History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

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Concepts of Modern Mathematics
Ian Stewart
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In this charming volume, a noted English mathematician uses humor and anecdote to illuminate the concepts of groups, sets, subsets, topology, Boolean algebra and other mathematical subjects. 200 illustrations.

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Yes and No........2007-09-17

Starting a new graduate program in Mathematics but without an immense background in the area, I was looking for a book to prime the pump and give me a heads up on various areas and concepts. In a sense to draw an outline which I can fill in as I take classes and learn more details.

The book *sort of* worked for this. The first couple of chapters are pretty good, talking about set theory, functions etc in a really really common sense way. This was very well presented perfect for me and I started to lay a conceptual foundation for understanding much of the more critical concepts in math. But then he just gets esoteric and frustratingly caught up on seemingly pretty trivial stuff. I was looking forward to the section on modulus operations for instance, but then the material just implodes on itself and loses a real sense of the "forest" for some pretty insignificant trees. Stewart used to write a "Mathematical Recreations" column in Scientific American and I feel like the writing in these sections is similar to that style of content. Perhaps fun to fool around with, cute and clever, but really way off mark for someone trying to lay down the steel strut foundation of the house of mathematics.

I'm only about 1/3 of the way through so we'll see how the rest of the book goes. I hope he keeps down the ratio of cute and clever / foundational.

This is it!.......2007-06-10

Most of the time Math seems to be dry.This one breaks the mold and brings Math alive.I couldnt put this one down until the end!

Just what I was l looking for.......2006-09-19

I was not looking for a book on math when I bumped into this volume. I was looking for a book about math. What I really had in mind was a book with mathematical tales and curiosities. Dr. Ian Stewart's book is nothing of the kind but nevertheless it was delightful to read. His style is clear and elegant yet impressively precise. And the topics are covered just to the right extent. But be aware it is definitely no book for the layman. Some parts are quite involved and even with some mathematical background you may find yourself flipping back and forth trying to grasp some beautifully strange new mathematical concept. I strongly recommend it to all non-mathematician scientists.

all of mathematics should be explained this way.......2006-06-16

This book explains mathematics so you can use it well.. Now how many mathematics books can say that?

After some months of writing this review, I feel compelled to further the comments on this wonderful little book.

If you take any scholarly book on mathematic, the language is laconic and dry. If you take a mathematical popularization as the ones that Dr. Stewart writes so well, you may be yearning for a little explaining of some issues. This book fills that void, for example in the chapter about sets, he deals with basic concepts I have not seen in deeper texts, on defining functions he also does it again!! its the inner working explained so you can have beeter tools to tackle the big themes

VALUABLE FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS.......2005-11-17

Wow! At last that scary image of mathematics has been successfully unveiled here. What a book! What an author!
I just wish that all authors (and teachers) are as down-to-earth as the author of this book.
Whether you are a student or a teacher, there is a comfortable niche for you in this well-written well-illustrated book. "Concepts of Modern Mathematics" is one book, which succeeded in demystifying all those scary issues surrounding general mathematics. Ian Stewart truly deserve an award for having devised a way of making this possible. His effort is our gain; and, maths has suddenly become very interesting.
Both the illustrations and the explanations flowed smoothly. Very easy to grasp! One other fine thing about this wonderful book is that it did justice to all the branches of modern mathematics. Its impressive tentacles embraced the likes of algebra, geometry, hyperspace, numerical analysis, topology, set theory and so on.
This book testified that Ian Stewart is an experienced teacher, who really knows how to impart knowledge. In fact, any human being who is not mentally retarded, will find the contents of this book very interesting and very easy to understand. Ian Stewart's "Concept of Modern Mathematics" is the best companion for any student who wish to build a solid foundation on general mathematics. You simply won't know how easy this book is until you read through its pages.

