-12-30 12:00:00','The content is excellent. Dr. Houston gives students insight into how mathematics is created and along the way introduces powerful problem solving and proof writing techniques. He also covers some basic mathematical terms and devices that every mathematician should know. Unfortunately, as another reviewer has pointed out, the book, at least the version that I received, began to fall apart physically--the pages separating from the binding on basically the very first use. This deterioration is all the more unfortunate since the book is one well worth returning to periodically.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5464,2282,'Browned off','','','','2012-12-24 12:00:00','2012-12-24 12:00:00','This book won\'t teach you how to do any specific maths techniques, but it will help you to learn how to \"do maths\". Some of the advice is quite simple, but it really does take it to be written down before you think about it. Other techniques are less obvious, but equally helpful. I found the book helped me move form A-level thinking, where you are in effect given all the information you need, to University level where you need to explore and work with concepts and techniques more. The section on proofs was particularly helpful and useful.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5465,2282,'Akashdeep Singh','','','','2019-05-05 12:00:00','2019-05-05 12:00:00','The book is good enough for college students to get hang of how to think in mathematics, especially proofs &amp; statements. Ample examples &amp; no assumption by the author that only experienced math students will read it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5466,2282,'Robert Pullan','','','','2016-12-27 12:00:00','2016-12-27 12:00:00','Great Maths books for anyone studying Mathematics at undergraduate level, the only reason the book lost a star was because the answers to the exercises are not provided.<br><br>Here is a link for anyone who can\'t find them [...]',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5468,2282,'Steve A.','','','','2019-03-01 12:00:00','2019-03-01 12:00:00','A good book for undergrad pure mathematicians - not so useful for engineering or applied mathematicians.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5470,2282,'Paul','','','','2017-11-15 12:00:00','2017-11-15 12:00:00','Brilliant book but disappointed the exercise answers are not included!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5471,2282,'Hubert','','','','2016-11-10 12:00:00','2016-11-10 12:00:00','Solutions and more problems would be nice.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5472,2450,'Yoshiki Teramoto','','','','2014-07-28 12:00:00','2014-07-28 12:00:00','This is a nice book to read. It explains particle physics intuitive way but it also keeps accuracy. I recommend first year graduate students to read this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5473,2450,'AM9090','','','','2012-10-13 12:00:00','2012-10-13 12:00:00','This book is perhaps a little too advanced for some it seems - but it\'s absolutely brilliant ...the man\'s a bloody genius!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5474,2450,'CERN Courier','','','','2000-05-09 12:00:00','2000-05-09 12:00:00','This is not just a straightforward update of a successful book, it is a major rewrite, the most comprehensive revision so far. It covers all significant developments of the past 15 years; equally important, it has  been thoroughly reorganized, such that the discussion is now firmly  embedded into the classification of particles and forces of the Standard  Model. A welcome addition are two new chapters which treat \'Physics beyond  the Standard Model\' and \'Particle physics and cosmology\' in much more  detail and present the relevance of particle physics in a wider scientific  context.<br>Rüdiger Voss /CERN<br>A complete review is available in CERN  Courier, June 2000',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5475,2293,'inessa tribunko','','','','2023-08-07 12:00:00','2023-08-07 12:00:00','Very thorough and good textbook',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5476,2293,'Enrique alsina massana','','','','2023-03-26 12:00:00','2023-03-26 12:00:00','Professor Strang is fantastic',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5477,2293,'Henri Tuthill','','','','2021-09-27 12:00:00','2021-09-27 12:00:00','the online lecture series from MIT follows most of the material in the text.  There too many golden tidbits e.g. definitions found in the problem sets that do not rise to the level of formal definitions in the development material e.g. Pascal Matrices, various types of matrices are fully defined in the problem sets but no to be found in primary material.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5478,2293,'Bobbi Avery','','','','2022-09-06 12:00:00','2022-09-06 12:00:00','Every subtlety fully confronted for the practical application of linear algebra.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5479,2293,'Sierra','','','','2021-08-09 12:00:00','2021-08-09 12:00:00','Well written.  I\'ve read most of the book while watching the mit open courseware videos.  Excellent combination.<br><br>I had linear algebra a long time ago and struggled.  This book has helped a lot.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5480,2293,'Will Rice','','','','2021-08-04 12:00:00','2021-08-04 12:00:00','This is a really good place to start if you didn’t have linear algebra in college like me. I’m an ML Engineer and this book will perform a scatter operation to fill holes in your knowledge matrix.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5481,2293,'Sergey','','','','2017-09-28 12:00:00','2017-09-28 12:00:00','Best book!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5482,2293,'Ömer Köksal','','','','2021-09-19 12:00:00','2021-09-19 12:00:00','This perfect book should be your first book for your study of Linear Algebra. It has changed the way I understand Linear Algebra, even though I\'m at a very advanced age.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5484,2293,'Commande impossible, pas de livraison en Belgique.','','','','2021-02-02 12:00:00','2021-02-02 12:00:00','Ok, bien reçu',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5485,2293,'MikeGr','','','','2017-09-10 12:00:00','2017-09-10 12:00:00','This is one of the best books I have started reading for Linear Algebra.<br>Cause I am starting an M.Sc. in AI study I have searched for a comprehensive and clear introduction to Linear Algebra. Starting looking plenty of Mr. Gilbert Strangs video lessons 18.06 finally I found the best source to remember and improve the understanding of this very important field. In addition, I bought this new version of his LA books and I didn\'t regret it. One thing I have to mention for all of the people who are interesting to buy this book, too, is to see some of his lessons if you like the teaching style he is using, cause the book uses the same style and sometimes some things are not so clear when you read them first. But if you like it, I believe that this is the best source for Linear Algebra some can get.<br><br>Conclusion:<br>If you see all the lectures at 18.06 and read this book, you don\'t need any other sources to get a comprehensive understanding in Linear Algebra.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5486,2293,'STAGHA','','','','2020-04-18 12:00:00','2020-04-18 12:00:00','It took me time to really appreciate and realize how special this book is. The author wants one thing: That is you to understand Linear Algebra. This makes him different from many other books where the mindset is that \"the reader will figure it out anyway\" or \"when you don\'t understand it maybe it\'s not your thing\". The author doesn\'t care about such things and this book is for everyone. I don\'t come from a mathematics background and worked through page 300 together with completing every excercise. Math can be easy when it\'s explained so.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5487,2293,'thomas','','','','2021-01-30 12:00:00','2021-01-30 12:00:00','If tried reading a few books on linear algrebra but none came close to the one by Gilbert Strang. There are also plenty  of exercises + worked solutions online.<br>You can also pair it with the lectures from MIT OCW, what makes it a perfect resource for learning Linear Algebra.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5489,2293,'Aseem Saroop','','','','2019-12-27 12:00:00','2019-12-27 12:00:00','Although the book is a bit expensive, it is definitely worth it. It is a perfect reference to the mit ocw course of the same professor. Excellent paper quality as well.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5490,2293,'Shen','','','','2018-11-15 12:00:00','2018-11-15 12:00:00','You may have heard or found related resources about this book many times before, so do I. But it does help me a lot as I have been stuck in many technical details on machine learning in depth, as I don\'t fully understand related linear algebra concepts. Besides, this hardcopy one is really good to read.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5491,2293,'Luis Medrano','','','','2019-09-30 12:00:00','2019-09-30 12:00:00','This book takes you step by step into most of linear algebra. Excellent book and professor',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5492,2293,'ペンネーム3号','','','','2021-09-19 12:00:00','2021-09-19 12:00:00','日本の教師は、生徒の理解に関心がない。生徒が理解しないと、生徒のせいにする。教科書の多くも同じ。<br>この本をひとたび手にすると、そのことがよくわかります。つまり、大変優れた教科書です。',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5494,2293,'Carlisle','','','','2021-09-20 12:00:00','2021-09-20 12:00:00','It makes linear algebra very easy to understand.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5495,2293,'amir','','','','2018-08-23 12:00:00','2018-08-23 12:00:00','A must read for everyone who has interest in math and math applications. Great writing , self-explanatory, with hundreds of examples and exercises and well written solutions provided online. Would recommend!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5496,2293,'Stone Citadel','','','','2019-05-26 12:00:00','2019-05-26 12:00:00','I Nearly finish reading this book and all exercises. Though this process is time consuming, it is worth the money and time.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5497,2293,'Atanu Banerjee','','','','2018-11-08 12:00:00','2018-11-08 12:00:00','Best book to read for linear algebra...',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5499,2293,'user0815','','','','2020-06-22 12:00:00','2020-06-22 12:00:00','Everything fine',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5500,2293,'Antonio M.','','','','2019-12-06 12:00:00','2019-12-06 12:00:00','Me ha gustado mucho su forma de expresarse con un sentido del humor muy sofisticado....',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5501,2293,'Julia Bonn','','','','2017-05-16 12:00:00','2017-05-16 12:00:00','Read many books on math and computer science but this one stands out. Great, logical set up, clear language, good additional material. Simply the best book on introductory LA on the market.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5502,2293,'Vadivel ','','','','2019-09-09 12:00:00','2019-09-09 12:00:00','Examples and exercise questions provide good understanding of the lectures.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5503,2293,'Woojae Lim','','','','2019-08-22 12:00:00','2019-08-22 12:00:00','The Best.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5504,2293,'Àlvar Martín Llopis','','','','2019-07-18 12:00:00','2019-07-18 12:00:00','Un dels millors llibre d\'Àlgebra Lineal, amb un plantejament original i molt atractiu.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5506,2293,'Todd Pytel','','','','2022-03-01 12:00:00','2022-03-01 12:00:00','Anyone considering this text should start by watching some of Dr. Strang\'s 18.06 lectures from MIT OCW, because this book channels his personality and style perfectly. Is that good? Maybe. Like his lectures, the book is full of brilliant insights and connections that occasionally meander, hinting at or touching on terms and ideas that aren\'t yet carefully defined. Still, I find the text\'s exposition clear enough despite the occasional meandering. The problem sets I\'m more ambivalent about. I like that many problems try to reach beyond standard calculations and proofs to get at the conceptual thinking behind the ideas. But in their attempts to do that, they\'re not always clearly stated and sometimes have misleading language. The basic task of a problem is not always evident and you end up guessing at what\'s intended.<br><br>This text would be a terrific supplement for a course taught in a computational manner that lacks conceptual depth. And it would be great for an experienced instructor to teach from, provided that they take care with their homework assignments. For independent study or review, it\'s still pretty solid considering the available video lectures and recitations along with the free, complete solutions available on the book\'s website. Just expect that if you start working random problems from the book then you might hit some clunkers.<br><br>Overall, I admire the text - and Dr. Strang generally - very much. There are brilliant ideas and terrific problems here. I\'d just like to see the problem sets tightened up a bit more.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5507,2293,'Valeria','','','','2022-10-13 12:00:00','2022-10-13 12:00:00','For the most part, I think it\'s a good book that goes through a lot of concepts, though, I must agree with some previous reviewers in that, a lot of the stuff doesn\'t feel completely clear, like explained properly.<br><br>EDIT: After starting to watch the lectures while reading, I think this is a great resource. Unfortunately I should have been aware of that before writing this review, he\'s a great professor!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5509,2293,'Kd','','','','2022-02-12 12:00:00','2022-02-12 12:00:00','The book is really well written and complex concepts are explained clearly. However the book has some printing errors and every page is printed in black and white.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5510,2293,'Dennis Arnold','','','','2020-10-11 12:00:00','2020-10-11 12:00:00','I appreciate the development within the book but sometimes I find the steps are too much for me at 94. However I am coping with it and find the process demanding and satisfying.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5511,2293,'pierre chapusette','','','','2018-12-26 12:00:00','2018-12-26 12:00:00','La marche',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5512,2295,'Jaime Xavier Lopez','','','','2017-09-11 12:00:00','2017-09-11 12:00:00','Before reading this text, my background with mathematical logic is limited to an undergrad \"Intro to Mathematical Proofs\" course required for math majors before taking analysis, topology, and modern algebra courses. It covered the basic propositional and predicate calculus, but went no further than its immediate application to elementary mathematical proof. In this sense, I am a beginner when it comes to the formal study of Mathematical Logic, and I have had some great experiences reading this book as a self-study text.<br><br>This book has been an excellent text for self study, thus far. This book contains five total chapters: the first two contain the fundamental theorems of First-Order Logic, the third covers an axiomatic number theory and Godel\'s incompleteness theorems, the fourth discusses axiomatic set theory, and the fifth serves as an introduction to computability theory. I planned on a detailed study of the first three chapters before moving on to a different text on Axiomatic Set Theory, and have just finished the first chapter.<br><br>Despite what another reviewer has said about the text, I have found the material in this chapter to be quite accessible. The material in this chapter is self contained, in that you can begin right away with Mendelson\'s definitions at the beginning of each section and proceed to prove all of the presented theorems using those definitions. No prior experience with propositional logic is needed when beginning chapter 1, since it takes an axiomatic approach. Skip none of the exercises, and leave no lemma, proposition, or theorem unproven. There is valuable experience gained in completing all of these on your own. I highly recommend this text for self study.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5513,2295,'Gordon C. Wilson','','','','2015-08-14 12:00:00','2015-08-14 12:00:00','An excellent book in every way! I heartily recommend it for its clear coverage of main topics and its breadth!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5514,2267,'Leo','','','','2023-07-02 12:00:00','2023-07-02 12:00:00','A good summary to kick start the learning of machine learning.<br>Also very useful for all learners from different degrees of knowledge.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5515,2267,'Caleb','','','','2021-05-09 12:00:00','2021-05-09 12:00:00','Coming from a non mathematical backround the explanation of each algorithm and idea presented in the book was very easy to grasp (although I got lost when trying to follow the more advanced equations). This book has really improved my understanding on the topic and I am giving it a second read to fully understand all the math. This book is a good choice for a layman who wants to dive head first into the topic and doesn\'t mind having some of the mathematical principles goes over their head the first run through.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5516,2267,'Tao Liu','','','','2020-07-18 12:00:00','2020-07-18 12:00:00','The author gives a very good review of machine learning in theory or from an algorithmic point of view. You don\'t see a single line of code, but you will be very familiar with the concepts implemented in ML packages like Sci-kit learn. Actually, it\'ll help to understand what\'s done in Python. If Sci-kit learn package is a Python library, this book will help \"to explain what the code is doing\" (page 7). I think the people who knows ML well can learn a lot from this short book  - it\'s relevant and up to date. The writing style is straightforward and fun to read!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5517,2267,'Plano shopper','','','','2019-09-23 12:00:00','2019-09-23 12:00:00','When I started out, I ran several trading desks on the financial futures floors at the CME and CBOT.  Fundamental and technical analysis were all that existed.  I found that the only way to learn the quantitative aspect of the markets (circa 1983) was by walking around the exchange floors right after the close, picking up research/strategy papers off the floor near the most quantitatively-oriented firms.  Fortunately for us, books authored by Dr. Wilmott and others like him have shed a light into the math, minds, and methodology of one of the most interesting areas of global markets.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5518,2267,'Vidal John Sisneros','','','','2019-08-12 12:00:00','2019-08-12 12:00:00','Great resource. It’s like talking to someone one who is just giving you the simple straight answer to what’s going on. This book’s tone and depth is between the buzz word laden “intro to machine learning” books for business people and the “too much math for non majors” textbooks that focus a specific type of machine learning.<br><br>With that said I use it to gain an intuition and the first layers of mathematical depth to each ML algorithm. I believe that this does not replace a textbook but more of a straightforward companion. Highly recommend.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5519,2267,'Alex Giryavets','','','','2019-07-10 12:00:00','2019-07-10 12:00:00','Great book on intuition behind broad spectrum of Machine Learning approaches, full of practical examples. In fact, it is the only book aside from the Elements of Statistical Learning that I would recommend (and own). It is in strike contrast to the plethora of ML books on the market that are either too math heavy with little practical examples, or just show you how to apply python or R packages.<br><br>Finally, entertaining value of this book should not be overlooked, not P. G. Wodehouse but close.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5520,2267,'Po the panda','','','','2020-01-20 12:00:00','2020-01-20 12:00:00','This was my subway read last month. Not too technical, mostly focuses on the intuition. Liked it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5521,2267,'Abby V','','','','2020-03-30 12:00:00','2020-03-30 12:00:00','Exactly what I anticipated.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5522,2267,'Steve S.','','','','2019-08-06 12:00:00','2019-08-06 12:00:00','Great read and good overview.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5523,2267,'mark','','','','2019-12-07 12:00:00','2019-12-07 12:00:00','no comment',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5524,2267,'Jasmine S','','','','2020-12-16 12:00:00','2020-12-16 12:00:00','This book adds a lot of clarity and structure to the still opaque science of machine learning. And Paul, although a youngster, applies a lot of sarcasm and cynicism in the book, which typically only we old guys have... An informative and entertaining read!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5525,2267,'Qujung ','','','','2019-11-20 12:00:00','2019-11-20 12:00:00','I was floored with how intuitive this text seems. Machine Learning is usually planted as this incredibly abstract, theoretical subject, but Paul Wilmott makes it accessible to the layman. In the coming revolution with ML methods being standard in the industry, I highly recommend.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5526,2267,'Anatoliy Swishchuk','','','','2022-11-17 12:00:00','2022-11-17 12:00:00','I like nicely written and designed book and its efficient delivery. I use it for my research needs.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5527,2267,'Alexander Nadjalin','','','','2019-10-19 12:00:00','2019-10-19 12:00:00','For me, this book fills several gaps in my understanding of machine learning (ML) topics. It is my introduction to ML concepts, methods, definitions, jargon etc. What\'s more important, and why I give this book 5 stars, is that there is no programming code in it. This means that the book focuses not on learning programming tools (like many articles online) but on the actual subjects and the math which ML is based on.<br><br>The examples come from a wide variety of areas and problems, which encourages the reader to think broader on how to apply ML techniques. Dr. Wilmott has a lot of humor which makes the book an enjoyable and interesting read.<br><br>I consider this book a solid foundation, and most importantly an inspiration for me to start exploring ML properly. I most definitely recommend this book!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5528,2267,'Ziad','','','','2020-07-15 12:00:00','2020-07-15 12:00:00','I strongly recommend this book for new students and starters because it has the most applied and least math. For those of you who are afraid or weak with the advanced mathematics, ML is not for you, but this book breaks that barrier and focuses on the applications and you can get up and running quickly. I strongly recommend it to be your first book on the subject.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5530,2267,'alb3rtazzo','','','','2019-10-15 12:00:00','2019-10-15 12:00:00','i have studied this book.<br>Paul Willmott is probably the best teacher i have ever had in my life. (cqf london )<br>he really knows how to make complex subjects very clear and easy to understand.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5531,2267,'will','','','','2019-11-19 12:00:00','2019-11-19 12:00:00','Really nice succinct overview of machine learning topics, ideal for a mathematician/physicist getting started in the field',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5533,2267,'M','','','','2019-08-05 12:00:00','2019-08-05 12:00:00','Focused introduction to ML. Theory backed by examples which give necessary overview in this field. Easy and most important entertaining read in Paul Wilmott style.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5534,2267,'Alberto Santangelo','','','','2019-06-08 12:00:00','2019-06-08 12:00:00','Very nice introduction to machine learning, applied mathematicians will appreciate it. And one of the few books on machine learning (maybe the only one) to suggest the use of Matthews Correlation as a measure of performance of a classifier.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5535,2267,'Clarissa Drew','','','','2019-09-28 12:00:00','2019-09-28 12:00:00','Fun to read',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5536,2267,'R. Garnica','','','','2020-08-28 12:00:00','2020-08-28 12:00:00','Due to not taking the book\'s title at face value, I didn\'t realize what I was getting into.  I misappropriated the \"introduction\" term and as such, it left me disappointed with the book.  This is not the book\'s fault however.<br><br>This is the type of book that\'s useful if you have a strong foundation in math.  There\'s it\'s subtitle is \"...An Applied Mathematics Introduction.\"<br><br>It is such that if you do have strong math skills, then this book will be of great importance to you as you understand how to apply math towards machine learning.<br><br>If you are like me and learning machine learning on your own and don\'t quite have the mathematical foundation then it will be a high hurdle to overcome as you read.<br><br>The book is broken down into chapters which cover various machine learning methodologies.  They give a quick synopsis of what the methodology is and when you would use.  Then the math begins.<br><br>It is by no means heavy on math, but it is rich in math.  I do enjoy Wilmott\'s writing style but for me, I need a more basic introduction towards math and due to my own misreading of the title, thought this would aid me.<br><br>For a pop culture analogy:  there\'s a Simpsons episode where Homer is reading a book on advanced marketing.  He doesn\'t grasp it and in the next scene he is reading a book on beginning marketing.  He doesn\'t grasp that either and then reads the definition of marketing in a dictionary.  For me, this book is like the advanced marketing book when I need to learn the definitions first.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5537,2267,'areader','','','','2021-05-29 12:00:00','2021-05-29 12:00:00','This is an informal introduction to machine learning techniques and philosophy. It is an easy reading and inexpensive book',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5538,2267,'Medha','','','','2021-03-12 12:00:00','2021-03-12 12:00:00','Detailed explanation, analysis and insights.<br>Would say some prerequisite computer science concept knowledge is mandatory.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5539,2267,'Mohd nafees','','','','2019-10-28 12:00:00','2019-10-28 12:00:00','The book I  received is quite new and looks authentic. Though it was a bit damage from corner but I am satisfied with the product.seller looks honest as it sell original products.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5540,2267,'Matthias','','','','2019-10-18 12:00:00','2019-10-18 12:00:00','Gutes Buch von etablierten Autor, günstiger Preis. Für meinen Geschmack etwas zu elementar, ein bisschen mehr Tiefe aufgrund von \'Mathematics\' in Titel wäre zu erwarten gewesen.