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Solving Problems In Algebra and Trigonometry – Litvinenko, Mordkovich

In this post, we will see the book Solving Problems In Algebra and Trigonometry – V. Litvinenko, A. Mordkovich. In an earlier post, we had seen the companion volume to this book Solving Problems in Geometry. The companion volume also has … Continue reading

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The Nine Colours of The Rainbow – Steinhaus

In this post, we will see the book The Nine Colours of The Rainbow by A. Steinhaus. About the book (from the front jacket) Have you ever stopped to think how many colours there are in a rainbow? Seven or, perhaps, nine … Continue reading

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Problems in Geometry – Modenov

In this post, we will see the book Problems in Geometry by P. S. Modenov. About the book This text offers certain general methods of solving problems in elemen­tary geometry and is designed for teachers of mathematics in secondary schools and also … Continue reading

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The Atomic Nucleus – Korsunsky

In this post we will see the book, The Atomic Nuclues by M. Korsunsky. About the book: (from the Dover print of the book) The study of atomic structure is among the most important topics in modern physics, and in this … Continue reading

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Problems in Theoretical Physics – Grechko, Sugakov, Tomasevich, Fedorchenko

In this post, we will see the much awaited and somewhat rare book Problems in Theoretical Physics by L. G. Grechko, V. I. Sugakov, O. F. Tomasevich A. M. Fedorchenko. About the book: From the Front Jacket This book is a collection … Continue reading

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Calculus: Basic Concepts for High Schools – Tarasov

In this post, we will see the book Calculus: Basic Concepts for High Schools by Lev Tarasov. Now, many of you must be wondering why a re-post of a book? The answer is that this is not a scan of … Continue reading

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Applied Methods in the Theory of Nonlinear Oscillations – Starzhinskii

In this post, we will see the book Applied Methods in the Theory of Nonlinear Oscillations by V. M. Starzhinskii. About the book: The book is aimed at engineers with a strong mathematical background, scientists working in mechanics and applied mathematics, … Continue reading

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Problems in Elementary Mathematics for Home Study – Antonov, Vygodsky, Nikitin, Sankin

In this post, we will see another mathematics problem-solution book titled Problems in Elementary Mathematics for Home Study by N. Antonov, M. Vygodsky, V. Nikitin, A. Sankin. About the book A collection of 928 problems in arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry (with … Continue reading

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The Origin of Man – Nesturkh

In this post, we will see the book The Origin of Man by M. F. Nesturkh. About the book The primary purpose of this book is to provide readers with concrete facts, drawn from present-day biology, to serve as proofs … Continue reading

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The Principles of Philosophy – Rakitov

In this post, we will see the book The Principles of Philosophy by Anatoly Rakitov. About the book: The structure of this book permits the student to read and master its matter in varying order according to the aims and purposes he … Continue reading

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