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Geometry (Innovative) 2 reviews
Phares G. O'Daffer
Addison-Wesley, 1976
Geometry Workout
This book is an excellent foundation course for any math teacher. It is a TOTAL package. And it is in Hardcover. It covers a full range of geometric concepts and relationships. The instructor I had made this book come to life in a way I could never have imagined. The investigations taught me how to ...
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Philosophy: A Text with Readings (with InfoTrac) 6 reviews
Manuel Velasquez
Wadsworth Publishing, 2001
Highly Engaging
+ Highly Engaging
Of all the books on philosophy which I have purchased over the years (and have dispaired over), "Philosopy: A Text With Readings" is the only one that manages to be deeply engaging and rewarding, as well as comprehensive and capable of truly elucidating me on this expansive and illusive subject. ...
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Foundations of Geometry 6 reviews
David Hilbert
Open Court, 1999
Incomplete
+ Buy the Open Court edition - a better translation into English
+ Enjoyable
+ Available for Free
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Proof in Geometry: With "Mistakes in Geometric Proofs"
A. I. Fetisov, Ya. S. Dubnov
Dover Publications, 2006
This single-volume compilation of 2 books, Proof in Geometry and Mistakes in Geometric Proofs, explores the construction of geometric proofs. In addition to offering useful criteria for determining correctness, it presents examples of faulty proofs that illustrate common errors. High school geometry is the sole prerequisite. 1963 editions.
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How to Read and Do Proofs: An Introduction to Mathematical Thought Processes 8 reviews
Daniel Solow
John Wiley & Sons, 1990
Big Improvement in Second Edition
+ Great Introduction to proofs
+ YOUR FIRST BOOK IN MATHEMATICS
Contrary to the review by the person from Louisiana I feel the second edition is better than the first. The typesetting is greatly improved, and there are a few new tools for your toolbag in the second edition. As to the criticism that the second edition only has solutions for the odd numbered ...
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Remington Titanuim Precision Pro Deluxe Hair Cut Kit - 25 Piece102 reviews
Remington
Remington, 2003
efficient, light, handy
This is a good purchase. The clipper is lightweight, fits well in the hand, and the cordless feature is very handy. The entire kit, with small trimmer is a good deal. A good one!
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Human Sex and Sexuality: Second Revised and Enlarged Edition
Edwin B. Steen, James H. Price
Dover Publications, 1988
Clear concise coverage of all aspects: development, masculinity and femininity, marriage and family life, reproduction, anatomy, sexual relations, sexual dysfunction, pornography, deviations, much more. New sections on AIDS, toxic shock syndrome, chlamydia, contraception, other recent topics. Dictionary of Sexual Terms. 35 illustrations. Bibliographies.
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Philips Sonicare Advance 4100 Sonic Power Toothbrush291 reviews
Philips Sonicare
Philips Sonicare
Second Purchase
+ Sonicare is excellent
+ sonicare advance
+ Sonic Tooth Brush
+ Advanced 4100 Sonicare
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Introduction to Geometry, 2nd Edition4 reviews
H. S. M. Coxeter
Wiley, 1989
Lots of illustrations and exercises-with answers at the back
+ A beautiful work done
+ Best survey of geometry.
This is a wonderful book. It isn't for mathematical beginners, but it isn't opaque either. It requires a student to think, experiment and to learn by puzzling things out in one's mind rather than simple memorization and regurgitation. Nor does it follow the all too common modern method of over ...
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Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic (Dover Books on Western Philosophy)8 reviews
Henri Bergson
Dover Publications, 2005
Still profound after all these years
+ Early, provocative, but slight work on the subject.
+ Admirable
+ A bit dated. Somewhat incomplete. Astoundingly insightful
+ first since Aristoteles
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Philosophy of Mathematics: Selected Readings2 reviews
Cambridge University Press, 1984
Indespensable compilation of the great papers.
I checked the first edition of this book out from the library when composing my senior thesis, and enjoyed it so much that I continued to read it long after I was finished, finally buying a copy of the second edition for myself. The first edition was an outstanding compilation of the most ...
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Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
Merrilee H. Salmon
Prentice Hall College Div, 1992
Prepared by nine distinguished philosophers and historians of science, this thoughtful reader represents a co-operative effort to provide an introduction to the philosophy of science focused on cultivating an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. Selections range from discussions of topics in general methodology to a sampling of foundational problems ...
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Braun cruZer Z-50 Shaver68 reviews
Braun
Braun, 2005
BrAun CruZer 3 (2865 - Type 5733)
+ Sleek and sexy little thing...
The Braun CruZer 3 is many tools in one, let's take a look at them one by one:
1-Shaver: This shaver uses the Braun shaving foil which is supposed to catch all hair regardless of the direction of growth, it raises it and then the cutter block finishes the job.
It's a nice theory that doesn't ...
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Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy8 reviews
Bertrand Russell
Dover Publications, 1993
A Joyful, Friendly Introduction to Bertrand Russell
+ A Philosophy Reading Classic
+ Good introduction To Mathematical Logic
+ As all Russell's writings, a masterwork.
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Philosophy: A Text with Readings (with InfoTrac)6 reviews
Manuel Velasquez
Wadsworth Publishing, 2001
Highly Engaging
+ Highly Engaging
Of all the books on philosophy which I have purchased over the years (and have dispaired over), "Philosopy: A Text With Readings" is the only one that manages to be deeply engaging and rewarding, as well as comprehensive and capable of truly elucidating me on this expansive and illusive subject. ...
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Philips Sonicare Advance 4100 Sonic Power Toothbrush291 reviews
Philips Sonicare
Philips Sonicare
Second Purchase
+ Sonicare is excellent
+ sonicare advance
+ Sonic Tooth Brush
+ Advanced 4100 Sonicare
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Proof in Geometry: With "Mistakes in Geometric Proofs"
A. I. Fetisov, Ya. S. Dubnov
Dover Publications, 2006
This single-volume compilation of 2 books, Proof in Geometry and Mistakes in Geometric Proofs, explores the construction of geometric proofs. In addition to offering useful criteria for determining correctness, it presents examples of faulty proofs that illustrate common errors. High school geometry is the sole prerequisite. 1963 editions.
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How to Read and Do Proofs: An Introduction to Mathematical Thought Processes8 reviews
Daniel Solow
John Wiley & Sons, 1990
Big Improvement in Second Edition
+ Great Introduction to proofs
+ YOUR FIRST BOOK IN MATHEMATICS
Contrary to the review by the person from Louisiana I feel the second edition is better than the first. The typesetting is greatly improved, and there are a few new tools for your toolbag in the second edition. As to the criticism that the second edition only has solutions for the odd numbered ...
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Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
Merrilee H. Salmon
Prentice Hall College Div, 1992
Prepared by nine distinguished philosophers and historians of science, this thoughtful reader represents a co-operative effort to provide an introduction to the philosophy of science focused on cultivating an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. Selections range from discussions of topics in general methodology to a sampling of foundational problems ...
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Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic (Dover Books on Western Philosophy)8 reviews
Henri Bergson
Dover Publications, 2005
Still profound after all these years
+ Early, provocative, but slight work on the subject.
+ Admirable
+ A bit dated. Somewhat incomplete. Astoundingly insightful
+ first since Aristoteles
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