Examkrackers: 1001 Questions in MCAT in Physics

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This book contains 1001 fully annotated physics questions in the MCAT format organized by topic. The range of difficulty is from easy to very difficult. There are questions on every physics topic that might appear on the MCAT.

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Highly Impressive Seller!.......2007-09-21

This seller is highly impressive! WoW! very fast delivery and I mean, the book was as advertised! Absolutely Amazing! I highly recommend buying from this seller! Whoo!

The best Physics problem set for the MCAT ......PERIOD!.......2007-06-17

This book is one of the two books I focused on for my MCAT. I used this book and the 1001 Chemistry questions to "freshen up" on my weak areas.

Examkrackers 1001 Questions in MCAT Chemistry (Examkrackers)

These books are NOT designed to be worked all the way beginning to end, but either randomly or specific sections. It even mentions that in the books. These are not to be confused with the Examkrackers textbooks or testbooks, and these should not be purchased instead of on those. These are only a supplement to the examkrackers program for the MCAT.

When I took my practic tests (AMCAS is the best because they make the MCAT) I found out my weak areas. I then when back in the Examkrackers textbooks and reviewed that passage, then I did all of the problems for that section in the problem book which was only about 15 per topic (e.g. linear acceleration). The alternate method would be doing every 4th or 5th question till you find something you aren't skilled in.

The problems are ordered in increasing difficulty, with explanations in the back of the book and best way to attempt the problem. Best of all, if you use it with the textbooks it explains how to do the problems in your head efficiently. By the time I was ready for the MCAT, I learned more physics from these books than a whole year in college. In college I just memorized formulas, with these problem books you learn the concepts and how it relates. This one beats out Kaplan, and Princeton by long shot (I used both). I never memorized one single formula for the MCAT, and my score was very competitive.

At first it seemed promising........2007-06-10

At first I thought that this book was good. It seems like a good idea to practice 1001 questions. However, the questions are confusing and not reflective of real MCAT questions. I've had my physics instructor, who used to teach MCAT prep courses, look at the book and he also thought that many questions were not worded well. They say that they are trying to make it more challenging so that you will know what to expect on the MCAT. I don't like that approach and wish I hadn't spent my money on this. BTW I'm getting 10's and 11's, usually only missing two or three physics questions, on my practice sections, so I don't feel like it's because I don't understand physics.

Review of Examkrackers 1001 Questions in MCAT Physics by Jonathan Orsay.......2007-01-13

The book contains over 1001 practice questions for MCAT. The shear amount of practice from this book is guaranteed to help you prepare for MCAT one way or another.
How similar the questions are to actual MCAT physics questions is a whole another matter. And in truth not too similar. Firstly, actual MCAT physics questions are often based on a passage, all the physics questions from Examkrackers are standalone questions. Actual MCAT questions vary in topic from one question to the next, in this book questions are grouped together by topic. So if you're trying to simulate MCAT testing conditions while doing the exercises in this practice book it wouldn't be a realistic simulation. Secondly because all questions are standalone, it's hard to set time limits for a number of questions. Of course you're always trying to do the questions as fast as you can, being as careful as you can. But taking the MCAT requires a good sense of timing that you probably won't get from this book. Thirdly, the content of the questions in this book rely on what is extra to the MCAT. So there may be questions that require a bit of memorization and knowledge from other sciences. In itself this is not a bad thing, but it should dictate the way you use the book.
If you have time, I would recommend doing all the questions in there. And then moving on to more realistic practice from other books.
I hope this was a helpful review.

Delivery time.......2005-09-10

It took a long time from Amazon to deliver the item to me and I did not feel good about since my exam was getting closer to the date of delivering the book.
In the begining I ask for free delivary and you said it will take 5 days but the 5 days came and gone and no delivary.
I tried another type of delivary but no way the book did not come. Then I cancle the whole thing and starts again with the v. expensive delivary then the book came, but it was v.late.