Concepts of Modern Catalysis and Kinetics

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Concepts of Modern Catalysis and Kinetics
I. Chorkendorff , and J. W. Niemantsverdriet
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Until now, the literature has offered a rather limited approach to the use of fundamental kinetics and their application to catalytic reactions. Subsequently, this book spans the full range from fundamentals of kinetics and heterogeneous catalysis via modern experimental and theoretical results of model studies to their equivalent large-scale industrial production processes. The result is key knowledge for students at technical universities and professionals already working in industry.

"...such an enterprise will be of great value to the community, to professionals as well as graduate and undergraduate students attempting to move into the field of modern catalysis and kinetics. I strongly recommend you publish this book based on the proposal."
—Prof. Dr. G. A. Samorjai, University of California

"Both authors are well respected specialists, with a very long record of original top-quality work and an international reputation. A book from these authors will be considered an authoritative piece of work, I definitely support this project and I am looking forward to use the book when published."
—Prof. Dr. D. E. Resasco, University of Oklahoma

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With the second edition of his highly successful textbook 'Nanophysics and Nanotechnology', the author has once more provided a unique, self-contained introduction to the physical concepts, techniques and applications of nanoscale systems by covering its entire spectrum from the latest examples right up to single-electron and molecular electronics. The book is basically at the level of an upper level undergraduate engineering or science student. New sections have been added on the use of DNA as an organizing stratagem in self-assembly, silicon nanowires, comments on the new success toward human cloning, the achievement of self-replication in a primitive set of electromechanical robots, recognition in the extra chapters of the acceleration toward alternative forms of nanoelectronics. Additional problems have also been provided.

* Free solutions manual available for lecturers at www.wiley-vch.de/supplements/

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Excellent textbook.......2007-03-19

This excellent textbook presents the basic concepts of Nanotechnology and Nanophysics in a well structured, solid manner, without leaving any aspects unattached. It is updated, with references to recently published work in top rated journals. The main advantage of the book is the wide spectrum of the issues covered, ranging from biology to quantum computing, allowing future applications to be tackled by the students easier.

fundamental approach to the field.......2005-01-03

Wolf explains from the vantage of a physicist what exactly is nanophysics, and what the engineering implications might be. He describes how the size of atoms, at 0.1 nanometers or so, sets a natural lower limit, and how the scale of nanometers lets us see and use quantum phenomena for designing new materials.

A solid background in quantum mechanics would not be remiss, before trying this book. Wolf offers a bottoms-up approach to understanding the various branches of nanotech research, which is currently burgeoning.

Redefining Geometrical Exactness: Descartes' Transformation of the Early Modern Concept of Construction (Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences)

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Redefining Geometrical Exactness: Descartes' Transformation of the Early Modern Concept of Construction (Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences)
H. J. M. Bos
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The Ancient Tradition of Geometric Problems

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ASIN: 0387950907

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In his "Géométrie" of 1637 Descartes achieved a monumental innovation of mathematical techniques by introducing what is now called analytic geometry. Yet the key question of the book was foundational rather than technical: When are geometrical objects known with such clarity and distinctness as befits the exact science of geometry? Classically, the answer was sought in procedures of geometrical construction, in particular by ruler and compass, but the introduction of new algebraic techniques made these procedures insufficient. In this detailed study, spanning essentially the period from the first printed edition of Pappus' "Collection" (1588, in Latin translation) and Descartes' death in 1650, Bos explores the current ideas about construction and geometrical exactness, noting that by the time Descartes entered the field the incursion of algebraic techniques, combined with an increasing uncertainty about the proper means of geometrical problem solving, had produced a certain impasse. He then analyses how Descartes transformed geometry by a redefinition of exactness and by a demarcation of geometry's proper subject and procedures in such a way as to incorporate the use of algebraic methods without destroying the true nature of geometry. Although mathematicians later essentially discarded Descartes' methodological convictions, his influence was profound and pervasive. Bos' insistence on the foundational aspects of the "Géométrie" provides new insights both in the genesis of Descartes' masterpiece and in its significance for the development of the conceptions of mathematical exactness.

