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Hello from Lee Coleman, MD. I wanted you to know that although my book "Reign of Error" is indeed out of print, I have some remainder copies, so you can send potential buyers to me by email and I will ship. Please send me what I need to open an account with you to do this. You are already handling "Has A Child Been Molested? by Pat Clancy and myself, so perhaps we could use that account. Please advise. Thank you

Riemann's 1859 Zeta paper defines the Zeta function and uses its properties to approximate the count of prime numbers up to a number t, and the density of the primes at the number t.

To that end, Riemann defined the auxiliary function xi(z) that has the same zeros as Zeta in 0 < x < 1.

The book shows that xi(z) has a factorization that depends on the zeros of Zeta, and that if the zeros are all on the line x = 1/2, that factorization produces in the formula for the count of the primes, a series of Logarithmic integrals.

Riemann obtained an erroneous product formula that does not produce the Logarithmic integral series term.

Already in 1860, Genocchi pointed out that the product formula should use the value of xi(z) at z=0. That comment eventually diverted attention from the error in the factor in the product, and the main problem seemed to be that a derivation was missing.

In 1893, Hadamard supplied the derivation, but his product formula does not make the connection to the Logarithmic integral series in the formula for the count of the primes.

Indeed, to make that connection, one has to follow through the Zeta paper, and execute the book that is outlined in it. The book supplies detailed explanations to the claims that Riemann made in his Zeta paper.

Riemann's 1859 Zeta paper defines the Zeta function and uses its properties to approximate the count of prime numbers up to a number t, and the density of the primes at the number t.

To that end, Riemann defined the auxiliary function xi(z) that has the same zeros as Zeta in 0 < x < 1.

The book shows that xi(z) has a factorization that depends on the zeros of Zeta, and that if the zeros are all on the line x = 1/2, that factorization produces in the formula for the count of the primes, a series of Logarithmic integrals.

Riemann obtained an erroneous product formula that does not produce the Logarithmic integral series term.

Already in 1860, Genocchi pointed out that the product formula should use the value of xi(z) at z=0. That comment eventually diverted attention from the error in the factor in the product, and the main problem seemed to be that a derivation was missing.

In 1893, Hadamard supplied the derivation, but his product formula does not make the connection to the Logarithmic integral series in the formula for the count of the primes.

Indeed, to make that connection, one has to follow through the Zeta paper, and execute the book that is outlined in it. The book supplies detailed explanations to the claims that Riemann made in his Zeta paper.

Another excellent book by Dr. Watson (Also known as The Biology of Death). Very readable and accessible for those without a scientific background. An interesting discussion of our psychological and social attitudes toward death as well as past traditional and modern accounts of how the point of death is decided (despite modern technology there is still controversy). Fascinating and intriguing anecdotes and scientific studies relating to death in the human, animal and plant kingdoms. Dr. Watson delves into the biology of death in such an open minded way where many other scientists would not dare to consider or discuss in print.
I do not believe it will threaten any religious teachings but rather add insight into the biology of death. There is some very thoughtful and interesting discussion about life after death, ghostly apparitions and some esoteric thoughts related to death but this book is not for those primarily interested in near death experiences, ghosts, or the after life, but rather for those with a keen interest in life and all of its wonders.

Chapter List:
PART ONE : BODY
1. LIFE and the origin of death
2. DEATH regarded as a disease
3. DYING as part of the death cycle

PART TWO : MIND
4. PERSONALITY and the body
5. ENLIGHTENMENT as a biological process
6. DISSOCIATION between body and mind

PART THREE: SOUL
7. SURVIVAL without the body
8. POSSESSION within other bodies
9. MIRACLES and other realities

An extensive bibliography is included (18 pages in the hard cover edition) and a detailed index.

Friends who noticed I was reading about death reacted with surprise and concern - they thought it morbid - however this book is anything but morbid. It is uplifting, fascinating and despite a few horrifying anecdotes about misdiagnosed death (just make sure the person is actually dead!) that still apply today, the book is thoroughly enjoyable. Anyone who thinks they or someone or something (plant or animal) they know may die one day should read this book. This book may change your fear of death into one of intrigue and even hope. The book left me with the impression that death is not the end and life is more wondrous than I can even imagine!