Cracking the AP Physics B and C Exams, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Prep)

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Five stars for Physics B; Three stars for Physics C
another compliment
Great Book With a Few Shortcomings
At times too thorough, at times too sparse
Great study guide for a tough test

Cracking the AP Physics B and C Exams, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Prep)
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Release Date: 2006-01-10

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The Princeton Review realizes that scoring high on the AP Physics B & C Exams is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about physics–only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP Physics B & C Exams, we’ll teach you how to

·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each physics topic covered

This book includes 2 full-length practice tests, one each for Physics B and Physics C. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.

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Five stars for Physics B; Three stars for Physics C.......2007-06-24

There is very little to add to what the previous reviewers have said regarding the Physics B portion of the material in this book. It is indeed an excellent study guide for that exam.

I would rank the book a little lower on its coverage of the Physics C material. Let me preface the following by saying that I bought this and several other textbooks, guides, and multiple choice questions, and free response questions (the latter two available either for free or for purchase off the AP services web site). In addition, I attempted to teach my daughter the subject on our own time given the complete lack of effective instruction by her physics teacher at school. It became clear to me that the Physics C exam is written to test "cleverness". The Physics B part can be passed by sadly only knowing the right formula and how to plug in the numbers - this cannot be done on the Physics C exam. The Physics C exam is not about complicated formulas nor long derivations. You need to get the answer within one or two steps - if not, you are on the wrong track. In order to do this, you need to have seen a similar type of problem before. This book doesn't do that effectively on its own - but if you've got a decent physics instructor, the combination of both will suffice for the exam.

It is clear that the book is primarily concerned with Physics B and supplements a little extra (as needed) in the mechanics and E&M section for the harder Physics C exam. As a stand alone "text", it will fall short of the mark for the tougher Physics C exam. In summary, if you are going at this alone, buy this and the Physics C guide authored by Mooney. If your in a decent class, then this book will suffice.

another compliment.......2007-05-24

This book is great:
+lessons are concise but very thorough
+all examples and questions have answers and most have explanations.
+it's easy to distinguish between [B] and [C] topics

-But be sure to check central for a thorough list of topics on the test
-There are a few mis-edits or explanation with computational errors. These are rare but can give you a headache for a few minutes until you figure out the error.

Conclusion: If you read a section, and comprehend it, you won't be baffled by any question in that topic come test day (I mean it).

Great Book With a Few Shortcomings.......2007-05-15

The book was everything I expected it to be. I particularly liked how it taught a topic that was immediately followed by a sample problem. Comparing this book to the Kaplan one, I found this book to translate rather difficult concepts into much easier ones. The one thing that I would change is a stronger Gravitation section. This seemed to be my weakest area out of all of them.

At times too thorough, at times too sparse.......2007-05-15

This book's strength lies in the many practice questions it offers, and the thorough explanations of each that it offers. However, sometimes new content is thrown into the body of the questions, so to make sure you have mastered the all of the material you sometimes need to do all of the questions in addition to reading the text to make sure you are familiar with everything that the AP tests. Also, some sections of the book (most notedly the ones on electricity and magnetism) go into too much detail, while others (on waves, fluid dynamics, and nuclear physics) I did not felt went into enough detail for me to feel comfortable that I knew the material backwards and front. Another flaw of the book is that there are an incredible amount of typos- sometimes its just annoying misspellings in the text, but more often than not they are flaws in the practice questions- just minor things, but enough to take precious time away from last-minute cramming. I also caught an algebraic mistake in one of the explanations to the questions, that resulted in them providing the incorrect answer. I am giving it four stars, though, because in the end it did prepare me well for the test (I took Physics B) In fact, there were exactly two multiple choice questions that were almost exact repeats of problems this book has, which was a pleasant surprise.

Great study guide for a tough test.......2007-03-26

This book was required for my daughter's physics class last year. The teacher of her AP Physics class has a very high pass rate on the AP Physics exams with the majority of her students scoring 4 or 5. She attributes this success to this book. My daughter scored a 5 on both the B and C tests. Now my son is prepping to take the AP Physics B exam and once again this book is required. I didn't even pause when he asked for a new copy of the latest edition.

Update: My son recently competed in a regional scholastic competition and took first place in physics. He's a junior taking the AP Physic B class and took first place against second year (AP Physics C) students. He used this book to prepare for the competition.

