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A well defended postion, but perhaps a bit too defensive
I was at one time a research scientist, but not a physicist. I took a year of Quantum Mechanics, but certainly don't regard myself as very knowledgeable in this area or mathematics. Therefore, this review is coming from a space of being an educated layperson with a broad background and open mind. I think this is important to know before you read more of my review.
not trivial, not definitive
First some background.I am not a physicist or involved in this field in any way so my review is aimed at the amateur who wants to know about the state of affairs in physics and specifically string theory.
A timely and honest critique
I've been following the arguments made by Peter Woit against String Theory for quite some time, and it's a pleasure to be able to have them all in a single volume. His arguments are very persuasive, and his writing clear and to the point. This, however, is not a book that the general audience will find easy to follow. The earlier chapters recount the canonical story of the success of the particlephysics in the 20th century, and if you are familiar with that story you can safely skip these chapters. The later chapters are the really interesting ones, but unless you have at least some familiarity with theoretical particle physics and the modern mathematics, you might find yourself lost. Even with that caveat it is still possible to appreciate the central theme of this book: theoretical particle physics took a wrong turn somewhere in the late 70s and the early 80s, and has never been able to recover from this. Woit is appealing in this book to the practitioners in the field to be more honest with their assessments of the direction in which the theoretical particle physics is headed, and the lack of any meaningful progress.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Mathematics    3. Number Theory    4. Physics    5. Pop Arts / Pop Culture    6. Popular Culture - General    7. Quantum Theory    8. Science    9. Science/Mathematics    10. String models    11. Supersymmetry    12. Symmetry (Physics)    13. Particle & high-energy physics    14. Popular science   

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Textbook Purchase
I purchased a used Chemistry textbook that is in near perfect condition.This book looked virtually brand new and was purchased at a great price.

My advice, get a separate book to supplement
As one reviewer said, the book is trying to be simple.Some of the examples are so simple that they don't even test you're learning.And the more challenging examples seem to come out of nowhere.Also theorganization is slightly convoluted and a little hard to follow with a fullunderstanding.I recommend attaining another chem book to supplement thisone if you must get this for a class.I personally found this book to beso confusing.

A book that tries to be simple and at the same time rigorous
A book that tries to be simple and at the same time rigorous.In my opinion, not succeeding to well in any of these attempts. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Chemistry - General    2. Science    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Chemistry    5. Science / Chemistry / General   

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I like this book so much I am buying copies for my students!
I have been a college student and subsequently a teacher of chemistry for a number of years now and this is the first book that has really impressed me enough so that I want to continue teaching from it for years to come.I think the writing is clear and at the appropriate level for junior college students in a general introductory course. We only cover the first 11 chapters in our quarter, but the content, problems, and photography are superb.
pretty easy to read
i liked this book. the examples were easy to read and the book was a decent introduction to chemistry. if u are required to get this book for an introductory class. dont worry too much its not that hard. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Chemistry    2. Chemistry - General    3. Science    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Science / Chemistry / General   

Subjects:  1. Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology    2. Medical    3. Microbiology    4. Science    5. Microbiology (non-medical)    6. Science / Biology   

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Excellent book!!
This is one of the most complete and easy-to-read book ever! I have studied with Gerald Karp books since I was an undergraduate student (Biochemistry, and Karp book was always by my side, very useful). This book explain the cellular metabolism, structures (cytoskeleton, microtubules, filaments,genes,relations between genes and proteins, DNA repair, cell cycle, cell signalling, lot of concepts that are not easy to understand at first, Karp does it very simple. You will love this book. I can strongly recommend it. Another excellent book I can recommend is Molecular Biology of the CELL by Bruce Alberts....is excellent! and before you take an exam, I will suggest the "Outline of Molecular and Cell Biology" by the Schaum's series. Well, that's it for now, I wish you the best in your career (I have been there, I know how hard it can be and choose the proper books!) and always remember, keep working and practicing, because practice make the Master!! :)
Great job
The book was in great condition.Seller let me know that the book was in the mail which was nice.