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5541,2267,'Everland Fennell','','','','2019-07-15 12:00:00','2019-07-15 12:00:00','Useful book',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5542,2267,'Sam T.','','','','2020-02-29 12:00:00','2020-02-29 12:00:00','Overall, a very good book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5543,2253,'Ricardo Avila','','','','2022-02-11 12:00:00','2022-02-11 12:00:00','There are several books in the market that give a good overview about the mathematical methods that Physicists must learn in their undergraduate formation at University. Some of them are Boas \"Mathematical Methods in the physical science\", Cahill \"Physical Mathematics\", Hassani \"Mathematical Physics\" and of course Arfken ,Weber and Harris with \"Mathematical Methods of Physics\" This last one is my favorite. I must say that I have all of them but I have only gone very deep on the last two. Hassani is very terse, it covers much more than Arfken but is not an easy reading at all. That\'s why I recommend to every physics student Arfken, after a first chapter that touches and make contact with what one sees on the calculus courses this is infinite series, vectors, derivatives, integrals, Dirac\'s delta function, complex numbers and induction there follows a second chapter that reminds the reader about some of the topics that are covered in a Linear Algebra course which are matrices and determinants. The third chapter is basically a Calculus III review where all about curvilinear coordinates, transformations coordinates and the typical Integral theorems of Gauss, Stokes and Green identities are covered. Chapter four begins with new stuff for the student, with a full chapter on Tensors and Differential forms. Chapters 5 and 6 are again a Linear algebra course for vector spaces and the eigen value problem. Chapter 7 is about ordinary differential equations which usually are seen in a different a previous course just on ODEs. Chapter 8 is about Sturm Liouville theory which is new stuff for the undergraduate where you learn about self adjoint differential operators, chapter 9 deal with Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) where you learn about some of the methods to deal with this awesome subject like the separation of variable and you treat the Laplace, Poisson, Heat and Wave equations for example. Chapter 10 is about Green\'s functions which are the solutions to any differential equation as a response to the Dirac delta function. Chapter 11 and 12 are about complex analysis these are a MUST seen by the student for the methods of complex variable are used nearly everywhere in advanced Physics, chapter 13 introduces the Gamma Function it is HERE that I learned everything I know about the Gamma Function, its functional equation, its various representations, its zeros, poles and analytic continuation etc. Chapter 14 you have Bessel Functions, these functions are a bit terse to treat but are fundamental in Physics they not only satisfy recurrence relations but you have a whole Zoo of them, first kind second kind , modified, spherical etc. Their orthogonality is given and also various integral representations. Chapter 16 is about Angular Momentum which is vital introduction to what one sees on a Quantum Mechanics course for the solution of the Hydrogen Atom. Chapter 17 is about Group Theory, chapter 18 gives more special functions other than the Gamma and Bessel like the Chebyshev polynomials, Hermite functions, Laguerre functions and the Hypergeometric function, all off these functions pop up as different solutions of classic ODEs that appear in Physics. Chapter 19 is about Fourier Series which are a basic tool to treat PDEs, Chapter 20 is about Integral Transforms which are used as another method to solve ODEs and PDEs, The Laplace Transform for ODEs and typically The Fourier Transform for PDEs. Chapter 21 treats Integral Equations, Chapter 22 Calculus of Variations, here is presented the Euler-Lagrange equation fundamental for High energy physics and finally chapter 23 is about probability and Statistics which should be covered as usual in a separate course but these is a resume. All in all a great textbook to learn the mathematics a Physicists needs in order to acquire its undergraduate title, more important the exercises are doable and in case you are doing self study as me, you can find on the internet its solution manual with the answers to every single question and exercise, it is a delight for me, my favorite!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5544,2253,'AR Gawthrop','','','','2023-06-27 12:00:00','2023-06-27 12:00:00','Used Arfken\'s 3rd edition text almost 40 years ago in grad school. Decided to replace my old falling apart textbook. This newer 7th edition has preliminary and matrix sections in the beginning which is helpful. Like the earlier editions, the topics are in as good order as possible.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5545,2253,'aikitexan','','','','2023-01-04 12:00:00','2023-01-04 12:00:00','Whether you need it as a reference (tho, online works just as well) or a book to work through to learn or improve skill sets this book is great. It does present some issues if you\'re only using it as a text as sometimes it\'s referring to things stated previously and you have to hunt down what the authors are talking about. I had to use this for class, but getting more use out of it as a reference that sits at my desk',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5546,2253,'John :-)','','','','2017-08-30 12:00:00','2017-08-30 12:00:00','Graduate student in physics. Studying Green\'s functions is slippery. But here is a book that will allow you to trace far enough down the rabbit hole to the very roots of a subject. There are enough examples for sure, and as often as possible the authors discuss information in the context of physical phenomena. Relations of Green\'s functions to electrostatics is made, and a brief discussion is done on the role they play in the scattering problems of quantum mechanics ie the Born Approximation. Must have. BUY IT!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5547,2253,'Daniel J Beddows','','','','2019-11-26 12:00:00','2019-11-26 12:00:00','Recommended by other students in my course as a supplementary text because of the clear manner in which concepts, mathematical formulas are explained.<br><br>Haven\'t used this book for very long, but so far very glad purchased it, in fact wish I had it decades ago.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5548,2253,'Ragib Shakil Rafi','','','','2019-03-10 12:00:00','2019-03-10 12:00:00','It\'s an important book to get a clear and broad view on many mathematical topics that are regularly used in engineering and physics applications. Authors did a great job to put everything in a single book and it\'s well written. It helped me a lot. Both Undergrad and grad students can have it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5549,2253,'BBQ','','','','2021-09-14 12:00:00','2021-09-14 12:00:00','Good as a new',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5550,2253,'ARMANDO FLAVIO RODRIGUES','','','','2016-07-19 12:00:00','2016-07-19 12:00:00','7th edition of a classic, with, in the words of the authors, \"a substantial and detailed revision\".of the 6th edition. Specially improved by the new chapters on vector spaces, Green\'s functions and angular momentum, and, last but not least, the inclusion of the dilogarithm special function. The on-line material at [...] supplements the printed text. A basic technical reference for all future and present scientists and teachers.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5551,2253,'Joseph Lewis','','','','2019-05-28 12:00:00','2019-05-28 12:00:00','It was exactly what it said it was! Detailed, Matter of fact, Great Reference, etc. I\'m a happy Camper.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5552,2253,'Carlos Sanchez','','','','2018-08-28 12:00:00','2018-08-28 12:00:00','Good book for self teaching. Really forces you to think.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5553,2253,'E. B. Marsolais','','','','2016-09-30 12:00:00','2016-09-30 12:00:00','The book arrived promptly and in good condition.  It is a good math text text for beginning physics students.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5554,2253,'Fuka A','','','','2018-02-16 12:00:00','2018-02-16 12:00:00','It has everything you need for those long nights alone.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5555,2253,'AHA','','','','2018-12-12 12:00:00','2018-12-12 12:00:00','It’s good',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5556,2253,'Justin Ruger','','','','2014-02-17 12:00:00','2014-02-17 12:00:00','Although I do not like this as a learning tool this book is very useful for reference and should be on any physicists bookshelf.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5557,2253,'Melany','','','','2017-01-17 12:00:00','2017-01-17 12:00:00','Made me wanna cry, but it works.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5558,2253,'DaTool','','','','2015-02-14 12:00:00','2015-02-14 12:00:00','It\'s a great book, but I don\'t like the fact that its pages are way too thin.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5559,2253,'Amin Changizi','','','','2016-12-02 12:00:00','2016-12-02 12:00:00','It is a comprehensive book for advanced engineering book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5560,2253,'Jeremy','','','','2017-11-05 12:00:00','2017-11-05 12:00:00','awsome',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5562,2253,'Daniella Masante','','','','2017-01-08 12:00:00','2017-01-08 12:00:00','Period.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5563,2253,'Winnie Jia','','','','2016-11-17 12:00:00','2016-11-17 12:00:00','good',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5564,2253,'Sara &amp; Nima','','','','2016-01-13 12:00:00','2016-01-13 12:00:00','Great book and very thorough.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5565,2253,'Alex','','','','2014-11-12 12:00:00','2014-11-12 12:00:00','This book is classical and worth reading.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5566,2253,'Alex','','','','2014-09-24 12:00:00','2014-09-24 12:00:00','good',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5567,2253,'Andrew Bonham','','','','2022-08-12 12:00:00','2022-08-12 12:00:00','Used by MIT and Caltech.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5568,2253,'Nate','','','','2013-07-08 12:00:00','2013-07-08 12:00:00','For some reason, this book is used in undergraduate programs across the nation. I don\'t know why, this is miles above Boas. This is definitively a graduate textbook. And when viewed as a graduate textbook, it is phenomenal. In fact, it\'s a bit on the easy side for graduate students, but it\'s nice to coalesce and generalize all your knowledge gained in undergraduate courses. It covers everything you need to know for Jackson, Sakurai, Goldstein and much more.<br><br>It seems as the others of this book picked up Jackson and said \"this isn\'t a derivation, he just stated the result,\" then decided to develop it in this book. Jackson develops Green functions in like three paragraphs and thinks it is sufficient for somebody new to the topic. AW takes Greens functions and does the work that Jackson was too lazy to do for you.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5569,2253,'Doug','','','','2021-05-16 12:00:00','2021-05-16 12:00:00','Very good on self-learning with quite detailed explanations on many occasions, although sometimes too much or too little, provided that you have a certain background. Warning: there are still printing errors seemingly confusing; check the publisher Elsevier\'s web site for the most recent corrections first, despite there are still some to be found out by yourself. Some reviewers complained the Kindle version can be hard to read. Buying an e-book directly from Elsevier might be a solution. Elsevier offers many formats including pdf.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5570,2253,'Leo Pro','','','','2013-05-25 12:00:00','2013-05-25 12:00:00','This is an excellent reference for all aspects of \"real world\" physics.  Arfkin presentation of the subject mater is excellent and stands as a model for subsequent treatise on the subject.  The book should be used at the graduate level after some exposure and actual application of the abstract mathematics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5571,2253,'Philliam','','','','2014-09-25 12:00:00','2014-09-25 12:00:00','perfect',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5572,2253,'Aliyerki','','','','2020-11-06 12:00:00','2020-11-06 12:00:00','This book is the most fit for Physics',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5574,2253,'Madouim Youness','','','','2022-09-21 12:00:00','2022-09-21 12:00:00','Le meilleurs livre de physique mathématique !',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5575,2253,'Rolf Hellstrand','','','','2023-04-24 12:00:00','2023-04-24 12:00:00','This is what I had needed the final years in high school and after that',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5576,2253,'Arjun maddheshia','','','','2023-08-06 12:00:00','2023-08-06 12:00:00','Very good book.value for money',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5577,2253,'Jason Fondaroli','','','','2022-10-07 12:00:00','2022-10-07 12:00:00','I\'m a physics\' student and I bought this book to prepare the exam \"Mathematical Methods for Physicists\". It is a very complete book, with exhaustive explenations and with a very different approach than analysis books. In my opinion it is foundamental to integrate the lesson\'s notes of the course. Personally I advise this book to all the STEM students that have to attend this course or similar ones.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5578,2253,'Arjun R','','','','2023-04-05 12:00:00','2023-04-05 12:00:00','Best book on mathematical physics ever.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5579,2253,'Aji','','','','2022-04-30 12:00:00','2022-04-30 12:00:00','This is good for some one who already have solid background in undergraduate level mathematical physics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5580,2253,'RandomPerson','','','','2016-02-13 12:00:00','2016-02-13 12:00:00','This book needs no introduction! All the physics students out there know a great deal of this book, some have even referred this...the main part of \'mathematical methods for physicists\'  is the problems,  as the author points out to solve a great chunk of problems.<br> If you are a beginner, who has just started out to study a ton of math to fix your physics, well  don\'t buy this book... Instead go for \'Mathematical methods in physical sciences by Mary Boas\' ,  then use this book as a second reference book. Arfken\'s book tends to sway an amateur reader away, so only those who know some parts of various  topics can follow this... Good luck!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5581,2253,'Calum','','','','2017-09-29 12:00:00','2017-09-29 12:00:00','If a serious undergraduate Theoretical Physicist, quickly speed through the basics in Boas Math Methods, then Morse + Hassani Methods+ Arfken will put you in  a fair standing. Avoid RileyHobbsBence Mathematical Methods like the plague. It is the most cumbersome and driest text I have ever encountered. Dehydrated reading a page of that. For Physicists, maths book guide is : Boas, Arken, Hassani (Math Methods), then Hassani (Math Foundations) then perhaps Morse. Avoid RHB! Ghastly book, overused in all UK universities.The only saving grace of RHB is its exercises are from old tripos exams, so cannot complain. Ghastly book otherwise.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5582,2253,'Dr. Mandaar Pande','','','','2017-12-18 12:00:00','2017-12-18 12:00:00','An excellent book for both aspiring as well as experienced researchers in core Physics. I was able to refresh all my basics as well as advanced topics in mathematical foundations required for Physics. This had been my book when pursuing post graduate as well as Ph.D. in Physics in the 90s. It is still an excellent book to be purchased for all post graduate students pursuing Physics and later even while getting into core research in either Theoretical or Experimental Physics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5584,2253,'A Buyer','','','','2021-11-30 12:00:00','2021-11-30 12:00:00','The material in this book is difficult for me, even though I have a PhD in Engineering and an MS in Computational Mathematics.<br><br>On the contrary, I believe that Kreyszig\'s Advanced Engineering Mathematics is accessible to anyone with a \"rusty\" calculus.<br><br>As a result, if anyone finds Arfken\'s book too difficult to read, I recommend reading Riley\'s book (Riley-Hobson-Bence) first.<br><br>Starting with Kreyszig\'s book is also a good idea. It includes topics like Fourier Analysis and PDE, Complex Analysis, Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus, but excludes Tensors, Hilbert Spaces, and Calculus of Variations.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5585,2253,'Just One View','','','','2013-02-20 12:00:00','2013-02-20 12:00:00','Update:<br><br>The previous review below mostly applies to Kindle App on Android (phone or tablet).<br><br>Reading on Kindle on a Windows computer (I am using the Cloud reader) is much easier and the equations can be read.<br><br>So if you are planning to use Kindle on a computer to read or the print version, the book is fine.<br><br>Well-written, has expected content.<br><br>Previous review (applies to Kindle on Android):<br><br>When somebody buys a book that costs as much as this one, they have a right to expect a product that has high quality in every sense.<br><br>As another reviewer has pointed out, equations and other mathematical notation are in very small, virtually unreadable font size.<br><br>Zooming leads to a dark blurry image, pictures that do little to aid readability.<br><br>The content of this book is what is should be - it is a shame that the Kindle version is so hard to read.<br><br>All equations and pictures need to be re-formatted and that updated version should be offered free to current owners of the Kindle book as an update. As it stands, buyer beware!!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5586,2253,'Ron Toolsie','','','','2017-09-14 12:00:00','2017-09-14 12:00:00','An indispensable companion to any soul brave enough to venture into the world of graduate-level physics. Which is not to say it is necessarily best at everything. The very inexpensive book by Bryson and Fuller is a very hand adjunct.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5588,2253,'Logan Sutton','','','','2015-02-22 12:00:00','2015-02-22 12:00:00','necessary reference for any physicist who is not a mathematical genius. doesnt replace a good course in math but close enough for most physicists need in understanding the material',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5589,2253,'Noel','','','','2013-02-07 12:00:00','2013-02-07 12:00:00','Good but not at all satisfactory. The order of subjects is not the same as the first editions and there is some lack of information about orthogonal coordinates respect to those editions.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5590,2253,'Fritz Schmitt','','','','2019-01-04 12:00:00','2019-01-04 12:00:00','47 years ago the author of this book taught me, as a Physics undergraduate student, the contents of this book. I remember his magic eraser more than the contents of the book. In 1972 the hardback edition cost me about the same price as this paperback, so this is quite a bargain. It is a good, solid basis for understanding the math involved. I took math course the same term, covered the same material, and failed in the Math department, while I got a B in from the Physics department.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5592,2253,'SUJITH.S','','','','2022-12-08 12:00:00','2022-12-08 12:00:00','Good book for reference for pg students',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5595,2253,'Nikhil','','','','2021-07-03 12:00:00','2021-07-03 12:00:00','Don\'t know I bought it thinking that I will read it But It been a year till I haven\'t read it :(',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5596,2253,'Tony','','','','2019-08-13 12:00:00','2019-08-13 12:00:00','Excellent content but the pages are so thin!!!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5597,2253,'Joseph Thomas','','','','2019-07-27 12:00:00','2019-07-27 12:00:00','Good brand new book I believe. However the package suffered some minor transportation damage.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5598,2253,'Sayantan','','','','2018-06-19 12:00:00','2018-06-19 12:00:00','Book is really good. Concepts are well defined. But mathametical method for physics and engineering  ( Cambridge university press ) is better than it .',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5600,2253,'Paciorkowski','','','','2016-06-23 12:00:00','2016-06-23 12:00:00','God level of math. I like it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5602,2253,'Bruce Drinkwater','','','','2015-03-20 12:00:00','2015-03-20 12:00:00','Seems like a very solid book, time will tell.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5605,2253,'Laxmi Narayan Purohit','','','','2018-05-26 12:00:00','2018-05-26 12:00:00','Woohoo',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5606,2253,'Gajendra singh ','','','','2018-02-22 12:00:00','2018-02-22 12:00:00','Good book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5608,2275,'kitkat','','','','2012-02-11 12:00:00','2012-02-11 12:00:00','Let me start off by saying, I have essentially covered every single chapter (with the exception of the multivariable calculus section, I took a separate course on that), and every single section in a 3-quarter mathematical methods course as part of my physics undergraduate requirements. And let me repeat this again, this book will make a man out of you. After you conquer this book, you will be on your way to conquering all undergraduate physics with ease; mathematics will no longer be a problem and the real learning of physics will begin.<br><br>1. Infinite Series, Power series:<br>Great coverage of series and series representations of functions. Introduces several methods of determining convergence or divergence and techniques to convert essentially any function into a series as well as determining accuracies in representations. These are invaluable tools to solve difficult and non-analytic functions that show up everywhere in physics.<br><br>2. Complex Numbers:<br>A great introduction to complex analysis, starts off slow and easy and picks up the tempo with powers and roots of complex functions. This chapter is missing a discussion on the argument of a function and its meaning and kind of sweeps under the rug a few more technical things that a real complex analysis course would cover but nevertheless well done.<br><br>3. Linear Algebra:<br>The linear algebra section is pretty solid as well and it went a bit further than my regular linear algebra course. The placement of planes and lines is a bit awkward and doesn\'t really deal with matrices in the sense that you don\'t need to write out matrices but still an appropriate spot. It is missing some discussion on abstract vector spaces and doesn\'t delve too deep into the theoretical side of things; a mild discussion of group theory ends the chapter.<br><br>4. Partial Differentiation:<br>(No comment - did not cover)<br><br>5. Multiple Integrals; Applications of Integration:<br>(No comment - did not cover)<br><br>6. Vector Analysis<br>(No comment - did not cover)<br><br>7. Fourier Series and Transform:<br>A great section to learn about fourier series, usually special series are left out of real analysis courses (or covered only slightly) but in physics we use these a lot. You learn how to represent oscillatory systems as a superposition of waves, that is a series, which is a really neat idea, at least to me. My only complaint is that the fourier transform is only limited to one section and I think it\'s a bit more important and deserves a more in depth discussion.<br><br>8. Ordinary Differential Equations:<br>The bread and butter of physics. No matter what you do in physics you\'ll always encounter ODE\'s. Even if you have never seen them you might be surprised to learn that a simple equation such as F = ma is, in fact, a differential equation. It gives you the tools you need to solve the problems you will encounter and gives you discussions on how to solve special cases that occur frequently in physics. It ends with Laplace transforms (related to Fourier transforms), convolution, dirac-delta functions (mathematicians cringe at our use of the term function here), and greens functions which are a bit more advanced topics but great introduction and are definitely worth looking at.<br><br>9. Calculus of Variations:<br>The most important principle you take out of variations is the principle of least action. Once you start doing big boy physics you\'ll be calculation Lagrangians and Hamiltonians to easily solve for systems. Definitely a good mathematical approach to variations and something that will be essential throughout physics.<br><br>10. Tensor Analysis:<br>I didn\'t really cover most of the chapter, and what I did cover was in such a short amount of time that I can\'t possibly write a review without being biased. All I have to say though, is that for those General Relativity lovers, this is going to be your best friend.<br><br>11. Special Functions:<br>As the chapter title itself says, these are just formulas and quick derivations for a variety of special functions that are everywhere in physics. You don\'t necessarily need to study these in great detail as they only help you solve integrals, but they are of some theoretical interest. Definitely a must read chapter.<br><br>12. Series Solutions of Differential Equations; Legendre, Bessel, Hermite, and Laguerre Functions:<br>Solutions to partial differential equations everywhere, and I mean everywhere. Chapter 12 and 13 go hand in hand, first you learn the math stuff in chapter 12 without really knowing it\'s purpose and then jump into chapter 13 and find out these are solutions to partial differential equations. Just like ODE\'s, these are essential and found everywhere in physics. This chapter is very meaty and full of solutions to differential equations and chances are, if you ever run into a differential equation in your undergrad career the solutions are here.<br><br>13. Partial Differential Equations<br>See chapter 12 summary, they go hand in hand.<br><br>14. Functions of a Complex Variable<br>I still think this is an odd location for the second part of a complex analysis course, ideally I would have preferred right after chapter 2 or possibly 3 but nevertheless a good coverage and sum of complex analysis. You learn how to solve some really nasty integrals in a really trivial way using complex analysis.<br><br>15. Probability and Statistics<br>Arguably the worst of all chapters, at least in my opinion. The notation convention Boas uses isn\'t the most intuitive or the most frequently used and the explanation to some of the probability problems are not really helpful. Some are more naturally talented in probability, I however, am not thus found this chapter to be really annoying and confusing. Still, something worth knowing and if it works for you then let it be.<br><br>Overall this is a book I will be using for years and will keep coming back for years. It\'s not exactly mathematics and it\'s not exactly physics it fits that missing link between the two and helps clarify topics in advanced mathematics that will be useful in all undergraduate physics. I\'m glad I went through this book and having seen these things at least once, even if I didn\'t understand it fully initially, definitely helped give me the courage to tackle my undergraduate physics courses. I recommend it to every physics student.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5609,2275,'Rachel E Bolden','','','','2023-08-09 12:00:00','2023-08-09 12:00:00','Book is just like new.  Thank you',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5610,2275,'Anthony T. Lam, DMD','','','','2019-09-28 12:00:00','2019-09-28 12:00:00','I used the 2nd edition back in the mid-90\'s for my undergrad mathematical physics class. I didn\'t really appreciate it at the time and only until I took Differential Equations and Linear Algebra in the math department. I found that I had already known 90% of the math content in those classes and mainly some of the proofs were new to me.<br><br>Mary Boas was a master of math methods and writing. There are no wasted words in her explanations. I only wish that she provided a bit more insight in some of the chapters. I will give two examples.<br><br>On Fourier Series, you multiply f(x) by cos(kx)dx and take the integral because the integral equals 0 for parts of f(x) that are orthogonal to cos(kx), ie, Pi/2 out of phase with it, and only the non-orthogonals survive letting you solve for the coefficients of a(n) of cos(nx) that you want to represent the original f(x) with. Maybe that is understood to be obvious but for most people it is not and it would be helpful to point out.