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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History as Science Fiction

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Cracking the SAT Physics Subject Test, 2007-2008 Edition (College Test Prep)

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Killer Book For Sat 2 Preparation

Cracking the SAT Physics Subject Test, 2007-2008 Edition (College Test Prep)
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Release Date: 2007-03-06

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The Princeton Review realizes that acing the SAT Physics Subject Test is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about physics–only the techniques and information you’ll need to maximize your score. In Cracking the SAT Physics Subject Test, we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and

·Master test taking strategies that will improve your score
·Use targeted review techniques to crack mechanics, kinetics, thermodynamics, modern physics, and other complex topics
·Perfect your test taking skills with practice questions and detailed answers and explanations

The 2007-2008 edition of Cracking the SAT Physics Subject Test is revised and updated to include the most current information possible.

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Killer Book For Sat 2 Preparation.......2007-07-12

This book is undoubtedly the best book to prepare for the physics SAT Subject Test. It has the best tests the material is given in a brief concise and articulate manner.

Cracking the SAT Physics Subject Test, 2005-2006

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Taught me everything I needed beyond ap physics C
An excellent book to learn physics, not for the SAT II
While not flawless, an excellent book to use
Very good review

Cracking the SAT Physics Subject Test, 2005-2006
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Release Date: 2005-03-08

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Taught me everything I needed beyond ap physics C.......2007-06-05

Background: I took ap physics C (both Mech and E&M). This was my primary book for learning the rest of the physics that is on the SAT subject test. It gave me the extra lessons I needed for an 800.

Although I was expecting Princeton to be a terrible choice when it comes to math and science (usually Barrons is better there), this book was surprisingly good. It taught me everything I needed for the test that was not either mechanics or e&m. I do not know how good this book is for those 2 topics however (which is 60% of the test). Princeton Review always have the best practice tests by far (only the offical book has better ones, and no duh, they are real). I do not recommend barrons for this test at all. the practice test for kaplan is the closest to the real one in terms of score, but its on the easy side, which is never good. The practice tests in this book was way harder than the real one, but its got the exact format and I still consider it the best for practice. You can probably add at least 50 points to your score on the Princeton.

I gave this book a 4 instead of a 5 because the practice tests overly emphasized calculation (just like all other physics prep books) and it gives you a lot of formulas you will never need. The SAT physics test is mostly conceptual. The good news is, there was not a single thing that I have not seen before because of this book. and again, it is the best of its kind even if its not perfect.

An excellent book to learn physics, not for the SAT II.......2006-01-31

This book is an excellent source to learn about almost every aspect of physics. It touches base on things that are not taught in the high school curriculum. I took a year of regents physics and am taking IB physics this year and the book helped a lot. However, the practice problems and in depth information in this book is NOT ON THE PHYSICS SAT II. I took the test a few months ago and the test is nothing compared to the book. Yes it will overprepare you for the test, but if you don't have time to read and study all of those pages, theres no reason to. I'm sure there are other books out that will teach you all you need to know. Again, excellent book, but for the person who just wants to ace the test and nothing more, its a waste of time and energy trying to understand it all. It is not an easy read for an average student. I got a 780 on the test and most of the questions are all on concepts, maybe about 8 percent of the test had actual math problems where you had to work stuff out, and you really don't need to know that many formulas. All in all its a great book to impress your physics teacher and grasp many concepts but not the best for the test.

While not flawless, an excellent book to use.......2005-06-27

I started reviewing with this book for the SAT Physics Subject Test only three days before I had to take it. While I had taken one year of regular physics in school, we never had to memorize the equations for our tests. This book did an excellent job of condensing all the information needed, and its explanations were clear and concise. The review problems were challenging but ensured a thorough understanding of the concepts, and the provided solutions to the practice tests were easy to understand.

I rate this book a four instead of a five only because of its practice tests. There are only two of them, and I found them to be harder than the actual test (althougth that's better than being easier). To give a sense of the score distortion, I made a 740 on the first practice test, and I made a 790 on the real thing. So although this book's tests aren't great indicators of how well you will perform on the real SAT Physics Subject Test, its review of the material is very good, and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Very good review.......2005-06-06

This book presents an excellent review, the only issue is that it shoudl have had more practice tests.

