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Books

Summer flew by, as usual


math, maxima, books.
Will I ever learn my lesson? Probably not. I suspect most people in math have the same problem: you buy a new book and have all sorts of grand plans about going through it and mastering all its theorems, etc. etc. That was me in February, when I ordered a copy of Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces by Kristopher Tapp. Read more...

Book Review: How to Succeed in College Mathematics


books, math, learning.
Title: How to Succeed in College Mathematics, by Richard M. Dahlke, PhD. ISBN: 978-0-615-16803-6 An excellent guidebook of interest to anyone studying mathematics at the post-secondary level. Written by Professor Richard M. Dahlke, a U.S.-based professor of mathematics, How to Succeed in College Mathematics gives useful advice on topics such as improving academic performance, keeping a healthy attitude towards studying, and how to improve problem-solving skills. Read more...
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