(Part 3) Best encyclopedias & subject guides according to redditors
We found 1,319 Reddit comments discussing the best encyclopedias & subject guides. We ranked the 516 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
Fun fact there is a book on amazon about every person that died at a baseball game between 1862 and 2007
> since the Council at Trent
No, Latin was always a liturgical language of the western rite, also before Trent and after Vatican II.
> it was required knowledge for Catholics
It was never required. You can attend Latin Mass without knowing Latin and still understand everything because there are constant parts which you've memorized and form variable parts you can always read the translation in a daily missal, a very popular book before Vatican II. It is also worth noting, that literal understanding is not THAT much important as post-Vatican II generation tend to think, Mass attendance can be more contemplative.
> Tridentine Mass
It's a commonly used name but it carries a misconception that it was created at the Council of Trent. No, it existed long before, gaining it mature form around VI century. What the Council of Trent did was quite the opposite of creation - it banned various younger rites leaving only this ancient one and forbade modifying it.
> until 1962
Latin Mass still exists today and is regaining popularity.
> decided you could be a good Catholic without speaking Latin
No such things was said at Vatican II. What the Sacrosantcum Concillium constitution did was allowing more extensive use of vernacular languages in the liturgy.
Resources:
This is a really wide open question. There are theories, but no one has any truly strong evidence. Steven Pinker is an evolutionary psychologist and linguist, and wrote an excellent book on the subject. It goes into several of the more common theories, and then lays out his own theory. Much of the book may be fairly dry if you don't have a real interest in language itself (how language works, as opposed to how it evolved), but I found it very worthwhile and fascinating.
There are 300 drugs on the NCLEX.
I haven't picked this up, personally, but I've seen this linked numerous times.
https://www.amazon.com/NCLEX-RN-Drug-Guide-Medications-Kaplan/dp/1625231148/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1482275083&sr=1-1&keywords=NCLEX-RN+Drug+Guide
Sometimes it does nothing, sometimes it sinks the boat. Electricity of that magnitude is very unpredictable.
Some boats have lightning grounding systems, and do tend to fare better.
I highly recommend the Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual, which includes a section on lightning protection systems.
Here are my favorites:
Unofficial Disneyland Encyclopedia
Mouse Tales
The Disney Mountains
> I have not managed to find any criticism of the substance of the rules (except the rule to add double spaces after full stop, which is a technical artifact of type writers and irrelevant in modern word processors).
Indeed, banning the Oxford comma is AFAIK considered the more progressive option -- it just seems like he's opinionated about writing style (and possibly went to Cambridge?) -- it seems reasonable to want his staff to reflect his preferences in this regard.
If people want to mock this behaviour it's up to them I guess, but I'd suggest a rather heftier example they could hit up first...
Devour books, perhaps those by Stephen Fry, lessen your social media consumption, practice writing and the speaking will come on its own after that.
Edit: A style guide is good, too. Here's one from the NY Times but there are many others to choose from.
I've worked with two pharmacist for over 2 years now and they have over 20+ years of experience. I'm always in awe of them being able to immediately answer questions given from patients. So when floaters come by that are always new grads. I wouldn't expect them to know the same information as a pharmacist that has 20+ years of experience. Things get replace by other information all the time it's pretty normal, but you should always be studying as new drugs, laws, regulations keep coming out as the world of medicine keeps changing.
Something I always recommended floaters take with them is this book that has all the drugs in it. My pharmacy manager has an older copy that's half the pages of this one and he told me he used it diligently before all the options of technology rised. It's neat thing it fit in my coats pocket perfectly as I got one myself cause why not.
Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2017 Classic Shirt-Pocket Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/1284118991/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kI2szbCAYQVM3
First, learn a bit about what copy editors' and proofreaders' roles are in the publishing process. Here's a good primer (it's written for authors but gets the point across).
If you think it's work you could be good at, take a copyediting course. Many local community colleges offer them in person and online. Here is an online course from a school near me. The syllabus is a pretty solid introduction, anything similar would work. I can't see a newcomer breaking into this without a class, because the work is more than just spotting typos and checking grammer, there are a lot of subtle details to be aware of.
In addition to, not instead of, a class, The Copyeditor's Handbook and The Subversive Copyeditor are books you need to have on hand, as references but also to get a detailed sense of the work.
