Disquisitiones Arithmeticae

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English translation of standard mathematical work on theory of numbers, first published in Latin in 1801. "Among the greatest mathematical treatises of all fields and periods."--Asger Aaboe.

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understandable to all.......2007-03-09

What blows my mind about Gauss's Disquisitiones is that it is understandable to people like me who don't have an advanced background in mathematics. You just need to move through it slowly and carefully. There is a certain joy that comes along with making the discoveries that Gauss walks you through. A book that will change your outlook on life by enhancing what you see as the basic philosophy underlying numbers and mathematics. Mathemtical magicians like Euler and Lagrange will just confuse and dazzle you with their tricks, but Gauss will give you understanding.

Martin Christensen"s Review.......2007-01-08

This book is very good, but not quite excellent. Gauss spent, in my opinion, too much time on the theory of binary forms and too little on the general second-degree equation in two variables that the theory is such a big part of. However, the rest of the book was first-rate, well suited to one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. I considered it money well spent.

Choose your edition carefully.......2006-03-08

This is a great book. It's the place where modern number theory begins. It's also well enough written that it's enjoyable to read today.

There are two editions and you have to choose carefully. I don't know whether my review will appear on both editions or just one. The softcover is only $47. The hardcover is $129, but it is a REVISED translation. A single person, who does not seem to be have been a mathematician, made the first translation from Latin in 1965. That was revised by a team of 4 scholars in 1986.

That turns out to be important, because the original translator got a few things wrong, like the logic of a double negative. So there are some places where the first (cheaper, softcover, Yale) edition is either wrong or unclear. Many of these problems have been fixed in the second (more expensive, hardcover, Springer-Verlag) edition.

I bought the first edition and I have no regrets, but you will get extra value for your extra money if you buy the second edition.

Not bad for 204 years old........2005-07-10

Gauss wrote Disquisitiones between 1795 and 1801. If I can read and understand Clarke's translation in less time than it took Gauss to write the original, I will be doing well. The mathematics has not been superseded and the historical aspect is extremely valuable.

Professor.......2003-09-13

It is the best book for people who takes mathematics seriously

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The best book out there on J.W. Waterhouse!
Book on John Waterhouse
Great table book
An astute feel for a quiet man
Wealth of information

J.W. Waterhouse
Peter Trippi
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ASIN: 0714845183

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John William Waterhouse is among the most popular Victorian artists, and many of his paintings, such as The Lady of Shalott, Hylas and the Nymphs and Ophelia, have become icons of femininity recognized the world over. With their compelling composition, glowing colour and Impressionist-inflected technique, these paintings are admired for their beauty, yet at the same time they have the power to transport the viewer into a romantic world of myth and legend.Waterhouse's depictions of female beauty reflect his age's complex and ambivalent attitudes towards women, in which Victorian ideals of sentiment and duty commingled with less noble undercurrents of erotic desire and misogyny. In this fresh and innovative study of the artist, Peter Trippi presents a new analysis of Waterhouse's seductresses, martyrs and nymphs, together with a lively discussion of the cultural and historical circumstances in which these images were painted.This authoritative volume utilizes new research to provide an accessible biography of the artist and to assess his place in the late Victorian art world. Themes explored include Waterhouse's passion for Italy, literature and the classical world, his participation in England's Royal Academy, his stylistic influences and studio practices, and the collectors, dealers, critics and curators who helped make him famous in his day.Like other Victorian artists, Waterhouse was neglected through much of the twentieth century, but as critical inhibitions have fallen away the revival of his fortune has been dramatic. Today he is again acknowledged as a master painter. Peter Trippi's monograph provides a timely re-evaluationthat combines a close reading of Waterhouse's imagery with a candid appraisal of his unique talent.

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The best book out there on J.W. Waterhouse! .......2007-08-05

This is the best book I have found on J.W. Waterhouse. Not only does this book talk about the painter's life, but more importantly, each of J.W .Waterhouse's paintings are described in very full detail (eg: OPHELIA).

I was so intrigued by reading about Waterhouses' pictures, because the author of this wonderful book (ie: PETER TRIPPI) elaborated in great detail about each work of Art, by contrasting and comparing Waterhouses' paintings to other famous paintings and sculptures (eg: Bourne Jones from the 1800's, and also many famous Italian 1400-th Century Artists) .