The Scientist as Rebel (New York Review Books Collection)

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Poetic Science
Professor Dyson - rebel and teacher
Ethical Concern & More From Eminent Physicist
A Pleasure to Read!
Delightful!

The Scientist as Rebel (New York Review Books Collection)
Freeman Dyson
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An illuminating collection of essays by an award-winning scientist whom the London Times calls “one of the world’s most original minds.”

From Galileo to today’s amateur astronomers, scientists have been rebels, writes Freeman Dyson. Like artists and poets, they are free spirits who resist the restrictions their cultures impose on them. In their pursuit of Nature’s truths, they are guided as much by imagination as by reason, and their greatest theories have the uniqueness and beauty of great works of art.

Dyson argues that the best way to understand science is by understanding those who practice it. He tells stories of scientists at work, ranging from Isaac Newton’s absorption in physics, alchemy, theology, and politics, to Ernest Rutherford’s discovery of the structure of the atom, to Albert Einstein’s stubborn hostility to the idea of black holes. His descriptions of brilliant physicists like Edward Teller and Richard Feynman are enlivened by his own reminiscences of them. He looks with a skeptical eye at fashionable scientific fads and fantasies, and speculates on the future of climate prediction, genetic engineering, the colonization of space, and the possibility that paranormal phenomena may exist yet not be scientifically verifiable.

Dyson also looks beyond particular scientific questions to reflect on broader philosophical issues, such as the limits of reductionism, the morality of strategic bombing and nuclear weapons, the preservation of the environment, and the relationship between science and religion. These essays, by a distinguished physicist who is also a lovely writer, offer informed insights into the history of science and fresh perspectives on contentious current debates about science, ethics, and faith.

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Poetic Science.......2007-08-23

Dyson is a beautiful craftsman with words. His book translates the emotion of science as portrayed by the endeavors of the well known pioneers. He literally walks the reader through the influences of each pioneers time to reflect the energy they found to perservere in their endeavor. I am truly happy to have read this book and it will FOREVER impact the way I look at life.

Professor Dyson - rebel and teacher.......2007-04-05

I loved this book. A collection of essays that paint a picture of a very thoughtful and caring man. Prof. Dyson's broad understanding of nature and humanity clearly is seen in this book. I would recommend this to anyone, a must read for the engineering and science students of today.

Ethical Concern & More From Eminent Physicist.......2007-02-12

Physicist Freeman Dyson has been prominent in his field since the forties, when he participated in the development of nuclear weapons. In "The Scientist As Rebel," he presents a collection of his book reviews, essays, and lectures - mostly from the last decade. The typical review covers more than one book by authors with differing views - the books serving as templates for Dyson to develop his own themes. The books themselves are of varying ages, one being from the 1600's. Many of the scientists and their biographers - probably over 150 among them both - will be readily recognized by readers of science history.

Dyson takes his time with these reviews. Sometimes it is not quickly evident where he is going, but the payoff usually justifies the suspense. In the process, we get to hear his take on innumerable hot issues in science and its interface with humanity:

*The urgent need to find a unifying theory of physics - formulas that would be compatible with both quantum mechanics and Einstein's gravitational formulas of space-time - is over-rated. We will probably never make these formulas mathematically compatible.

*Technological progress does more harm than good unless accompanied by ethical progress. The free market by itself will not produce technologies access-friendly to the poor.

*We don't have to worry about the nanotech bee-like swarms presented by Crichton in "Prey." The laws of physics don't allow entities that small to fly faster than 1/10 inch/second.

*The willingness of the British abolitionists to buy out the slave owners made the crucial difference between the peaceful liberation of the West Indian slaves in 1833 and the bloody liberation of the American slaves thirty years later.

*In Newton's time, Cambridge University and Trinity College professors had to be Anglican priests. Newton didn't even believe in the Trinity, but King Charles II gave him special dispensation. Newton complied by keeping his religious writings (and some of his scientific writings) in a private metal box - a "don't ask, don't tell" situation.

*After each published review, Dyson always had letters. The nonexpert readers were overwhelmingly complimentary. The expert readers usually had corrections for his "mistakes." This book reflects adjustments to the original reviews based on this correspondence and sometimes a PS based on more current data.