Once you have started learning the job, you can try to find work. It's a very insular field--if anyone wants to DM me for some contacts feel free, but knowing who to ask does not equal getting work. Everyone will send you a copyediting test before hiring you, and some are really picky about reviewing your results. But if you do enough networking, and can get a couple of projects under your belt, you can meet more and more people to work for.
Proofreading starts at around $20-25/hour (assuming you can edit ~12-15 pages/hour) and copyediting starts at $25-30/hour (assuming you can edit ~8-10 pages an hour). Rates go up for rush projects or specialized content (legal proofreading, cookbooks, technical copyediting) so if you already have domain knowledge you can apply then look into publishers for those subjects. Note those rates are gross receipt; you're an independent contractor so you still have to pay taxes out of what they pay you.
Hope that helps! Feel free to DM me if you have any questions, it can be tough to break into it but is a great option to have in your pocket if you can.
The Secret Teachings of All Ages.
Lots of words too.
To be a Mets fan you have to research and fall in love with the team's history on your own. Here are good places to start:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Bad-Guys-Won-Uniform/dp/0062097636
http://www.amazon.com/Faith-Fear-Flushing-Intense-Personal/dp/1616080469/ref=pd_sim_14_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=51Q25iqXe3L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR106%2C160_&refRID=0JYEAW0YZ08RBB0SXQGE
As far as basic intro books go Surf Science was pretty good if elementary. Surfline occasionally has these mechanics features on why a world class spot is so good. They had a sweet one on J-Bay not too long ago. As far as going deeper into it though, the learning curve takes a sudden leap as it goes from basic physics to modeling and fluid dynamics, like this book I'm reading through right now. There does really seem to be a lack of middle ground for books. But if you have any specific questions I'll be glad to answer (I'm working towards a masters in the subject so I have some background in it). stoke451 took the tide one pretty well there.
Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual is highly recommended(and currently on sale).
I've a few recommendations here, both about writing and about langauge as a whole
I'm following this thread closely... :)
Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopiea is what I used back in the day before smart phones were ubiquitous. If I remember correctly its more for dosing than mechanism or indications, but it's been a while since I cracked one open.
faith and fear in flushing is a great book to read, it follows a super die-hard mets fan's life watching the team and gives a great personalized perspective as to what it has been like to be a mets fan over the years. i learned more about the first 20 years of the team than from any other source.
Why does the New York Times use capitals on every single word within their article titles?
> It's called headline-style capitalization, and is common is US newspapers. But the New York Times has its own style guide, which outlines standards for the publication.
Manual of Style and Usage
By far the best resource you can have. Never a time when PANCE Prep Pearls isn't relevant. All of my classmates have it too as a supplement, and my professor just said it is "worth its weight in gold" at the end of lecture today. I also will second UpToDate as a great online and app resource.
I also have Sanford's Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy and [Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2017 Classic Shirt-Pocket Edition] (https://www.amazon.com/Tarascon-Pocket-Pharmacopoeia-Classic-Shirt-Pocket/dp/1284118991/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510030082&sr=8-1&keywords=pharmacopeia+2017+pocket) as a prescription resource I can keep in my white coat.
>What kind of baseball did they play back then?
The type of baseball where Ty Cobb sharpens his cleats before sliding into second and beats a one-armed heckler in the stands with his prosthetic limb. Also, they didn't wear helmets while batting and spitballs were allowed... There's a book on the topic, Death at the Ballpark.
> There's the notion that younger people have been moving from the notion of becoming powerful to doing something they can be proud of. This has been a much larger movement for men...
I linked to this in my other comment here, but would like to point your attention to this article appropriately titled "A new masculinity". It argues that in lieu of traditional routes of initiation into manhood, a personalised search for self-actualisation is needed. It's an interesting read and I recommend it.
Following that, if anyone knows or is interested, what rights of passage are there for women? The article quotes Camille Paglia as saying: “A woman simply is, but a man must become...” Are women missing out on something by being assumed to be ready for adulthood? Research into ancient religions, the Hellenistic mysteries and medieval occultism show that culturally, rights of passage are seen as doors to higher levels of being, both socially and spiritually/emotionally. What's missing for women?
My professors have used and recommended Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace. I've found it pretty useful!
