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Books: Text Books: Mathematics
The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, Revised and Updated Editionby Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise List Price: $39.95 Available from Amazon $25.17 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page From Library Journal Wise, a former teacher and current home education consultant, explains that she decided to home-school her three children because the local public school "was a terrible environment socially" and ranked academically as one of the lowest in the state, and the private school she and her husband had chosen seemed unable to stimulate and challenge her children. Bauer, her older daughter and now an instructor at the College of William & Mary, adds the student's perspective. Together, they provide detailed information on a home-school curriculum for a type of classical education called the "trivium." Within each of the three stages of learning (grammar, logic, and rhetoric) are suggestions for lessons, how-to tips, and lists of resources. A common criticism of home schooling, that children have inadequate opportunity for social and emotional development, is also addressed here. For home-schooling a child or supplementing the education of one attending a public or private school, this book is a good purchase for most public libraries.ATerry A. Christner, Hutchinson P.L., KS Copyright 1999 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Educational Freedom Press An excellent resource for any family with a desire to incorporate a classical education in their home. |
Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Readingby Eugene H. Peterson List Price: $20.00 Available from Amazon $13.00 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page From Publishers Weekly Peterson is a retired pastor and popular author best known for The Message, a paraphrasing of the bible into modern idiom. In this slender book, he invites Christian readers to encounter the bible anew. Drawing on language in Ezekiel and Revelation, Peterson says that we ought not read the bible the same way we read a cookbook, a textbook, or even a great novel. Rather, Christians are to absorb, imbibe, feed on and digest Scripture. Peterson recommends a type of Bible-based prayer called lectio divina, in which the person praying meditates on a short passage of Scripture and listens for God to speak through the text. Peterson's exposition of lectio divina is one of the fullest to appear in recent years. Throughout, he cautions that lectio is not a systematic way of reading, but a "developed habit of living the text in Jesus' name." The last chapter, in which Peterson ruminates on his own experience translating the Bible, will be fascinating to Peterson's devotees, but is more myopic than the rest of the book. However, this is a worthy sequel to Peterson's 2004 hit Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places. Copyright © Reed business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Book Description Eugene Peterson is convinced that the way we read the bible is as important as that we read it. Do we read the bible for information about God and salvation, for principles and "truths" that we can use to live better? Or do we read it in order to listen to God and respond in prayer and obedience? The second part of Peterson’s momentous five-volume work on spiritual theology, Eat This Book challenges us to read the Scriptures on their own terms, as God’s revelation, and to live them as we read them. With warmth and wisdom Peterson offers greatly needed, down-to-earth counsel on spiritual reading. In these pages he draws readers into a fascinating conversation on the nature of language, the ancient practice of lectio divina, and the role of Scripture translations; included here is the "inside story" behind Peterson’s own popular bible translation, The Message. Countering the widespread practice of using the bible for self-serving purposes, Peterson here serves readers with a nourishing entrée into the formative, life-changing art of spiritual reading. study guide available.
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The Golden Ratio: The Story of PHI, the World's Most Astonishing Numberby Mario Livio List Price: $14.95 Available from Amazon $9.72 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page From Publishers Weekly Most readers will have at least dim memories from geometry class of the irrational number pi. Theoretical astrophysicist Livio gives pi's overlooked cousin phi its due with this lively account, the first on the subject written for the layperson. Phi is the golden ratio of antiquity (1.6180339887), a never-ending number so lauded for its harmonious qualities that in the 16th century it was dubbed the divine proportion. It is related to phenomena as diverse as the petal arrangements of roses, the breeding patterns of rabbits and the shape of our galaxy. Phi is also claimed to have been crucial in the design of the Great Pyramids, the composition of the Mona Lisa and the construction of Stradivarius violins. Livio (The Accelerating Universe) carefully investigates these and other claims and does not hesitate to debunk myths perpetuated by overzealous enthusiasts he calls "Golden Numberists." This is an engaging history of mathematics as well, addressing such perennial questions as the geometric basis of aesthetic pleasure and the nature of mathematical objects. Useful diagrams and handsome illustrations of works under discussion are amply provided. Livio is gifted with an accessible, entertaining style: one typical chapter bounds within five pages from an extended discourse on prime numbers to a clever Oscar Wilde quote about beauty to an amusing anecdote about Samuel Beckett and finally to an eminently clear explanation of G"del's incompleteness theorem. With a guide to the history of ideas as impassioned as Livio, even the math-phobic can experience the shock and pleasure of scientific discovery. This thoroughly enjoyable work vividly demonstrates to the general reader that, as Galileo put it, the universe is, indeed, written in the language of mathematics. Copyright 2002 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From School Library Journal Adult/High School-Take something as simple as a line segment and mark it at just the right place. Looking at it with a mathematician's eye, an interesting relationship appears: the ratio between the whole line and the larger of the pieces it was broken into is the same as the ratio of the larger piece and smaller piece. Better known as "the golden ratio" or phi, 1.618- is a number that has fascinated humans for several hundred years, and people have claimed evidence of phi in all manner of things. Livio takes readers on a treasure hunt for phi from ancient times through the present. On the way, he debunks a number of popular myths (e.g., the notion that Mondrian used it in his abstract paintings) and does a wonderful job explaining the Fibonacci sequence and its relationship to phi. Small, black-and-white photos and reproductions demonstrate items mentioned in the text. While it may seem that the author wanders in his expositions, his excursions into history and number games add fun and depth for those who wish to follow. To get the most out of The Golden Ratio, it is best to have an understanding of algebra and basic trigonometry, although the book is great for general readers who don't mind working a little to gain a lot of understanding. Sheila Shoup, Fairfax County Public Library, VA Copyright 2003 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