The author has attempted, (& with great success, I may add), to show how Waterhouse was influenced by past Rapheaelite Artists and also by some of the other famous first-phase Pre-Raheaelite English Artists.

Each synopsis, of each Waterhouse painting is quite amazing and like no other interpretation that I have read on this famous late-Pre-Raphaelite Artist.

The repro-photos of Waterhouse's works are amazing, -----showing such wonderful details and colors.

Book on John Waterhouse.......2007-05-17

If you are an art lover of paintings that can take your breath away, and pulling you int it than John Waterhouse is a must for your collection. He is such a great artist and this book is so incredible you want to devour it. He is one of the greatest artists of his time that I would recommend this book because it is affordable and wonderful.

I received this book quickly and with no delays.

Great table book.......2007-02-16

Would love to have ordered the hardcover for a coffee table book but this one does just fine for the cost and over-seas shipping it would have taken for the hardcover. Lots of information on J W Waterhouse and great pictures. It even has some of his less known works and pictures that you can't find prints for. A true keep sake and treasure for those who are interested in this artist and his time. Oh, and a few of the house guests, students, have even asked to borrow the book. First table book to have created some interesting conversations.

An astute feel for a quiet man.......2006-12-08

Peter Trippi's monograph has done what I would assume had to be very difficult to do: he has a good feel for the quiet,quiet man behind the paintings. The depth of his study helped me to verify a number of pieces of information that led me into my own research, and has continued to be my main reference as I continue my work. I recommend that this is the book to begin with if you are going to enter any serious study of John William Waterhouse; however, don't let that make you think it is only a scholar's read: it is well written, beautifully illustrated, and simply a joy to behold.

Wealth of information.......2006-11-01

This is the most complete book on Waterhouse I've come across yet. When researching this artist, I was surprised to find that there were very few books written just about Waterhouse. Without this book, it would have been very hard to research him at all.

The book is laid out beautifully so that even if you never read the whole thing, you can enjoy it. The paintings are displayed in full color and many of them cover a whole page. Sketches and other art by Waterhouse's contemporaries as well as art that he was inspired by are also included.

The book is laid out like an illustrated biography. Starting from birth to death, Trippi shows Waterhouse's life by his paintings and sketches since very few written documents of his life survive. Each chapter shows an era in his life and how he changed over the years by style and technique. Trippi explains much of the background of the paintings and mentions artwork still missing as well as other mysteries of Waterhouse's life. This is skillfully told including all the elements you want when getting to know an artist; his life, color pictures, inspirations, contemporaries, techniques and more.

I loved reading through this and at the end felt a heightened respect for the artist. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to know more about Waterhouse.

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But then I am Biased
A brief introduction to the artist
Don't get this one for the reproductions
A well written introduction to Waterhouse
Waterhouse: An Artist's Artist

J W Waterhouse
Anthony Hobson
Manufacturer: Phaidon Press
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ASIN: 0714828645

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But then I am Biased.......2006-06-30

Anthony Hobson was my father and I watched as he researched, visited, photographed, wrote and re-wrote the text for this book. It was a labour of love, bringing to the fore an artist who had been deeply unfashionable for many years - out of step with the tastes of the intervening times.
His writing style was characterised by a passionionate, often wryly humourous but always very readable style.
His research discovered and brought to the public eye, paintings that hadn't been seen for a generation, paintings found in lofts and attics, and in private family collections. He met an elderly lady who had sat for Waterhouse when she was a child and recorded her memories of this event in her young life.
Along side the personal aspect of the work runs the academic thread of rigorous research into the literary themes that underpin so much of Waterhouses paintings, and the placing of all of this in context with other artists of the period and before.
My father fell in love with the sumptuous beauty and incredible technical skill of Waterhouses work. He was very aware of the power of images and spent a great deal of time working on the reproductions included in the book. What you have to realise is that this was the best that could be done at the time. Colour printing has moved on enormously since this book was published. The costs and quality are at vastly different levels to those available to authors today. He would be the first one to say that ANY black and white reproduction of this artists work could never remotely do them justice, but he worked with what was do-able and in giving a glimpse of long unappreciated paintings, he was able to start an army of fans on their way to a well-deserved re-assessment of Waterhouse.