The Complete Sailor is an awesome book - use the Look Inside feature to check out the illustrations - they give the book a lot of character so it's great for a coffee table or for casual reading. Might be a little too novice for a 1-year sailor, unless your dad hasn't had much formal instruction.
As mentioned already, Chapman's is good - it's the bible for any waterman. However, it has so much stuff there's very little on sailing (only 40 pages on the topic). It won't tell you much about sail trim, for example. But it covers a lot - I read it cover to cover last year and if I retained anything (I didn't) I'd be a damn genius.
I can't wait for The Annapolis Book of Seamanship to come out with it's much needed 4th edition in January. I hear this is the bible for sailors, but I haven't picked it up since I'm waiting for that new edition. But only because it has more electronics/GPS mentions - I'm sure all the actual sailing stuff is the same between the two.
Just to add to /u/WhimsicalBadger, there are also lots of well-written articles online from magazines or fishing websites, Youtube videos, and books (like here's one I have).
But my favorite resource is always the local fishing/outdoors store. Fishing is pretty straightforward - go to where the fish are and use the right gear/technique to catch them. Your local store will know local trends, where the best places to fish are, and what tackle has been working.
And while a lot of posts here are to showcase catches, I've received lots of help whenever I've asked questions, and there are Question/Discussion posts that usually get answered.
Second John McWhorter--I became a linguist in part due to reading Doing Our Own Thing. I think a standard pop-linguistics text is Steven Pinker's The Language Instinct.
EDIT: Phrasing
I'm in the same spot for dreaming about sail cruising after the kids move out. I really enjoy listing to the podcasts on https://www.59-north.com/ and really want to sign up for an ocean passage with the company. Meanwhile I'm studying the The Annapolis Book of Seamanship and following a couple of folks on youtube like https://www.youtube.com/user/drakeParagon. With all my armchair browsing on Yachtworld I'm always searching in the 20'-30' foot range for affordable daydreaming. A rule of thumb I've heard is to have triple the boat price saved up. I like the saying I've heard of "Go Small, Go Simple & Go Now"
You can also get this book for very cheap now as well:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Teachings-All-Ages/dp/1461013135/ref=tmm_pap_title_0
For the old TLM, I have this Missal, which goes in some depth on many of the scriptural symbolisms/allusions. Many of the prayers are different between the TLM and the Novus Ordo, but even if you only go to Novus Ordos (the modern mass in vernacular languages, probably 90+% of the masses offered in the United States), this can still help to understand the scriptural significance of parts of the Mass.
check out http://www.runnersworld.com/
and as a distance runner for 5 years, this book is my bible http://www.amazon.com/Runners-World-Complete-Book-Running/dp/1605295795
I agree with /u/mildly_interesting and the suggestion for the Bingo Cards. I've used those once before and they're pretty fun!
If you like puzzles you should consider a "MouseAdventure Vacation" packet. They collect a handful of "Quests" from old events and put them into a bound booklet you can take to the park with you. It's not everyone's cup of tea, and some of the puzzles are tough. But it can be fun as a group to solve. Check it out here. (The packets are available a bit down that page.)
Lastly, I'd suggest picking up a copy of this book. The Disneyland Encyclopedia. While not a treasure hunt, it has SO much information on Disneyland that you're bound to find secrets and facts about the park that'd you would have never known. On top of that, you can go find those previously unknown details in the park and see them for yourself.
I've seen this one recommended a lot https://www.amazon.com/Boatowners-Mechanical-Electrical-Manual-Calder/dp/0071790330/ref=pd_cp_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0071790330&pd_rd_r=1HPP9SJME5RFS1C0671Q&pd_rd_w=dtry3&pd_rd_wg=BcuIJ&psc=1&refRID=1HPP9SJME5RFS1C0671Q
The Complete Book of Running. Exactly what it sounds like. Chapters written by a wide range of authors covering a wide range of topics.
Hey, there! My go-to editing guide is The Copyeditor's Handbook. Happy writing!
imho, i was raised catholic and started going to a parish that offers latin mass and saw everyone using a 1962 roman daily missal. so i bought one--http://www.amazon.com/Roman-Catholic-Daily-Missal-Angelus/dp/1892331292/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1457297002&sr=1-2&keywords=1962+roman+missal and i feel as if i learned more reading the missal in a couple of weeks than i did in 13 years of catholic schooling.
