books by Cambridge University Press     books:       The Discarded Image21 reviews C.S. Lewis Cambridge University Press, 1964 An excellent introduction to the medieval mind C.S. Lewis is just such a pleasure to read. And this book is simply a joy. I am a PhD student in medieval history and have read an awful lot of books on the medieval mind and this is by far the best. There is a slight tendency in Lewis' writing to see philosophy as the sole motor of history--but this is to be expected from his generation and it doesn't detract from the picture he paints. The best ...             Practical Astronomy with your Calculator19 reviews Duffett-Smith Cambridge University Press, 1979 Awesome introduction to Astronomy I read this book way back in 1989 in India at IIT library, and implemented it in Turbo pascal on 8086/DOS. It provides explanations of coordinate systems, time, date, and calculations. Very well written, this is what Astronomy was about, if you have read NEWTON's principia, or wondered what Gauss did. Check out Xephem (Free astronomy program for linux/X with source code in C), Alw.exe ...             KJV Concord Wide Margin (Black Calfskin Leather)20 reviews Bible Cambridge University Press, 1996 Still Awesome after all these years I have had this KJV Concord Wide Margin Reference Edition for 4 years. It has held up beautifully--indeed it still looks virtually brand new (and I have used and written extensive notes in this Bible). Here's what I like about this Bible: 1. The Calfskin leather covering. This leather has held up unbelievably--as if it is still brand new. 2. The clarity of the font. Even though the font is ...             Henry V18 reviews William Shakespeare Cambridge University Press, 1969 A popular play in an edition fabulously rich in helps This play is best known for the St. Crispian's Day "Band of Brothers" speech given by King Henry just before the battle at Agincourt. It is a powerful speech that rallies people at all times and everywhere. Sir Lawrence Olivier made a film version in 1944 during WWII and Kenneth Branagh made another as recently as 1989. You can count on there being more versions. Epecially so when computers ...             A mathematician's apology26 reviews G. H Hardy Cambridge University Press, 1973 One of my top 20. Somewhat depressing but oh so true. This short book has long been one of my favorites. Hardy's philosophical musings may depress some but they ring so very true. Hardy is quite honest about life, art, mathematics, and his failing abilities. For example, his statement, that a very small minority of us are really good at what we do may sound depressing today. But the fact is true. I can recall when words such as super, ...             The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language17 reviews David Crystal Cambridge University Press, 1997 A brief comment This book is a linguaphile and language lover's delight, to read or just to browse like a coffee table book. It covers just about every major topic in the study of language you can think of, from traditional classical and comparative philology and linguistics to modern developmental and neurological studies of language. The book is comprised of 11 major sections and 65 smaller sections, with ...             Ecological Imperialism: The Biological Expansion of Europe, 900-1900 (Canto)23 reviews Alfred W. Crosby Cambridge University Press, 1993 Book Review: "Ecological Imperialism" Book Review: "Ecological Imperialism" In his book, Ecological Imperialism: The Biological Expansion of Europe, 900-1900, Alfred W. Crosby investigates the roots of European domination over the western world. He calls the places where early Europeans settled "Neo-Europes" with special emphasis on North and South America , Australia , and New Zealand . In his prologue he ponders whether ...             Essential Psychopharmacology: the Prescriber's Guide (Essential Psychopharmacology Series)24 reviews Stephen M. Stahl Cambridge University Press, 2004 Essential Psychopharmacology: the Prescriber's Guide Great book! I went to a training by the author on polypharmacy in the treatment of individuals with mental illnesses. I then bought his general "Essential Psychopharmacology" book that was fairly complex, but the cartoons made the information fairly understandable for a non medical person like myself. The "Prescriber's Guide" is much more understandable and very useful in it's discussion of ...             Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits (Texts in German Philosophy)19 reviews Friedrich Nietzsche Cambridge University Press, 1986 Nietzsche at his Aphoristic Best If you like aphorisms and philosophy, this book will become one of your bibles. If nothing else, it's just plain fun to read for his incredible wit. Of course you have to put his ideas in the context of the period in which he wrote and understand that he has his own odd prejudices, but the brilliance of his understanding of the human condition really shines through. The biggest mistake any reader ...             A Course of Pure Mathematics (Cambridge Mathematical Library)18 reviews G.H. Hardy Cambridge University Press, 1993 Let's Not Go Overboard First, this is very nice book that was first published in 1908. It is EXTREMELY well written BUT what Hardy does in around 500 pages Rudin does in around 100 and with a more rigor (but, admittedly, very terse). You also have to remember that if you are studying analysis from a book 100 years old there are a few things that have happened since then - like the "Incompleteness Theorem" and the ...             