Associations Books

This book can be enjoyed by a lay person. It requires no special previous knowledge. It is just plane fun as well as interesting and in some ways novel. Gardner is a good writer and will keep your interest. I have seen a number of books on math puzzles and games, this one was the best I had seen when I first saw it. (since then I read other Gardner books that surpass this in, at least, volume.) If you are curious at all you will like it.

On first thought, one would expect a circus that lacks clowns and elephants to be dull, dull, dull, but in this case that thought is wrong, wrong, wrong. The difference is of course in the quality of the ringmaster. From the first sound of "step right up folks," to when the lights fade out in the bigtop, one is led from one exciting ring to another. For the author does what all accomplished circus acts do, he makes the difficult seem easy.
This material, like that of many of his books, originally appeared in the "Mathematical Games" column of Scientific American. Some of the puzzles explored here are optical illusions, eccentric chess, patterns of induction, dominoes, and matches. Along the way he also discusses artificial intelligence, the solar system, and the abacus. And all are of course in his simplistic, yet complete style that has made him a favorite for nearly forty years.
If you are a fan of Martin Gardner, you have probably already read this book. If you are unfamiliar with his work, then change that state at the first opportunity. You will be glad you did.

Published in Journal of Recreational Mathematics, reprinted with permission.

This books contains a large collection of competition problems that will help anyone preparing for a competition succeed. Topics vary from geometry, to algebra and number theory and to combinatorics...a jewel for those high school students preparing themselves for a major league competition. A must have for national trainers.

This is a dream book for 3 kinds of people:

Anyone who is (has been) seriously practice(d) the mathematics contest. Any teacher/professer who tried(or is tring) to train students. Anyone who loves the intriguing mathematical problems and know the deep joy of solving problems.

This book contains more then 20 national MO problem-sets in 1998/1999 from around the world, as well as some missalaneous regional contest problems. For 1998's there are full solutions for each problem, while for 1999's there are only problems. It is obviously the next issue will be 1999/2000, with solutions for 1999 and problems for 2000. I hope this series will go on and on.

I must say that this book is never for the young adults but for those who love solving and appreciating mathematics problems.

This is a really well written, and well thought out biography of Matt Kenseth. Every Matt Kenseth fan should enjoy this book. The only thing I could possibly complain about would be that it ended too soon, hopefully there's a sequel in a few years telling us about his "Cup Championship"...

The author of this book is Kelley Maruszewski, Matt Kenseth's sister (and also Matt Kenseth Fan Club head honcho). This easy to read book is packed with pictures and stories of Matt's career from his earliest days in Wisconsin to his most recent Winston Cup victory in Las Vegas. It's lovingly written from the perspective only a close family member could share. It's a worthy addition to the library of any Matt Kenseth or Nascar fan!

I gave this book to a friend who lost his wife to cancer and needed to talk to his children about ways to cope and remember her. The family read the story together many times and it helped to guide his discussion with his children. The story is great and the artwork is engaging for children. This book should be on the shelf of every physician, psychologist, or healthcare professional who deals with children who must cope with the loss of a parent. In fact, you can never tell when a client may lose someone important to them and this boook provides concrete strategies for helping children deal with loss.

When her father died, young Samantha Jane lost her smile. She feels such sadness because she misses her father so very much. Sammy Jane is also now worried about her mother and whether or not they can ever be happy again. Is it right to feel happy when her father can't be with her to enjoy what life has to offer? Deftly co-authored by Julie Kaplow and Donna Pincus, and very nicely illustrated with the artwork of Beth Spiegel, "Samantha Jane's Missing Smile: A Story About Coping With The Loss Of A Parent" will gently guide young readers and their families through the feelings, thoughts, and wishes that young children aged 4 to 8 experience when a parent dies and provides them with helpful tools for overcoming their natural and inevitable grief associated with such great loss. Simply put, "Samantha Jane's Missing Smile" should be a part of every elementary school and community library collection because every school and every community will, from time to time, have children who have lost a parent and stand in need of what Sammy Jane has to share with them.

Oh, what a help this book would have been when I was a library director. It's tough trying to convey to city commissioners, city managers and other funding entities what the value is for library services. (VA)
"This book is designed to serve large to medium-sized public libraries, gives librarians the tools to conduct a defensible and credible cost-benefit analysis (CBA). This hands-on reference covers the economic basics with librarian-friendly terms and examples, preparing library leaders to collaborate with economist-consultants." (summary by South TX Library System)
Here's what the book covers:
1. Introduction to Cost-Benefit Analysis for Public Libraries
2. Cost-Benefit Analysis Fundamentals
3. Important Considerations Before Commissioning a CBA Study
4. Preparing to Measure Benefits
5. Measuring Library Benefits: Identifying and Sampling Library Users
6. Measuring Library Benefits: Preparing the Survey Instruments
7. Measuring Library Costs
8. Measuring Return to Taxpayer and Donor Investment in Your Library
9. Wrapping Up Your Study: Communicating Your CBA Findings
10. Conclusions: Evaluating What Your CBA Study Accomplished
Appendix A. Measuring Consumer Surplus by Using Contingent Market Purchases or Rentals of Substitute Goods: A Technical Appendix for Economists
Appendix B. Sampling Cardholders
Appendix C. Survey Instruments
Appendix D. Calculating and Reporting Survey Response Rates
Appendix E. Technical Insights for the Project Consultants
Glossary
Bibliography