<br><br>The second example is on Laplace Transforms. You multiply your function F(t) by e^-pt and take the integral from 0 -&gt; infinity because e^-pt quickly goes to zero and much faster than most f(t) you deal with can grow so that their product goes to zero making the integral calculable. Again, it helps to know why the great mathematicians who invented this stuff did what they did.<br><br>In terms of value, the 2nd edition is the best bang for your buck assuming you don\'t need this for a lecture class that uses the 3rd edition for homework problems. You can find a good used copy of the 2nd edition for between $10-15 on a certain popular auction site that everyone knows.<br><br>Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering by Riley, Hobson and Bence is more comprehensive and just as well written but is also three times the size and so I usually find myself referring to Boas 90% of the time.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5611,2275,'Matt','','','','2012-11-27 12:00:00','2012-11-27 12:00:00','Taking a Mathematical Methods course is kind of walking a grey line between math and physics - many of the parameters surrounding your actual physical problem are abstracted away to focus on the mathematics.  A similar problem exists for the converse in math textbooks (particularly calculus textbooks) which try to include the details of a physical problem to set up mathematical equations.<br><br>Boas\' book is a happy medium, and a far cry from the horrible textbook that plagued everyone in my undergraduate course.  The class actually petitioned the instructor to change the textbook from the one assigned to this one.  It\'s a little on the easy side, but it certainly doesn\'t lack in the detail or rigor one would expect from a math textbook, nor does it ignore physical applications and explanations like one might expect from a math textbook.  Given the price at which I purchased it, I am very happy.<br><br>That said, the quality of the manufacturing is poor for the (new, unused) version I received.  Leaflets of pages were actually loose and fell out of the book as I thumbed through it..  There was a hole in the middle of one of the pages - I don\'t even know how that happens.  The entire thing feels \"held together\" rather than constructed.  This isn\'t an issue for me, and as such I didn\'t take a star off, but ymmv.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5612,2275,'Drdigital','','','','2021-11-09 12:00:00','2021-11-09 12:00:00','I have both 2nd and 3rd editions. I am more attracted to reading the second edition cause the paper is thicker and print bolder which is what I like. Plus its smaller and easily can be carried, held and easy on the eyes. I will probably take these to my grave just in case. Thanks Mary for your hard work. She is in wiki if you want to read about this amazing woman mathematician and physics professor. Get this book. The second edition. You wont be sorry.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5613,2275,'Samuel K.','','','','2019-01-11 12:00:00','2019-01-11 12:00:00','This book is at the perfect level for someone who is good, but not great, at math. It\'s good for someone who wants to use a technique to solve a physics problems without having to sift through incomprehensible math jargon, notation, and esoteric proofs.<br><br>The strengths of the book are (i) it covers pretty much everything you will use in a typical physics course and (ii) it is written in more accessible language and notation.<br><br>The weaknesses of the book are (i) it skips some proofs and higher-level techniques and (ii) the explanations may be longer than necessary, if you just want a reference.<br><br>As a physics professor, I typically check this book first when I\'m a rusty on a point (or have a research student that is learning something new). Then, I move on to more advanced books or journal articles if I need more detail.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5614,2275,'Volvokid','','','','2019-08-22 12:00:00','2019-08-22 12:00:00','I now see why this book is so highly regarded.  My university uses it as the textbook for Math Methods in Physics which is a required course of all physics majors.  I haven\'t gone all the way through it yet, but what I have worked through, I really like.  I am a 4th year physics (2nd bachelors) student but before I started this physics degree I was not too math savvy.  Good with numbers, yes but I didn\'t even know what a derivative was until 3 years ago.  I only bring all that up because after the past three years of physics undergrad math being quite challenging for me, this book does a great job of wrapping it all up in the context of physics and making it all finally click.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5616,2275,'ChemProf','','','','2017-02-13 12:00:00','2017-02-13 12:00:00','I used the first edition as a textbook in undergrad 35 years ago, I kept the book for a reference until it finally disintegrated at the binding.  After searching, and seeing that I had two choices, the 2nd and 3rd editions, I opted for the 3rd edition and note that it is still the standard for Applied Mathematics.  I have taught \"Math Methods\" on and off for quite a few years and still go back to this book as the go-to text for that course.  I also use it as a supplemental text for my physical chemistry course, when I teach that.  My students find that it is a pretty easy book to grasp, and especially useful, especially for those just starting second year calculus.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5617,2275,'milla.l','','','','2009-10-08 12:00:00','2009-10-08 12:00:00','Is it just me or are all textbooks boring and filled with tedious equations and unhelpful examples written by egotistical and elitist authors of their field? Well not this one! I found this book indispensable for all of my physics classes! Clear and concise, out of the 3 classes that required this book (a series), I was able to completely teach myself from this book at least for the first class (covering the first third of the book) without help from confusing lectures. I reference it constantly for almost every class and I highly recommend using tabs or sticky notes to bookmark equations frequently used (I even suck at memorizing equations I use daily lol!)<br><br>So if you have a class that requires this book, be thankful because it is a fantastic supplement for lectures and other books. If it\'s suggested as optional supplementation, get it!! This is one book I will not be selling back any time soon - totally worth the bucks!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5619,2275,'Corey C. Griffin','','','','2007-09-14 12:00:00','2007-09-14 12:00:00','As an undergraduate physics major I\'m required to take a course in math methods of physics, and Boas is the required text. Not only did I save money by purchasing online, but this book is FANTASTIC. The text itself support the arguments we cover in class, but the book knows no bounds. In my other physics and math courses I\'ve already looked up topics and found a complete and easily understood explanations. I\'m definitely not selling this one after the course is over.<br><br>Just as an update, I\'m now taking a course in Complex Analysis with my college\'s math department, and three weeks into the semester have yet to experience any difficulty with the material since, for the most part, I covered it already in Boas.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5620,2275,'me','','','','2012-03-23 12:00:00','2012-03-23 12:00:00','There is nothing which is not already said.<br><br>I want point out few things  for some one living in the cave and trying to learn physics/math.<br><br>1-1980 edition is only 15$ so don\'t shy away buy this book.<br><br>2-Having no help(teachers/school) there is chance you would get stuck once or twice a chapter. USE \"Calculs for complete idiot idots\". complete idiots guide would help you in series, partial differentials, multiple integrals.<br><br>3-Calculs of variation(chapter 9) if you need help, look for it on wiki for the Lagrangian/euler.<br><br>If I think of any thing else I would post here.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5621,2275,'Warren Wolfe','','','','2008-07-16 12:00:00','2008-07-16 12:00:00','I took Mary Boas\' course in mathematical physics at De Paul in the late 50s. Her lectures were excellent and I learned all the math I needed as a physics major. This book is an outgrowth of her lectures, very clearly written and very comprehensive. It is intended to teach physicists how to do physics, not to teach mathematicians how to do math. In other words it is heavy on physical applications and lighter on mathematical axioms and theorems.<br>I still use this book (I own the 2nd edition) whenever I need to refresh my knowledge of any topic in mathematical physics.<br>Warren Wolfe',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5622,2275,'Taylor Allen','','','','2015-09-23 12:00:00','2015-09-23 12:00:00','Bought this book to help with the math in a numerical data analysis/numerical simulation class made for chemists. It\'s a very helpful book with nice, succinct overviews of major mathematical topics from statistics to fundamental calculus. The problems are very application oriented so it\'s easy to go straight from a lesson to working problems. Their are also helpful references given so that the reader can go elsewhere for more in-depth coverage of a topic. Delivery was fast and condition of the book was very good, despite it\'s \"used\" status.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5623,2275,'Bob Zuidema','','','','2014-02-12 12:00:00','2014-02-12 12:00:00','This book has everything you could want to get a strong mathematical background for going further in physics.<br><br>There are great explanations for techniques and how to apply them.  Lots of examples and lots of problems to practice on.<br><br>One especially nice feature is that a lot of time is not spent on theoretical derivations and proofs.  Instead, applications and skills are stressed.<br><br>I wish I had had this book in college rather than having to learn many of the techniques on an \"as needed\" basis.<br><br>Great textbook!!!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5624,2275,'Johnathan Croxell','','','','2013-08-10 12:00:00','2013-08-10 12:00:00','No physics text book can ever properly explain or model the mathematics that they use to satisfy the learning needs of every individual. This book abolishes that flaw, Mary Boas first goes into in-depth derivations of mathematical concepts that will bolster your understanding of any mathematical topic. Throughout the book she provides connections to corresponding aspects in physics that you can process on a level that then allows you to go back and fully appreciate and learn the information in any physics textbook.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5625,2275,'Zubair','','','','2013-07-11 12:00:00','2013-07-11 12:00:00','This book could be used to cover your first two years of undergraduate math at least. They cover a lot of stuff you won\'t cover in your linear algebra, cal 1, 2, and 3, and differential equations class. They also cover everything you should know from those classes. If you are serious about having a good foundation in math to start your undergrad career (and possibly graduate), then ingest this book. Live and sleep with this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5626,2275,'Ryan Hill','','','','2016-03-02 12:00:00','2016-03-02 12:00:00','I bought this primarily for the chapter on Probablity and Statistics. In school I had a copy of Arfken and Weber, which gets into some slightly more advanced topics I recall. But I\'m done with school now and I wanted a good reference to keep around. Overall I like the style of Boas better and for me it\'s a little easier to understand.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5627,2275,'Robert F.','','','','2016-11-30 12:00:00','2016-11-30 12:00:00','This is my go-to book for refreshing my memory on mathematical methods (I have a PhD in physics). It\'s clearly written and has many great problems with solutions. This edition has numerous misprints, so check on-line for errata. Don\'t let the misprints deter you--- this book is a gem.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5628,2275,'Fernando','','','','2020-10-13 12:00:00','2020-10-13 12:00:00','Top shape no damage, no missing pages , good as new',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5629,2275,'Robert W. Molt Jr.','','','','2007-07-27 12:00:00','2007-07-27 12:00:00','The single best book available for a person to learn math for the sciences.  I taught myself most everything in this book readily; it is incredibly well written to introduce the subject to anyone.  It is also comprehensive, and very useful for any scientist.  This is written as a graduate physicist, recommended to anyone who has taken Calculus II.<br><br>The only book that ties it is Glenn Fletcher\'s book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5630,2275,'Francisco Delgado','','','','2017-03-20 12:00:00','2017-03-20 12:00:00','Better if you have some background in multivariable calculus as the examples take a lot for granted for what should be known but there are plenty of exercises and the price can\'t be beat.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5631,2275,'HighVoltage123','','','','2019-08-26 12:00:00','2019-08-26 12:00:00','Book came in great conditions. I was actually surprised how new it looked.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5632,2275,'Trekkie33','','','','2016-06-22 12:00:00','2016-06-22 12:00:00','One of the best textbooks out there.  This is the last book you will ever need for engineering math.  Explains all concepts with both brevity and completeness.  Highly recommend for anyone in engineering/physics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5634,2275,'ishyowe','','','','2011-07-12 12:00:00','2011-07-12 12:00:00','I\'m using this book to prepare myself for a PhD in physics I\'ll be starting in the fall.  I\'m reading it on my own and it\'s been an excellent book so far.  I\'d recommend using it with Cramster.com since I couldn\'t find a solutions manual to the book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5636,2275,'Toffeemochamilk','','','','2020-07-27 12:00:00','2020-07-27 12:00:00','Koob doog',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5637,2275,'Mike','','','','2014-08-28 12:00:00','2014-08-28 12:00:00','This is a very useful reference book. I don\'t intend to work through it like a textbook, but I do keep it close by so I can refresh my memory on something when it is needed.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5638,2275,'Drew B','','','','2023-08-07 12:00:00','2023-08-07 12:00:00','Can\'t remember a textbook I enjoyed more. It\'s great.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5639,2275,'Rumeng','','','','2015-02-16 12:00:00','2015-02-16 12:00:00','some of my friends complained about getting a poor-quality book from somewhere else, but the book i got is in very good quality. i pretty like it so far',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5640,2275,'fredri36','','','','2011-03-02 12:00:00','2011-03-02 12:00:00','If you\'re buying this book you probably won\'t need this review. But just in case this book is awesome. Best math text I\'ve ever come across, with the clearest explanations of what\'s going on. Everyone I\'ve talked to is a fan.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5641,2275,'Nathan Martinez','','','','2014-03-12 12:00:00','2014-03-12 12:00:00','This book is a good summary of so many math concepts. I enjoyed reading this book and thought that it was not to hard to follow.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5642,2275,'Michael Lam','','','','2013-05-20 12:00:00','2013-05-20 12:00:00','If you need to look up most mathematical tools used in science, this is a great go-to book to have on your shelf. I use it quite a lot.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5643,2275,'William Vong','','','','2019-05-27 12:00:00','2019-05-27 12:00:00','good',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5644,2275,'Christian Garcia','','','','2017-03-25 12:00:00','2017-03-25 12:00:00','Holy this book was so hard. It made a man out of me tbh',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5645,2275,'GYao','','','','2013-07-29 12:00:00','2013-07-29 12:00:00','It is a great reference book! I love it. It is a good bargin and it covers almost all math for college Physics major.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5646,2275,'Eric Sprouse','','','','2018-11-12 12:00:00','2018-11-12 12:00:00','Great',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5647,2275,'David Sarnowski','','','','2013-07-22 12:00:00','2013-07-22 12:00:00','I don\'t know if it\'s just where I got this book but the print was horrible. The book itself is great, I definitely gained better understanding of the concepts for my Methods of Theoretical Physics class through reading the associated chapter of this book. But the print made some of the text hard to read, and the images were unusable. Sometimes the pages would be shifted so the text was running off of it leaving me to fill in the blanks. The images were basically huge black smears that i couldn\'t make heads or tails of. And sometimes the writing would fade into a light hard to read spot. I wasn\'t the only one with this problem in the class though so some of the books must be printed on someones home scanner or something because that is just ridiculous. The book itself was good though probably even worth 5 stars, some chapters were dense and hard to wade through but what can you expect. A friend of mine had a copy that actually looked like a textbook is supposed to without the printing problems, if you manage to get one of those copies then I can\'t see any problems you\'d have with this.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5648,2275,'En El','','','','2015-08-12 12:00:00','2015-08-12 12:00:00','This is an okay reference book, but nothing more. This was used for a physics math methods course, and for that, I strongly advise against using it to teach with. One hopes that an upper level physics major already knows differential equations, vector calculus, linear algebra, etc. . . It does include a bit about tensors that isn\'t terribly well done, as well as including complex variables and their calculus. Most of this material should be covered in physics classes themselves, or be required math coursework.<br><br>This not not cover anything about the modern mathematics that was used to build the Standard Model, ala gauge theories; Lie groups and their algebras; and field theory.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5649,2275,'tiny village','','','','2017-12-16 12:00:00','2017-12-16 12:00:00','The book was in very good condition. Overall a well written textbook, though missing a few details and containing some errors. See Harold Boas\'s updated list containing mistakes and clarifications for the book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5650,2275,'Jeremy M.','','','','2016-11-23 12:00:00','2016-11-23 12:00:00','good physics examples, but I still found a few errors not listed in the errata',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5651,2275,'DIDI ROGER WENAS','','','','2015-09-22 12:00:00','2015-09-22 12:00:00','This book has fulfilled my expectation especially in the content. Moreover,it looks like a new one. Great!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5652,2275,'Jordan','','','','2015-11-23 12:00:00','2015-11-23 12:00:00','Very helpful book. Chapter sections are super short though, the book needs more examples.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5653,2275,'Jessica Alatorre','','','','2014-07-22 12:00:00','2014-07-22 12:00:00','Thanks for the replacement! It was great!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5654,2275,'Gatonye','','','','2015-05-20 12:00:00','2015-05-20 12:00:00','Helpful in Advanced Engineering Math',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5656,2275,'Adam Lantos','','','','2018-08-22 12:00:00','2018-08-22 12:00:00','I was astonished about how good the examples are and about how much insight the author gives the reader! Pretty good book.<br>The only downside is that it does not prove important things sometimes. For example, the similarity of matrices relation is only \"proven\" through an example. Also, I found that at some point, the authors could explain things in more words to make them a bit clearer and more intuitive, although they do clarify everything through examples; I guess this is their way of explaining something and it gets the job done for most cases at the end of the day.<br>As far as great examples are concerned, this is the king. But for anybody-like me-wanting proofs and more mathematical insights (not only physical as this book provides in spades) I would also check out other books (like, say, one of Hassani\'s books).',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5657,2275,'caleb','','','','2014-09-29 12:00:00','2014-09-29 12:00:00','The book was brand new as stated but the binding or the glue felt weak',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5658,2275,'Dustin Roten','','','','2012-12-27 12:00:00','2012-12-27 12:00:00','This proofs/mathematical theory presented in this book is very minimal. It focuses heavily on applications however. Many of the \"big ideas\" from mathematics are presented very concisely. (Sometimes TOO concisely). Overall, this book is very helpful for individuals that need to REVIEW the material rather than learn it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5659,2275,'William M. Vance','','','','2010-02-14 12:00:00','2010-02-14 12:00:00','Has the instructions to a lot of mathematical tools. It is somewhat of a hard read. It only has a few answers to problems in the back of the book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5660,2275,'Jonathan','','','','2013-10-18 12:00:00','2013-10-18 12:00:00','I bought this book as a reference tool to support my applied maths undergraduate studies. It\'s compact, broad ranging and well written. I have already used it several times and found it very helpful. It\'s quite expensive though so I would recommend looking for a second hand hardback copy - I managed to find one in good condition for £25.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5662,2311,'Peter','','','','2019-01-09 12:00:00','2019-01-09 12:00:00','This text is exceptionally well-written.  I have read but 3 chapters, so far, along with doing many of the exercises at chapter\'s end.  A  very enjoyable read for those interested in some of the basics for higher maths.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5663,2311,'Leonid','','','','2019-03-25 12:00:00','2019-03-25 12:00:00','There are examples for each chapter which correspondent student level. Odd examples have answers, even come without answers. Good book for student\'s studing',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5664,2311,'SarVal','','','','2019-09-06 12:00:00','2019-09-06 12:00:00','The product was in a great condition. You can tell it’s been used but nothing drastic. Same as description.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5665,2311,'Jose Ramon Abuin Requesens','','','','2017-12-19 12:00:00','2017-12-19 12:00:00','Very good book, a new edition... the only probles is that it is very expensive!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5666,2311,'Ni L.','','','','2019-07-09 12:00:00','2019-07-09 12:00:00','Good',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5668,2311,'mark kurz','','','','2023-04-01 12:00:00','2023-04-01 12:00:00','Very precise and clear style, well explained, does not skip any step of the worked solutions, rich in examples. The solutions manual is a must. Best intro to proof writing, useful for many real analysis and linear algebra modules beyond the first abstract maths course. Buy it and understand writing proofs in maths comprehensively.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5669,2311,'Justin Rose','','','','2022-06-29 12:00:00','2022-06-29 12:00:00','Really good book for first and second year of university, at least for Ontario universities. If it\'s anything like my experience with university, this book will help you understand the matter at hand much more then the teacher will as the book explains the concepts of the theorems instead of just throwing the theorems at you and letting you figure them out. It explains the logic and reasoning behind the proofs and for some, not all proofs, the author will explain the reasoning before, during and after the proof. I recommend having some basic understanding of mathematics and algebra before reading, mostly if you haven\'t done or read mathematics in a while. I also recommend doing all of the exercises given as they help you think and reason as a mathematician would.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5670,2444,'R. A.','','','','2023-08-30 12:00:00','2023-08-30 12:00:00','This is better than our first textbook. Easy to understand',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5671,2444,'MargaretNC','','','','2017-12-14 12:00:00','2017-12-14 12:00:00','I used this textbook in an introductory probability class taught by an outstanding biostatistics professor who has used this edition since publication in 2008.  The professor’s very well developed class notes were the most important resource.  Wackerly’s text book was an excellent adjunct, especially because of the homework problems.  The problems ranged from direct takeoffs from examples in the chapter, to difficult problems that introduced new principles as extensions of the chapter material.  The professor posted homework answer keys with solutions, so the homework was valuable.<br><br>Be cautious if you buy the international versions of this book.  Although the chapter material is supposed to be the same and the international paperback costs substantially less, the order/numbering is slightly different for some homework problems.  My professor pointed out the numbering discrepancies for our assigned problems, but a less experienced lecturer may not be aware of this.<br><br>Order the book as early as possible.  I ordered on the 1st day of class and got the hard copy edition, but many classmates had to order the paperback from other sources.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5672,2444,'Helvidius Priscus','','','','2014-06-26 12:00:00','2014-06-26 12:00:00','Remember, folks: mathematical statistics is much deeper and more conceptual than the plug-and-play that is sophomore-level intro statistics. If you don\'t have a mathematical background, then this book (and in all honesty, a mathematical statistics course) is NOT for you.<br><br>I first encountered this book while working at the Federal Trade Commission (i.e., not in an academic setting), and found it so clear and easy to understand that I bought a copy for myself. I will concede that you can\'t come at this book without an understanding of at least integral calculus (and since so many people get turned off by Algebra, well...), so I suspect a lot of the negative reviews here are written by people who jumped in the deep end of the pool without having a few swimming lessons. If you know the calculus and basic set theory, the book is exceedingly easy to follow.<br><br>I wholly recommend this book, provided you have the prerequisite skills necessary to use it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5673,2444,'Kyle P.','','','','2022-01-21 12:00:00','2022-01-21 12:00:00','I needed this textbook for a college course, but it will continue to be useful in the future.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5674,2444,'Rajiv KC','','','','2019-12-16 12:00:00','2019-12-16 12:00:00','I had this book for my two undergraduate statistics classes. This book is great to learn probability and statistics theory for beginners with a sound background in calculus.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5675,2444,'Chris H','','','','2020-12-14 12:00:00','2020-12-14 12:00:00','A textbook I’ll actually keep. Organized well',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5676,2444,'rr','','','','2019-12-16 12:00:00','2019-12-16 12:00:00','The spine of the book was fraying upon arrival.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5677,2444,'Kate','','','','2018-12-20 12:00:00','2018-12-20 12:00:00','Good easy rental. The book was not in the best condition, but it did the job!