Aero-Hydrodynamics of Sailing Review

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(More customer reviews)I first read the prior edition of this book in the 1970s. When a new edition came out, I purchased it, knowing that I would probably not have a chance to read it again for a long time. In a nutshell, this is one of the best nonfiction books I have ever read. Period. The author communicates his subject matter concisely, clearly, comprehensively. The book is not meant for those without some technical or mathematical interest in sailing. Not that the reader needs to be an engineer -- you just need to have an interest in the way an engineer thinks. The author will explain it to you in non-engineering terms (with the tehcnical back up right there, too). There are a lot of formulae, but one can read the narrative description of the meaning of the formulae without parsing the mathematical statements. I agree that the "1" or "2" ratings tried to evaluate the book as something it is not (it is not an intro to sailing theory meant for those without some mathematical inquisitiveness).
After reading this book you will understand, in (either or both, reader's choice) mathematical or common sense terms how a sail boat works, the interaction of wind & sail, hull and waves/water.
In my view, this is a masterpiece.

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Physical Science Review

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(More customer reviews)I have taught two semesters of college level physical science from this textbook (7th ed.), and I think it continues to find the right balance between depth and breadth.
Tillery does a nice job of integrating four massive scientific fields (physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth science). Given the ambitious scope of the text, he provides a nice introduction to each of these disciplines.
The book is carefully designed to be user-friendly. It contains answers to many of the end-of-chapter exercises. It also includes a large number of worked examples and practice problems throughout the body of the text. These features make the book useful for self study as well.
Most of the figures are well-designed; the careful illustrations and accompanying captions help make important scientific concepts accessible to a wide audience.
Overall, this is a solid textbook. Although physical science is a course which many students dread, this book gives them the opportunity to succeed. It is appropriate for anyone attempting to learn physical science at the introductory college level.

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Physical Science, Eighth Edition, is a straightforward, easy-to-read, but substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy. It is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more physical science courses. It offers exceptional, straight-forward writing, complimented with useful pedagogical tools.
Physical Science introduces basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment. No prior work in science is assumed. The text offers students complete coverage of the physical sciences with a level of explanation and detail appropriate for all students.
The sequence of chapters in Physical Science is flexible, and the instructor can determine topic sequence and depth of coverage as needed. The materials are also designed to support a conceptual approach, or a combined conceptual and problem-solving approach. With laboratory studies, the text contains enough material for the instructor to select a sequence for a two-semester course. It can also serve as a text in a one-semester physics and chemistry course.

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