A brief introduction to the artist.......2006-05-29

If you're looking for a brief intro into who Waterhouse was and his paintings, then this book is for you. If however, you want to see his paintings in color and larger sizes, then do not get this book. This book is an overview of Waterhouse's life and paintings, not the complete story. For the complete story and paintings, buy Trippi's book instead.

The text is laid out well and in sequence of Waterhouse's life. I found myself compelled to read the entire book in a short time.

There are some color pictures, but they are not as vibrant as the Trippi book. Many of the pictures are black and white and some are quite small, fitting into the margins. It was frustrating to see the b&W pictures and to try to imagine what they were really supposed to look like. But if all you want is an overview and a sampling of Waterhouse's art, then this book may be more manageable than Trippi's.

Don't get this one for the reproductions.......2004-03-12

I think I made a mistake when ordering and accidentally got this book instead of Trippi's hardcover. The narrative is interesting and insightful, but the reproductions are an outrage. Black and white for Circe Ividiosa and for (gasp) THE MAGIC CIRCLE??? Come on! Black and white should only be used to make a point about light and shade or for lesser works and studies. But there are several masterworks reproduced in B/W in this book. Also, the color reproductions are lousy as well. 3 stars overall out of respect for the author, but 1 star for the plates.

A well written introduction to Waterhouse.......2001-06-18

I find Waterhouse the greatest of the late 19th-century British painters. His women are full of life. He was a master at capturing the slightest expression to convey the personalities of his models. His compositions are superb. Paintings such as the 1888 "The Lady of Shalott" and the 1894 treatment of the same subject are as powerful as they are beautiful.

Hobson makes his admiration of Waterhouse's paintings obvious. This makes the book a very enjoyable read. It is a wonderful introduction to Waterhouse's work. Hobson spends a lot of time discussing paintings--this is something that is too often forgotten in art history texts. He identifies aspects of Waterhouse's compositions that help make his paintings outstanding. He describes the literary sources of Waterhouse's subjects. He mentions the artists who influenced Waterhouse's style. The essays are clear and well-organized. Anyone who is interested in Waterhouse's work should read this book.

Waterhouse: An Artist's Artist.......2000-07-14

During my education and professional life as an artist and professor of art the work of the Pre-Raphaelites and their contemporaries especially Waterhouse was/is extremely appealing and inspirational to me and many of my peers who are painters or illustrators. His work is among the best of his and any era since. The lavish reproductions in this book do homage to the wonderful God-given ability of the artist. Waterhouse's nymphs, faeries and women are innocent, gorgeous, and fetching, his colors deep, dark and lush, his men heroic and altruistic. If you love PreRaphaelite era art, Romanticism, mythical stories skillfully representated in figure art, this is the book for you. Though I bought the book for the reproductions, I recently read the text and found it helpful.

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Lovely
Excellent quality, pictures not what I was expecting

Myth and Romance: Notecards
J.W. Waterhouse
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Binding: Cards

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ASIN: 0714844136

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A selection of 16 beautiful greeting cards featuring some of the world's best-loved and most iconic Victorian paintings

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Lovely.......2007-09-04

These cards are quite lovely. Each picture is framed in a white border. The back & inside of the cards are also white. The title of the painting is printed on the back along with the year it was originally released. There are 16 cards in the set, each featuring a different painting: Tristram & Isolde, A Naiad, Ophelia (1889), Miranda-The Tempest, Thisbe, The Siren, Hylas And The Nymphs, The Shrine, The Lady Of Shalott (1888), Saint Cecilia, The Awakening Of Adonis, 'Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May,' Ophelia (1894), The Lady Of Shalott (1894), 'I Am Half Sick Of Shadows,' Said The Lady Of Shalott, Echo & Narcissus
The cards come with white envelopes in a very nice box that features the painting of Ophelia.
My only problem with the set is that there is only one of each painting. I would like to have had multiples of each, so that I could use one to write a letter on and save the other for framing or something.

Excellent quality, pictures not what I was expecting.......2006-02-25

These are great quality cards and excellent reproductions of the Waterhouse works. unfortunately, I was hoping for more works in a "romantic" (in the colloqial sense) vein, rather than the mythic ones chosen. There are several Waterhouse works that I would consider appropriate for correspondence to your signifgant other, but most of the tragic myths here (Narcissus, Lady of Shallot, etc.) aren't really those.

