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How is this the top post in HN right now?

by devty 11y ago

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ebbv 11y ago
I'd suggest that if a book on maths and physics doesn't interest you, then it is you, not the book, which isn't a great fit for HN.
- up_and_up 11y ago
  This is a repost: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4994367 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4994367
- Steuard 11y ago
  Sure, but why this book? I mean, it seems like a nice review guide and all (though probably too terse for someone trying to learn the material for the first time), but what about it is catching peoples' attention? If I post about Tom Moore's fantastic "Six Ideas that Shaped Physics" textbook series (http://www.physics.pomona.edu/sixideas/ http://www.physics.pomona.edu/sixideas/), which is based on a career's worth of experience and many of the best ideas from the active field of Physics Education Research, is that also a front page link? (I'm teaching my Modern Physics course out of two of those volumes this semester, and the students seem to really like it.)
  - crimsonalucard 11y ago
    Just add "bullshit" to the title. "Six no bullshit ideas that shaped physics" Boom! front page.
  - ebbv 11y ago
    I'd wager anything you want to post about physics will probably get an enthusiastic response on here.
- hnnewguy 11y ago
  >I'd suggest that if a book on maths and physics doesn't interest you It's a math textbook. There are thousands of them. What makes this one so special? The fact that it says, "No B.S."? It has a fancy webpage? It looks pretty standard, and isn't even very cheap.
  - ivan_ah 11y ago
    > What makes this one so special? It fits in you (man) purse, yet covers the equivalent of 2000+ pages in mainstream textbooks. Also, it covers both calculus and mechanics in an integrated manner (something not usually done). Finally, it's (arguably) fun to read. RE price: I would price the book less, but Amazon discounts the book like mad, so if I want to keep any semblance of respectability (i.e. above $20) I have to price it at $39. I also setup a 40% discount on lulu for today to match/beat the amazon discount.
    - entrode 11y ago
      Are you giving digital copies to people who order physical books?
      - ivan_ah 11y ago
        Yep. If you email me a proof of purchase (e.g. lulu receipt) I'll be happy to hook you up with the ebooks. I really want people to read the print version---it is so much better than the PDF, because you can flip through it, refer back to previous sections, and most-importantly the small size (5.5" x 8.5") makes the book look un-intimidating.

How is this the top post in HN right now?

by devty 11y ago

How is this the top post in HN right now?

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ebbv 11y ago

I'd suggest that if a book on maths and physics doesn't interest you, then it is you, not the book, which isn't a great fit for HN.

up_and_up 11y ago
This is a repost: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4994367 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4994367
Steuard 11y ago
Sure, but why this book? I mean, it seems like a nice review guide and all (though probably too terse for someone trying to learn the material for the first time), but what about it is catching peoples' attention? If I post about Tom Moore's fantastic "Six Ideas that Shaped Physics" textbook series (http://www.physics.pomona.edu/sixideas/ http://www.physics.pomona.edu/sixideas/), which is based on a career's worth of experience and many of the best ideas from the active field of Physics Education Research, is that also a front page link? (I'm teaching my Modern Physics course out of two of those volumes this semester, and the students seem to really like it.)
- crimsonalucard 11y ago
  Just add "bullshit" to the title. "Six no bullshit ideas that shaped physics" Boom! front page.
- ebbv 11y ago
  I'd wager anything you want to post about physics will probably get an enthusiastic response on here.
hnnewguy 11y ago
>I'd suggest that if a book on maths and physics doesn't interest you It's a math textbook. There are thousands of them. What makes this one so special? The fact that it says, "No B.S."? It has a fancy webpage? It looks pretty standard, and isn't even very cheap.
- ivan_ah 11y ago
  > What makes this one so special? It fits in you (man) purse, yet covers the equivalent of 2000+ pages in mainstream textbooks. Also, it covers both calculus and mechanics in an integrated manner (something not usually done). Finally, it's (arguably) fun to read. RE price: I would price the book less, but Amazon discounts the book like mad, so if I want to keep any semblance of respectability (i.e. above $20) I have to price it at $39. I also setup a 40% discount on lulu for today to match/beat the amazon discount.
  - entrode 11y ago
    Are you giving digital copies to people who order physical books?
    - ivan_ah 11y ago
      Yep. If you email me a proof of purchase (e.g. lulu receipt) I'll be happy to hook you up with the ebooks. I really want people to read the print version---it is so much better than the PDF, because you can flip through it, refer back to previous sections, and most-importantly the small size (5.5" x 8.5") makes the book look un-intimidating.