Starship Troopersby Robert A. Heinlein Available from Amazon $6.99 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Product Review Juan Rico signed up with the Federal Service on a lark, but despite the hardships and rigorous training, he finds himself determined to make it as a cap trooper. In boot camp he will learn how to become a soldier, but when he graduates and war comes (as it always does for soldiers), he will learn why he is a soldier. Many consider this Hugo Award winner to be Robert Heinlein's finest work, and with good reason. Forget the battle scenes and high-tech weapons (though this novel has them)--this is Heinlein at the top of his game talking people and politics. Book Description Science Fiction large print Edition Starship Troopers is a classic novel by one of science fictions greatest writers of all time and is now a Tri-Star movie. In one of Heinleins most controversial bestsellers, a recruit of the future goes through the toughest boot camp in the universe and into battle with the Terran Mobile Infantry against mankinds most frightening enemy. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
An Elm Creek Quilts Sampler: The First Three Novels in the Popular Series (Elm Creek Quilters Novels)by Jennifer Chiaverini List Price: $16.95 Available from Amazon $11.02 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Product Review The Dallas Morning News Chiaverini's Elm Creek Quilts bookshave become classics of their kind. Earlene Fowler Author of Sunshine and Shadow Full of homespun wisdom and the joys and sorrows shared by women everywhere. Publishers Weekly Chiaverini's proselike the needlework she portrays, proves intricate, lovely, comforting, and uniquely American. Midwest Book Review Rich in period detail and showcasing characters wholive life to the utmost.A heartwarming series. Sandra Dallas Author of The Persian Pickle Club Heartwarming. You'll discover friendship here, and you'll learn a thing or two about quilting. Product Review The Dallas Morning News Chiaverini's Elm Creek Quilts bookshave become classics of their kind. Earlene Fowler Author of Sunshine and Shadow Full of homespun wisdom and the joys and sorrows shared by women everywhere. Publishers Weekly Chiaverini's proselike the needlework she portrays, proves intricate, lovely, comforting, and uniquely American.
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Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula: Cures Many Mathematical Illsby Paul J. Nahin List Price: $29.95 Available from Amazon $18.87 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Matthew Killeya, New Scientist, May 27, 2006 "But be warned: it contains thousands of equations, and is a challenging read". Product Review Peter Pesic, St. John's College : If you ever wondered about the beauties and powers of mathematics, this book is a treasure trove. Paul Nahin uses Euler's formula as the magic key to unlock a wealth of surprising consequences, ranging from number theory to electronics, presented clearly, carefully, and with verve. Des Higham, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow : The range and variety of topics covered here is impressive. I found many little gems that I have never seen before in books of this type. Moreover, the writing is lively and enthusiastic and the book is highly readable. |
How to Prepare for the SAT : 2006-2007 (Barron's How to Prepare for the Sat I (Book Only))by Sharon Weiner Green and Ph.D., Ira K. Wolf List Price: $16.99 Available from Amazon $11.04 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description This brand-new edition of Barron’s SAT test preparation manual presents one diagnostic test and six full-length practice SATs, all of which reflect the new SAT in length, question types, and degree of difficulty. The manual offers an overview of the SAT and its scoring method, and then present extensive subject Reviews in critical reading, grammar and usage, and math. It also offers detailed guidance for preparing and composing the test’s required student-written essay. College-bound students will find that Barron’s all-new combination SAT manual is ideal preparation for one of the most important tests that they will ever take. Back Cover Copy (back cover) Choose Barron’s Method for Test Success on the SAT It’s Your Path to a Higher SAT Test Score |
Textbook of Biochemistry With Clinical Correlationsby Thomas M. Devlin List Price: $115.00 Available from Amazon $105.54 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Product Review "a very readable textideal for medicine or clinical biochemistry undergraduate studentshas much to offer to medicinal chemistry students" (Chemistry World, April 2004) "Outstanding…classicclear illustrations aboundan exceedingly thorough, accurate, and up-to-date volume." (The Quarterly Review of Biology) "A delightful book to read…I would recommend this book highlyfor any who seek to understand the biochemical basis of disease" (Annals of Clinical Biochemistry) "…I believe this text fills an important niche, and in that niche it is very well done…a very useful text for those going into medicine.” (Biochemistry and Molecular Education, July-August 2002) "a comprehensive biochemistry booknew material in key areas justifies the new edition" (Doody's Health, April 19, 2002) "There are numerous good textbooks available for general biochemistry, but medical, pharmacy, and other health professional students often question the relevance of the extensive coverage given tosimpler organismsDevlin's textbook fills the needs of these students, with its strong emphasis on human biochemistryan excellent choice for a pharmaceutical or medical biochemistry course." (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 45, No. 11) "This is a welcome and relatively inexpensive volume for students of biochemistry and especially those involved with clinical biochemistry".(Cell Biochemistry & Function, June 2003)
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