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Don't read Descartes without it.......2005-11-25

This is the theme of the book: Euclid built up the whole Elements with just ruler and compass, but, as the Greeks knew perfectly well, for many problems it is necessary to allow higher curves or curve-tracing devices, or other suspicious tricks. This is very bothersome; we don't want things to get out of hand. What methods should be allowed in true geometry? The thoughts on these things before Descartes (comprising the first half of the book) were inconclusive and not terribly interesting. One does not regret that the subject is extinct. In fact, Descartes wrote: "through the dark confusion of this science I have seen some kind of light, and I believe that by its help I can dispel darkness however dense" (p. 232). But we cannot afford the luxury of forgetting all about these matters. Many great mathematicians clearly regarded it as an important issue, and it shaped their work. In particular--and this is the main point of the book--it is absolutely essential for a proper understanding of Descartes' Geometrie, which is in a sense a culmination of this whole tradition (and which of course many of us have tried to read for very different reasons). The high-point in this argument is chapter 19, where Bos argues that the catalyst for Descartes' breakthrough was his study of "Pappus' problem", where the harmony between geometric constructions and algebraic equations unfolds perfectly. This also beautifully closes the circle, since Pappus' Collection was the main ancient source for the whole discussion on geometrical exactness in the first place.

Modern Curriculum Press Mathematics Level B

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Excellent Mathematics Curriculum for the 2nd Grader

Modern Curriculum Press Mathematics Level B

Manufacturer: Modern Curriculum Press
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ASIN: 0813631106

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Emphasizing basic math skills and problem-solving strategies, this teacher-, student-, and family-friendly math program provides students with the solid math foundation they need to succeed. Affordable and easy-to-use with direct instruction embedded throughout, these full-year texts can be used on their own or as an outstanding supplement to any math program. The Teacher's Guides offer easy-to-use lesson plans filled with direct instruction guidelines. Grade Two/Student Edition

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Excellent Mathematics Curriculum for the 2nd Grader.......2000-06-09

Are you a homeschooler? A parent looking to supplement your 2nd grader's mathematics lessons? Then this is the text for you. Wonderfuly laid out, with attractive drawings that keep a child entertained -- it also educates them on every single page. With a start in refresher work, and then an easy transaction into new material with each unit, the student is bound to learn the needed facts in no time. By the end of the book they will be adding & subtracting, telling time, figuring out their own money matters, be counting to 1000 and so much, much more. From a homeschooling parent of three, this book is a permanent fixture in our home for each. Completely consumable or easily used as a copy book.

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A philosopher's view
At last a fundamental introduction for the layman
Great Ideas in a Digestible Format
Quantum Electrodynamics for the Rest of Us
Decent philosophy, mediocre physics

Great Ideas in Physics
Alan P Lightman
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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What does it mean to say that time and space are relative? How can an electron be in two places at once? For anyone who wants a basic understanding of the physical processes that define the universe, Lightman provides the perfect introduction in Great Ideas in Physics. In addition to explaining physics, he brings in relevant passages from philosophy and literature to demonstrate how these great ideas have impacted the world of thought.

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A philosopher's view.......2007-01-21

This book both impressed and disappointed me. One of the disappointments is the way Lightman advances the notion that some physical theories can be logically deduced, a priori, without performing experiments, and without experiencing the real world. I thought we'd conquered that siren's song centuries ago, but it lives on in Lightman's book.

For example, Alan argues that "Thermodynamics is essentially nothing more than the theory of probability, and that the second law might have been logically deduced on the basis of pure mathematics, with no experience of the world. He repeats his faith in a priori reasoning on pages 27-28 where he claims to provide a derivation of the "law" of conservation of gravitational and kinetic energy "using only logic and algebra." In another example, he argues that, with only a pencil and paper, Maxwell discovered the theoretical possibility of traveling waves of electromagnetic energy. And he promotes the myth that Einstein's theory of relativity is an example of "deductive science, [in which] the scientist begins by postulating certain truths of nature, with only secondary guidance from outside experiments, and deduces the consequences of the postulates.