Hope this is the right place. I am not a newb per se I’ve been playing the retail arbitrage game for last 18 months, but decided to try flipping books which I am most definitely a newb at so thought I would throw this here. I just sent in 20 books and was looking for feedback on pricing. I won’t list all 20 here, this is just a sample of three but I think fairly representative.
Total Fishing Manual, paid $1, I’m listing for $15. Rank is 85K and lowest FBA price is $10.
Practical Research Methods, paid $2, I’m listing at $100. Book is 743K and lowest FBA is $199. New price is listed at 288. I am too low aren’t I?
Setting us Free, paid $1.5, I’m listing at $16.25. Rank is 1.9mm and lowest FBA is $80, but non FBA is $16.25 with free shipping.
I guess I will toss in a bonus one because I have no clue what to do with this. Paid $.50. Lowest price is $214. I was thinking of listing at $40. I saw it for sale online at Powell’s for that much. Figure they know what they are doing.
You should probably start with a couple of chemistry (intro and organic) and physiology courses. If you don't have a good science foundation, you won't be able to fully understand how all of these things work together in the body. Not to scare you away, but to get to the point where I think I understand the things you want to know, I had to take 5 semesters of chemistry (probably 2 were unnecessary), physiology, genetics and normal biochemistry plus 2 semesters of grad-level metabolism courses.
If you do already have a science background, then I recommend Lippincott's biochemistry text. We used it in my intermediate nutritional biochemistry course.
If you still have questions after that, then hit the literature. It's sometimes hard to get your questions answered if they're broad, but just look at the background section of related studies, see where they reference something you want to understand, go to their relevant source(s) and repeat the process. Eventually you'll find a paper where they lay it all out.
Our upper level metabolism courses don't use text books solely because there aren't any good ones out there for the level of biochemistry we study in the context of consumption.
If you're into a bit of NWOBHM then The NWOBHM Encyclopedia is worth a read.
You might want to look out for a cheaper copy though...
I heartily recommend Malc Macmillan's [NWOBHM Encyclopedia] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/N-W-O-B-H-M-ENCYCLOPEDIA-Malc-MacMillan/dp/3931624161/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376054798&sr=8-1&keywords=encyclopedia+of+nwobhm) if, er, you like a bit of NWOBHM.
Deena Weinstein's [Heavy Metal - The music and it's culture] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavy-Metal-Music-Culture-ebook/dp/B00AHEZGSK/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1376054934&sr=1-1&keywords=deena+weinstein) is a bit elderly but still worth a read.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1616080469/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1464019121&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=mets+history&dpPl=1&dpID=51Q25iqXe3L&ref=plSrch
Why am I getting downvoted?
The Elements of Style is the classic reference and I've probably read it over a dozen times, but it has seen a pretty big backlash and it does contradict itself in some humorous ways. I'd recommend Style: Ten Lessons In Clarity And Grace by Joesph M. Williams. I found it much more clear and sensible than TEOS. In addition, I'm a big fan of Garner's Modern American Usage, not as a book on grammar but as a reference for use during composition. For what it's worth, I got both of these recommendations from professional editor John McIntyre. (But TEOS has Stephen King's blessing, so there's that as well.) Those and King's On Writing are the only writing books I've ever been able to stomach.
When I said "51 onward" I was referring to PrepTest 51 and onward. PrepTest, commonly abbreviated as PT are previously administered LSATs. Every LSAT is released as such, except for those pertaining to the February administration. The most recent PrepTest is number 77, which corresponds to the LSAT that was administered in December of 2015. Each PrepTest contains the four officially scored sections of the LSAT plus the writing sample question, it however does not include the experimental section as this would compromise future LSATs. When you purchase the LSAT PrepTest volumes, you do not receive explanations, only an answer key and percentile conversion chart to each exam. However, the LSAC has released a book called SuperPrep II which includes 3 PrepTests, of which is there not only an answer key, but official explanations to each and every question, explaining why the right answer to each is the, well right answer. Although the LSAC does not have an explanation for all of their PrepTests published, there are many forums, websites and even published books which will do so for you. For example, The Princeton Review will be shortly releasing "LSAT Decoded" which will explain all of the answers in corresponding LSATs(PrepTests) I listed the following books that I purchased and recommend. Go to your local bookstore and read a couple pages of the Prep Company's book and see if their method of teaching works for you, if not, find another. Lastly, I would like to say that it is of absolutely no trouble for myself, I am more than happy to help, and thus I wish you the best of luck in your endeavour! :D
I posted the links to the books I bought and have been enjoying, please take caution before purchasing it from these links, as I posted the Amazon Canadian links as I live in Canada. Anyway, I believe either the Kaplan Premier 2016-2017 or LSAT trainer are an absolute must, although you could get away with not getting a prep company strategy set, I strongly encourage getting at the very least a comprehensive all in one. Any more questions or concerns about anything related to the LSAT please feel free to send me a message/reply.
