"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynmansaid late in his career, looking back on the origins of hislectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful,spawning a book that has remained a definitive introduction tophysics for decades. Ranging from the most basic principles ofNewtonian physics through such formidable theories as generalrelativity and quantum mechanics, Feynman's lectures stand as amonument of clear exposition and deep insight. Now, we arereintroducing the printed books to the trade, fully corrected, forthe first time ever, and in collaboration with Caltech. Timelessand collectible, the lectures are essential reading, not just forstudents of physics but for anyone seeking an introduction to thefield from the inimitable Feynman.
Every year thousands of graduate students face the daunting--sometimes terrifying-- challenge of writing a thesis or dissertation. But most of them have received ittle or no instruction on doing it well. This book shows them how in ways no other book does.It combines the practical guidance and theoretical understanding students need to complete their theses or dissertations with maximum insight and minimum stress. Drawing on her extensive research and experience advising hundreds of graduate students, Dr. Irene Clark presents a solid overview of the writing process. Clark shows how to apply innovative theories of process and genre and understand the writing process for what it is: your entrance into a conversation with the scholarly community that will determine your success or failure. This book offers useful strategies for each phase of the process, from choosing advisors and identifying topics through writing,revision, and review. Coverage includes. 作者简介： Irene L.Clark is Professor of Englis
Face it, a lot of students have great LSAT scores. The best way for you to stand out in a crowd of applicants to top law schools is to write an exceptional personal statement. This book puts you in the admissons officer's seat: we give you the intimate details-test scores, GPAs, demographic information, and of course, personal statements-62 of them from 58 unique law school applicants. Then we show you where those applicants got in and where they didn't-to help you evaluate your own chances of admission at some of the nost selec-tive law schools in the nation.
Most top business schools require multiple essays, and this book is your best bet for acing them all. Business School Essays That Made a Difference, 2nd Edition, contains over 50 essays as well as interviews with admissions pros and with students who've been through the process and made it to business school. Inside you’ll find interviews with admissions officers from the following schools: Babson College, Olin Graduate School of Business Columbia University Tulane University–Freeman School of Business University of California–Berkeley University of Chicago