In so forcefully advancing a central role for a priori reasoning, Lightman fools himself and does a disservice to the student. For example, in deriving the "law" of conservation of gravitational and kinetic energy, his proof makes use of the fact that things fall down. But that's an observation. Without that observation, Alan wouldn't know if things fell down, upwards, sideways, some arbitrary direction, or just *sat there*. His a priori proof also uses the fact that things fall with a constant acceleration. But for hundreds of generations before Galileo, people thought otherwise until corrected by observation. Further, Alan's proof assumes that all masses fall with the same acceleration, regardless of composition, which is yet another bit of information based on observation.

To me, it's incredible that I could pick up a book written in the 21st century, ostensibly on physics, and read a philosopher who argues there are physical theories "deduced" "using only logic and algebra. The problem seems to be that, once the deductive arguments are two or more steps removed from the experimental results, Alan has a tendency to forget the observations all together and then make unwarranted claims about the power of a priori reasoning and deductive logic based on "postulates." The whole idea of a priori reasoning in the total absence of experimental observations should have been, at the very least, discarded when Darwin taught us that our brains are a product of evolution, and thus designed by natural selection to analyze the real world.

The level of difficulty is aimed at high school students or freshman college students who are just being exposed to ideas in science and physics. But I don't recommend this book for beginning students because of the aforementioned philosophical problems. There are also too many technical problems.

For example, Lightman uses two colliding balls to illustrate the conservation of kinetic energy, but his explanation fails to mention (at all) that kinetic energy is conserved only for elastic collisions. He could and should have used conservation of *momentum,* which is always conserved, but he fails to mention that conservation law at all. So, although his explanation is correct as far as it goes, it is inexcusably misleading and incomplete.

I genuinely enjoyed some of Alan's derivations, as they provided peripheral views on scientific concepts that are illuminating. But some derivations are sloppy, and likely to mislead beginning students, especially when Alan takes tenable conclusion and then makes sweeping conclusions, culminating with the declaration of "law." This wouldn't be a problem if he explained along the way that the reasoning is non-rigorous, and that the conclusions are only tenable, and subject to further experimental testing and validation. But he does just the opposite by giving the reader a false sense that the reasoning is far more rigorous than it really is.

I enjoyed the author's explanation of thermodynamics. The examples, starting out with small numbers of ideal molecules, nicely illustrate key principles. And, I like the way he expands these principles. This is one of the best sections in the book. I enjoyed his development of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, with the singular complaint that he provides so much time to bad philosophers who use thermodynamics to misrepresent evolution. He doesn't just let the philosophers and religious fanatics misrepresent evolution, either. He does it himself. For example, on page 110 Alan summarizes a philosopher's argument with the comment:

"Here Adams describes the conflict between Evolutionists, who think human society is forever progressing upward, and the Degradationists, who believe in the second law of thermodynamics."

The idea that evolution says "human society is forever progressing upward" is a flagrant misrepresentation of evolution. This sort false dichotomy misrepresents both evolution and thermodynamics, and is roughly in line with bogus arguments from religionists like Henry Morris, to whom Alan allots over a page of explanation under the bold-typed headline "The Second Law Used to Refute the Theory of Evolution." True, he does offer a paragraph explaining that the earth is a closed system, but to offer so much time to Morris, without a word from great scientists and philosophers like Dawkins, is just unforgivable. Without exception, every reference to evolution was either negative or neutral, which is an unforgivable slight on the greatest theory of the 19th century.

The conservation of energy, the theory of thermodynamics, the theory of relativity, and quantum mechanics are, truly, all great ideas in physics; hats off to Alan Lightman for writing a book about them. But it's a real shame the book had to be cluttered by the other stuff.

At last a fundamental introduction for the layman.......2006-01-24

I am starting to self-study physics and mathematics as part of a broader interest in astronomy and cosmology.
I am delighted by this book which focuses on 4 fundamental topics and explains them clearly with only algebra.
This is a great intro, very pedagogical, and I don't feel cheated on the science, compared to other popularizations.
I just wish there would be the solutions to ALL the exercises, and hope A.Lightman does a sequel.