*Richard Feynman spoke from scanty notes and hated to write, claiming he was barely literate. His books were transcribed and edited from his taped words. A friend locked him in his room and wouldn't let him out until he wrote the paper about his diagrams - the paper that got him a Nobel Prize. His daughter was astounded to find extensive literate, inspirational and compassionate correspondence by Feynman 16 years after his death - some of it to strangers wanting simple information about science.

*Littlewood's law of miracles: Each person experiences about 30,000 events per day. A miracle - an event with special significance - has a probability of one chance in a million. This works out to about one miracle per person per month.

*Dyson describes himself as a skeptical Christian as was his mother, who told him, "You can throw religion out the door, but it will always come back through the window."

This is a Great book! I was continuously entertained both by the selection of books reviewed and by Dyson's excellent commentary. Skip the second section if you don't care about military issues - the better science reviews are in the last half of the book.

A Pleasure to Read!.......2006-12-16

The author of this wonderful book is an eminent scientist who has known most of the great minds from the golden age of twentieth century physics and has worked with some of them. To read this book is to delve into the mind of a great individual who has seen and experienced so much in his many years. In a series of essays and book reviews, he discusses a variety of topics: from the most recent developments in modern theoretical physics to historical, philosophical and religious issues - this, along with his many personal anecdotes, makes for fascinating reading. His writing style is clear, engaging, personal and sincere. Recommending this book to readers with specific interests is difficult because of the range of topics discussed; however, I do believe that those interested in science in general as well as in the views of such a distinguished scientist would savor this book the most.

Delightful!.......2006-11-20

This is a delightful collection of short stories; well, it is really a collection of book reviews written by the author in recent years for *New York Review*. But each of them was edited and brought up to 2006. Some of the revisions were in response to reader correspondence.
In any case, I was sorry when I reached the end, and I am hoping for more.
The author Freeman Dyson (author of "Disturbing the Universe") has a unique talent for bringing the characters and the protagonists to life, and many of the stories are inspired by the author's own experiences, and some are biographies of scientists (Feynman, Oppenheimer, Teller, and more) and others of people Dyson met in his career or in his life. Dyson ponders and answers the question: "Why do some scientists like Einstein gain cult status, while others like Poincare are forgotten by the public?"
This lovely little book is a gem, and it is proof that it is possible for the same person to be a brilliant scientist and a great story teller at the same time; observing the world we share, and helping us reflect on big questions of war and peace, on the environment, on space flights, and on whether there might be intelligent life out there.
The book is divided into five chapters, the last one consisting of Biographical Notes. Each of the four real chapters consists of a handful of stories (sections, essays or reviews) which can stand alone. A sample of titles of the sections: Can Science be Ethical? (the gap between rich and poor, and more.) Bombs and Potatoes. (reflections, and recollections from WWII work on the nuclear bomb.) Russians. (starting with History and ending with recollections of persons Dyson met in Russia.) The Force of Reason. (a rebel from the Manhattan Project, WWII work on the nuclear bomb.) Seeing the Unseen. (the beginning of atomic physics.) The World, the Flesh, and the Devil. (I will not spoil the plot on this one!) Religion from the Outside. (I will let you find out for yourself!)
PS.: Freeman Dyson devoted a good part of his life to science: I recently opened a whole volume of "Communications in Mathematical Physics", entirely devoted to the research and the advances pioneered by Dyson. Review by Palle Jorgensen, November 2006.

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Physics (Cliffs Quick Review)
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CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest subjects. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.

Whether you need a course supplement, help preparing for a physics exam, or a concise reference for physics, CliffsQuickReview Physics can help. This guide provides a valuable introduction to the concepts of classical mechanics, thermodynamics, magnetism, and electricity. In no time, you'll be ready to tackle other concepts in this book such as

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CliffsQuickReview Physics acts as a supplement to your other learning material. Use this reference in any way that fits your personal style for study and review — you decide what works best with your needs. You can flip through the book until you find what you're looking for — it's organized to gradually build on key concepts. Or, here are just a few other ways you can search for topics:

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Not good to study for General Chemistry Praxis test.......2005-02-22

I was going to use this to study for the General Teacher Praxis tests, but it does not cover the depth needed. The book might be good for someone who has recently taken a chemistry class, to fill in some blanks. But is not a good overall general class prep.