http://www.amazon.ca/10-Actual-Official-LSAT-PrepTests/dp/0986045519/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1457253768&sr=8-2&keywords=LSAT
http://www.amazon.ca/Official-LSAT-SuperPrep-II-Champion/dp/0990718689/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1457253768&sr=8-10&keywords=LSAT
http://www.amazon.ca/Actual-Official-PrepTests-Comparative-Reading/dp/0984636005/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1457253768&sr=8-9&keywords=LSAT
http://www.amazon.ca/LSAT-Trainer-remarkable-self-study-self-driven/dp/0989081508/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1457253799&sr=8-3&keywords=LSAT
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1937707784?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1937707776?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0990718697?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0986045543?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0986086231?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
I didn't want to be thought of as a shill, but it's here: http://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Running-Body-Ultramarathoners/dp/161519102X
I would get the paperback, I don't think it would be very good on kindle (lots of photos).
Amy Einsohn's Copyeditor's Handbook
If you're interested in spending some money on courses, I recommend UC Berkeley Online Extension Professional Sequence in Editing Even just taking the first course on Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage would get you up to speed. I took the first two courses a while back and don't regret it. I'm normally not crazy about online courses, but I received quality feedback there.
I just did some quick searching on google and found it. It’s called The Language Instinct by Steven Pinker.
Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Disneyland®-Encyclopedia-Unofficial-Unauthorized-Unprecedented/dp/1595800689
Random, but I found the book that helped me a lot. Here's an amazon link.
Biology is nothing without chemistry so you need to know the basics of chemistry as well. My favourite book is the Color Atlas of Biochemistry by Jan Koolman, K. Rohm.
Another very useful book is Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) by R. Harvey.
Many past participants recommend the Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, however, this book may be too detailed for olympiads.
GENETICS TEXTBOOKS|
Genetics: Analysis and Principles (WCB Cell & Molecular Biology) by Brooker presents an experimental approach to understanding genetics and what I like most is that there are plenty of problems with explanations and answers. Another good textbook for genetics is Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, 5th edition by Hartwell. Genetics: From Genes to Genomes is a cutting-edge, introductory genetics text authored by an unparalleled author team, including Nobel Prize winner, Leland Hartwell.
GENERAL BIOLOGY TEXTBOOKS|
It is not a secret that the Bible of Biology is Campbell Biology (11th Edition). It is a good book and it covers all fundamental biology topics, nevertheless, some topics are discussed only concisely so some good books in addition to Campbell’s could come in handy.
HUMAN ANATOMY |TEXTBOOKS
For human body anatomy and physiology great books are Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (7th Edition) by Dee Unglaub Silverthorn or Vander’s Human Physiology.
MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY|TEXTBOOKS
My top choice for molecular biology is Molecular Biology of the Cell by Bruce Alberts, et al. This is book is a big one, a hard one, an interesting one, a useful one. From my point of view, current and upcoming IBOs are focusing on molecular and cell biology because these fields are developing so rapidly and thus these branches of biology are perfect source for olympiad problems. So try to read it and understand it. If you want something cheaper than Alberts but equally useful, try Molecular Biology of the Cell, Fifth Edition: The Problems Book
PLANT BIOLOGY|TEXTBOOKS
Many past biology olympiad questions contain quite a lot of problems about plant anatomy and physiology. Thus, I suggest to read Stern’s Introductory Plant Biology. Another amazing book for plant biology is Biology of Plants by Peter H. Raven, Ray F. Evert, Susan E. Eichhorn.