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5678,2444,'Richard ','','','','2023-09-01 12:00:00','2023-09-01 12:00:00','This was my first exposure to probability. I only took one semester out of a two semester sequence, but that exposure really helped for graduate school in statistics. There\'s a ton of applied practice problems, but few proofs. Some sections could be clearer, but it\'s a way better introduction than Casella and Berger, which is an amazing text, but not as a first exposure. Pair this book with a good professor and you\'ll learn a lot and be left with more questions',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5680,2444,'Haden','','','','2018-12-05 12:00:00','2018-12-05 12:00:00','It’s was what I needed for class and cheaper than the book store',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5681,2444,'lynetteshops','','','','2015-09-05 12:00:00','2015-09-05 12:00:00','Son\'s college textbook.  It was exactly what he needed for class.  It did the job and arrived quickly.  Wouldn\'t have purchased it if he didn\'t need it for class though',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5682,2444,'TT','','','','2019-11-28 12:00:00','2019-11-28 12:00:00','Comprehensive with practical examples',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5683,2444,'Sherra','','','','2011-12-19 12:00:00','2011-12-19 12:00:00','This book is very heavy (both content and it self). It\'s help me alot to understand my class content. But I still have problem because it need applet exercise.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5687,2444,'Trent S.','','','','2018-01-09 12:00:00','2018-01-09 12:00:00','Great book',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5688,2444,'mathias','','','','2017-10-25 12:00:00','2017-10-25 12:00:00','Completely satisfied. Thanks!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5689,2444,'Heavy Reader','','','','2009-12-04 12:00:00','2009-12-04 12:00:00','I\'ve read through Chapter 6 so far on a self-study basis and done lots of the problems. This book was challenging but overall very beneficial to my understanding.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5690,2444,'Afrah','','','','2015-10-08 12:00:00','2015-10-08 12:00:00','Just like a new one ;)',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5691,2444,'Huy','','','','2016-10-01 12:00:00','2016-10-01 12:00:00','Nice',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5693,2444,'Kiley','','','','2015-11-18 12:00:00','2015-11-18 12:00:00','Arrived in great shape!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5694,2444,'Margaret Ann Cloe','','','','2016-02-02 12:00:00','2016-02-02 12:00:00','excellent',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5695,2444,'Xiaohan Sun','','','','2015-04-15 12:00:00','2015-04-15 12:00:00','Yummy',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5696,2444,'Adrienne Graese','','','','2014-08-12 12:00:00','2014-08-12 12:00:00','Great condition.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5697,2444,'apo-wala','','','','2014-10-18 12:00:00','2014-10-18 12:00:00','d',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5698,2444,'Shutterbug','','','','2015-04-12 12:00:00','2015-04-12 12:00:00','Deciding it was time to finally learn statistics, I enrolled in 2, quarter-long Mathematical Statistics courses at the university where I was a chemistry professor.  The courses covered probability, the standard group of continuous and discrete distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear models, ANOVA, categorical data, and non-parametric statistics, and both courses used the Wackerly, et. al. text.<br><br>I believe that this book is designed to teach statistics to those who plan on actually using it professionally (and not just to pass a required course) while continuing to develop one\'s own mathematical maturity.  While Wackerly is not as rigorous as Ross\'s Probability book, it is taught at a completely different level than a non-calculus-based statistics course that are often taken by students who simply want to know which formula to use for the exam.  I think of it as the ideal text for anyone in the sciences, engineering, or economics.  The level of rigor is similar to the 2 Calculus courses online at MIT-Open Course Ware.<br><br>I found the book to be extremely well-written, while keeping each section fairly short, as the range of topics is fairly complete for a \"classical\" text--40% greater than what we covered in 2 quarters.  There are lots of practical plug-and-chug problems from the sciences / engineering / economics that are good at teaching you when exactly you should use one formula versus another.<br><br>Simultaneously, this book derives virtually every formula, allowing students to continue to develop their mathematical maturity which will be required for higher-level courses on bootstrapping, pattern recognition, statistical learning, etc.  In order to follow these proofs (and also in order to solve problems from about 4 chapters) one must have a firm grasp of calculus.  That not only means that one can integrate, differentiate, work with series, use L-Hopital\'s rule and integration-by-parts, but also that one understands the concepts of calculus very well.<br><br>The proofs are all broken down so as to not really skip many steps, but as someone away from math for over 25 years, I must write down each step myself and make sure that I understand it before moving on.  If a few steps are skipped, I must connect the dots myself using plenty of scratch paper.  My math background was the Calculus series, ordinary differential equations, and linear algebra.  About 1/5 of all problems are proof-based.<br><br>I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about learning statistics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5699,2444,'Josue Rosario','','','','2017-02-22 12:00:00','2017-02-22 12:00:00','Roughly speaking there are three types of statistics books for people with background in exact sciences. There are books that require as a background only a good Calculus course (single and multivariable), among those books we have the books of Wackerly-Mendehall-Scheaffer (Mathematical statistics with applications) , Rice (Mathematical statistics and data analysis), Ramachandran &amp; Tsokos (Mathematical statistics with applications) etc.<br><br>On the other hand we have books that require, in addition to Calculus, certain mathematical maturity that can be obtained in a variety of way such as taking an elementary course in mathematical analysis. Representative statistics books in that category may be the Casella &amp; Berger and Hogg-McKean-Craig. Beyond those books we have statistics textbooks that require measure theory such as mathematical statistics by Jun Shao or the book of A.A. Borokov.<br><br>I consider that trying to compare books in different categories does not make sense as they are intended to fulfill a different educational role with different  type of students (i.e. do not try to compare this book with Casella &amp; Berger). So I write my review having in mind the scope that this book has.<br><br>The book of Wackerly et al. is an excellent introduction to Statistics for those with a good Calculus background. It provides the necessary background in Probability and a well-chosen selection of classical Statistic topics providing the newcomer with a broad overview of useful statistical techniques. The authors  develop the topics in a logic and well-connected way always giving motivation and very illustrative examples. They use Calculus to provide a basic foundation (as far as possible using only Calculus) of  the techniques presented. They do not follow a black-box approach. The student who covers the topics in this textbook will be well-prepared to apply statistics techniques in his/her own field or persuade more advanced studies in statistics. Definitely this book is a solid first step for those serious students who want to have a solid background in statistics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5700,2444,'Yeng C.','','','','2016-02-26 12:00:00','2016-02-26 12:00:00','Much, much better than Casella and Berger by a mile. If you are a statistics graduate student, GET YOUR HANDS on this text. Yes, I know it\'s extremely expensive... but to save yourself some money, I recommend buying it on half (dot) com. I saved about $120 buying it there.<br><br>I used this in my undergraduate degree, and I would say this book is appropriate for anyone who either 1) has someone that can help them get through it or 2) has a decent level of \"mathematical maturity.\" I didn\'t realize though, until I had bought it after my undergraduate degree that there are EXCELLENT reference lists at the end of each chapter which point to standard graduate-level treatments of the material in each chapter! This makes this book an excellent reference for those which want guidance on what graduate-level statistics books to buy if they\'re struggling in their graduate-level statistics courses. It is also very clear that this book is very much based on Casella and Berger\'s text, but it is written much better than Casella and Berger\'s text, as 1) it doesn\'t introduce terminology before it is defined and 2) it has excellent examples, which are solved to every last detail.<br><br>Yes, some of the problems are extremely easy. But if you are taking a graduate-level stats or probability course for the first time, or if you\'re self-studying graduate-level stats material, and you find that you\'re struggling, get this text. Then after you read the explanations, follow the examples on your own, and do some problems, Casella and Berger will be much more clear to you.<br><br>For the actuarial science majors, you probably are going to hate this text. I recommend Probability for Risk Management by Hassett and Stewart or Probability and Statistics with Applications: A Problem Solving Text by Asimow for those of you who aren\'t used to going through proofs and want to pass exam P.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5701,2444,'Michael R. Chernick','','','','2008-12-12 12:00:00','2008-12-12 12:00:00','The authors are well-known statisticians from the University of Florida and have taught a variety of introductory courses and written a number of good books.  Although I do not have this most recent edition of the book, i did use an earlier edition for a graduate course in business statistics.  Dick Scheafer is also a past President of the American Statistical Association and has been very influential and involved in the movement to expand statistics to elementary and high school courses.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5702,2444,'C. Hurd','','','','2009-03-01 12:00:00','2009-03-01 12:00:00','this book is great in that the problems are at the end of each section compared to the end of each chapter',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5703,2444,'1Maga','','','','2021-01-31 12:00:00','2021-01-31 12:00:00','As advertised. It arrived a day later than promised but they kept me updated.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5704,2444,'Alejandra','','','','2019-03-10 12:00:00','2019-03-10 12:00:00',':)',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5705,2444,'abcdabcd','','','','2017-09-29 12:00:00','2017-09-29 12:00:00','very good',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5706,2444,'N.S. Palmer','','','','2010-10-17 12:00:00','2010-10-17 12:00:00','I\'ve read a lot of statistics books, and most of them are poorly written. Their explanations are limited and often obscure. Their assumptions often go un-mentioned. That applies both to lower-level \"statistical methods\" books and higher-level theoretical books about mathematical statistics.<br><br>This book stands far above the pack. It explains concepts and techniques clearly, completely, and with all the steps included. I wish that I had started with this book instead of struggling, painfully and at great length, with the others.<br><br>One problem: I\'ve been reading this book in the Kindle software for my iPod Touch. In the Kindle edition, some parts of the text are missing: not whole pages, but a paragraph or two here and there. Because I don\'t have the printed book (though I might spend the extra money to buy the printed version, too: this book is that good), I can\'t be sure if the omissions are just a problem in the Kindle edition. However, it seems like a reasonable assumption.<br><br>I would give this book a full five stars except for the problems in the Kindle edition. It\'s outstanding. I want to marry this book. :-)',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5707,2444,'C','','','','2013-03-19 12:00:00','2013-03-19 12:00:00','Wackerly is not the ideal book for a first introduction to mathematical statistics for non-mathematics majors, but for the motivated upper-level undergraduate or graduate mathematics student, it is an acceptable choice.  Like most mathematical textbooks intended for that audience, the authors assume that the reader will get out a pencil and paper and work through whatever \"missing steps\" or gaps in explanation the reader needs to fill in.  There is enough in this textbook so that, if the reader reads carefully, the reader should be able to fill in any missing steps.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5708,2444,'Yufen','','','','2018-03-30 12:00:00','2018-03-30 12:00:00','The book is an introduction to a learner who hardly requires a lot of in-depth explanation about the subject and if you would like to know more, try those books listed in the reference of this book. After all, it’s a good introduction and foundation to mathematical statistics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5709,2444,'JPar','','','','2016-01-08 12:00:00','2016-01-08 12:00:00','I got this book for one of my classes. It is a very good textbook. There is a little more writing in the book than I thought there would be, but I am overall pleased.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5710,2444,'Natalya S. Polishchuk','','','','2015-11-16 12:00:00','2015-11-16 12:00:00','Fairly helpful and clear, but I\'m also using Probability &amp; Statistics for Scientists and Engineers by Walpole Myers Myers, and prefer the way they explain distributions and their examples are a little clearer.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5712,2444,'Tessra\'s Trinkets','','','','2013-10-02 12:00:00','2013-10-02 12:00:00','Seller was great, prompt and fast delivery. The book itself writes the formulas different. It changes the computation, permutation, bionomial, and many other formulas for no reason. It\'s still very understandable, just moved items and changed variables.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5713,2444,'Adam Bertucci','','','','2014-09-20 12:00:00','2014-09-20 12:00:00','Uses notation, symbols, and customs different from everyone else. Seriously, he  uses \"y\" on the horizontal axis in some charts.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5714,2444,'xiao wang','','','','2012-12-26 12:00:00','2012-12-26 12:00:00','It is a great book and purchased for classes. Like what is described online and I like it. Thank you',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5715,2444,'Meng Wang','','','','2014-10-07 12:00:00','2014-10-07 12:00:00','I have trouble doing the homework because the practice exercises are not in an correct order',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5716,2444,'Zachary','','','','2021-02-26 12:00:00','2021-02-26 12:00:00','Would expect it to be a fairly difficult read for someone new to the subject.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5717,2444,'Richard U. Newell','','','','2013-07-23 12:00:00','2013-07-23 12:00:00','I think the book clearly outlines the proofs, and the examples are pretty good.  Some of them recur throughout a chapter - that can be good and bad.  Good in that once you learn more material you can do more with the question, but bad in that in might limit variety and you will see some of the same pdf\'s over and over again - probably because they are easy to work with.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5718,2444,'Kristen Knight','','','','2018-08-31 12:00:00','2018-08-31 12:00:00','Actually a pretty good text book, I\'ve used it for two classes and one of my profs was terrible, but this textbook saved my butt. It seems kind of stupid to only have every other answer printed though - exercises are useless if you don\'t know whether you did it right or not.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5719,2239,'Andrea Rotoloni','','','','2023-07-07 12:00:00','2023-07-07 12:00:00','arrived',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5721,2239,'Tuan Tran','','','','2021-11-11 12:00:00','2021-11-11 12:00:00','This book is excellent for brushing up your mathematics knowledge required for ML. It is very concise while still providing enough details to help readers determine important parts. This is my go-to if I need to review some concepts or brush up on my knowledge in general.<br><br>I wouldn\'t recommend this book if you have absolutely no prior math experience though as it can be hard to digest and sometimes they would skip parts here and there in proofs and examples. Especially for the probability section, the concepts will be very hard to grasp without prior knowledge',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5722,2239,'Estefano Palacios Topic','','','','2020-04-29 12:00:00','2020-04-29 12:00:00','The book is the missing piece between books like Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach and the mathematics you require to take such an undertaking. The authors do assume very little prior knowledge from the reader, but it t is recommended that you\'ve had exposure to some of the mathematical topics prior to reading the book. But don\'t let that stop you if you\'re a beginner: you\'ll have to make a few detours to grasp some terms and such. Having said that, a course on single variable calculus ought to be under your belt. That\'s basically the only prerequisite.<br><br>The explanations are clear, and the book is designed to bring clarity and lucidity onto the topics, not send the student on an endless pit of proofs and rigor.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5723,2239,'Peter Washington','','','','2020-11-22 12:00:00','2020-11-22 12:00:00','In college, I was bored out of my mind during Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, and Statistics courses. I wish the concepts would be introduced in the way they are in this book. For example, partial differentiation and gradients are explained in terms of neural network weight optimization / gradient descent. This book is especially valuable if you know the basic intuition behind machine learning and neural networks, and also have a basic intuition behind the math, and want to combine this intuition with a formal mathematical understanding.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5724,2239,'Ayshen','','','','2022-02-27 12:00:00','2022-02-27 12:00:00','Great book who wants to understand the maths behind the ML models, but some parts are rocket science :). I would definitely recommend this book to people in academia or to whom who has enough time to dive deep into theoretical aspect of the ML.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5725,2239,'JRVV','','','','2021-02-22 12:00:00','2021-02-22 12:00:00','Fits my needs pretty well.  A well-curated collection of the essential math for AI and ML.  I purchased the physical copy, despite having the free PDF, because I enjoyed it a lot and plan to re-read it with more detailed note-taking and highlighting on the book itself.  I did have to consult other sources just to clear up some parts but was expected in reading a math book.  Highly recommended!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5726,2239,'Mavichov(gh.liang)','','','','2020-09-13 12:00:00','2020-09-13 12:00:00','Even though I can get a free e-copy, I still like the paperback version because I flip through it occasionally. This book sketches a clear big picture of the knowledge tree for ML and provides necessary build blocks to help you build solid foundations in preparation for practical ML.<br><br>You have to be aware this paperback version doesn\'t come with solutions. One of my reason to buy this is for the solutions. It turned out that only instructors can request solutions from the press company.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5727,2239,'Javier Espinoza Traslaviña','','','','2022-09-03 12:00:00','2022-09-03 12:00:00','Great undergraduate mat material',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5728,2239,'javier  wilder carruitero buzzio','','','','2022-02-09 12:00:00','2022-02-09 12:00:00','This is an awesome book but you need some basic experience on linear algebra and calculus to put in context and make it easier going through the content.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5729,2239,'Sodipo Gideon Olawale','','','','2022-03-26 12:00:00','2022-03-26 12:00:00','This book really provides the mathematical foundation of machine learning and also points the reader to relevant text and materials for full reference.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5730,2239,'Anthony Garza','','','','2022-04-11 12:00:00','2022-04-11 12:00:00','Read this carefully, work the examples outlined in grey. This goes great with any math methods book like boas,potter, or riley',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5731,2239,'Ihatepickles','','','','2020-06-24 12:00:00','2020-06-24 12:00:00','Just an unbelievable book. It may be a bit difficult to follow but complemented by a couple of online resources for when you\'re stuck it\'s awesome. Definitions are precise. Explanations are succinct.<br>It is not intended to be, but is a masterpiece that brings out the beauty of mathematics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5733,2239,'Tom','','','','2020-11-26 12:00:00','2020-11-26 12:00:00','like the book.. paperback is handy for reference',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5734,2239,'alcidessd','','','','2020-07-12 12:00:00','2020-07-12 12:00:00','Very good product and service 100% recommended.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5735,2239,'L. A. Duran','','','','2023-08-04 12:00:00','2023-08-04 12:00:00','This is an excellent intro to the mathematics behind machine learning. It doesn\'t go so deep that you fall asleep but it also doesn\'t gloss over some very important details.<br>Having said that, there is no reason to buy this book as it is free for download from GitHub.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5736,2239,'Guest','','','','2023-06-10 12:00:00','2023-06-10 12:00:00','The treatment of linear algebra is very interesting. After reading the book, I am able to connect many dots in this subject.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5738,2239,'Galileu Kim','','','','2022-01-05 12:00:00','2022-01-05 12:00:00','A brilliant didactical work on the mathematical foundations of machine learning.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5739,2239,'Ethan','','','','2021-01-11 12:00:00','2021-01-11 12:00:00','This book is great for combining all of the domains of math that form machine learning. If you are a beginner and haven\'t had much college math training, I recommend reading the sections and supplementing with external resources such as Khan Academy and YouTube because the writing in this book is very formal. In my experience with this book, if I go to KA and work out whatever I am having trouble with and then return to this book, then I will understand the material and how it fits into the big picture.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5740,2239,'Ilya A. Shlyakhter','','','','2020-04-16 12:00:00','2020-04-16 12:00:00','Excellent for reviewing concepts you\'ve understood a while back but have since gotten rusty on.  Just the right level of detail.  If learning for the first time, other books that spend more time illustrating/motivating the concepts might be better -- can\'t say for sure as I\'m not in that position.  But for reviewing, it\'s great.  The book fulfills a definite need by bringing in one place the mathematics most relevant to ML, and going through it in a concise yet precise manner.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5741,2239,'FPAGL','','','','2022-08-25 12:00:00','2022-08-25 12:00:00','Les bases mathématiques et analyse numériques de niveau Master1 (Bac+4).<br>Agréable à avoir en format papier.<br>+ accès au site web pour suivre les quelques coquilles.<br>Simple regret : impossible d\'accéder aux corrections des nombreux exercices sans être un enseignant dans une faculté.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5744,2239,'María del mar y Elena','','','','2023-08-02 12:00:00','2023-08-02 12:00:00','La entrega muy bien. El Producto estaba muy protegido y llegó intacto.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5745,2239,'jahbar','','','','2023-05-20 12:00:00','2023-05-20 12:00:00','Good book',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5746,2239,'Anaximandro Anderson Pereira Melo de Souza','','','','2022-06-08 12:00:00','2022-06-08 12:00:00','A must have book for students and researchers in AI',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5747,2239,'M.J. A','','','','2022-09-26 12:00:00','2022-09-26 12:00:00','Good reference book, nice print job.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5749,2239,'Mr. Happy','','','','2021-07-01 12:00:00','2021-07-01 12:00:00','I\'ve used the online copy of this book when going through the Math for ML specialisation in Coursera. It\'s pretty comprehensive in handling the core areas of Math required for ML. I\'d also recommend it as a quick refresher in Math if you\'re preparing for ML/DS interviews. Had to get the physical copy, because it\'s much easier to navigate, and unlike other tech books this one is not to be obsolete anytime soon.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5751,2239,'romanchsharma','','','','2022-02-01 12:00:00','2022-02-01 12:00:00','Recommend',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5752,2239,'Happy-go-lucky','','','','2021-04-02 12:00:00','2021-04-02 12:00:00','I have just received this book hours ago. It is paperback.  I breezed through book with skimreading at first. Simple illustrations with few colours — VERY HELPFUL. The page layout is perfect, very easy on my eyes! I could read quickly, as the text is not too cluttered. I have learned maths fast. Thank you, authors.<br>Moreover, I absolutely love the 4cm margins at the outer edges of pages, as I like pencilling my notes in blank spaces or place sticky notes there. Helpful footnotes in the margins.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5753,2239,'Karen','','','','2021-03-11 12:00:00','2021-03-11 12:00:00','As a student, I often need to review my math skills for ML projects/assignments. This book has everything I’ve done so far and much much more. I’m really pleased because now I don’t have to constantly review and look things up online.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5754,2239,'Markus Gumbel','','','','2021-05-21 12:00:00','2021-05-21 12:00:00','Dieses Buch nennt und erklärt viele Sätze, ohne sie zu beweisen. Stattdessen wird der Zusammenhang insbesondere im Kontext des maschinellen Lernens gut aufgezeigt. Dadurch wird man gut vorbereitet, die Mathematik hinter den Verfahren selbst zu verstehen. Wollte ich in die Tiefen eines Beweises eintauchen, könnte ich dies in einem reinen Mathebuch nachlesen. Genau die richtige Mischung. Nicht zu oberflächlich, aber auch nicht zu grundlagenverliebt. Und viele Beispiele!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5755,2239,'Bruno R C Magalhaes','','','','2020-04-04 12:00:00','2020-04-04 12:00:00','It\'s a very good (and maybe only) resource for someone who\'s starting on the field of machine learning and is trying to understand the underlying mathematics.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5756,2239,'Syed Shadman Sakeeb','','','','2020-11-24 12:00:00','2020-11-24 12:00:00','All concepts of mathematics required for AI, machine learning and data science domain in one book explained clearly.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5757,2239,'WebFrey','','','','2021-12-21 12:00:00','2021-12-21 12:00:00','Geht wirklich alle themen ein aber nur Mathematische sachen im Bezug auf ML. Das ist jetzt keine einführen für ML allgemein!! Aber serh gute erklärungen.