Great Ideas in a Digestible Format.......2004-11-05

Alan Lightman, Senior Lecturer in Physics at MIT and author of the recent best-seller _Einstein's Dreams_, serves up four fundamental concepts that form the foundation of modern physics in an easy-to-read, comfortable manner. Not being a physics buff, I was pleasantly surprised at the ease with which Lightman commands and communicates his subject. After developing a beginner's understanding of the conservation of energy, the second law of thermodynamics, the theory of relativity, and quantum mechanics, it is fascinating to watch each of these ideas find traction in the world around you. For those who might view physics as an esoteric field that bears no real relevance to the lives of ordinary people, Lightman encourages them to look at the impact of these ideas, not only the science of the modern world, but on the social, spiritual, and intellectual aspects of the modern era as well. By weaving passages from writers, philosophers, theologians, and social theorists, Lightman explores the wide-ranging impact that physics has had on every academic field imaginable.

While some may find the text to be pedestrian and lack the hard math of more ambitious texts, this book is not geared towards experts and should not be considered anything more than a fun read for the informed. If you're ready to begin exploring the world of physics, this is a nice place to start. Just be prepared to view the world differently after you're done.

Quantum Electrodynamics for the Rest of Us.......2001-10-23

Whether the physics in this book is perfect or not, one thing is certain: the physics is readable. This is not a book for the aspiring physicist, I made that mistake. This is a book for a person curious about some of the major developments in the subject but NOT interested in the minutia and the math behind the theory. Physics is not just for nerds with overpowered calculators, anybody can be fascinated by this stuff.

Decent philosophy, mediocre physics.......1998-10-30

This is a decent book when it comes to discussing the philosophical implications of physics, but its discussions of the concrete physics are lacking. There are many typos and ambiguous problems, and in some cases important concepts are actually explained incorrectly. Only buy this book if you are already conversant with the physics it discusses (thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and relativity) and want to read about the history and philosophy of them.

Modern Groundwater Exploration: Discovering New Water Resources in Consolidated Rocks Using Innovative Hydrogeologic Concepts, Exploration, Drilling, Aquifer Testing and Management Methods

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Modern Groundwater Exploration: Discovering New Water Resources in Consolidated Rocks Using Innovative Hydrogeologic Concepts, Exploration, Drilling, Aquifer Testing and Management Methods
Robert A. Bisson , and Jay H. Lehr
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New exploration tools and techniques for a breakthrough paradigm of regional groundwater occurrence
Fresh water is undoubtedly our most precious resource aside from the air we breathe, and the only commodity whose cost has steadily risen over time. At the same time, our understanding of the origins, pathways, and recharge mechanisms of the earth's most valuable "economic" mineral-groundwater-remains in the nineteenth century. It is ironic that this scientific anachronism is contributing to a global shortage of available fresh water supplies while oil, gas, and mineral discoveries have proliferated, vastly increasing the world's energy, precious metals, and industrial mineral reserves.
Modern Groundwater Exploration details applications and results of proven twenty-first- century technologies and geological concepts adapted from the oil, gas, and mineral exploration industries for evaluating, developing, and managing previously undiscovered, massive, sustainable groundwater resources. Unprecedented in both its scope and authority, this timely book presents:
* A new groundwater paradigm, coined Megawatershed, which accurately and comprehensively describes the earth's natural complex groundwater systems
* Innovative exploration, drilling, and testing technologies that make major new ground-water sources more locatable and cost-effective to produce than ever before
* Actual case studies in which megawatershed methods have identified vast quantities of new water and brought new hope to previously arid and desperately water-short locales
* Chapters by former OECD DAC chairman Alexander R. Love, geopolitical analyst Dr. Ewan Anderson, and former director of the Trinidad and Tobago Water Resources Agency Dr. Utam Maharaj on the tremendous global implications of the megawater-shed paradigm. These experts explore the many beneficial applications of megawater-shed development, from macroeconomics to development of small island developing state (SIDS), and from critical environmental issues to water conflict resolution and the potential for a second "green revolution"
The world's need for clean, dependable water is more urgent-and addressable-than ever before. Let Modern Groundwater Exploration introduce you to the authors' revolutionary megawatershed paradigm, along with the latest concepts and technologies for accessing vast reservoirs of groundwater-still today's safest, cleanest, and most plentiful water resource.