Analytical Dynamics: A New Approach13 reviews Firdaus E. Udwadia, Ka Robert E. Cambridge University Press, 1996 A Super Book! I recommend that everyone dealing with mechanics get a copy of this gem, and read it! It is the most amazing technical book I have read! I don't want to repeat what others have said in their reviews, and so there is not much more for me to say other than that this book has got to be a classic.             Sicilian Vespers14 reviews Steven Runciman Cambridge University Press, 1958 Phenomenal History of the Thirteenth Century Runciman's writing is absolutely amazing in this volume which treats of Europe in the mid-to-late thirteenth century. I devoured this book in a matter of days, fascinated as I am with Sicilian history and culture. Runciman gives a fantastic view of the Kingdom of Sicily after the fall of "The Kingdom in the Sun", or the Norman Kingdom based in Palermo. From the benevolent king William the Good ...             Evolution of the Insects13 reviews David Grimaldi, Michael S. Engel Cambridge University Press, 2005 Astonishing It is difficult to understand how such an extraordinary book can be published for such a good price. The production values for this volume put to shame nearly every other book on evolutionary history I own. It is hard to imagine how the authors secured this level of support for publishing a relatively narrow-interest book. I assume significant grants must have been involved. I can only hope ...             The Evolution of Physics14 reviews Einstein Cambridge University Press, 1971 Science, history, and a bit of philosophy Physics can be difficult to learn when theories and formulae are thrown at you with no historical context. You begin learning about motion, and then electricity and magnetism, and it's almost impossible to see a coherent connection between the ideas. Many people have heard of relativity and quantum theory, but do not have even a general notion of what they aim to explain. Like mathematics, ...             Grammar in Use Intermediate With answers: Self-study Reference and Practice for Students of English (Grammar ...15 reviews Raymond Murphy, William R. Smalzer Cambridge University Press, 2000 ESL revisited... Students love this book and so do I as their teacher in English as a Second Language or ESL in the El Paso TX area. This puts the polish on the vocabulary, comprehension, pronunciation, and confidence I attempt to instil in my students...the answers are in the back to aid self study and the CD allows them to hear correct pronunciation prior to coming to class so the class acts as a review for ...             The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language16 reviews David Crystal Cambridge University Press, 1997 1st Edition same as 2nd Edition and a lot Cheaper Buy the 1st Edition and save yourself thirty bucks. It's got the same cover (but a different color), the same number of pages (506 pages) and is as far as I can tell, the exact same book. I'm tired of "edition inflation." Buy the first edition and save yourself a lot of money.             Mr Tompkins in Paperback (Canto imprint) (containing Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland and Mr. Tompkins Explores the ...15 reviews George Gamow Cambridge University Press (Canto Imprint), 1993 An alltime favorite! A lovely reprinted edition of a peral from Gamow. The original edition has been out of print for a number of years. This 1993 edition has added commentary and a fascinating bio of Gamow. He was born in Odessa, in what was then Russia, --before the Soviet Union. The story of his escape to the West is straight out of a thriller. Only it is real! Gamow was referred to by a journalist, some time ...             Essays and Lectures (The Library of America)14 reviews Ralph Waldo Emerson Cambridge University Press, 1984 The Most American Book of the Collection I have lately developed a love affair with the Library of America, and this is its most important book. Emerson more than any other struck a course for the future of American letters outside the confines of the British tradition. This edition has all of the standard essays you would find in any one volume paperback (Self-Reliance, Harvard Divinity School Address, etc.), plus many more less known ...             The First Part of King Henry IV (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)17 reviews William Shakespeare Cambridge University Press, 1997 The two sides of Hal Henry IV remains one of my favorite Shakespeare plays, even though the tragedies and comedies get far more attention and seeming appreciation than do the histories. As an English major, I examined Henry's (Hal's) character, and I focused on his development from a somewhat foolhardy young man into a self-assured, even manipulative prince. It is hard to say which of these Hal truly is, or if he is ...             Probability Theory: The Logic of Science16 reviews E. T. Jaynes Cambridge University Press, 2003 Engaging, Infuriating, Always Challenging I've never seen another book like this. Jaynes definitely has an agenda, but he justifies his viewpoint through an amazingly deep tour of probability theory. Not every viewpoint he expresses is convincing (such as his view that quantum theory is inherently probabilistic only because physicists are lazy), but he always raises deep and interesting questions while teaching the ideas. If you can ...              search for books analytical, astronomy, biological, calculator, cambridge, containing, discarded, ecological, encyclopedia, essential, evolution, expansion, imperialism, intermediate, lectures, mathematical, mathematician, mathematics, paperback, philosophy, practical, prescriber, probability, psychopharmacology, reference, self-study, shakespeare, students, tompkins, wonderland books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. 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