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5758,2239,'Loïc &amp; Marie','','','','2021-02-16 12:00:00','2021-02-16 12:00:00','Un \"must\" pour débuter et comprendre les concepts qui façonnent l\'apprentissage automatisé.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5759,2239,'Shahin','','','','2020-09-20 12:00:00','2020-09-20 12:00:00','The best book you use to learn math!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5760,2239,'Emanuele_P','','','','2020-12-12 12:00:00','2020-12-12 12:00:00','Massive book for who wants to know mathematical details of machine learning.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5761,2239,'astha malhotra','','','','2020-10-05 12:00:00','2020-10-05 12:00:00','Good for ml enthusiast\'s. All the important maths subjects are covered',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5762,2239,'ARKA PRAVA SARKAR','','','','2021-05-11 12:00:00','2021-05-11 12:00:00','Excellent material',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5763,2239,'R. Ivan Rivera Islas','','','','2021-09-29 12:00:00','2021-09-29 12:00:00','Un excelente contenido, buena pedagogía. Muy recomendable.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5764,2237,'Jason Liszka','','','','2020-10-17 12:00:00','2020-10-17 12:00:00','I was really blown away by this book. Besides the quality of the diagrams and illustrations, which go far beyond any popular mathematics book I\'ve ever purchased, the variety and depth of examples of proof techniques is really impressive. All my old favorites (like tiling a checkerboard and the mxn chocolate bar problem), and many that I\'ve never seen before (a proof that the number of different infinities is not any of the infinities!) are beautifully illustrated and described in accessible but rigorous terms.<br><br>My 7 year old daughter looks over my shoulder when I\'m reading this book and asks lots of curious questions. This book has been a great introduction to the beauty and wonder of mathematics for this budding mathematician!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5765,2237,'Jeremy Roach','','','','2020-10-16 12:00:00','2020-10-16 12:00:00','This well-written book by Professor Hamkins has a variety of interesting elementary mathematics. And has many nuggets of wisdom (e.g. the number 1 and prime factorization, the use/mention distinction with fractions and rational numbers, and vacuous truth). It\'s an excellent choice for aspiring mathematicians.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5766,2237,'Leonardo','','','','2020-10-04 12:00:00','2020-10-04 12:00:00','Excellent purchase, especially like the \"mathematical habits\" sections, which will surely cause a moment of reflection and will serve as conversation starters.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5767,2237,'Shengwu Li','','','','2020-10-18 12:00:00','2020-10-18 12:00:00','Even if you already have substantial training in mathematics, this book is worth reading just for the elegance of the proofs.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5769,2237,'Osvaldo Guzman Gonzalez','','','','2021-02-15 12:00:00','2021-02-15 12:00:00','Great book! I recommend it for anyone who is interested in math. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, you will surely find something in the book that catches your attention.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5770,2257,'Malcolm Cameron','','','','2016-05-23 12:00:00','2016-05-23 12:00:00','Physics lectures are of three types according to this anecdote of Niels Bohr:<br><br>“A young man was sent by his own village to a neighboring town to hear a great Rabbi. He was to bring back a report in which all could share. When he returned he told his eagerly awaiting fellow citizens: “The Rabbi spoke three times. The first was brilliant; clear and simple. I understood every word. The second was even better, deep and subtle. I didn’t understand much, but the Rabbi understood it all. The third was by far the finest; a great and unforgettable experience. I understood nothing and the Rabbi himself didn’t understand much either.”<br><br>Professor Susskind (1) of Stanford University is far ahead of Bohr’s Rabbi – he understands it all. To Susskind “Everything is easy in Quantum mechanics” (2). So easy that he always “destroys his lecture notes to prevent his lectures being the same next time” (3).<br><br> “Given enough time, with no distractions, you could use [his book (4)] to eventually master Quantum Mechanics” (5). An attractive challenge as the book is only 350 pages.<br><br>Only 350 pages perhaps, but it assumes you are versed in Classical Mechanics (which you aren’t). Realistically, you need Susskind’s first book (6) plus a preliminary YouTube series of 9 x 1.5 hour lectures on Quantum Entanglement (7). Plus you will need assistance from 10 x 1.5 hour YouTube lectures (8) in parallel with the book. Still a realistic challenge given the results (9).<br><br>According to Susskind, Quantum Mechanics is much more fundamental that classical physics. “As far as we know quantum mechanics provides an exact description of every physical system” (10). Moreover, “the logic of classical mechanics of Newton is incorrect, the underlying structure is inadequate” (11). Not only should we logically learn quantum mechanics first, it is technically much easier than classical mechanics (12).<br><br>Susskind lives in a Quantum Mechanical world, the real world, deploring our choice of units that makes Avogadro’s Number (13) and the speed of light (14) ridiculously large and Planck’s Constant (15) ridiculously small. He blames historical chemists who measured things by comparison to the size of their hands. Choosing units appropriate to the sub-atomic scale, such as making Planck’s constant = 1, would make his world feel normal.<br><br>For those who enjoyed science and mathematics to a reasonable level (16) but who had to follow a career to survive in the world, this is more an opportunity than a challenge. Not that it is not a challenge! It is a mind tingling challenge. A way of familiarizing with the real subject with the actual equations - not a popularization.<br><br>The fascinating history of Archimedes, Johannes Kepler and Isaac Newton fitting an ellipse to the Mars orbit and concluding with the Law of Gravity is only the half of it. Understand how the mathematics of vectors and matrices are fitted to the real world being Quantum Mechanics. Like Archimedes the French mathematicians Joseph-Louis Lagrange, Siméon Poisson, and the Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton were nice enough to magically or inadvertently provide the mathematics a long time prior to make it possible. Why this mathematical physics works no one knows, neither Susskind nor the Rabbi.<br><br>One moment you feel like like Niels Bohr’s student in his third lecture then you are stunned when Professor Susskind commences a short summing-up by saying, in a matter-of-fact way, that an equation derived in the lecture is called Schrödinger’s equation (17)! Or that the postulates he has been talking about are Dirac’s postulates of Quantum Mechanics formulated in the 1930’s which have never needed to be replaced (18). Or, early on, describes a vector and says that it is Dirac’s notation (19).<br><br>Finally, Susskind is to be applauded. If this can be done with Quantum Mechanics, it can be done in any subject of Physics or Mathematics or any other area of study. There must be a value in doing this (other than ex-auto workers retraining themselves for jobs at CERN) as the work will inevitably not continue to be publically funded unless tax-payers have some idea what it is.<br><br>PS: The advantage of a career outside Physics is to know “you always write the minutes before the meeting”. Bohr’s student may finally have understood so little that he was not game to return to his village. As a precaution I have written this travelogue well before completing the trip.<br><br>(1) Leonard Susskind is the Professor of Theoretical Physics at Stanford University, and director of the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics. His Wikipedia entry is a good read in itself.<br>(2) Lecture 9, Quantum Entanglements<br>(3) Lecture 9, Quantum Entanglements<br>(4) Quantum Mechanics – The Theoretical Minimum by Leonard Susskind &amp; Art Friedman. The “minimum” means just what you need to know to proceed to the next level.<br>(5) Science News: quote from back cover of Susskind’s book.<br>(6) The Theoretical Minimum – What you Need to Know to start doing Physics Leonard Susskind and George Hrabovsky.<br>(7) Quantum Entanglements, Susskind, Stanford University, YouTube. It seems that the old unadorned lecture format has stood the test of time with only the whiteboard and marker (when it works) replacing the blackboard and chalk.<br>(8) Modern Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Susskind, Stanford University, YouTube.<br>(9) Well, you did not expect to read 350 pages straight cover to cover and then know Quantum Mechanics, did you? This is a 6 to12 month project – reading, watching YouTube lectures, frantic note taking hoping you might understand it later (the iPad pause button being a luxury unavailable in university lectures), revision, pushing forward, retreating, then finally with your newfound knowledge applying for a job at CERN.<br>(10) Page xix.<br>(11) Lecture 1, Quantum Mechanics<br>(12) Page xx.<br>(13) Avogadro\'s number, number of units in one mole of any substance (being its molecular weight in grams) ≈ 6×1023.<br>(14) Speed of Light: c ≈ 3×108 m/s.<br>(15) Planck’s Constant: The energy contained in a photon, the smallest possible ‘packet’ of energy in an electromagnetic wave ≈ 6.6x10-34 joule-seconds.<br>(16) Realistically, for those who think they know classical Newtonian Physics and remember studying vectors and matrices, exponentials such as eiθ = cosθ + isinθ and who once knew the expansion of sin(θ + Φ).<br>(17) Lecture 9, Quantum Entanglements<br>(18) Lecture 4, Quantum Mechanics<br>(19) Page 11, Quantum Mechanics – The Theoretical Minimum<br><br>Malcolm Cameron<br>8 May 2016',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5771,2257,'Rama Rao','','','','2022-01-18 12:00:00','2022-01-18 12:00:00','This book is designed to meet the needs of a mathematically inclined reader. An undergraduate level physics textbook is perhaps too advanced, and a popular book with no math discusses the principles of quantum reality that is easier to understand, but this book is at the middle level of complexity. This is meant for readers who are interested to know the equations that describes the mechanics of fundamental particles in terms of their position, motion, and energy in spacetime. Math tends to make certain things easy to put in perspective than mere descriptions without equations! The readers are expected to know mathematical concepts such as complex numbers, vector spaces, linear operators, and tensor products, all of which are artistically explained in a series of interludes. Specific concepts of the space of states, time evolution, principles of uncertainty, and quantum entanglement are described at moderate level of complexity, and yet reader-friendly. I recommend doing the exercises at the end of each chapter. I could not answer many of these questions, but it certainly makes you think. That is a learning process.<br><br>The biggest challenge is the understanding quantum entanglement because there is no classical analog for a system whose full state description contains no information about its individual parts, and nonlocality (two particles separated at large distances) is difficult to define. The best way to come to terms with these issues is to internalize the mathematics.<br><br>Two principles emerge as fundamental, the spin state of quantum particle or qubit. In classical physics, everything can be built out of yes/no (1 or 0) questions. Similarly, in quantum mechanics, every logical question becomes a  question  about  qubits (basic unit of quantum information, two level quantum system, spin up or down, both in a state of superposition). The second principle is the harmonic oscillator. How do particles move in quantum mechanics? We know that fundamental particles have wave-particle duality. It exists in both wave and particle forms. Then how do matter in its wave state can have gravity associated with it? That makes understanding quantum gravity harder. In addition, waves oscillate much like a mass attached to the end of a spring. The oscillators, not masses attached  to springs, are imagined as waves, in fact they are the oscillating electric and magnetic fields. For each wavelength, there is a mathematical harmonic oscillator describing the amplitude or strength of the field. For many waves there is a lot of harmonic oscillators all running simultaneously. Fortunately, they all oscillate independently. The higher-energy wave functions oscillate more rapidly and are more spread out. This is the consequence of quantum field theory. Another question is how  do quantum states change with the evolution of time? They change so  that  information describing the system are never erased. This is one of the most fundamental phenomenon that haunts in describing black holes.<br><br>This book sticks to the simplest possible quantum system, one with a two-dimensional state space. The algebra is developed from scratch and author Leonard Susskind describes at a very leisurely pace and the quantum reality is described in the simplest context.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5772,2257,'J. Canada','','','','2015-03-30 12:00:00','2015-03-30 12:00:00','I\'ve been working through this book. I learned quantum in my undergrad years from the Tannoudji book. It was very dry and I spend most my time trying to figure out what he (Tannoudji) was trying to say, THEN figure out whether I can prove it, etc. Funny how really smart people can create creatively new ways to make stuff more difficult through weird explanations.<br><br>This is not so with Susskind. Susskind writes like Feynman: clear explanations on complex topics. I assume he\'s a native english speaker, as his tone is very colloquial and uninimtidating. He assumes the reader knows nothing of quantum and explains things in bit-sized pieces which are easy to digest. He rarely says things like \"well OBVIOUSLY this flows from this\" (when the things are so obvious).<br><br>Anyways, the book is a bit unorthodox. It starts off talking about spin states and vector spaces. This is different than the typical quantum books that start off with talking about solving the Schrodinger equation. Which, now that I think about it, isn\'t really a great place to start. It\'s a wave equation that\'s only once-piece of the bigger picture.<br><br>The result is a book that has a very gradual learning curve.<br><br>That said, readers still need a bit of math background if they want to get through this book. I\'d say at least a decent understanding of complex numbers and matrix algebra are a prerequisite. Both those subjects are thoroughly explained in places online (Khan Academy) for free.<br><br>SOLUTIONS:<br>I read another reviewer rate the book low because there is a lack of worked out solutions. That I disagree with.<br><br>Google search \"Quantum theoretical minimum solutions\" and they will pop up. There are several unofficial sites out there that have answers to the solutions. For instance, google search \"the uncertain biscuit quantum\" or \"chris brittain quantum\". The solutions are out there.<br><br>Also, on that note, the problems in this book are few..but concise and great. Very on-point.<br><br>Regarding the reviewers who are rating this book low b/c it\'s too difficult. That\'s not really a good reason to rate a QUANTUM book low. For two reasons (1) it\'s a quantum book for christsakes. it is by far the most math-friendly book written on the subject. reading about quantum mechanics without math is not \"doing\" physics..it\'s just cataloging knowledge (e.g. stamp collecting), (2) how can you rate a book low if you don\'t understand it? What are your reviewing parameters?<br><br>If you have a little complex number knowledge and rudimentary matrix operations (e.g. matrix multiplication, etc.) under your belt, you\'ll be fine.<br><br>The Kindle version is fine. That\'s what I bought (I have a paper copy too). I prefer the kindle version because I can read it on my phone while waiting in line, etc. The equations come out fine (I\'m not sure what the other revieweres were complaining about, I\'m reading it on my iPhone 5s just fine.)<br><br>If you know nothing of quantum and want to learn, I highly HIGHLY recommend this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5773,2257,'J. M. Ross','','','','2014-03-02 12:00:00','2014-03-02 12:00:00','One should have some familiarity with topics such as vectors and their representations, summation notation, matrices/matrix manipulations, and complex numbers! In addition, knowledge of trigonometry and calculus would be helpful. Why? The book takes full advantage of the symbolic representations of vectors, matrices, and integrals.This is the type of book that is compatible with the efforts of anyone who has some familiarity with these topics and desires to increase her/his understanding of Quantum Mechanics. The book should ease some of the confusion that one might encounter as the topics unfold. During the latter part of the book, some understanding of Classical Mechanics would be helpful (See Susskind\'s book on Classical Mechanics.).<br><br>I like this book because (1) it introduces one to a modern presentation of the subject, (2) it emphasizes the statistical nature of quantum states from the very beginning, and (3) it has exercises interspersed throughout the book so that one can check progress.<br><br>No answers are provided for the exercises. However, a close reading of the exercises demonstrate, for the most part, that they are of the \"show that type.\" I am trying to convince myself that the author\'s proofs and suggestions (provided in the exercises) are sufficient to allow one to arrive at her/his own reliable solutions! I \"have only just begun;\" time will tell!<br><br>Even though the book has ~350 pages, they are not cluttered! The pages are manageable in that the print is of an \"ideal size\" and it doesn\'t take long to read a page. This enhances one\'s sense of accomplishment! The placement of the exercises is reminiscent of the \"Programmed Instruction\" books of yesteryear; you had to work your way to success!<br><br>I gave the book five stars because it is an excellent source for readers who have some previous experience with both the \"older\" and \"newer\" presentations of Quantum Mechanics but still remain intolerably confused. I fall in this category and have plenty of \"fog\" obscuring the topic! My copy of the book arrived over a week ago and at this point some of the \"fog\" is beginning to dissipate.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5775,2257,'Joseph','','','','2014-11-19 12:00:00','2014-11-19 12:00:00','So often physics writers are so enamored with the fact they know the material, that the deliberately talk about the material in a terse and inaccessible way. The beauty of physics is that it makes sense, so there is no reason for anybody to try to alienate those looking to learn physics, academia and knowledge should not be a club people attempt to exclude others from but rather should be something we all welcome each other into and try to make knowledge as accessible as possible.<br><br>The drive of this book seems to do just that for quantum physics, the goal is to communicate to the reader the concepts in the most digestible and accessible way possible. This isn\'t \"dumbing it down\" it\'s simply \"not being obtuse for obtuse sake\".<br><br>In my Quantum Physics course we have 2 textbooks, this one and a more traditional one, the more traditional one has slightly more challenging problems, but it does a terrible job teaching the fundamentals whereas this book teaches the fundamentals beautifully.<br><br>I give this book 5/5 stars because most textbooks don\'t try hard enough to be disarming and accessible, most textbooks try to tell the reader that \"if you don\'t understand this, the problem is with YOU\" this book is all about making the material accessible, and taking the responsibility to make everything understandable from the writers perspective, not putting all that judgement/burden on the reader.<br><br>So you take all that and you consider the fact that the book doesn\'t waste time with irrelevant things AND is less than 20 bucks? How can you not love a book that communicates all the fundamentals so much better than a book 6 times it\'s price?',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5776,2257,'Kindle Customer','','','','2018-07-26 12:00:00','2018-07-26 12:00:00','When I studied physics as a freshman in college, we had some calculus but not much in the way of linear algebra. Therefore, quantum was taught using wave functions and simple partial differential equations which were generally solved by separating variables (factoring). I asked my professor if he thought of an electron as a particle or as a solution to a differential equation and he told me to start thinking of it as a solution.  End of physics for me (I actually very much liked this professor - I just thought the subject was too untethered to reality compared to my high school experience).<br><br>Now, two times through this book and one time through the lectures on line and back to my college math books to bone up on Hermite polynomials and ladder operators, I finally think I get some of this.<br><br>When I say I get it, I can now start with a problem and work out the answer without looking back at the text or at the video.<br><br>This is abstract but ultimately it is not hard. I have read the other two \"minimum\" books and they are really harder but somehow easier to understand.  But when I try to work through those problems, I have much more math to get through.<br><br>Anyone who wants to get some insight into quantum should wok through the book, paper and pencil in hand. You will be rewarded.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5777,2257,'Marissa D\'Onofrio','','','','2021-12-15 12:00:00','2021-12-15 12:00:00','I wish I had read this during my first year of graduate school. It was probably a lot easier to get through now that I\'m so familiar with the material, but it still helped me make a lot of new connections and it really influenced the way that I\'ll explain the concepts to others in the future. He covers the parts of quantum mechanics most relevant to quantum info and quantum computing too, in a very applicable way, which most other textbooks gloss over or touch on more abstractly.  I\'d recommend it to anyone who wants a better qm foundation, and I\'d doubly recommend it to anyone who has a basic physics background and wants to see how to apply it to quantum information and quantum computing.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5778,2257,'JWS','','','','2016-07-26 12:00:00','2016-07-26 12:00:00','If you have the mathematical chops to absorb the material, this is a very good introduction to quantum mechanics.  Unlike a lot of popular treatments, this one does not shy away from using mathematics to describe its subject.  Technically, you do not need much more than high school algebra since the author does a good job of explaining the math he does use, but it would not hurt to have some college or AP level math courses (linear algebra and calculus especially) under your belt.  Ironically, this approach seems to make the material more understandable.  Most of the popular treatments gloss over the math, which leaves some pretty substantial holes in their explanations (Feynman\'s QED is a notable exception).<br><br>A comment about the Kindle edition:  Most Kindle books with math are horrendously formatted.  This book is an exception.  The equations are not microscopic (which is usually the case), nor are they enormous (which also happens rather frequently).  I have noted that depending on the particular Kindle device you use,  there is still some variation in the quality, so your mileage may vary.  Just so you are not confused, this comment only refers to the Quantum Mechanics volume of The Theoretical Minimum.  The first volume, surprisingly, is not so well formatted.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5779,2257,'Joey ooi','','','','2014-03-09 12:00:00','2014-03-09 12:00:00','A gem of a book for serious  non professional physicists who is trying to learn and understand  QM on their own.<br>I also believe any QM student will benefit from this book as key concepts are discussed in a very understandable  manner.<br>I would reccommend anyone  thinking of buying this book  to first view  Prof  Susskind\'s ten 2 hour lectures on Quantum Mech M  that are on the Stanford site.<br>The material is written around those lectures and it is not like most typical classroom QM approach and  is  focused on conceptual understanding and just the right amount of mathematics to explain the central ideas.<br>It would also be beneficial  to have some  background on classical physics ie Hamitonians etc before embarking on  this book. This is covered in a previous book -The Theorectical Minimum which is also based on his continuing education lectures for non professional physicists.<br>The mathematics prerequiste are modest  -- the level where most engineering students can handle.<br><br>Taken with the lectures from Stanford ,this book makes complete sense and  altough thin in more difficult examples, it is thick in conceptual content. If you dont view the lectures, this book structure may seem kind of odd for a typical QM book.<br>Thank you Prof Susskind and Mr Friedman for taking the time to write this incredible  book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5780,2257,'Alex','','','','2017-12-11 12:00:00','2017-12-11 12:00:00','I took Quantum Mechanics in the 90s without really understanding why the professor was making us learn specific formulae or why all the advanced math I had learned actually applied, or even what was actually happening.  Back then we didnt even go over entaglement. Somehow, I have continued to be interested in the topic, and maybe felt it was one course that got the better of me. I have watched Dr. Susskind\'s lectures with interest online, and thought I would try this book.  I was absolutely amazed at how systematically, clearly and carefully Dr. Susskind introduces the path and the math that will lead the reader to understanding the fundamental principles of Quantum Mechanics. I am not sure if anyone that didnt take physics or math at an undergraduate level would really understand this book. Even though I had taken advanced math and modern physics that goes into all of the relevant topics leading to quantum mechanics, nothing really prepared me for the actual course. This book should have been  required reading in the first few weeks of my Quantum Mechanics class before we even opened the first chapter of the designated book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5781,2257,'Marty','','','','2015-12-12 12:00:00','2015-12-12 12:00:00','Again, a superior physics text! It’s much better than Feynman’s third volume dealing with similar topics. But Susskind and Friedman seem to be out to teach. Feynman was out to amaze.  This installment of the “Theoretical Minimum” series provides the best exposition of quantum information theory and entanglement I’ve seen. But the series seems a little disappointing in two senses.<br><br>First, we’re told the truth about quantum measurement. It’s really not very intuitive and to master it, you have to adapt yourself to some pretty esoteric mathematical tricks. These tricks are ultimately useful, elegant and important. But you really have to work to absorb them all. And, as I said, the results aren’t very intuitive.<br><br>It is clear that the series is veering in the direction of cosmology and particle physics. My interests are more in understanding field theory for solid-state applications (after many years working in engineering electronics.) Of course, solid-state physics, the study of collective, many-body phenomena has a lot of overlap with particle theory. After all, Anderson’s work certainly pointed Higgs, et al. in the direction of the Higg’s Boson. But all the same, I’d like to see more “mundane” topics, like density functional theory, or the quantum field theory of solids in subsequent volumes.