Student Solutions Manual to accompany Concepts of Modern Physics

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Student Solutions Manual to accompany Concepts of Modern Physics
Arthur Beiser
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ASIN: 0072499710

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Modern Physics is the most up-to-date, accessible presentation of modern physics available. The book is intended to be used in a one-semester course covering modern physics for students who have already had basic physics and calculus courses. The balance of the book leans more toward ideas than toward experimental methods and practical applications because the beginning student is better served by a conceptual framework than by a mass of details. The sequence of topics follows a logical, rather than strictly historical, order. Relativity and quantum ideas are considered first to provide a framework for understanding the physics of atoms and nuclei. The theory of the atom is then developed, and followed by a discussion of the properties of aggregates of atoms, which includes a look at statistical mechanics. Finally atomic nuclei and elementary particles are examined.

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Like most.......2007-02-12

The book is not very good with the equations in it. It needs to be more consistant with variable letter names. Some equations in the proofs cannot be used to answer end of chapter questions. This gets confusing.

Inconsistencies and Typos.......2002-01-17

...While understanding can come from this book, the numerous typos distract, confuse, and degrade the quality of it. Examples of this include the following: on page 7, the definitions for t_0 and t should be switched (although it's all relative); on pages 39, 40, and 41, there are occasions where a prime ' is either lacking or misplaced; on page 43, a variable dz' should be replaced by dx'. Page 137, example 4.5 (b) gives contradictory exponents. The correct exponents are ^2 throughout. The answer is also wrong! (should be 2.47x10^15 Hz)
These are just a few occasions that I have noticed and have spent hours struggling with.

Bad Explanations.......2001-02-01

I did not think that this book offered too good of explanations. After taking the course with this book accompanying it, I did not feel that I went away with anything except for more confusion toward physics. If you are thinking about purchasing this book, you will probably want to try a different text.

Good Introductory Book.......2000-07-18

It points out most of the important concepts clearly. It is an interesting book if you have proper foundation of Maths. However, I prefer the layout and format of its first edition. It achieved good balance between maths and physics.

Useless book alert!.......2000-05-30

Pick another book like Serway's, or Tipler's, or even Modern Atomic and Nuclear Physics, for a legitimate introduction to this subject. Beiser's lazy treatment of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and the Bohr atom amounts to little more than throwing out a few formulas and examples. The same goes for the transformations in special relativity - Tipler's treatment is superior. Even the Schaum's book in modern physics is better on this topic. His treatment of quantum mechanics was obviously meant to be ignored - hence the leaving out of important conceptual and explanatory material that, say, Modern Atomic and Nuclear Physics puts in. Overall, it is worthless in comparison to the previously mentioned books.

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Welfare in the Kantian State
Alexander Kaufman
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0198294670

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Kant's theory of justice continues to exert a powerful influence on contemporary discussions of justice and equality. Modern theorists disagree, however, regarding the implications of Kant's theory for the state's responsibility for public welfare. A traditional interpretation holds that Kant's political theory simply constitutes an account of the constraints which reason places on the state's authority to regulate external action. Alexander Kaufman argues that this traditional interpretation succeeds neither as a faithful reading of Kant's texts nor as a plausible, philosophically sound reconstruction of a `Kantian' political theory. Rather he argues that Kant's political theory articulates a positive conception of the state's role. In particular, Kantian justice requires that each member of society must be guaranteed the opportunity to realize his or her purposive capacities. In order to secure this guarantee, Kantian justice requires interventions to ensure equality of capabilities.

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