I did find "Basic Physics : A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)" to be just what I was looking for.

Great for High School.......2004-02-06

I am taking Honors Physics in High School and it is a great study tool. It is very helpful for looking up definitions and gives you plenty of practice. If you are taking the class in High School I would deffinetly recommend it to any student.

Not Very Helpful.......2004-01-31

To help everyone who may be confused about what physics book they should buy let me ask you a few questions.
A. Are you thinking of buying this book to get a full, in-depth understanding of something your book may have puzzled you about?

B. Are you thinking of buying this book to refresh your memory on definitions and basic math equations?

C. And most importantly: Are you buying this book to get ahead in an introductory physics course?

If you answered yes to either A and C, I would advise you to not buy this book for many reasons, but for brevity's sake I will only entertain you with a few important ones. Firstly, this book is meant (though the cover is misleading) for those who are either taking Calculus-based physics and need a quick review on some equations and principles, or for those who are deep into their first college physics course and need a reference book. Everything in this book is condensed to a point that will make unfamiliar information seem impossible to understand. There are very few examples of mathematical problems worked out, and though the book does have a plentiful amount of pictures to illustrate many concepts such as polarization of light, the law of conservation of energy, etc. there isn't much explination of the picture itself. Just about every aspect of this book is written as a conundrum, and in my opinion the author probably assumed the reader would be able to fly right through it, which in my case wasn't what happened.

Secondly, I found the amount of practice problems at the end of every chapter to be a joke considering the amount of material that was covered in each of the 6 chapters. (Classical Mechanics, Waves and Sound, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, and Modern Physics). For example, the chapter on classical mechanics covers everything from motion in one and two dimensions to fluid mechanics - subjects that may take up 7 to 8 chapters in a text depending on the book itself. Given this, it is justifiable to say that 5 practice problems at the end of each chapter is hardly enough to help anyone get a full review. Suffice to say there are 30 "final exam" questions at the end of the book but once again, these questions are hardly enough to cover the wide range of material you'll encounter in your physics course regardless of its level of difficulty.

Despite all these shortcomings, the text is good for a quick review of concepts for those in higher level physics. The equations and definitions combined are enough to aid students with study materials and can be put on note cards. I should side with the book in that it is a review book and should not be thought of as a crutch for anyone struggling. Nevertheless, the fact that the book is to the point is what earned the 3-star rating, and I'd have to say that ultimately the book is decent for what it was and the price was very reasonable considering its length of 184 pages.

Disappointed.......2003-09-15

I was very dissapointed in this book. It did not go into great depth on any of the subjects I am studying in my Calculus based physics class in College. There were very few sample problems worked out. Basically all that was covered were definitions and equations. I would not recommend this to anyone.

Ultrasound Physics Review: A review for the Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation ARDMS Exam

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Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation ARDMS Exam
perfect for the ARDMS general physics and instrumentation exam

Ultrasound Physics Review: A review for the Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation ARDMS Exam
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Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation ARDMS Exam.......2007-01-10

This is a perfect study source for the test. Thank you for the quick delivery and protective packaging.

perfect for the ARDMS general physics and instrumentation exam.......2007-01-10

I purchased this book in preparation for taking the ARDMS general physics and instrumentation exam. At first, I reviewed all my notes and re-read my entire textbook (Kremkau). I thought I was well prepared. Then I began this book's questions. I found SO many questions that just looked at situations differently than I had thought of them and really cemented in my mind, okay, if you do this, how will it affect not only this, but this as well? I passed the exam with a 90% and some of the questions I swear were right out of this book. GET IT!!

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Great Review Book for Radiological Physics
Superb and essential for physics boards
All you need for physics for boards
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Walter Huda , and Richard M Slone
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The "purple book" that helps residents and techs to prepare for the radiologic physics portion of board and registry exams is now in its Second Edition! Chapters outline key information and test the reader's understanding with board-type review questions, along with answers and rationale provided. Includes 500 multiple-choice questions. Topics covered include MRI, CT, US, mammography, radiography, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine and more. New features include an 18% larger text, more test questions at the end of each chapter, new and revised illustrations, and an expanded glossary. New chapters include those on image quality and dose, digital imaging and PACS, computers and mathematics, and a separate chapter on CT.