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5782,2257,'Mary K','','','','2021-09-21 12:00:00','2021-09-21 12:00:00','I have an undergrad in math (not physics), and I\'m in a physics grad program. This text was an absolute lifesaver. It\'s a beautiful book—very readable and a manageably comprehensive introduction. It doesn\'t cover everything in a larger book (no book covers everything anyway), but for folks with linear algebra and calculus in their background (and ideally but not necessarily some sense of classical mechanics), it\'s something you can work through on your own or with a friend. I loved it and look forward to reading other books in this series.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5783,2257,'johnp','','','','2017-06-13 12:00:00','2017-06-13 12:00:00','I took physics from Bob Eisberg and we used his text (which is considered the best undergrad text) for Quantum Mechanics. Eisberg assumes a lot of mathematical sophistication (solve partial differential equations) and jumps right into solving the Shrodingers wave equation. In some sense as quantum mechanics is not intuitive, this makes sense, and if you can\'t do advanced math you cant do Quantum Mechanics. However Susskind manages to take a heuristic approach, while not neglecting the necessary math to present quantum mechanics, that is unique and I think superior to the approach I learned. The big three for learning quantum mechanics from are Susskind,Eisberg and Pauling. A lot of students who are not superior at math have a hard time with quantum mechanics and that is the \'end\' of their science learning. Reading this book first, will likely prevent that. This is a very, very elegant book intellectually!! I took a couple of years of quantum mechanics, grad and undergrad, and really was pleasantly surprised at how good Susskinds/Friedman\'s approach is.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5784,2257,'CK_','','','','2014-03-04 12:00:00','2014-03-04 12:00:00','After a few years of reading math-free QM popularizations, I decided to try to learn the math.  Finding a book that bridges the vast gap between the popularizations and textbooks, though, has been a real challenge.<br><br>Thankfully, this book is now available.  Yes, it\'s difficult but it\'s far more accessible than a textbook.  The authors have really made an effort to offer insight into what is inherently a very abstract and mathematical subject.  Like FLP-III (Feynman\'s Lectures on Physics), the approach is to start with \"spin-first\" and then work \"backwards\" to the Schrodinger equation, which is the starting point for most textbooks (that way, the harder math is deferred until later).  However, QM:TM is more modern and easier than FLP, which is after all, meant for future physicists.<br><br>If you don\'t know any advanced math (calculus, complex numbers, etc.) then you should pass on this book.  But the \"math-divide\" has now been bridged by this book, which is destined to be a classic.<br><br>Note:  I didn\'t care much for TM: volume I (it was too rushed and brief) but that\'s not the case with volume II.  The only con is there\'s no companion site (as far as I know) with solutions to the exercises.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5785,2257,'Engineering Geek','','','','2016-01-19 12:00:00','2016-01-19 12:00:00','Well, I would love it if I could get further into it.  I really don\'t like Leonard Susskind as a person, but everything I have ever read for which he was the author has been absolutely wonderful. I don\'t know if he has lecture classes but if he does, he has to be as entertaining and as good at it as Feynman was. I find that I read and re-read each page to make sure I capture every idea he presents. That makes it slow going, but fabulously enjoyable for me. I missed out on discovering that I wanted to study the hard sciences and ended up being a CPA. Only much later in my career did I figure out that I had a mind for math, so I went back and got a couple of engineering degrees.  Now, Dr. Susskind is letting me play like I\'m a physicist!  If I could just turn the clock back 45 years and start college all over!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5787,2257,'kikeo58','','','','2020-01-12 12:00:00','2020-01-12 12:00:00','I love this book. It is the clearest, most cogent pedagogic presentation of this difficult subject that I have read.  Having said that, look for the most influential physicist ever, WC Fields.  To explain, physics as always been presented as complete with nothing more to be done.  But, when you understand the material, you will see the logic errors that every author tries to ignore.  To paraphrase WCF, the \"Go away kid, you bother me moment.\"  Refusing to let the logic errors stand led to Quantum physics, Relativity, Field theory, etc.  Thus recognizing the moments, that is logic errors, is vital. Again, kudos for an excellent job relating what other people said.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5788,2257,'Guy Bowerman','','','','2014-04-15 12:00:00','2014-04-15 12:00:00','I\'ve been looking for a book like this for many years as it provides exactly what I need.<br><br>Some reviewers have said this book appeals to a narrow audience, and they may be right. Get this book if:<br>- You learned maths at least to senior high school / basic university engineering/science level.<br>- You\'re interested in understanding quantum mechanics at a deeper and more mathematical degree than you get in popular science books and want to be able to work with the basic postulates and mathematics of quantum mechanics.<br>- You find existing text books that cover quantum theory (like Bohm, Rae) go too deep and are basically inaccessible.<br><br>The book is very readable, and though it takes you through derivations of Schrodinger\'s equation, working with vector spaces, statistical physics, it\'s never dry and doesn\'t assume to know too much to begin with.<br><br>My only criticism is that it tries to be jokey with pointless dialogue at the beginning of chapters, but being one of the few books that successfully bridge the gap between popular science books and text books, it earns its 5 stars.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5789,2257,'E. Sackinger','','','','2019-09-30 12:00:00','2019-09-30 12:00:00','Like the first book in this series, this book falls into the neglected space between the typical popular science book, which is often fluffy and rather unsatisfactory, and the serious text book, which is usually too involved for a layman.<br><br>Apart from the usual discussion of spin, Schroedinger’s equation etc., this book puts a lot of emphasis on entanglement and the related measurement problem. The use of density matrices to analyze parts of a (possibly entangled) system is explained. The book also includes a short introduction to the path-integral method, unfortunately without discussing how the classical path emerges from the superposition. Finally, the quantum harmonic oscillator and the use of raising/lowering operators is explained.<br><br>Overall: a pleasure to read, very well done!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5790,2257,'Marsupial Tail','','','','2014-12-25 12:00:00','2014-12-25 12:00:00','This book is very good. If you have read the first volume and know some linear algebra, you can sit down and really absorb the material in several days. Couple of notes and recommendations:<br><br>1. This book, just like the first volume, would be much more effective with its own exercises. One does not know quantum or classical mechanics if one cannot solve basic problems. The fact that this book lays quantum mechanics out in a fairly different fashion means it needs its own set of accompanying exercises \"dumbed down\" to the level in the book. You cannot possibly pick up a regular quantum mechanics text book and start doing exercises after reading this one. The same comment goes for the first volume as well.<br>2. Watch the videos! They patch the pieces together.<br>3. As I said for the first volume, please write one for statistical mechanics! There exists many dumbed down texts for classical mechanics and quantum mechanics. What we all need is a statistical mechanics analog!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5791,2257,'Roberto Rigolin F Lopes','','','','2018-09-30 12:00:00','2018-09-30 12:00:00','Here are the abstract tools physicists have been developing to play with the very very small. Leonard and Art assume we know calculus and linear algebra so they can give us a gentle presentation of Hilbert’s Place. Bad news. You are too big and too slow to touch, smell or see anything at this place. Without intuition you may even get a bit dizzy with spins of ONE qubit (the simplest system).  Before giving up the whole thing, I started watching Leonard’s classes on youtube. Good news. Dirac’s bra-ket notation is intriguing and you may feel like playing with vector spaces that can be disturbed by a single photon. Be careful and get ready to fire those GIGANTIC neurons of yours. This is life long homework for the curious readers.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5792,2257,'Alessandro Piovaccari','','','','2021-10-01 12:00:00','2021-10-01 12:00:00','If you don\'t know anything about Quantum Mechanics, this books is a great place to start. If you already studied it, it is a great tool to refresh it and get an even better level of intuition. Complement it with the free video you can find online.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5793,2257,'Brandon','','','','2015-11-22 12:00:00','2015-11-22 12:00:00','Somewhere around chapter 6 I followed the exercise and did my first quantum mechanics calculation, and it felt great. In fact, the first time I tried going through it, I felt that I had messed up. The book had made me familiar enough with the subject that I could FEEL my mistake. Sure enough, I had used the wrong eigenvalues. I went through a second time and the result made a lot more sense.<br><br>I will never be a professional physicist, but quantum weirdness comes up in the most interesting conversations, so learning enough of the math to talk about the basics with people (or call people on their BS) really appealed to me. Also, Black Hole War made me a big fan of Susskind.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5794,2257,'Leandro','','','','2019-08-17 12:00:00','2019-08-17 12:00:00','This book is now my favorite book on quantum mechanics. The initial approach looks a bit like Sakurai\'s book, being less technical. I read this book without reading volume 1 on classical mechanics. However, this did not impair reading. Volume 1 is only remembered in the relationship between the commutators of quantum mechanics and the Poisson brackets of classical mechanics. I recommend this book to anyone who wanted to start studying in this area. I just missed a section on Bell\'s theorem in the quantum entanglement chapters.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5795,2257,'N. McNeely','','','','2014-04-06 12:00:00','2014-04-06 12:00:00','Susskind\'s series thusfar is quite simply the best popsci out there. Instead of providing a caricature of the theories like books such as Greene\'s Elegant Universe do, Susskind\'s books tell you what the theories actually say and they do so in such a way that they are accessible to the lay man. The Quantum Mechanics edition is no exception.<br><br>In this volume, Susskind delves into Quantum Mechanics. He uses a single type of state throughout the book to minimize the messiness of the mathematics. This book is only talking about spin, but the methods extend to the other states. He even has multiple chapters on the weirdest of quantum phenomena: entanglement.<br><br>While I, and the author, strongly suggest reading the first volume before the second, this is the best lay introduction to QM I have ever seen.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5796,2257,'J.B. Glenn-Anderson','','','','2016-06-29 12:00:00','2016-06-29 12:00:00','I am astounded by this book. ‘Quantum Mechanics – The Theoretical Minimum..’ is an absolute gem, right up there with Feynman’s ‘Lectures on Physics’ but still a very different work; where Feynman is comprehensive, Susskind is essential in his development of a conceptual distillate that motivates and unifies the requisite mathematical apparatus. In doing so he exhibits a rare pedagogical honesty by virtue of a penetrating exposition that invites the reader to a deep understanding of the subject. Thus armed, one could indeed ‘do’ Quantum Mechanics. This ‘Go Rin No Sho’ of physics is written by a true master and for which I gladly offer my highest recommendation.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5797,2257,'Serge H Ahmed','','','','2017-01-04 12:00:00','2017-01-04 12:00:00','Fascinating! As a behavioral neuroscientist, I would like to warmly thank Pr Susskind for providing - at last - the non-physicists with a serious glimpse at what quantum mechanics is all about. I feel that everyone deserves to have access to the theoretical rudiments of quantum mechanics. We are much too big to directly experience the quantum world! It is thus a unique human experience to see how we, humans, have been progressively able to build a powerful mathematical framework that helps us to overcome our inherent physical infirmity and successfully jump over the quantum gap.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5799,2257,'beanhead','','','','2018-06-07 12:00:00','2018-06-07 12:00:00','I gave it 5 stars because it has a lot of content and sticks to its goal of staying accessible.  Starting with spin worked well in that respect.  However it is a tough slog and there are still plenty of abstractions and concepts that need lots of thought. Perhaps the lectures would help.  I would have preferred I bit more motivation and interpretation even if it meant leaving out something.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5800,2257,'Destination Infinity','','','','2023-03-17 12:00:00','2023-03-17 12:00:00','This book fills an important gap between pop-sci and proper text books. It introduces QM with all the math without the robotic tone of text books. The book\'s writing style is conversational and I felt like I was sitting in Susskind\'s class. The book teaches the minimum necessary math to understand QM concepts which is very nice. I have other mathematical physics books that I have tried to learn QM math from and while those books are more rigorous they are also very boring and I tend to give up after reading few pages of those. This book always keeps it interesting. It took me two weeks of about 2-3 hours of study every day on week days and 5-6 hours on weekends days to finish this book. Unfortunately, I cannot give this book 5 stars because the book does not contain enough exercises. There are few exercises and many of those require proving some minor detail of the concept being explained. That is nice but if there\'s going to be only a few exercises I would rather have exercises that require me to apply the learned concept rather than proving some detail. This would be an amazing book if it had more easy-medium exercises. In fact last 3 chapters of the book where QM physics is discussed contains virtually no exercises at all. Susskind is  a master at explaining difficult topics and he builds the concepts from ground up where very little is assumed which is very nice. Unfortunately, authors put very little effort in coming up with good exercises for practice. I still liked the book a lot though as now i feel prepared to tackle a proper text book such as Griffiths.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5801,2257,'I am falling in love with my life','','','','2016-02-26 12:00:00','2016-02-26 12:00:00','This is the second book in the series of books entitled Theoretical Minimum based on the lectures given by Leonard Susskind at Stanford University, aiming at introducing modern physics to a general audience. If you are familiar only with vector spaces, basis, linear maps, matrix representations of linear maps with respect to basis, then you may challenge the book after reading the first book. That\'s the merit of the book. With a minimum amount of mathematical and physical background, it helps readers to understand the essence of quantum mechanics.<br><br>I think that one of the virtues of a well-written book, especially that of a book for a general audience, is its reasonability in unfolding its stories. Readers should be able to follow the book thinking \"so... ok... so... ok\". Overall, the book has the virtue. But at several parts of the book, it falls short of my expectation.<br><br>1. At the first try, I stopped at Lecture 7 concerning entanglement. I did so because the explanation was confusing and the confusing part seemed a bit long. On the second try, I skipped the part and back to the part after reading some later pages. I realized that the responsibility was not mine, but of the authors. The explanations of the Lecture 7 were not clear, many parts were redundant, and moreover, the order of explanations must have been reversed. If you are confused in reading Lecture 7, I would like to recommend to skip it because you would have no difficulty in finishing the book even if you skip the whole part.<br><br>2. There are some typos and they tend to make readers to misunderstand. For example, at page 165 of Lecture 6, it says,<br><br>A tensor product is a vector space for studying composite systems. A product state is a state-vector. It\'s one of the many state-vectors that inhabit a product space. As we will see, most of the state-vectors in the product space are not product states.<br><br>This should be replaced with<br><br>A tensor product space is a vector space for studying composite systems. A product state is a state-vector in the tensor product space. It\'s one of the many state-vectors that inhabit the tensor product space. As we will see, most of the state-vectors in the tensor product space are not product states.<br><br>And in later chapters, the usage of two words probability and probability density is incorrect.<br><br>3. The authors seem to assume a few things that are not proven in the text. For example, they assume that the trace of a linear map is independent of a choice of a basis. Although this is not shown in the book, this is a mathematical fact. And they seem to assume that any hermitian operator represents an observable. I think it cannot be true.<br><br>Now, I have finished the book. If someone asks me what quantum mechanics is, then I will tell him first about classical mechanics. Next, I will talk about state-vectors, Schrodinger equation, how to get information about position, momentum, energy from state-vectors. And about observables, expectation value, uncertainty principle, entanglement and quantization of energy in bounded systems. They are all totally different from the corresponding theories of classical physics in their nature.<br><br>The book concludes with a discussion of harmonic oscillators. Without any reference to quantum field theory, the authors say that it is the gate to quantum field theory. They seem to assume that we heard of quantum field theory and its greatness. To me, the final chapter was unsatisfactory. I chose the book, not because I wanted a prerequisite of quantum field theory, but because I wanted a book telling me what quantum mechanics is. I think it would better conclude the book with a section that summarizes what has been dealt with and says what quantum mechanics really is in several paragraphs.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5802,2257,'A. Menon','','','','2018-04-24 12:00:00','2018-04-24 12:00:00','Following the Stanford online lecture series, Susskind and Friedman\'s new book introduces the reader to the field of quantum mechanics assuming little prior knowledge.  The book does take a mathematical approach, though it is relatively light, and introduces some substantial concepts and results.  It probably makes sense to read the book as well as watch the lectures but this book is self contained and approachable.  The writing style is engaging and the book has various exercises that can help the reader confirm their understanding.<br><br>The book starts by considering how to think about states of a system and measurement.  In particular ideas about intrinsic spin are more or less the starting point of discussing quantum mechanics.  This is a different track to most other introductory QM authors but the point is to introduce the most simple quantum mechanical Hilbert space, namely the space where spin vectors reside.  The author goes through things like Pauli Matrices and commutating operators.  The author discusses the postulates of quantum mechanics and results from Hermitian operators as well as the uncertainty principle.  The author introduces time dependent Schrödinger equation naturally by first looking at the eigenstate solutions and then the superposition.  The author then gets into the concept of entanglement.  Another concept that usually comes later in quantum mechanics but is introduced naturally in the book.  The basics of tensor products are considered and the authors work through canonical examples of entangled states and the uniqueness of them to quantum mechanics.  There are aspects of this part which can be challenging to follow but watching the lectures online can help the reader who might feel a bit lost.  The authors then discuss particle wave duality and the collapse of the wave function.  And finally the authors get to the harmonic oscillator and discuss ladder operators and the solutions to the harmonic oscillators with the Hermite polynomials.  This chapter I found more readable than most quantum mechanical texts so think they did a good job making intuitive a difficult set of ideas.<br><br>Quantum Mechanics- the theoretical minimum largely achieves its goals of introducing the reader to quantum mechanics when they have little background and are absent a teacher to guide them.  It still is a hard subject and this book uses more the simpler toy models than the typical arbitrary wavefunction.  I prefer Bowman Essential Quantum Mechanics as a first introduction to the subject which I think is at the same level but I do like this and am glad I read it to get a different flavor of the subject, challenging for the uninitiated, but readable.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5803,2257,'John','','','','2021-09-07 12:00:00','2021-09-07 12:00:00','This is a valuable book for learning QM, with an emphasis on Dirac’s &lt;BRA-KET&gt; notation. He spends much time on spin states, which is the simplest entry point to QM. He derives the Pauli Matrices, while developing linear operators. Admittedly it would be easier if one already knows vector spaces, complex vector spaces, inner products, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, Hermitian conjugates and operators, etc. But he does a fair job of introducing these things without the complexities that lie beneath. A good thing might be to more carefully distinguish between the real dot product and the more general inner product. And in turn why conjugation and transposing are necessary. A good grounding in linear algebra would be an advantage. He eventually moves on to the Schrodinger approach to QM, although I haven’t gotten that far. I think it would be difficult for anyone without some previous calculus, linear algebra, etc to absorb this book. On the other hand it’s excellent for those who have had a taste of those subject as a starting point for this book. It’s not an easy-read popular book, but not an oppressive text book either.<br>As I continue, So far, so good.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5804,2257,'Leen noordzij','','','','2015-02-09 12:00:00','2015-02-09 12:00:00','This book on Quantum Mechanics I consider tot be a good introduction to the subject matter. due to the focus on two-spin particles iT present a coherent picture.<br>A few remarks :<br>Exercise 4.5 an arrow on top of sigma is missing.<br>Page 136 \" a wave function can represent a state vector\" . Proof?<br>Page 150: an unusual notation for Alice\'s brackets. Do not confuse them with Poisson brackets.<br>Page 176: \"But for Alice and Bob, it is easy to se that every component of sigma commutes with every component of tau\". Every component?<br>Page 181: Exercise 6.9. Their eigenvalues of twee eigenvectors? \"......., and the triplets are all eigenvectors with a different degenerate eigenvalue\". Does this comply wit the defenition on page 64 and 67? Exercise 6.10: an Hamiltonian without Planck\'s constant?<br>Page 185: Footnote 1 the indices just the otherway around.<br>Exercise 7.3 third bullet point 4*1.<br>Equation (7.13) capital L lefthandside : bold.<br>Page 200 wave function written with capital psi: confusing. This also holes for the pages thereafter.<br>Page 201 \"....them iT acts trivially .......\". Is that easily understood? It is explained on Page 204.<br>Page 254: dx is missing in the integral.<br>Page 256: bottom of the page \"eigenvector\" of eigenfunction.<br>Page 257: \" Normalizing......... Is a more subtiel operation.....\"? How subtle?<br>Page 261 Capital P has been used as the momentumoperator. Confusing. See Page 263.<br>Page 276 the partial differentiation is incomplete.<br>Pagpe 284 Text below (9.5) should read eigenfunctions in stad of eigenvectors.<br>Page 307. Bottom of the  page epsilon in stead of e.<br>Page 327. Normalization factor of the ground state function equals 1?<br>Leen Noordzij',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5806,2257,'zeroKelvin','','','','2017-05-11 12:00:00','2017-05-11 12:00:00','This book is not a popular physics narrative meant to inspire people about concepts.  It is something far more useful.  It is a real down to Earth look at the mathematical basis one must have in order to actually work with systems that are effected by quantum mechanical phenomenon.  This book doesn\'t pretend that quantum physics is immediately attainable and that anyone who can read a book can go and accurately explain things like the quantum limitations on the size of silicon transistors.  I liked this book because it is up front about the work you must put in to understand the mathematical language and established physical theories which describes how things interact in our Universe, so that we aren\'t all just adding to the confusion.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5807,2257,'ubpdqn','','','','2014-04-20 12:00:00','2014-04-20 12:00:00','This is another concise and clearly written book by Professor Susskind and a ‘student’ collaborator. This book, as was The Theoretical Minimum, is based on (video) lectures given by Professor Susskind at Stanford.<br><br>The book goes through the mathematical under-pinnings (linear algebra and linear operators). The mathematical concepts are related to the physics through examples starting with spin. The importance of Hermitian matrices, Unitary matrices, commutator relations  and the relation to classical mechanics are explored clearly.  The book explores what generalized uncertainty is, what entanglement is and is not. It deals with the areas of confusion in a pragmatic way.<br><br>I think this book is a  useful accompaniment of the video lectures and book by Professor Binney.<br><br>I look forward to more Susskind books.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5808,2257,'Growit','','','','2017-07-04 12:00:00','2017-07-04 12:00:00','If you are looking for a brief over view of Quantum Mechanics, this is not the book you are looking for.<br><br>It is a great review for a course you want to take or have already taken.  The book contents much of the math you would use to answer the questions posed but you will need to already have taken those math courses.<br><br>It avoids the hype of what may be yet opens the door for somber reflection.<br><br>A solid decade after the fact it was a good read.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5809,2257,'Marco Liuzzi','','','','2020-09-06 12:00:00','2020-09-06 12:00:00','Well written. Rather easy. Since the book is for laymen, why not to add at the bottom an appendix with the solutions to the exercises?',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5810,2257,'John Anderson','','','','2016-01-30 12:00:00','2016-01-30 12:00:00','Once again, I am surprised and delighted by the excellent condition of a book bought as second-hand.