A new book by Neil Degrasse Tyson, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, has just been released. In it, Tyson provides a concise and accessible introduction to the field of astrophysics. He covers topics such as the big bang, black holes, dark matter, and more. If you’re interested in learning about astrophysics but don’t have…
Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd Edition is written for engineers and scientists who want to learn how to use numerical methods in order to solve problems in their field. The book begins with a brief introduction to theMATLAB software program before moving on to topics such as solution of equations,…
I have been teaching AP Music Theory for about 15 years. I have taught it in both public and private schools. I have also tutored students who were taking the course. My experience has shown me that there are a few things that can make or break a student’s success in the course. Here are…
Human services is a vast and ever-changing field. It can be difficult to keep up with the latest changes, but the eighth edition of An Introduction to Human Services by Marianne Woodside and Tricia McClam does an excellent job of keeping readers updated. This comprehensive text covers everything from the history of human services to…
In Astronomy Today, 8th edition, Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan bring the universe down to earth with their accessible writing style and innovative graphics while introducing cutting-edge discoveries that have shaped our current understanding of astronomy. This thoroughly revised new edition includes the latest coverage of exoplanets, brown dwarfs, star formation, instrumentation, and more. Eric…
Numerical methods are mathematical techniques used to solve numerical problems. In this book, Steven Chapra discusses the use of numerical methods with MATLAB for engineers and scientists. This book is divided into four parts: Part I contains an introduction to MATLAB; Part II covers solution methods for equations and systems of equations; Part III deals…
This is an astronomy textbook written by Claudius Ptolemy. It covers the topics of the planets, stars, and other celestial bodies. This text is used as a reference for students and professionals in the field of astronomy. Claudius Ptolemy was an ancient Greek astronomer who formulated a model of the solar system that was widely…
Chapra’s Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive text that provides students with a balanced presentation of theory, applications, and programming. The book covers numerical methods for solving problems in linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, and statistics. In each chapter, Chapra presents the material in an easy-to-understand manner…
Geotechnical engineering is the study of the behavior of earth materials when they are used in civil engineering applications. The second edition of An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering provides a comprehensive overview of the field for both students and professionals. The book begins with a review of the basic principles of soil mechanics and then…
The Barron’s AP Environmental Science exam prep book is written by Gary S. Thorpe M.S. It provides a comprehensive review of the topics covered on the AP Environmental Science exam. The book covers all of the major environmental science topics, including ecology, energy resources, pollution, and climate change. The book also includes practice questions and…