Concise story of cell biology
Another introductory book in the biology of the cell. I would say that the book is divided into mainly two sections, Cell structure and DANA, DANA replications etc. Second part takes almost two thirds of the book. I would prefer to read other Gene books when it comes to that point but for the cell structure, it is not bad. Some colored pictures, computer animations makes it easy to visualize things. Sections called "experimental pathways" scattered throughout the text takes you into current issues related to the subject. They are also quite sophisticated issues rather than practical problems. I think this book requires considerable guidance when read alone. I could not call this book as self sufficient or easy to read one compared to books by Alberts or Baltimore. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cytology    2. Life Sciences - Biology - Molecular Biology    3. Life Sciences - Cytology    4. Molecular Biology    5. Science    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Biology, Life Sciences    8. Science / Cytology   

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Very Excellent, but non-statisticians should start elsewhere
Gelman's book is an excellent and complete introduction to Bayesian methods.It covers a number of topics not touched by other intros I've read, and focuses much more on regression and ANOVA than other texts.
As Good As It Gets For An Intro To Bayes
Yes, it is an introduction to Bayesian methods.That means you have to have a very good understanding of classical statistics (at the level of Casella and Berger would be optimal) and then be willing to use the WinBugs program to further your knowledge.A great book.

It is a good book, but not a bible of Bayesian analysis.
[1] A good introductory book, but definitely not a bible of Bayesian analysis.
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Subjects:  1. Bayesian statistical decision    2. Bayesian statistical decision theory    3. General    4. Mathematics    5. Probability & Statistics - Bayesian Analysis    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Mathematics / Statistics    8. Mathematics for scientists & engineers    9. Probability & statistics   

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great reference
The best book on this subject. It provides both an excellent up-to-date overview of the relevant literature and an application-oriented perspective. The chapter on robust estimation is outstanding. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applied    2. Business & Economics    3. Business/Economics    4. Data processing    5. Economics - General    6. Finance    7. Mathematics    8. Portfolio management    9. Probability & Statistics - General    10. Applied mathematics    11. Business & Economics / Statistics    12. Mathematics / Applied    13. Mathematics-Probability & Statistics - General    14. Probability & statistics   

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Very detailed and helpful
This book was very helpful and detailed. I did my algebra class online so I didn't have a teacher right infront of me when I had a question. Luckily, because of this books' specifity and detailed explinations, I was able to answer my own question and not have to go through the lengthy process of e-mailing back and forth with my teacher to get an answer. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Algebra - General    2. General    3. Mathematics    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Algebra   

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Bio Book
I needed this book for college. At the college book store the same exact book was $120.00 plus tax. On Amazon it was $80.00!!

Depth and Accuracy
Campbell and Reece are best known as the authors of the hefty and excellent "Biology", now in it's 6th edition used by undegraduate biology majors and AP Biology students.Read more

Subjects:  1. Life Sciences - Biology - General    2. Science    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Biology, Life Sciences    5. Science / Biology   

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Creationism by an Other Name
The last few years have seen the explosion of the fight against evolution in the classroom, in the school board, and in the courts. This time it has been not creationism leading the charge, but rather creationism in a new costume: Intelligent Design.Shermer, a former evangelist and creationist, takes up the challenge posed by these anti-evolutionists.The fight is usually framed as science vs. religion, and the author does try to show that this is not a mutually exclusive fight. Evolution's ascendancy does not mean the death of God, though it is true that some leading evolutionists are also strong atheists (Richard Dawkins). A major problem is that evolution is framed in the scientific method, using facts, hypothesis, theories, conclusions and explanations. The intelligent design camp build their case on the negative - `Science can't answer this so therefore it is proof of ID.'This is not how a theory is built.
The difference between science and religion
"Darwinism? Talk about an organized religion with its own inquisition!!!!"
An accumulation of defective reasoning
In his October column in Scientific American the author replicates part of this book, ending with: "The senseless conflict between science and religion must end now...". Quite a dictatorial way to settle the issue, in favor of Darwin's theory of evolution, of course, as that article professes.
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Subjects:  1. Biology (Specific Aspects)    2. Evolution (Biology)    3. Intelligent design (Teleology)    4. Life Sciences - Evolution    5. Science    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Science / Evolution   