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TEXTBOOKS FOR AND PROBLEM SOLVING|TECHNIQUES
Science competitions test a student’s level of knowledge, power of scientific reasoning, and analytical thinking outside of the regular school curriculum. A systematic approach and smart study regimen are both required to get good results in science competitions. This is where my book How To Prepare for the Biology Olympiad And Science Competitions by Martyna Petrulyte comes into the picture.
This is what I use to study for pharm
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1625231148?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
How do you feel about the 900+ recorded baseball-related deaths that have occurred over the years? Anyone who hits a hard ball with a bat must be crazy.
Hi OP, if you're looking for a book of practice questions with explanations, you might want to see if you can get your hands on a copy of a book we made at Manhattan Prep a few years ago. It has PrepTests 41-50 organized by type and includes explanations.
https://www.amazon.com/Real-LSATs-Grouped-Question-Type/dp/1937707784
Go to your local library and check out any books they have on the subject. I found that my library has books for sailing in two different Dewey decimal system locations so check them both out.
The two big ones that I hear people recommending all the time are these two:
http://www.amazon.com/Chapman-Piloting-Seamanship-Edition-Handling/dp/1588169618/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380854381&sr=8-1&keywords=chapmans+piloting+and+seamanship
and
http://www.amazon.com/The-Annapolis-Book-Seamanship-Edition/dp/1451650191/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380854397&sr=8-2&keywords=anapolis+book+of+seamanship
Although that second one doesn't come out with the revised version until january. (The last update was 1999)
Chi Running is a great starting point. There is also this Runner's World book, which I have not read personally, but did read the version for women and found really great as a novice runner. You might get your wife to read it, because it would address a lot of her concerns.
You can also swing by /r/running and check out their sidebar for links to helpful articles and other recommendations.
I like this book. If I remember correctly, it is somewhat light on formal grammar, as it is a style guide, but it offers many useful structural tips that help make grammar errors less likely.
Edit: I should mention, there aren't many practical exercises in recent editions, though you can easily make your own from what the guide is telling you by applying them to your own writing, news papers, etc.
Try to enroll in a workshop. If you apply yourself and take them seriously, then you will see your writing improve dramatically.
Purchase writing books, such as The Copy-Editor's Handbook to help you with formatting, etc., which has ruined many an otherwise promising manuscript.
Also, and this may sound pessimistic, but don't plan your hopes and dreams on becoming rich enough off of writing novels. Most writers who are published have to work other jobs. Very few make enough to write full time. Plan accordingly, and have a way to ensure your financial stability so that you DO have time to write without worrying about bills or food.
I studied the crap out of Lippincott's Illustrated Review: Biochemistry.
I still think I could have done better on the MCAT if I had taken both classes in addition to studying from that book, but even then, I think the book covered more material and gave me a better understanding. My genetics class had also covered enough biochemistry that it actually ended up being more useful in the long term... not that that helps you if you don't have time for a genetics class, but it might be a good idea to include genetics material in your biochem studying.
Ochem II was pretty unnecessary/useless for my mcat, but then again, not everybody gets the same questions, and more importantly, not everybody covers the same information in an Ochem II class. If I made a list of all the Ochem II topics that I wish I had studied going into the test, I think only about one or two of them even ended up being covered in my actual Ochem class... it was just a very low-yield class IMO.
Also, buy this book,
https://www.amazon.com/Boatowners-Mechanical-Electrical-Manual-4/dp/0071790330/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DA9RJ21LVSZ8&keywords=nigel+calder+boatowner%27s+mechanical+and+electrical+manual&qid=1563409415&s=books&sprefix=nigel+calder+boat%2Cstripbooks%2C403&sr=1-1
Boat repair and maintenance is not hard -- but there is a lot of specialized knowledge. YouTube and forums are great resources -- but they are not a replacement for a well written, comprehensive book. You need all three sources!
I think this is what you are looking for. The diagrams are great. It explains it in a understandable fashion.
http://www.amazon.com/Biochemistry-Lippincotts-Illustrated-Reviews-Series/dp/160831412X
I got this Manhattan book, and I've found it super helpful.