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Good review, too many errors for 2nd edition.......2006-08-18

This is the second edition of this review text, yet there are numerous errors in the text and practice exams. As long as you know what is going on you can catch them all. Overall, useful in pointing out the trivia needed for ABR.

Great Review Book for Radiological Physics.......2005-07-20

If you are a medical physicist or equivalent studying for Part I of the ABR exam or equivalent, this is a must have book. The Q&A are relevant and explained well. Overall great value for the money.

Superb and essential for physics boards.......2004-07-04

Using Huda as my primary source along with multiple years of Raphex questions and a single set of San Antonio review questions, I was able to do very well on the physics boards.

I would strongly recommend purchasing this book as all the material it contains is HIGH yield on the physics boards. Well-organized, concise, and easy to read.

All you need for physics for boards.......2003-10-30

Huda, raphex and old questions are all you need. In that order. Even the fine print and tables in HUDA should be memorized.

Slight correction.......2003-08-18

There is a seperate chapter in radiation safety, however this information is also scattered throughout the text. I would have preferred for all the material to be stuck in one section. Other people may prefer differently, but I find it difficult to remember all the factoids and magic numbers. Maybe a compromise solution would be a quick index section at the end listing all the "must know" numbers and formulas.

Vascular Physics Review: A Question/Answer/Reference Review for the ARDMS Vascular Physical Principles & Instrumentation Exam 2001/2002

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Not a very helpful study guide
Pass the Vascular Physics Exam on the First Try!
A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY

Vascular Physics Review: A Question/Answer/Reference Review for the ARDMS Vascular Physical Principles & Instrumentation Exam 2001/2002
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Looking for guidance and a clear understanding of the principles and facts on which you will be tested? With registry-like questions and clear explanations, Vascular Physics Review illuminates this challenging topic from the point of view of experts who themselves have taken and passed the ARDMS vascular physics examination. Vascular Physics Review reveals your strengths and weaknesses, hones your exam-taking skills, and assesses your progress as you study. Based on the exam outline published by ARDMS, this edition contains more than 450 questions that cover ultrasound physics, ultrasonic imaging, physiology and fluid dynamics, physical principles, and ultrasound safety and quality assurance.

Why are our mock exams so popular and effective? Because they contain the same kinds of thought-provoking questions you will find on the real exam! Currently approved for 7.5 hours of continuing medical education (CME) credit by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS).

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Not a very helpful study guide.......2006-05-23

This book was not worth the money or the time I spent working on it. I stopped wasting my time after the sixth chapter. Instead I studied Vascular Technology by Claudia Rumwell and that was all I needed. The questions in this book are outside the realm of what the vascular registry actually requires and I passed the test with a very good score. Also, the answers in the back of the book are mostly just references to other books, without many explanations.

Pass the Vascular Physics Exam on the First Try!.......2005-08-28

Overall, this was a helpful practice exam that I found quite valuable towards passing the ARDMS Vascular Physics exam. In fact, I only had two other source materials from which to study, namely the Edelman physics book and another vascular practice exam by Lori Green & Lori Sens. These were enough to easily pass the exam on the first try. The Vascular Physics Review had over 3 times as many questions than the registry test so it was fairly thorough. However, some of the last sections could do with a few more practice questions to round out the topics. The explanations in the answer sections could be expanded a little bit as well, but there was enough to explain the more difficult concepts. At first I hesitated to buy the book but now I think it was money well spent.

A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.......2005-06-13

THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS BOOK IS MORE FICTION THAN FACT. YES IT FOLLOWS THE ARDMS OUTLINE, BUT WITH SO FEW QUESTIONS PER SUBJECT IT PROVIDES LITTLE IN THE WAY OF PREPARING YOU FOR THE REGISTRY AND IS NOT WORTH THE EXPENSE. THE BOOK MAKES MORE OF AN EFFORT TO SELL YOU OTHER PRODUCTS RATHER THAN HELP YOU REVIEW FOR THE REGISTRY. THE CD ROM WAS USELESS, IT WENT STRAIGHT INTO TRASH.

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