<br><br>The professor is an excellent teacher, with a human touch. However, this book is not a \"rapid read\", and you do need to be able to follow the equations and arguments ... it\'s worth it, but it\'s work.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5811,2257,'Micheal J. DiTomasso','','','','2016-06-06 12:00:00','2016-06-06 12:00:00','For a book written for the non-professional, there is a lot of math. Obviously, it is a math-intensive subject, but there are other books on the subject that lean less to the math and more to conceptual aspects of Quantum theory.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5812,2257,'Joyce Caballero','','','','2014-12-06 12:00:00','2014-12-06 12:00:00','I am a layman and am absolutely fascinated with particle physics.  I want to read everything on the subject including the math that is used to determine the state of space.  I wanted to see what the math looked like and what it took to figure out something so intriguing. It did meet my needs. Completely!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5813,2257,'Anthony Bates','','','','2017-05-22 12:00:00','2017-05-22 12:00:00','The best introduction I\'ve seen so far to QM, from a correct standpoint right from the start. The path is not easy, but it is as easy as it can be.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5815,2257,'Robert McCown','','','','2016-12-12 12:00:00','2016-12-12 12:00:00','Pretty dense, sending me back to the books for the math',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5816,2257,'M in Haverhill','','','','2016-12-18 12:00:00','2016-12-18 12:00:00','Item was as advertised &amp; arrived promptly.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5817,2257,'Mike91335','','','','2015-05-31 12:00:00','2015-05-31 12:00:00','Some typose and could use more examples and/or workbook. Doesn\'t follow his course too closely',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5818,2257,'loner','','','','2014-11-21 12:00:00','2014-11-21 12:00:00','just right for 2nd and 3rd year science major',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5819,2257,'Skip Bergman','','','','2019-08-06 12:00:00','2019-08-06 12:00:00','If you already have an understanding behind both the history and the theory of QM and you want to explore the subject a little deeper, this is the book for you. It is not an introductory book on the subject nor is it a textbook-level  graduate course in QM.  In his introduction, the author is clear than some knowledge of calculus and linear algebra is required in order to more FULLY understand the concepts laid out in the book. Since I have had 3 semesters of calculus in addition to a semester of differential equations and linear algebra, I found the math fairly easy to follow. I will agree with a previous reviewer who commented that at times, the author tended to gloss over explanations of certain topics.<br>For this reason, I suggest that you refer to other sources in order to get a clearer understanding of the topics that are not clear to you. Otherwise, this book is well done.It\'s not quite a text book on QM, but it\'s a great \"intermediate\" one that bridges the many non-mathematical, introductory books on the subject and a university-level textbook.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5820,2257,'Robert Steven Thomas','','','','2014-02-26 12:00:00','2014-02-26 12:00:00','This is an extremely difficult book to review. Though a layman in this field, fortunately, I have researched quantum mechanics and read enough books over the last few years on the subject to do a reasonably informed job of covering the salient points:<br>1) I have no doubt the author feels he has attempted to construct this book in  a manner that can be understood fairly easily by many.  Not to be insulting to anyone, but this book is definitely not for the novice.<br>2) Even with some background in quantum theory, there are many portions of the dialog that went way over my head, as I suspect, it will for many.<br>3) If you are an average reader interested in quantum physics, I have found several other books that cover this suject in a more readily understandable way. I suggest Machio Kaku or Bernard Haisch.<br>4) If you are a science student - college level or above, this book could be very insightful and of value for you.<br><br>So why Four Stars??? While the ultimate value of this book will be determined by each individual reader, it is critically important that a more widespread understanding of the scientific importance of quantum mechanics is shared by a larger audience. This book contributes to that cause and contains valuable information.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5822,2257,'Luxor','','','','2014-11-12 12:00:00','2014-11-12 12:00:00','If you’re going in cold, I don’t recommend this book just yet.  First brush up on your calculus and linear algebra, which is the mathematical basis for QM.  Then read some popular accounts on QM, such as Ford’s The Quantum World.  If you’re still motivated, then read this book, watch Susskind’s lectures online, and then read the book again.  If you still want to go deeper, then go and study standard QM textbooks like Shankar, Townsend or Zettili and do lots of problems to get proficient.<br><br>My only issue with this book is his treatment of entanglement.  Susskind, bless his heart, is a wonderful teacher and a gift to science, but he blows it here.  He seems to ignore nearly a decade of research on the subject which have proven near-loophole free verification of Bell’s inequality.  His excuse is not wanting to get into the philosophical debates on non-locality.  If he ever issues a second edition, I hope he revisits this critical subject.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5823,2257,'Thomas C. Cohoe','','','','2014-03-16 12:00:00','2014-03-16 12:00:00','Nice, but I have found a mistake. On page 68 of the hardcover edition, the second equation in Figure 3.1 is incorrect. The RHS of this equation has a number subtracted from a vector, which you can\'t do. You can multiply a vector by a number, but you can\'t add or subtract a number from a vector. They ain\'t the same species. The second term of the RHS should be multiplied by the unit vector parallel to V_1. This will turn the RHS into a vector minus a vector, and the result will be correct for the Gram-Schmidt process.<br><br>The equation, as it appears, will certainly confuse someone who tries to understand it. It can\'t be understood, because it\'s wrong - hence, 4 stars.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5824,2257,'eltodesukane','','','','2014-06-01 12:00:00','2014-06-01 12:00:00','I applaud Leonard Susskind for his work and his effort to share it through this book (and others).<br>Still, a book like \"Quantum Physics (Berkeley Physics Course, Volume 4)\" would be a better choice for most readers.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5825,2257,'Larry','','','','2021-02-15 12:00:00','2021-02-15 12:00:00','I bought this book looking for an easy read on Quantum Mechanics, hoping to gain a fresh perspective on the topic. The book was not disappointing in this pursuit.<br><br>I appreciate the way Susskind introduces Quantum Mechanics as an alternative system of logic, though he fails to come back to that point and really explain in a more rigorous way what he means by this. I think he was right to start with spin as the quintessential quantum system and only introduce wavefunctions later.<br><br>I found Susskind\'s notation involving the wavefunction irritating. He himself says how wonderful Dirac notation is, then promptly ditches it to write things in terms of wavefunctions instead. Why? Why go to all the trouble of showing the reader the better system of things, coordinate-free in Dirac notation, only to take it away? This isn\'t just a nitpick-- the equations are significantly more difficult to understand when they are written in particular coordinates and I frequently had to translate them to Dirac notation in my head.<br><br>An important insight that this book offered me was the point of view that a quantum system is something that lives in an abstract vector space with less basis states than we are used to. In classical physics, we imagine everything as either a scalar field or a 3-vector field (or a 4-vector field if time is included). But one of the big features about Quantum mechanics is that there are systems which have degrees of freedom which don\'t fit in either of these two categories. Particularly, the spin of a particle is a property with only two basis states! This is totally foreign to a classically trained mind. I\'m glad this point was emphasised (maybe not as much as it should have been), as I feel it reaches the heart of what makes Quantum physics different.<br><br>Unfortunately Susskind does not properly motivate how the quantum equations come about from the classical, or vice versa. He makes an attempt, describing how the expectation values of quantum observables evolve according to the classical equations. He also draws a correspondence between Poisson brackets and Commutator relations. But he does not explain what the actual correspondence is on a mathematical level-- like every other author/professor I have heard, they point to the *visual* similarity, as if that means anything at all. I am vaguely aware that there is in fact a deep mathematical connection, though I suppose I will have to do more reading of hard textbooks to find out about that.<br><br>Oddly, Susskind omits any mention of the Heisenberg picture (where kets are static and operators evolve in time). The Heisenberg picture is advantageous in understanding the evolution of observables. I don\'t think Susskind ever explicitly says that if the expectations of ALL observables evolve in a particular way, then it follows as a consequence that (basically) the entire observable is evolving in the same way. Not just *average* values. The Heisenberg picture brings this fact into sharp focus, and it would be instructive to include it. In fact, the Heisenberg picture is definitely part of the \"theoretical minimum\".<br><br>Another strange omission is any mention of *decoherence*, which is incredibly important in understanding the nature of quantum measurement. When a measurement is made on a quantum system, that system is being decohered with respect to a particular basis; that basis is related to the way the system and the measurement apparatus entangle. Susskind dances around this issue a bit, but why not tackle it head on? He introduces all the mathematics necessary to understand it... and it\'s a pretty important part of Quantum Mechanics.<br><br>The section toward the end about the creation and annihilation operators was also disappointing. Like other professors I have spoken to, he was unable to actually explain what advantage it offers to switch to the annihilation and creation operator picture, or what would motivate a person to choose this way of looking at things without foresight toward Quantum Field Theory. Susskind also fails to prove that the energy levels of a quantum harmonic oscillator form a discrete ladder. He shows that it *contains* a discrete ladder of energy levels but he does not show that the ladder obtained contains *all* energy levels. Again, another classic mistake that professors make. It makes me wonder whether he is regurgitating content he was taught long ago, that he does not really understand himself.<br><br>Overall it was an OK book, as someone who basically knew the content already but wanted a refresher and a new perspective. I am still waiting for a book that actually answers some of the questions I posed above, especially regarding (1) why the creation and annihilation operators are introduced, (2) what the mathematical relationship is between Poisson brackets and commutators, and (3) how all of Quantum Mechanics was actually figured out in the first place.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5826,2257,'Marcus','','','','2021-04-08 12:00:00','2021-04-08 12:00:00','If you work through this book carefully, you will learn some of quantum mechanics -- a similar subset to what the Feynman lectures would give you, but without the atomic physics. You will learn a lot about spin 1/2 and entanglement of two particles. You will learn about one dimensional Schrödinger and how to solve it in free space and also the harmonic oscillator.<br><br>You won\'t learn anything about bosons versus fermions, or anything at all about three dimensional solutions or anything about the Hydrogen atom or nucleus.<br><br>You will not be able to follow the book unless you understand basic calculus and some of classical physics, such as the formulae for kinetic energy, momentum and the energy of a spring -- basic A level stuff. Though integration by parts is spelled out for you.<br><br>The book is aimed at quite a low level, it works very slowly and step by step, and it is reasonably rigorous. I particularly like the presentation of entanglement and the non nonsense approach to the interpretation of quantum mechanics. It would be hard to read this book and end up thinking that consciousness, mysticism or wave-function-collapse have anything to do with quantum mechanics.<br><br>This book leads you to Many Worlds by the back door, without ever making that explicit, but I don\'t see that as a bad thing. At the moment, it is the only consistent theory out there.<br><br>There are a very few typos in the text, but rather more in the exercises. The exercises are mainly very easy, but a few are difficult and a few do not make sense at all, because of mistakes in them. A little more proof reading would help here.<br><br>I read the Kindle version as it is cheaper. It\'s OK, but a bit of a pain to leaf back to find formulae that are referred to. I much prefer the way this is done in the online Feynman lectures, where formulae pop up in a box when you click on them.<br><br>Overall, I recommend this book. If you\'ve not done any quantum mechanics before you\'ll find it pretty hard going, but probably no harder than any of the other books out there and easier than many of them.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5827,2257,'Sandotter','','','','2020-02-24 12:00:00','2020-02-24 12:00:00','Wenn ich das Buch alleine beurteilen würde, müßte ich einen Stern vergeben und ich hätte es wahrscheinlich zurückgeschickt. Als Lehrbuch völlig ungeeignet, weil sehr abstrakt und wenig anschaulich. Man wird von kryptischen Formeln erschlagen und fragt sich schnell, was das Ganze eigentlich soll. Man sollte diese Buch als das betrachten und bewerten, was es eigentlich ist, nämlich das Vorlesungsskript zu dem Kurs von Susskind, der als Playlist bei YouTube zu finden ist, wenn man nach dem Buchtitel sucht. In Verbindung mit den Videos habe ich den Bra Ket Formalismus endlich verstanden. Naja, zumindest grundlegend. In diesem Sinne gibt es 4 Sterne, da ich mir an vielen Stellen doch eine etwas ausführlichere Herleitung gewünscht hätte. P.S. bei Github findet man Lösungen und zu vielen Themen noch Erläuterungen User matrixbud.<br>Für Einsteiger in QM würde ich den Eisberg/Resnick Quantum Physics empfehlen. Großartiges Buch mit viel Hintergrundinfos zu „historischen“ Experimenten und relativ verständlicher Mathematik mit ausführlichen Herleitungen. Oder auch den Griffiths, den gibts auch in deutsch.<br><br>Update 04.03.2020:<br>Nachdem ich das Buch jetzt fast ganz durchgearbeitet habe, würde ich meine Meinung etwas relativieren.  Viele Bücher starten mit der Wellenfunktion als Lösung der Schrödingergleichung. Das ist für den Anfänger aus meiner Sicht sicher etwas anschaulicher. Wenn dann aber irgendwann in Verbindung mit Operatoren von Eigenfunktionen die Rede ist oder gar der Dirac Formalismus eingeführt wird ist die Verwirrung groß. Was ich zuerst kritisiert habe, halte ich jetzt gerade für  die Stärke des Buches. Der Formalismus wird sehr ausführlich dargestellt. Auch die Operatoren werden ausführlich erläutert. Wenn man dann erstmal verstanden hat, daß die Eigenvektoren der Operatoren eine Basis bilden und man mit Hilfe dieser dann alle Zustände des Systems darstellen kann, dann versteht man in einem späteren Schritt auch eher, daß die Eigenfunktionen hier analog auch eine Basis bilden und man durch Superposition quasi jede Funktion darstellen kann. Auch wird in diesem Buch klar herausgestellt, daß das was man misst letztendlich die zu den Eigenvektoren gehörigen Eigenwerte sind. Für ein klassisches Lehrbuch für Einsteiger halte ich das Buch immer noch nicht, aber ich würde es auf jeden Fall als Ergänzung zu einem anderen wie z.B. dem Griffiths oder dem Eisberg empfehlen. Ich hatte bei der Lektüre einige Aha-Erlebnisse, mußte mir aber auch das ein oder andere zugehörige Video mehrfach anschauen. Ich würde vorschlagen, zuerst das Video schauen, dann das Kapitel lesen und dann nochmal das Video schauen. Für die Taschenbuchvariante ist das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis sicher sehr gut.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5828,2257,'Indrajit Sen','','','','2021-11-06 12:00:00','2021-11-06 12:00:00','This is a great book, more so because as of this writing (Nov 2021), there are no MOOCs on this topic. Make no mistake, though, you will have to read it twice at least to get somewhere. Plus, it is advisable to do a crash course on engineering math prior. Also note that the humor in the book wanes out as the chapters progress. Definitely a good first buy, but you will have to put in additional effort to understand the subject fully.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5829,2257,'Ishna','','','','2022-04-29 12:00:00','2022-04-29 12:00:00','The book is very technical and requires a background in linear algebra and calculus. I was hoping for a explaination to the meaning behind the mathematical terms.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5830,2257,'Neil Knight','','','','2015-08-04 12:00:00','2015-08-04 12:00:00','I have read only about a quarter of the book so far and it justifies the reviews I\'ve read. Despite the one or two reviews suggesting this book is only for the layperson, Professor Susskind takes the reader through the various stages of the mathematics (proofs) necessary to achieve a clear understanding of what is a very profound and abstruse subject. As the man said, \"the beauty of quantum mechanics is in the mathematics: just follow the maths.\" I would  like to add, though, that if the reader\'s maths don\'t go beyond say GCSE level, the explanations given will seem like learning a foreign language; so not a text for the faint hearted.<br>If I do have a criticism, it\'s the interludes of supposed humour which frequently punctuate the text: the book doesn\'t need it and it doesn\'t add anything to the overall presentation: that\'s why four stars have been awarded.<br>But don\'t let what I\'ve written detract from the quality of the book; it\'s well written, the author clearly knows his subject, and the book\'s price is very reasonable. So if you\'ve an interest in this direction, whether as a student or layperson, go for it -- I don\'t think you\'ll be disappointed.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5831,2257,'Nicholas Nolan','','','','2020-03-03 12:00:00','2020-03-03 12:00:00','This book was quite readable and interesting to someone with a strong math background and little physics background. However, it is more of an introduction to the mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics rather than an introduction to quantum mechanics itself. Lots of discussion about how concepts of entanglement and the behaviour of the spin operator are \"weird,\" but to the intended reader its not weird because there is zero discussion of how the ideas correspond to observed phenomenon. Not a single experiment mentioned in the book, if I remember correctly. So its just a mathematical playbook, which will give a good foundation for further study. Exercises are minimal. Some are excessively tedious, and others are so trivial that they fail to illustrate the concepts (ie. nearly all coefficients come out to zero or 1)',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5832,2257,'Garrold','','','','2017-04-30 12:00:00','2017-04-30 12:00:00','This book is wonderful in the way that it introduces the mathematics of quantum mechanics starting from the point of view of quantum computing, i.e. starting with the quantum bit (the qubit). The mathematics seems to flow naturally from the physics in this book. Leonard Susskind\'s online lectures are always excellent, including the Theoretical Minimum series. I should say that this book is well written introductory text (and assumes some basic mathematics, complex numbers and linear algebra), and is neither popular science nor a second course in quantum mechanics. But, as other reviewers have noted, the Kindle edition of this book curtails some equations at the end of the line, and the book in general has a number of minor technical errors. This book is in bad need of an edit, which does sometimes detract from following the text.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5833,2257,'Benjamin','','','','2017-06-02 12:00:00','2017-06-02 12:00:00','J\'ai eu l\'occasion l\'année dernière de lire un autre ouvrage de Susskind (The black hole war) que j\'ai beaucoup aimé et j\'ai voulu cette fois-ci découvrir le fameux \"Quantum Mechanics\" dont j\'avais beaucoup entendu parler. Je ne suis pas déçu par cette lecture.<br>Je fais des études de physique et j\'ai trouvé deux points positifs à ce livre :<br>- il présente les concepts de base d\'une manière un peu différente de celle dont on peut avoir l\'habitude quand on étudie la physique ;<br>- il permet de travailler son anglais (le vocabulaire et la grammaire sont largement accessibles) malgré son aspect scientifique qui pourrait en rebuter certains.<br><br>Afin de profiter au maximum de cette lecture je ne saurais que trop vous conseiller de bien lire les trois premiers chapitres : cela reste de la mécanique quantique tout de même !',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5834,2257,'John Gale','','','','2021-05-18 12:00:00','2021-05-18 12:00:00','Wow! I thought I was swimming in treacle before I read this Penguin paperback. Quantum mechanics is not for the faint-hearted yet Professor Susskind with Art Friedman have patiently laid out all the basic concepts with a logical thoroughness laced with good humour.  I would add that you need a decent mathematical understanding to follow all the expositions. Be prepared to be entangled with this practical toolkit.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5835,2257,'Rupali Mitra','','','','2021-06-20 12:00:00','2021-06-20 12:00:00','Very lucidly written. Explains the philosophy n spirit of quantum mechanics very beautifully. It helped me to connect the dots with application of linear algebra. Especially topics like density matrix, orthogonal vectors, inner products. Definitely recommend.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5836,2257,'Fiona','','','','2016-08-15 12:00:00','2016-08-15 12:00:00','As a chemistry student, I was required to do a course based on quantum mechanics. I found it somewhat challenging as it requires a different way of thinking. Although I managed the course material and passed the exam, I felt I needed some background information as the knowledge I had seemed to have no foundation. As a result I bought this book.<br>Reading the book did make things more clear, although I admit I had to re-read some sections before it \'clicked\'. Overall a good book to get the basics of quantum mechanics and a good foundation on which to build.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5837,2257,'Malte','','','','2022-01-10 12:00:00','2022-01-10 12:00:00','Aber was will man erwarten :D',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5838,2257,'Guy Isabelle','','','','2018-12-03 12:00:00','2018-12-03 12:00:00','Tout est super côté service: livraison rapide, livre en parfait état. Cependant, le traitement du sujet est plus ardus que je ne l\'avais supposé. Ce sera peut-être trop difficile à suivre pour moi. Pour lecteur avertis seulement; avec des bases assez solides en mathématiques.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5839,2257,'Robin Maaß','','','','2019-10-11 12:00:00','2019-10-11 12:00:00','Dieses Buch fasst grundlegende Überlegungen der Quantenmechanik gut und verständlich zusammen. Die Mathematik ist dabei auf einem guten und hilfreichen Niveau (Oberstufe Gymnasium). Es ist sehr erleuchtend und eine gute Lektüre für alle Physik Interessierten.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5840,2265,'Coffee lover','','','','2023-03-25 12:00:00','2023-03-25 12:00:00','I use some of the showmanship tricks from this book to teach math.  Math, like any subject, should be challenging, energizing, and fun.  I also have been  using this book as a prize and reward to motivate young students.  The swagger and confidence that they have as calculating squares of two digit numbers in their heads has been fun to watch.  That they can beat calculators teaches a self reliance and that a calculator is extra baggage to lug around.<br><br> Fourth graders struggle initially, but as they learn their tables, they see the power of being a super brainiac.  I have been using the methods in this book as they are learning, to reinforce what they are learning. Young minds are blown as they tie concepts together.<br><br>This isn\'t a comprehensive textbook, but is more entertaining.  It raises the magicians curtain to expose some of the secrets of show exhibition math.  After learning single digit multiplication is an ideal time for students to get this book.<br><br>A caveat, though, the algebraic proofs will be above their learning, but is also a soft introduction to algebraic concepts.  It fits well with how math is now taught.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5841,2265,'jonathan freud','','','','2023-07-12 12:00:00','2023-07-12 12:00:00','my own study',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5842,2265,'Sotto voce','','','','2012-05-09 12:00:00','2012-05-09 12:00:00','I\'m a near-geezer age character and long removed from the academic, high level mathematician rigor. I remain operationally proficient in Mathematica to work that occasional problem when I need an answer without having time to revisit the physical, chemical or mathematical process.<br><br>This book is not about mathematics but arithmetic.  If you\'re in science or business, you are an arithmetician by trade. High speed, close enough mental arithmetic is critical to the trade. Simple arithmetic remains the great divider in critical thinking from those that can think and those that stumble. If you stumble, you know you stumble. I know mathematicians that can\'t balance a check book or conceptulize GAAP P&amp;L or Balance Sheet mechanics. I\'ve imagined myself a seasoned veteran in `close enough\' mastery of columnar data, formula application, and simple arithmetic operations of a rote nature. I can determine the `range and unit measures\' of the correct answer to a particular problem by the problem statement.<br><br>It takes a lifetime to develop this skill from the rote arithmetic I should have paid more attention to it in elementary school, but ... it is what it is and it has to mastered. If you need a `correct\' answer to 2 decimal places,  use a calculator or Excel. If you need a fast approximation in the heat of mentally exploring alternatives use significance and proportionality to estimate within 5-10% of the calculated answer. That\'s usually performing well enough for fast critical thinking purposes. Remember that the equipment or source that provided the initial data is doing pretty well if it\'s within 5% of ground truth.<br><br>In `Secrets of Mental Math\' you can explore refining your arithmetician skill to 2 decimal places with only slight change ups in heuristic application. Why isn\'t this stuff taught in schools? I mean it is important to know why arithmetic works, but for gosh sakes ... can\'t education get to the chase and deliver the shortcuts (all mathematically based in the philosophy of mathematics) to get an answer using outside of the box methods? No one can be `damaged\' by exposure to these methods.<br><br>\"Secrets of Mental Math\" is an excellent consolidation of shortcuts and tricks to tune up you arithmetician trade.  