As one who was absent the career for many a year, and back into the refresher mode, this is an awesome simulated, realistic education for nurses, new and veteran alike. Also, there are many actual, sometimes fatal (sadly) examples where common mistakes have been made and which highlight key safety points to remember when administering any meds, IV or po. It takes a few minutes of reading the book's first chapter to get in the swing of using the virtual hospital but the details literally walk you through not only medication administration but schedule and assessment details.

My son loves this book. I am hoping that beyond his enjoyment he will learn how to actually make a sandwich. He loves the rhymes and the phrases, I have enjoyed reading this with him. I highly reccommend it for toddlers with autism and typically developing toddlers.

Not Islamic Fundamentalists but nurse anesthesiologists propagated this terrror on Dr. Liska, who fifteen years ago survived an ordeal none of us (I hope) will ever have to face, she was being operated on and her anesthesia failed, and yet she was unable to tell the surgeons so, and so she spent the whole time being cut open, feeling it, and unable to speak. The pain medicine that should have been dulling the pain just didn't kick in this time. Since 1990, she has been gathering her strength back, just taking it easy and resting, and also organizing and fighting back, showing that for some victims of traumatic stress, activism may be the answer to dealing with the insecurities of living through a frightful experience. Now naturally what we all want to know is, Jeannette, this was terrible, but tell me, could it happen to me, too?

What you find out will chill the marrow of your bones! Warning, this is not a book for those who are nervous about doctors, nurses, hospitals, losing control, or pain.

But for everyone else, it is an eye-opener, like something out of Edgar Allan Poe. And it does happen!

A classic Austin J. App tract on this controversial subject. Interestingly, Dr. App gives several figures from Jewish sources.

The first-hand accounts from former camp inmates who survived WWII are fascinating. Contains references to some rather obscure source material that may be useful to researches of this subject.

This book will be especially interesting to students of The Great War, presenting reconsiderations of long-standing 'facts' that appear in many histories of 1914-18. The myth of the "lions led by donkeys" is one of the most interesting that Terraine attempts to disspell. The book deals with WWII and some 19th century European conflict, but for the most part, only to enlighten the discussions of WWI. Well crafted and engagingly written. A must for any Great War library.

This gem is a straightforward approach to error analysis that is presented in a life cycle structure. It starts with an introduction that discusses the cost benefits of early error detection and provides guidelines for selecting error analysis techniques.

The error life cycle is covered in chapters 3 through 5 and is as follows: techniques for detecting errors, removal of errors and collection and analysis of error data.

Techniques for detecting errors cover detection strategies in each phase of a standard development life cycle. The phases that the authors focus on are requirements, design, implementation, test, installation and operations/maintenance. While this aligns to the older waterfall approach, the detection strategies can be easily refactored to fit spiral or iterative development. As such, this section is not as out of date as it seems - I saw how to easily fit this to the Rational Unified Process. What I found valuable in this chapter was the section on benefits of classes of error detection techniques. This is a solid set of guidelines with which to develop a tailored detection strategy that can fit nicely into a number of areas. Good candidates include: software engineering process group, SQA function, or program management office function that oversees quality from a high level. Moreover, this chapter is augmented by Appendix A, which provides 32 techniques ranging from algorithm analysis to walkthroughs. Appendix B extends this information by cross-referencing these techniques to standards documents that include ISO 9000, IEEE, ANSI and a number of others. These two appendices alone are worth the price of the book.

Error removal covers identification, investigation and resolution approaches. This chapter gives a methodical approach to this function and, like the preceding chapter, can be tailored and incorporated into an organization-wide strategy.

My favorite chapter covers data collection and analysis. What made this chapter valuable is the step-by-step approach the authors give to applying SPC (statistical process controls) to error analysis. This chapter is important to organizations that are striving for CMM Levels 4 or 5, and shows how easy it is to implement SPC and the value such an approach brings.

Both authors work for NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). I have read much of Ms. Wallace's other work and have come to regard her as a world-class expert in error analysis and software assurance techniques. This book reflects both author's wide experience and expertise and is characterized by clear writing and ample use of graphics to illustrate the SPC portions of the book. I personally think it should be in the library of every serious SQA practitioner, and should be used in the development of software engineering process improvement and quality strategies. It earns a solid five stars.