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This "Upgrade" is a Real Downgrade
Overview:
Excellent Condition
The book i received was in excellent condition, it was listed under the used section, but when i received it, it was still in the original packing. The only problem was the CD was missing somehow, no big deal.

great pits
When I first used this book in undergrad I did not like it very much, however, in medical school, I found this book to be a huge asset.It is great for someone who learns visually and condenses all the info on to a few pages, my medical school bio chem book took 30 pages to explain what this book does in a few.Also, I like the way this book is organized, it seems to flow.... the only chapter that seemed to need a little work was nucliotide mab.. Undergrad texts seem to stress more chemistry and enzyme mechanics, while med school will stress inh points.Also, photosythesis is not covered in med school, vitamins are not covered in this text ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biochemistry (General)    2. Life Sciences - Biochemistry    3. Science    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Chemistry    6. Science / Biochemistry   

Subjects:  1. Algebra    2. Algebra - Elementary    3. Algebra - General    4. Algebra - Intermediate    5. Mathematics    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Mathematics / General   

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Enlightening and inspiring
A wonderful book for anyone interested in science and all those who wonder about the answers to the nature of life.Kandel tells a fascinating tale of his own remarkable and admirable life while giving homage to many of those pathfinders who contributed to this body of knowledge and served as inspiration, mentors and collaborators to the author.
a superduper book
i have read no end of books which are in one sense or another concerned with searching for memory. this is the best. it combines a good survey of the field with a wonderful scientific autobiography of Kandel.

A must read for those interested in knowing how the brain works
How do we remember? Why do we forget? How is short term memory converted to long term memory? Starting from biology fundamentals, Nobel Prize winner Eric R. Kandel provides clear answers to these questions. Through a unique form of narration, Mr.Kandel weaves four separate strands -his autobiography, historical development of psychology and neuroscience, fundamentals of neuroscience and current research in neurobiology to providefascinating reading to any science enthusiast.
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Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Cognitive Psychology    3. Life Sciences - Biology - General    4. Medical scientists    5. Neurologists    6. Nobel Prizes    7. Psychology    8. Science    9. Science/Mathematics    10. United States    11. Popular science    12. Science / General   

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Implementing Six Sigma Review
I have read multiple books on Six Sigma, but "Implementing Six Sigma", is by far the most practical with a perfect balance of statistical concepts and everyday examples.Finally, there is a book that can show Executives, there is a better way, a true management system that links strategic objectives to bottom-line results.This book is a must for all Six Sigma practioners.

This is the only Six Sigma book you will need
This is the only Six Sigma book that covers all aspects of the methodology. You will not find another book that analyses every aspect of Six Sigma so deeply and yet, in a way that makes it so easy to understand.
The reference
This is the book about six sigma.
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Subjects:  1. Engineering - Industrial    2. Engineering Statistics    3. Industrial Management    4. Probability & Statistics - General    5. Production management    6. Quality Control    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Statistical methods    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Management & management techniques    12. Production & quality control management    13. Technology / Quality Control   

Subjects:  1. Applied    2. Mathematics    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Biological Sciences    5. Mathematics / Applied    6. Mathematics for scientists & engineers    7. Physics    8. Social, group or collective psychology    9. Sociology   

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Not good as a textbook at all
Mathematics is charming and fun to read, only if it is presented in a thought-invoking way, as we see in the old-style classical math books. Sadly, the line has been broken here. In this book, the rich materials, since the book tries to encompass everything, were presented in a terribly dry and desperate way. The world is already full of miseries, so my friend, be nice to yourself and don't use this book as a textbook. Perhaps it better serves as a reference book, as some previous reviewer already pointed out.

