Cohen Books

very interesting and efficient book on wavelets

This book is the original source for reading about the use of numerical methods from signal processing in wavelet constructions, with an eye to applications. Mathematically, it is especially elegant, and its author speaks the language of applied math, and numerical analysis. By now, it has in fact become a central area in numerical analysis. The book is actually an updated translation[by Robert D. Ryan] of the French version [RMA, v 25, by Albert Cohen in the Masson book series], and I can recommend both. I can also recommend the several other wonderful translations, from French to English, of wavelet books by R.D. Ryan, for example his translation of French language wavelet books by Yves Meyer et.al. In the years since Cohen's book, we have seen a handful of books stressing the interface of
signal processing and wavelets which are very suitable for classroom use. I have taught from some of them, but always find pearles in Cohen's original book when I take it down from my

shelf, or when I need to remind myself of the elegance of the presentation from the original source.

This was the only real gay themed book in my high school library. I remember reading it in the isles for a long time before I actually got the nerve to check it out. I gues sthe best part for me was the chapter with life stories. It sounds very cliche, but at that age for everything, gay or whatever, it always feels like your the only one and this made me feel a little better about myself. I highly recommend it for HS kids struggling with their own identity or friends trying to deal with homosexuality of their peers.

This is a very good book that answers many questions that people have about the gay lifestyle. It is worth spending the time reading or giving to someone that is having problems dealing with the fact that you are gay. It answers many of the misconceptions of religion, cross-dressers, gay relationships, and AIDS. It is a good resource for a gay person who has friends that are having problems dealing with people accepting them

Outstanding book that gives you a look at one of the greatest champions of pool of all time. Very well written with Stanley Cohen (written many sports books). Cohen uses an unusal writing style, letting Mosconi speak in his own words and then uses seperate interviews or other historical research to add to his story.

Very well written and an easy read.

Willie's Game chronicles the life of Willie Mosconi, one of the greatest pool players in the history of the game. That in itself makes it a necessary edition to a billiard enthusiast's bookcase, but those interested in sports, competition, and prodigies will enjoy it too.

From learning to play by hitting potatoes around on the pool table, to winning tournaments for big money, to setting the world record for the most balls run (526), Mosconi did it all. He talks a lot in his autobiography about what makes a good player, and about the difference between an apt technician and a champion.

As you'd expect, the personalities are colorful, especially when set against the background of early twentieth century America. Mosconi doesn't mince words about his impressions of and experiences with other pool notables. There's a lot of valuable pool history and anecdotes here.

If I may be allowed to coin a common noun `a cohen' to signify a type of philosophical work containing a series of short sections each dealing with a distinct topic that exemplifies or illustrates a broad area of philosophical interest, I could say confidently that with his latest book Wittgenstein's Beetle and Other Classic Thought Experiments Dr Martin Cohen has offered us yet another splendid cohen, following upon the successes of its precedents 101 Philosophy Problems and 101 Ethical Dilemmas.
The new book opens with a Foreword entitled `Forward!' in which our author characterizes thought experiments as `that special kind of theory that predicts particular consequences given certain initial starting points and conditions'. Cohen does not think that it is appropriate to draw a sharp distinction between empirical experiments and thought experiments. He suggests both `are tests devised either to explore intuitions about how the world works - or to destroy them...' adding: `The characteristic thing about both real and thought experiments is that you control and limit the circumstances and conditions for the test, so as to pick out just one variable or one unknown. The key difference is that in the latter, everything is set out not in reality but merely in the imagination. The circumstances are described, not created, and the action is imagined, not created.'
Cohen's broad conception of a thought experiment enables him to select a highly heterogeneous variety of examples of the genre. One gets a taste of the importance of the subject in the Introduction of the book entitled `Deep Thought - a brief history of thought experiments' which provides historical evidence for what may appear a surprisingly creative use to which this technique of inquiry was put throughout the development of philosophical, scientific and also ethical thought.
The author proceeds to the main part of the book, which comprises an A - Z series of 26 sections, beginning with `A is for Alice and Astronomers Arguing about Acceleration', followed by `B is for Bernard's [. Bernard Williams'] Body-Exchange Machine' and so on, all the way to `Z is for Zeno and the Mysteries of Infinity'. Each section offers a brief exposition of a particular thought experiment and then a philosophical discussion of the topic liberally punctuated with irreverent jeux d'esprit.
There follows a chapter on `Notes for Experimenters' which includes a highly suggestive section on `How to Experiment' - in my judgment the most original part of the book.
The interest of the book is clearly dependent on, and derived from, the interest and value of the technique of thought experiment in science and philosophy. On this last point Cohen is emphatic. `It is no exaggeration to say,' he exaggerates, `that the whole of modern science is built upon the surprisingly modest foundation of half a dozen of the thought experiments included here' - or so it strikes me. I would say rather that scientific work involves a dynamic interplay between, on the one hand, empirical data in various degrees of rawness accumulated by scientists in response to a problem and provisionally conceived, described, classified, analysed and so on, in a language impregnated by low-level theory (For instance, Darwin's observation and study of fossils and bones of long-extinct animal species or Brownian motion described in terms of the kinetic theory of fluids), and on the other, intellectual efforts to bring these phenomena under explanatory schemata of increasing scope and predictive power which can be tested against experience (for example, the theory of evolution or atomic theory of matter and the relevant mathematical models).
This book is not addressed to professional philosophers, but is by no means a beginners' piece, much less reading matter for Aunt Edna to take on the train. It will best be appreciated by readers who already have some understanding of philosophy and scientific methodology, and have developed some taste for conceptual inquiry. For all the clarity of the writing, the text is never facile - indeed, it is occasionally hard-going and controversial in its interpretation of particular thought experiments. Like previous cohens, Wittgenstein's Beetle brings together diverse material which displays a unity of viewpoint and a seriousness of treatment, embellished with wit and delightful comic invention.