Our kids would benefit greatly if this or a similar text was included in a mandatory high school course called `Critical Thinking\'. It would be a powerful primer for those that will never do a long division by hand again and for those that will go on to calculate chemistry and physics methods and equations. The answer is in the problem. Arithmetic is a tyranny. Do your kid and yourself a favor and try this powerful little book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5843,2265,'I\'m a mom','','','','2012-05-12 12:00:00','2012-05-12 12:00:00','Okay - I\'m going to start off with a 5 and I\'ll revise from there.  I\'ll tell you why I am giving this score when I have not even received the book. I am a well educated individual and teach at a college level.  My husband is a DVM.  I want you to understand where I\'m coming from here - I\'m not an uneducated lout.  So I saw this commercial on TV and thought hmmmmm....I have a daughter who struggles in math as well.  I thought this might help her (and I might find it useful too).  My husband was also intrigued.  I did some research on the web and found one of his teaching videos (It\'s about a half hour long if you are looking for it).  As I started watching, I thought...this guy is a quack.  My husband even said \"How much did you pay for that book?\"  I hadn\'t ordered yet...I was still trying to figure it out.  So as I continued to watch, things started to make sense.  He seems to use a combination of chunking and mnemonics to help you work with the numbers.  It\'s not going to make you a math whiz - you still need to know how to do the basics (add,subtract,divide, multiply), but...if you can do the basics, it seems that this will make you able to expand upon that knowledge.  I\'ll add more after I get the book and start learning....<br><br>Okay - have had the book now for a little over a month.  The information contained within is very simple to follow.  At first, it seems as if it won\'t work, but with practice, it actually makes difficult math problems easy.  It\'s more for straight calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) rather than the higher level critical thinking involved in algebra or calculus, but it definitely makes those quicker as you don\'t have to take the time for the basic math.  The memorization skills taught are also very useful.  I have difficult putting names to faces, but now - it is much easier.  It\'s basic association and mnemonics, but the tips are very useful.  All in all, this is a very good book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5844,2265,'Tom McGee','','','','2018-06-21 12:00:00','2018-06-21 12:00:00','This is a fun book for adults and children who like math and convenient mathematical tricks that will allow to quickly solve a variety of math problems in your head.<br><br>This book makes math fun!<br><br>Recently I visited family in Chicago.  My great nephew is inquisitive and is advanced in math.  Our mutual love for math makes it very easy to communicate with this youngster.  Although he is only 10, I was able to teach him one of the tricks in the book that most adults do not know.<br><br>If you want to square a two-digit number that ends in five, the last two digits always end in 25.  To discover the digits that come before 25, multiply the first digit by itself and add the first digit to it--for example 35 x 35, 3 x 3 + 3 = 12, so 35 squared = 1,225.  Another example is 95 squared. 9 x 9 +9 = 90, so 95 squared = 9,025.<br><br>There are 231 easy to follow pages in this engaging book with numerous tricks and problem solving techniques with answers that follow the problems or in the back of the book.<br><br>Though my great nephew is hampered by a medical condition that is not conducive to good communications with some people, his math skills are far beyond his age.  I know that he will be intrigued and have a blast with this book and can hardly wait for him to use it.<br><br>This book will not only make you seem smarter, it will make others think you are a mathematical whiz and they will be correct.  Math can be and is fun when you master books like this one.<br><br>Enjoy!<br><br>I recommend Secrets of Mental Math by Arthur Benjamin and Michael Shermer to friends, family, and others who would like to increase their mathematical skills in a fun and easy manner.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5845,2265,'R. Conner','','','','2023-02-01 12:00:00','2023-02-01 12:00:00','It’s amazing that all things can be reduced to mathematical calculations! This was very enlightening! Thank you for the insight!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5846,2265,'J. Aust','','','','2021-01-02 12:00:00','2021-01-02 12:00:00','I had met Arthur Benjamin at the university I was attending because he was close friends with my professor. Prior to meeting him, I have seen him on YouTube and was completely impressed with his work.<br><br>When he visited my college classroom, I was able to watch him do all of those same tricks live! As a fellow magician/showman myself, I was inspired to learn a few of the tricks as well, so here I am! I absolutely love this book because of the writing style that continues to encourage the reader to learn. They make it sound so easy, and the morale provided will make the journey towards mastery might make it so.<br><br>I highly recommend this book to any math nerd, hobbyist, performer, magician, or showman.<br><br>As for Professor Arthur Benjamin, hope to see you again! I regret not speaking to you more during your visit.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5848,2265,'Kenny-G','','','','2022-05-27 12:00:00','2022-05-27 12:00:00','Lightning mental calculation is now something the average person can do! I learned how to square any 2 digit number within the first like day, and soooooo much more... I\'ve gotten way further then Id ever though I could in mental math! I\'m also a math nerd, so maybe my opinion ain\'t unbiased, but it\'s still a rad book!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5849,2265,'Daniel D Carter','','','','2017-07-29 12:00:00','2017-07-29 12:00:00','First, How come no one from my entire grade school career in the public education system, ever told me about mental arithmetic!? Someone? Anyone?<br><br>Second, Why did you teach me to do mathematical calculations back-to-front!? Backwards? The opposite of forwards. Can someone, please, explain this to me?<br><br>This book and the author are beyond brilliant. Of course, any human 3 lbs brain can handle astronomical calculations, you just need to know how to do it and practice it! It\'s because of mental math and mnemonics I went back to college for an Electrical Engineering degree. And, let me tell you for one of the hardest degrees to pursue, the curriculum is joke when armed with mental math and mnemonic techniques. A joke...just like the teachers\' unions and abysmal failure that is our government controlled education system.<br><br>I would augment the Secrets of Mental Math with Arithmetricks. These two books, you\'ll be able to handle Left-to-Right and micro calculations.\n  \nArithmetricks: 50 Easy Ways to Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Without a Calculator',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5850,2265,'Tacos are great','','','','2008-07-08 12:00:00','2008-07-08 12:00:00','This book is great! This book teaches you tricks that really work and really makes you wonder how people came up with them.<br><br>One thing I wanted to reccommend - Although this book is for mental math, going through it, I always kept a pencil and paper by my side - some of the concepts/tricks were a little abstract to simply read and absorb the first time around, so they needed a couple of examples (on paper) to solidify the \'trick\' for me. After I worked out a couple of problems on pen and paper, I was able to grasp the ability to do them mentally.<br><br>One of the best things this book teaches is guesstimation and more importantly, how to forumulate your \'guesses\' so you are not so far off from target. I had been doing guesstimation for ages but the methods mentioned in the book were pretty good guidelines for my future guesses.<br><br>This book is a must have for anyone that is afraid of numbers because these simple tricks will make difficult math problems a little easier to deal with. The time saving techniques this book is filled with can shave seconds off of your problem solving skills which, come test time (math test, SAT, any test which involves math), you\'ll be thinking about this book and thanking the author.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5851,2265,'sheryl hansen','','','','2019-08-26 12:00:00','2019-08-26 12:00:00','As one of many of us out there who has basically HATED math, this is a great book that will give you some confidence at ruling over the math misery we’ve experienced most of our lives!!! Granted, I DO have to practice the processes a bit to get it to stick, but what FUN it is when you get it stuck!!!<br>Worth the purchase for sure! And fun to share with younger people who also struggle, to give them a few surprise pointers to share with their teacher at the beginning of new school year! ☺️. Gotta explain process in what we do in math class, right? Well, here are the explanations they can learn too. (I’ve added they still need to follow current math learning, and, these are great ways to not feel so overwhelmed when out in the world of processing your day.)',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5852,2265,'Woogerths','','','','2014-12-27 12:00:00','2014-12-27 12:00:00','I\'m not yet done reading this one as the holidays have been something of a distraction.  I picked this up as suggested reading while looking for books related to the Memory Palace.  I am in my 30\'s and pursuing and engineering degree which is very math intensive and while I have a great calculator I want to sharpen my ability and solve problems more quickly.  This book has been a pleasant surprise and a joy to read thus far.  I have always enjoyed the challenge of performing math problems in my head and feel that Arthur Benjamin\'s methods have helped my structure and organize the way I approach mental math.<br><br>I would recommend this book to any one who wants to keep their mind and math skills sharp.  If you can memorize your basic multiplication tables you will be amazed at how much you can build on those basic table very quickly.  I plan to teach my kids this method once I finish the book and master the skills.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5853,2265,'P','','','','2017-01-04 12:00:00','2017-01-04 12:00:00','Really!!  Buy this book!  I loved and excelled in math as a child and all through my adulthood but WHOA!! THIS BOOK!! From the very first pages, this book masterfully uses the distributive, commutative, and associative properties taught in elementary school along with really neat \"tricks\" to help the reader see, appreciate, and be wowed by the beautiful relationships of numbers. Arthur Benjamin reignites the fun in math and makes it wonderfully and simplistically clear how learning this aspect of math does not have to be the frightening, boring, mechanistic, drill-and-kill, painful experience that far too many of us grew up with and far too many children still have. Well written and well sequenced, each page gives simple, mind-blowing steps to boosting your mental math power!  Do a little each day and you\'ll impress yourself and your family and friends with you newfound math skills and confidence! :)  ENJOY!!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5854,2265,'POPOGIGIO','','','','2022-07-24 12:00:00','2022-07-24 12:00:00','I purchased this a a friends kid, so he can learn during the summer and have fun learning.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5855,2265,'Geni J. I. White','','','','2014-02-07 12:00:00','2014-02-07 12:00:00','I wish every school would teach math by Dr. Benjamin’s methods. We’d probably never create math-hating-fearing students with this professor’s intriguing, easy and logical approaches to using numbers.<br> I didn’t believe Benjamin’s claim to do mental calculations faster than a calculator until I learned (quickly) two processes in his Chapter 0 (the first chapter)—how to multiply instantly any two or three digit number by eleven. The process is so simple that I calculated answers faster than a problem could even be punched into a calculator. That hooked me on Dr. Benjamin’s math teaching. Just for the joy involved!<br> His Chapter One teaches addition and subtraction in your head super fast. Other chapters teach such processes as basic, intermediate and advanced multiplication and division, squaring numbers and memorizing numbers easily—all without paper or pencil.<br> Chapter Nine discusses the art of mathematical magic—how to wow people with your speedy mental calculations. Maybe doing so would help convince the world and those who think they hate math that the subject can be FUN.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5857,2265,'Sylvia Wadlington','','','','2010-03-31 12:00:00','2010-03-31 12:00:00','Secrets of Mental Math by Benjamin and Shermer is good reading even if you don\'t do all the exercises.  There are lots of simple secrets that are worth knowing, but this is NOT in the book.  When I first learned math all my teachers were women.  When I nine and didn\'t do well they said not to worry, GIRLS BRAINS WERE DIFFERENT AND THEY NEVER DID WELL IN MATH.  When I got older I was taught binary, hex, octal, radix points etc. by a man teacher and was great at it.  It was then I realized I was good at math, but my women teachers were not good at teaching it.  Why?  Because when they were about nine they had been told the same thing they told me, girls can\'t do math.  This book is worth reading for any adult, but when you\'re finished give it to any nine year old you can find, especially girls.  If you have children do yourself a favor and give them this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5858,2265,'Himura Kenshin','','','','2009-03-24 12:00:00','2009-03-24 12:00:00','First of all this book has really changed the way I see math and its everyday applications.<br><br>Now then as for the book its self, its definitely a fantastic book to say the least.<br><br>I think the composition of it is fair and its certainly an easy read, even though its a math book it contains some interesting (by interesting I mean not boring as you would expect a book on math to be) facts and amusing insights.<br><br>As for the methods I can personally vouch for their validity and their simplicity.<br><br>All the methods when following the rules obviously are easy to remember and with a little practice you will certainly surprise yourself with your new found abilities.<br><br>I cannot recommend this book enough, mental math skills is something we seem to be lacking more and more in modern society because our dependence on technology.  I say ease off tech. a little bit and rely on your mind more its more powerful than a lot of people realize.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5859,2265,'Samson','','','','2020-03-01 12:00:00','2020-03-01 12:00:00','I love this book and I am NOT a math person! It is easy to follow, while learning how to do mental math in your head. I find it pretty fun to do if I’m waiting somewhere for something. Much better than being on my phone. The tricks do need practice, so I keep a note book with it till I learn how to do it in my head. This book is for everyone. The mental tips save you so much time when trying to figure out a problem.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5860,2265,'Cultural Groupie','','','','2010-01-07 12:00:00','2010-01-07 12:00:00','I bought this book because I got a performance note at work saying that I needed to work on my math skills.  As an accountant, I\'m really good with Excel and my trusty calculator.  However, mental math can come in really handy if you\'re on the phone with a client or in a boardroom and you don\'t have your computer nearby.  I found that adding &amp; subtracting left to right is much easier, and even though it takes a little practice to get comfortable with the techniques in the book, if you work through the exercises it really works.  I think it\'s invaluable.  Yeah, there\'s a chapter on tricks to impress your friends (um, nerdy, I would NEVER pull those out at a party), but I didn\'t even bother reading that and skipped right to improving my mental math.  Easy to read, fun, and it works.  Definitely recommend it.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5861,2265,'Sierra','','','','2020-07-20 12:00:00','2020-07-20 12:00:00','This is an excellent book - if you are willing to put in the work of practicing.  I wish I would have had this book when I was a kid.  I also happen to have his course from the Great Courses.  Combining this book with his lectures on the Great Courses was excellent.  He has great energy when lecturing.  Highly recommended.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5863,2265,'DOUG','','','','2022-06-19 12:00:00','2022-06-19 12:00:00','Provides actiomable insights.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5864,2265,'JC','','','','2012-05-23 12:00:00','2012-05-23 12:00:00','I found this book to be very fun. I majored in Mathematics in college and do math for a living now. I found many of the tips and \"tricks\" in this book to be very interesting.<br><br>My only \"complaint\" (its not really a complain but more of an observation, and an indication of my laziness) is that a lot of these tips/tricks require you to \"un-learn\" what you have learned all your life and re-learn a new way of thinking about mathematical procedures. I am particularly intrigued by the author\'s idea of doing math \"left-to-right\" and certainly do believe it has its speed merits, but it is so different than what we\'ve all been taught in school it is hard to learn at first. With practice though you\'ll be zipping through calculations well enough!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5865,2265,'Alejo Gomez','','','','2014-04-02 12:00:00','2014-04-02 12:00:00','This book rocks! I heard about Arthur Benjamin in a TED talk, and I was instantly amazed. His ability to calculate mentally was mind blowing! The second the video was over, I was dying to know his tricks. The next day, my dad told me he had written a book. I instantly bought it, reading every page with great interest.<br><br>For someone that doesn\'t like math on paper, or thinks it takes too long, this book is PERFECT. Although it may require some practice, the effort is totally worth it! The people that rated this book 1 star are mistaken. This book is NOT boring. You\'ll find yourself amazing your friends in no time! This book is a MUST! You\'ll love it!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5866,2265,'M. B. Clifford','','','','2010-04-16 12:00:00','2010-04-16 12:00:00','After growing woefully bad at mental arithmetic, I purchased this book in preparation for an MBA program this fall. It is amazing how much \"Mental Math\" has helped me regain my confidence and improve my math skills. You should note, however, that this book doesn\'t offer any magic secrets. The book offers systematic approaches toward mental math, but it takes practice and effort to master these basics. I tend to practice by pulling numbers off of license plates while I\'m on the road and performing different arithmetic operations on them in my head. To practice with more \"real world\" examples, I take numbers from business magazines and made appropriate calculations (percentage increase/ decrease in profits, etc). I hope you get as much from the book as I have!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5867,2265,'Charlie','','','','2010-09-22 12:00:00','2010-09-22 12:00:00','I\'m a few chapters into the book and at this point... I\'m in love.  There were some tricks I already knew but most are brand new to me and very helpful.  I got this book to help me brush up on my math skills and it\'s done more then that. At this point I am slowly but surely falling back in love with Math.  I recommend this book to anyone that wants to enhance their math skills and throw out the calculator, I believe the author jokes about this through out the book.<br><br>Besides being more then what I thought it would be Arthur Benjamin (Author) &amp; Michael Shermer (Author)have written it beyond well. Very to the point and very explanatory and helpful.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5868,2265,'A Working Dad','','','','2016-09-16 12:00:00','2016-09-16 12:00:00','Honestly, I haven\'t read it yet. After the book arrived I showed it to my daughter and she commented that her friend at school loves math. I suggested that she loan it to him. She did, and a couple days later she told me that he said to tell her dad \"Thank you\", because he is almost finished reading it and really loves it. I said, \"Tell him to keep it or share it with others. I will order another.\" I haven\'t ordered its replacement yet, but will do it soon.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5869,2265,'Snow','','','','2018-09-20 12:00:00','2018-09-20 12:00:00','They shipped fast. I was so excited to read . It seemed to me enjoyable. I think this is a kind of book which I am looking for since I was at school. Nobody will teach you that at school and of course in life except the one who loves you . It is a handy book and I am looking forward to finish it to be able to practice.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5870,2265,'Tom Steele','','','','2016-10-30 12:00:00','2016-10-30 12:00:00','OMG, my son is the math hero in his third grade class. Full of tricks like multiply times eleven - any number. Simply do this... 11 x 35: Take the 3 and the 5 and separate them, add 3+5=8 Put the 8 in between the 3 and 5. 11x35 is 385.  Another example 11 x 72, separate the 7 and 2. 7+2 = 9. Put the 9 between the 7 and 2 and 11 x 72 = 792. Presto. Your kid is a math genius. The book is full of these.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5871,2265,'henry','','','','2021-08-25 12:00:00','2021-08-25 12:00:00','Easily the best mental math book out there. Great tips, tricks, and hacks',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5872,2265,'Christopher C. Faber','','','','2010-10-27 12:00:00','2010-10-27 12:00:00','I\'m 22 years old, and I can\'t even count the times the information in this book would have been useful to me in the past. Hell, I just started reading it and I\'m already using these techniques to prepare for standardized tests. Any science or math student should commit these techniques to heart. I honestly believe they should be a required part of elementary school curriculum and the only reason I can think of why they aren\'t already is that teachers don\'t know of them! This book is worth a hundred times the price it costs for the value of the skills it will give you. Buy it!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5873,2265,'Tyler','','','','2013-06-10 12:00:00','2013-06-10 12:00:00','This book changed the way I think and go about my day-to-day studying and working.  The author does such a wonderful job of introducing advanced mental math techniques in a fun, easy-to-understand manner.  I specifically bought the book to help me during my consulting case interviews, and it helped me tremendously!  During those interviews, you are not allowed to have a calculator, so I relied heavily on the techniques that the author taught me, and they paid off!  I recommend this book to anyone that wants to learn how to live life without dependence on a calculator, or simply wants to make their life easier!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5874,2265,'Ren','','','','2012-12-11 12:00:00','2012-12-11 12:00:00','This book taught me to do maths in my head which is fantastic. We  have become so dependent on calculators that it limits our brain power and makes us feel that we cannot do mental math but this book proves us wrong. I use it as a reference guide all the time to revise the concepts. I plan to be a maths teacher soon and definitely will be using it in my classroom. I Absolutely love this book and thanks the author for sharing his brilliance. Everyone should purchase this book because it can be used in our everyday lives and is very essential.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5875,2265,'Alan','','','','2018-12-20 12:00:00','2018-12-20 12:00:00','This book teaches a different approach to math, and some of the ways you can manipulate numbers to get the same answer. It will take a lot of practice, so don\'t expect to read this book and come out computing numbers like Mr. Benjamin. Expect to be working on your memory a lot.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5876,2265,'Tony R','','','','2019-03-04 12:00:00','2019-03-04 12:00:00','Loved it, in today’s world of iPhone calculators it’s fun to think we might be able to do the math in our heads (and possibly using our fingers). I especially liked the ability to calculate the day of any date from 1700’s to 2100’s. Wish this book was published years ago.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5877,2265,'Philip','','','','2014-01-08 12:00:00','2014-01-08 12:00:00','I bought this book to help with the GMAT. I wanted it to help me do basic math more quickly in my head without using that pesky notepad they make you use as scratch paper. The book makes a great deal of sense, is very easy to follow, and you can comprehend his approach to math and why it is quicker his way. You do need to practice though otherwise you will revert to the standard way that you learned growing up. I also have noticed that I am using the tricks from the book to entertain friends! Fun times!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5878,2265,'Dianna Sommer','','','','2012-05-22 12:00:00','2012-05-22 12:00:00','Just received this book about 2 hours ago and started flipping through it.  I am known for 2 things.  Killing plants and not being able to do math of any kind.  After reading the first part of the book I called my son down and had him make up some math problems.  After getting every one correct he was like, \"Mom, where are you hiding your cheat sheets\"?  Just ordered another 2 copies so each of my boys will have \"summer reading\" that I approve of.  You can\'t go wrong with this book.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5879,2265,'STH','','','','2010-04-06 12:00:00','2010-04-06 12:00:00','This is a useful and fun book, but don\'t assume you can complete these tasks just by reading. It takes significant practice to compute these problems in your head. So, if you are dedicated and willing to put in the time, it is worth the price and the effort. Though I will never be good enough to beat someone with a calculator, I am often able to work out problems in my head to the amazement of my friends and family. That alone is worth it. This was first Kindle purchase, and I am now hooked.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5880,2265,'Shopperatwork','','','','2019-10-02 12:00:00','2019-10-02 12:00:00','Great book of mental math! Its really cool that someone took the time to write this so others can learn about these math tricks! This explains how some of my childhood Asian friends were able to calculate math so quick!',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5882,2265,'C. Boudreaux B.','','','','2010-11-18 12:00:00','2010-11-18 12:00:00','I love math. And, I have always been curious on how some people multiply, divide and subtract so quickly in their heads. When I was in high school, there was a group of people that were in a club sponsered by a teacher. Its name was \"Number Semse\". I could not participate because I had to work after school. This book exposed all of the secrets of this group. This is a great book on math tricks. I intent to share it with the elementary school student in my neighborhood.',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),(5883,2265,'Yoshi!725','','','','2013-11-23 12:00:00','2013-11-23 12:00:00','Really helpful for kids who don\'t seem to understand the way math is taught in school.  The authors give clear and concise instructions with fun little anecdotes.  This has really helped my son improve his speed in calculating 2-digit multiplication.  He no longer believes he is terrible at math and this book helped him believe he could do it.  For every parent out there who they themselves or their kids think they can\'t do math read this book',0,'1','Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.10) Gecko/2009042316 Firefox/3.0.10 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)','review',0,0),