Written by the research team of Donald S. Elliot, Glen E. Holt, Sterling W. Hayden and Leslie Edmonds Holt, who spent more than a decade developing, testing, and refining their methodologies, Measuring Your Library's Value: How To Do a Cost-Benefit Analysis for Your Public Library is a straightforward guide for any librarian under pressure to quantify the value of benefits provided to the public. Written in librarian-friendly terminology, chapters cover "Important Considerations Before Commissioning a Cost-Benefit Analysis Study", "Measuring Library Benefits: Identifying and Sampling Library Users", "Preparing the Survey Instruments", "Measuring Return to Taxpayer and Donor Investment in the Library", and much more. Step-by-step instructions, examples, charts, walkthroughs of mathematical calculations and their principles, numerous appendices including sample survey forms, and much more round out this first-rate guide for any library professional especially in today's era of tightening budgets and higher demands of accountability from public services.

5 STARS FOR SURE.
Fills a void in the medical profession library.
Consice and to the point and filled with information
that should be on every MD`S desk.
Must be required reading for the medical student body.

Very little literature exists that explains in succinct and understandable terms the legal and financial aspects of joining or leaving a medical practice. Medical Pracice Divorce accomplishes this difficult task in a superbly written fashion. It should be read by all physicians who are nearing the completion of their residency or already in practice.

A great book for anyone, especially someone looking into going into medicine. Great for anyones library.

This is a great book for anybody interested in medical schools, or about the process in general. It is fun to read, and provides valuable insight. Even if you don't want to go to medical school, it would be a great book for your own personal library. I'd recommend it for anyone.

Johnson is clearly an excellent scientist, as well as a readable writer. This book should prove an invaluable addition to the libraries of both health practitioners dealing with medically unexplained illnesses and their patients!

I really enjoyed this book. It is not just for professionals. This book will appeal to anyone who wants to understand more about illnesses like CFS, IBS and fibromyalgia which are incredibly common. Johnson has gathered the research from many different fields and really pulled it into a coherent picture. I think people who suffer from any of these or similar problems would really benefit from the information in this book.

A must have for all spiritual people interested in understanding the goals of meditation. Moulana Shah Maghsoud, the great 20th century sufi master from Iran, has produced volumes of works that introduce us to the reality of existence through science, religion, and philosophy. This book certainly follows in this tradition, allowing us to understand the inner dimensions of prayer and meditation. Special praise should also be given to the translator, the esteemed Seyedeh Dr. Angha. Moulana Shah Maghsoud's works are so delicately complex in the original language, it is a true accomplishment to convey the same light of knowledge into English.

This is a sensitive, contemporary translation of a Persian literary masterpiece by as outstanding 20th century holy Sufi master. The book includes a biography of the author and an insightful introduction by the author's daughter, who is a leading Sufi holy woman in America. An inspiring guide for anyone who is seeking the path to God.

Expertly compiled and professionally edited by clinical psychologist Tawa M. Witko, Mental Health Care For Urban Indians: Clinical Insights From Native Practitioners is an extensive documentation of the cultural and historical impact of colonization on Native American cultures and the resultant psychological repercussions still present in the Native American population. Introducing a basic understanding of the history surrounding Native American urban migration and boarding schools, Mental Health Care For Urban Indians identifies the link between traditional healing methods and progressive psychology and advocates the practical use of both in treating mental health conditions manifesting in urban dwelling Native Americans today. With significant insights drawn in part from native practitioners, Mental Health Care For Urban Indians is very strongly recommended reading for psychologists, counselors, and health care professionals working with Native American clients in American cities today.

Expertly compiled and professionally edited by clinical psychologist Tawa M. Witko, Mental Health Care For Urban Indians: Clinical Insights From Native Practitioners is an extensive documentation of the cultural and historical impact of colonization on Native American cultures and the resultant psychological repercussions still present in the Native American population. Introducing a basic understanding of the history surrounding Native American urban migration and boarding schools, Mental Health Care For Urban Indians identifies the link between traditional healing methods and progressive psychology and advocates the practical use of both in treating mental health conditions manifesting in urban dwelling Native Americans today. With significant insights drawn in part from native practitioners, Mental Health Care For Urban Indians is very strongly recommended reading for psychologists, counselors, and health care professionals working with Native American clients in American cities today.