I thought this book was fantastic. Martin Cohen's prose was clear and interesting, and I really enjoyed learning about the thought experiments. I highly recommend reading it!

Sam was my English instructor at Windsor High School. As such, I can assure you with the utmost seriousness that Sam is a fine human being, in addition to being a top-notch doorstop. To be in the company of a man who uses words like "vacuous" as easily as one might walk into a door headfirst, is truly an experience to savor. You will not regret purchasing his fine book.

Sheer is my senior english teacher and he is brilliant. He is the most interesting character I have had as a teacher. Buy this book and read it.

Play by play of each World Series game; including pitch by pitch of Don Larsen's perfect game in 1956. A must if you can find this book!

There are only two sad aspects about The World Series: Complete play-by-play of every game 1903-1989. First, it does not include pitch-by-pitch accounts of every game, and second, it has not been updated since the 1989 World Series. But, for its time, it is a masterful work. Even before interest in play-by-play accounts of games made their way to the internet, Neft & Cohen go into great detail of each individual Series game. Want to know who the first batter and pitcher to appear in a series were? (Pitcher: Cy Young, Boston; batter: Ginger Beaumont, Pittsburgh)? Need to know how many pitches Don Larsen threw in his 1956 no-no in game five (97) and who was the last man retired (Dale Mitchell, struck out looking)? Wondering who was on base when Carlton Fisk homer hit the foul pole in game six of the 1975 series (no one, he led off the bottom of the 12th)? Have a bet with a friend on who scored the winning run on Bill Buckner's error in the 10th inning of game six of the 1986 series (Ray Knight)? It's all here, with recaps, box scores and composite statistics from every series. The only thing better than this book for tracking the series would be an update. Hopefully, one will be on the way within my lifetime.

I bought this book this book when it came out in 86 with my allowance. I still have it to this day. This is also the reason why I study the Paranormal. This book not only tells you chilling factual ghost stories, but this author tells the story behind them in great detail. I immensly enjoyed the stories about the Tower of London. This book is best when read alone with only a candle burning!! His books I believe can be enjoyed by people of all ages. I am no ashamed to admit I still buy them.

I read this book as an elementary school student in California back in 1980 or 1981. I have been searching for it ever since with no avail. I was very impressed withe the content of the book as history as well as for it's value having to do with Ghosts themselves. In my adult life, I have recounted many of the stories from this book as historical information as a matter of discussion with other peers as well as with other children; inclusing my own step-children. I hope they have found these stories as entertaining and interesting as I did. They made a distinct mark on me as a child which I have never forgotten, and hopefully neither will they...

I knew going into this book that we had to do something to prepare our practice for Y2K but thought that the majority of problems were isolated to our internal systems. After reading through this manual, my eyes were opened to the real problems that we face. Sure, our own computers and systems still need to be tested but it is our ability to respond to issues that develop with outside dependecies that will make the difference between success and failure next year. I never considered many of the ideas or solutions that are offered in this book. I am grateful for reading it and feel much more confident in our ability to move ahead. This is not a technical manual but rather a common sense business approach to an unavoidable problem.

My initial thought when I bought the book was this was going to be another `big picture' view of the whole crisis. I was wrong, and glad I was. This is not a book, but rather a complete operational manual for getting to the heart of the solution, not the problem. It addresses areas that I never considered, such as the infra-structural and operational component of the practice. I really thought that since we had our computers Y2K ready, our practice was ready, too. This was far from the truth and I am grateful I found out the facts and the solutions before I put the whole issue to bed. I highly recommend this `manual' for every medical practice. I learned two very important points that every practice should realize. First, no medical practice will be free of the possible problems and second, lack of proper preparation is the only disaster waiting to happen.

I have bought all these books for my niece and they are her favorite. She has all the dolls too! I recommend these book highly.

The only bad thing about this book, is that I have to read OVER and OVER again - she loves it so much. Quirky, with great illustrations. I saw it reviewed in New York Magazine, and now I'm going to check out the others...

A must have for the coffee table. Fun to share with family and friends. The perfect gift for those who want to have some fun with the yiddish language.

This book makes the perfect gift for jews and non-jews alike. A truly clever way to learn a little yiddish.