Audacity of Hope is a book about Barack Obama’s political journey. In it, he chronicles his upbringing in Hawaii and Indonesia, his early years as a community organizer in Chicago, and his 2004 election to the United States Senate. He paints a picture of an America that is divided but hopeful, and he offers himself…
It would be easy to assume that we humans are the smartest creatures on Earth, but there is compelling evidence that many animals are far more intelligent than we give them credit for. In his book, Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?, Frans de Waal shares some of the latest research…
The Bates Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 12th edition is a great resource for medical students. This book provides clear instructions on how to perform a physical examination, as well as how to take a patient’s medical history. The authors also include tips on common mistakes that medical students make during examinations and…
Analytical chemistry is the study of the separation, identification, and quantification of the chemical components of matter. In other words, it is the science of obtaining information about the composition and structure of matter. Analytical chemists use a variety of techniques to study the composition and structure of matter. These techniques include spectroscopy, chromatography, and…
When we think about the attributes of God, what comes to mind? Is it his power? His love? His justice? All of these are good things to consider, but there’s more to God than just a list of adjectives. In fact, when we really stop and think about who God is, we realize that he…
The Bates Guide to Physical Examination 11th Edition is a great resource for students and practitioners alike. This book provides clear and concise instructions on how to perform a physical examination, as well as tips on how to interpret findings. The illustrations are excellent, and the authors provide helpful commentary throughout. I would highly recommend…
The electric bass guitar is one of the most important instruments in modern music. It provides the low-end sound that gives music its power and drive. Without a good bass player, a band just doesn’t sound as tight and together. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to play bass, or if you’re already playing but…
Massimo Banzi is the co-founder of Arduino, an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. He is also a professor at the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea in Italy and a visiting professor at Stanford University. Banzi has a background in computer science and electronics engineering. Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on…
If you are looking for a book that will introduce you to statistical methods and data analysis, then the 7th edition of An Introduction to Statistical Methods And Data Analysis by R. Ott and Micheal Longnecker is a great choice. This book covers a wide range of topics in statistics and data analysis, making it…
I’m not much of a reader, but when I do read, I like to get really into the book. Attachments by Rainbow Rowell is one of those books that I just couldn’t put down. It’s the story of two people who work together but have never met in person. They communicate through email and form…