A book with deep insight in Math for UG students...
The first time I came across this book was when I was appointed Teaching Assistant for a course called "Biomathematics" at IIT. At first, I was bit scared looking at the size of this book. As days progressed, I realized the very deep insight it gives for the UG engg students. The practical illustrations complementing the concepts are the highlights of this book.
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
This is a really good text book.Much better than the previous version as it gives a clearer explaination of topics discussed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applied    2. Engineering - General    3. Engineering mathematics    4. Mathematical physics    5. Mathematics    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Mathematics / Applied   

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Excellent work!
Thank you, Mr. M. Skura for a quick devivery of this book. I do appreciate it! And the book is in a good condition, nothing to say.Thanx again. I didn't expect it so soon. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Algebra    2. Algebra - Elementary    3. Algebra - General    4. Mathematics    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Mathematics / Algebra / General   

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Sanjay Chheda
The book is very good with really good explanations and examples on descriptive analysis and inferential analysis.

Better Title: Intro to Statistics using Excel Add-ins
On the positive side, this book has many excellent case studies and examples. It is well written and interesting. However, I was disappointed, as I was expecting use of Excel to rigorously solve decision making and data analysis problems. The focus of the book is mostly traditional statistics solved using a group of commercial add-ins for Excel. If this is what you want, then the book would get five stars. However, for data analysis and decision making, I think a more thorough treatment using Excel without relying so much on the add-ins would have been appropriate.

Serious Excel 2000 Problem
The text book is great.I have many of Winston's other books andthey are all great.The Palisade stuff works just fine. However, the StatPro Addin that accompanies this text does not work with MS Excel 2000. I contacted the IT guy that the authors directed me to--he was stumped. He just gave up and suggested I return my book for a refund because he could not figure out it out. Again, the book is great but the StatPro Addin sucks! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Decision Making & Problem Solving    4. Mathematics    5. Probability & Statistics - General    6. Economics, Finance, Business and Industry    7. Management decision making    8. Mathematics / Statistics   

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Great for people who ask "but why..." at the end of every statement.
This book is absolutely excellent.I have looked through other stats books and lost interest immediately, but this book is written in such a way that it actually makes you want to learn the material. Rather than just telling you how to solve the problem, the authors inform you as to why learning it is necessary, and frequently give you real-life, interesting scenarios regarding how specific formulas are used by psychologists.
Good moral support
My first impression was that this book was priceless since it really helped me through the first couple of chapters in the main text. At the beginning it goes into lengthy, step-by-step instructions. I may not have felt as confident in the class if it had not been for this supplement. Once I reached chapter 6 and 7 it was all over!There was not enough information to help me understand what the book was losing me on, I needed to seek private tutoring at this point. Occasionally I still go to the book in the hopes that it can pick me up and get me through the homework but it does not. These later chapters may be too complicated to go into in a study guide but what would a study guide be for if not walking you through the steps? I am glad I bought it, just dissappointed that it quit so early.

Fantastic Statistics Resource
This is the very best statistics book that I have purchased (and I have purchased 5 others trying to help me get a grasp on this subject)! I would recommend it to anyone who needs an easy--to-read and easy-to-understand textbook on this difficult subject! I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Movements - Behaviorism    3. Probability & Statistics - General    4. Psychology    5. Social sciences    6. Statistical methods    7. Probability & statistics    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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mediocre
I adopted this text for my first try at teaching intro astronomy. It has lots of pretty pictures but I was not impressed with the content. This includes the text, the organization and the question/problem sets. If this text is better than most of its competitors, I am in real trouble. =-)

So, so...
The delivery time was very quick, that was good, and the price was great.The condition of the book was very used and they said it was like new.Other then that I guess it was O.K.

Superb textbook - beautifully illustrated, clearly written!
This is the Eighth Edition of a truly superb textbook for an introductory astronomy course, or for anyone (amateur astronomers?)who is looking for a great and beautifully illustrated general reference source on astronomy. I've been teaching intro astronomy for many years and keep my eye on all the textbooks. Aimed primarily at non-science majors, Seeds' book is a hum-dinger and really the best I see out there at this time. Read more

Subjects:  1. Astronomy    2. Astronomy - General    3. Science    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Cosmology & the universe    6. Science / Astronomy