The crads themselves are great quality, though. Just be sure what you're looking for.

19th Century British & European Paintings - Phillips, London - 6/14/00 (H. H. Parker, C. Becker, J. W. Waterhouse, C. E. Halle, and others)

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19th Century British & European Paintings - Phillips, London - 6/14/00 (H. H. Parker, C. Becker, J. W. Waterhouse, C. E. Halle, and others)
London Phillips
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The art and life of J.W. Waterhouse, RA, 1849-1917

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The art and life of J.W. Waterhouse, RA, 1849-1917
Anthony Hobson
Manufacturer: Rizzoli in association with Christie's
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THE CONTINUITY OF THE CHURCH IN WALES
J, WATERHOUSE JOSEPH B. MADDOCKS AND W
Manufacturer: THE RADNORSHIRE STANDARD CO
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J.W. Waterhouse Notecards
J. W. Waterhouse
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J.W. Waterhouse: Myth and Romance

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J.W. Waterhouse, R.A
Rose Esther Dorothea Sketchley
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An engaging analysis of how Americans commemorate wars.

This engaging look at the political battles over how Americans have built monuments for wars, from the Civil War to Vietnam, reveals that these public monuments often become a touchstone for feelings about the war, political expression, and America's role in the world. Piehler's new preface brings the story up to the present. 31 b/w photographs and illustrations.

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One of the country's leading health economists presents a provocative analysis of the transformation of American medicine from a system of professional dominance to an industry under corporate control. James Robinson examines the economic and political forces that have eroded the traditional medical system of solo practice and fee-for-service insurance, hindered governmental regulation, and invited the market competition and organizational innovations that now are under way. The trend toward health care corporatization is irreversible, he says, and it parallels analogous trends toward privatization in the world economy.
The physician is the key figure in health care, and how physicians are organized is central to the health care system, says Robinson. He focuses on four forms of physician organization to illustrate how external pressures have led to health care innovations: multispecialty medical groups, Independent Practice Associations (IPAs), physician practice management firms, and physician-hospital organizations. These physician organizations have evolved in the past two decades by adopting from the larger corporate sector similar forms of ownership, governance, finance, compensation, and marketing.
In applying economic principles to the maelstrom of health care, Robinson highlights the similarities between competition and consolidation in medicine and in other sectors of the economy. He points to hidden costs in fee-for-service medicine--overtreatment, rampant inflation, uncritical professional dominance regarding treatment decisions--factors often overlooked when newer organizational models are criticized.
Not everyone will share Robinson's appreciation for market competition and corporate organization in American health care, but he challenges those who would return to the inefficient and inequitable era of medicine from which we've just emerged. Forcefully written and thoroughly documented, The Corporate Practice of Medicine presents a thoughtful--and optimistic--view of a future health care system, one in which physician entrepreneurship is a dynamic component.

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An excellent primer on healthcare organizations.......2005-10-11

Six years after publication, this is still an outstanding primer on the business of healthcare at the organizational level. I was impressed with Prof. Robinson's understanding of the industry from an economic perspective, and enjoyed his straightforward discussions of the market forces that have shaped the industry over the past twenty years. Highly recommended for those wanting to learn more about the fundamental business drivers of HMOs, IPAs, PHOs, and multispecialty medical groups.

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This book brings together in compact form a broad scientific and sociopolitical view of US wetlands. This primer lays out the science and policy considerations to help in navigating this branch of science that is so central to conservation policy, ecosystem science and wetland regulation. It gives explanations of the attributes, functions and values of our wetlands and shows how and why public attitudes toward wetlands have changed, and the political, legal, and social conflicts that have developed from legislation intended to stem the rapid losses of wetlands. The book describes the role of wetland science in facilitating the evolution of a rational and defensible system for regulating wetlands and will shed light on many of the problems and possibilities facing those who quest to protect and conserve our wetlands.

WETLANDS EXPLAINED: WETLAND SCIENCE POLICY & POLITICS AMERICA

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WETLANDS EXPLAINED: WETLAND SCIENCE POLICY & POLITICS AMERICA
LEWIS
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Wetlands Explained: Wetland Science, Policy, and Politics in America

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Wetlands Explained: Wetland Science, Policy, and Politics in America
William M. Jr. Lewis
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