I got 52-61 and 62-71 in normal format books (as well as the 6 most recent individuals), and that's been perfect for me for using as actual PTs. I have been using the MP book above as supplementary to the Powerscore Bibles. So, read the chapter on Flaws, do just those problems in the MP book. It really helps nail down the feel for each particular question type to practice a whole bunch of them at once, and right after the lesson on it.
Hello fellow wave enthusiast!
For a basic overview, try Surf Science. It's essentially a layman's guide to waves with hardly any math in it.
After that, there's various levels of math you can dive into. Waves are generally easy to formulate in deep water, but when dealing with shallow water, things get bit more complicated. The simpler equations for breaking or shallow water waves are largely empirical, and even then they are paired a lot of assumptions like smooth bottom and constant profile. After that you start getting into the heavy stuff like numerical solutions to the Navier-Stokes equations. You may want to check ocean engineering related textbooks that better connect the math to the physical wave behavior, like this one which I think is a good general textbook on ocean waves.
As for predicting and understanding global wave patterns, that's more meteorology than wave science. You're dealing with wind patterns, cyclone basins, storm prediction etc. Weather models, bouy data, and the numerous NOAA pages all become your best friends. Knowing when your local break works comes mostly from experience. You should watch the local the winds, swell direction, and period and see how things break under given conditions. Of course, keeping an eye on major storms like hurricanes/typhoons also helps.
This book is a great introduction: https://www.amazon.com/Surf-Science-Tony-Butt/dp/0824828917
If you want to learn how to fish better... this is an amazing book. So amazing that I'm going to post a whole thread on it now!
http://www.amazon.com/Total-Fishing-Manual-Field-Stream/dp/1616284870/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1408549453&sr=1-1&keywords=total+fishing+manual
https://www.amazon.com/NCLEX-RN-Drug-Guide-Medications-Kaplan/dp/1625231148
May I suggest Build Your Running Body?
It has training plans for everyone at any place you can think of.
If you're unfamiliar with 95-98% of a scene, why fucking bother? In this particular case that's a pretty conservative estimate and six months worth of downloading ain't gonna turn you into someone who knows what's what about it.
You have no idea how deep it goes. People who were there at the time have devoted their lives since to researching it. There's at least one thing along the lines of this in the works. That should be some indication of how far out of your league you'd be on that particular one.
100% agree with you on accountability while at a ball game. Thank you for being respectful to me, which is more than can be said for pretty much all of the responses I've received today. Hat tip to you- sincerely.
I work in sports medicine, so I hate seeing people get hurt at all on a field or court- let alone off of it. Nobody should ever go to a ball game and leave with a skull fracture, especially not a kid who was just watching. That's my angle. Not trying to absolve anyone of responsibility, far from it. There's just no need to risk anyone getting seriously hurt at a baseball game.
My wife and I were interviewing babysitters for our kids last year and one was a girl who'd been let go because the husband of the family she had been working for was at a Cubs game in the upper tank and had a cardiac arrest and flipped backwards over the rails and into the lower bowl. There was that guy who went for a ball that poor Josh Hamilton tossed into the crowd, who then fell and broke his neck and passed, with his son watching. There's actually a book called "Death at the Ballpark" that a buddy of mine has raved about that I keep meaning to pick up. It's pretty common- lots of people die at ballparks.
Accidents are unavoidable and random and happen but I can't help but wonder what Albert Almora's opinion on netting is after what happened.
The Secret Teachings of All Ages: An Encyclopedic Outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic and Rosicrucian Symbolical Philosophy https://www.amazon.com/dp/1461013135/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bPmDCb5A13GGZ
Do yourself a favor and read this book
If you are open to an app, Epocrates and Nursing Central are my recommendations.
They cost money, I think $180?
If you want a booklet, Tarascon is great. I have an older edition, but a new one will only run you ~15. My husband is a PA and has found that this gives him a great summary of what you "need" to know.
https://www.amazon.com/Tarascon-Pocket-Pharmacopoeia-Classic-Shirt-Pocket/dp/1284118991/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1505328174&sr=1-1&keywords=pocket+pharm
I personally use epocrates, or the drug info in the MAR. Chances are, your system you use in the hospital will have a drug information sheet available (usually via a right click over the drug) in the MAR. You could always wait and see if it suits your needs.