Most Popular Books by Brian Martin

Mathematics for Physicists is a relatively short volume covering all the essential mathematics needed for a typical first degree in physics, from a starting point that is compatible with modern school mathematics syllabuses. Early chapters deliberately overlap with senior school mathematics, to a degree that will depend on the background of the individual reader, who may quickly skip over those topics with which he or she is already familiar. The rest of the book covers the mathematics that is usually compulsory for all students in their first two years of a typical university physics degree, plus a little more. There are worked examples throughout the text, and chapter-end problem sets. Mathematics for Physicists features: Interfaces with modern school mathematics syllabuses All topics usually taught in the first two years of a physics degree Worked examples throughout Problems in every chapter, with answers to selected questions at the end of the book and full solutions on a website This text will be an excellent resource for undergraduate students in physics and a quick reference guide for more advanced students, as well as being appropriate for students in other physical sciences, such as astronomy, chemistry and earth sciences.

In 2009 in Australia, a citizens'' campaign was launched to silence public criticism of vaccination. This campaign involved an extraordinary variety of techniques to denigrate, harass and censor public vaccine critics. It was unlike anything seen in other scientific controversies, involving everything from alleging beliefs in conspiracy theories to rewriting Wikipedia entries. Vaccination Panic in Australia analyses this campaign from the point of view of free speech. Brian Martin describes the techniques used in the attack, assesses different ways of defending and offers wider perspectives for understanding the struggle. The book will be of interest to readers interested in the vaccination debate and in struggles over free speech and citizen participation in decision-making.

Argues for social defense as a grassroots initiative linked to challenges to oppressive structures in society, such as patriarchy, police, and the state. Filled with examples from Finland to Fiji.

Introduce early learners to rhythm and rhyme with this catchy traditional piece! This book breathes new life into a familiar song while helping adults balance structured learning time and free play.

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing Readers Exploration Storytime 48-Book Spanish set includes titles covering the following eight themes: - Who Am I? - How Does My Body Work? - Who Cares for Me? - Where Do I Grow and Learn? - Where Do We Live? - How Do We Make and Explore Our World - What Lives on Earth? - What Effects Our Planet? These highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners'' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this comprehensive bundle provides a full year of learning and Storytime fun. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this mega Spanish set from the Exploration Storytime series!

In this essay, independent scholar Brian Martin argues that the condemnation of Thomas Jefferson is wrong. It''s true that he owned slaves, but the people who have pulled down Jefferson''s statues (and others, like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln) are making a mistake in how they think about history and people from the past.

You''re searching for the truth. What sources of information should you use and trust? Brian Martin recommends reflecting on a topic that you know a lot about and taking note of which information sources were useful or misleading. To illustrate this process of reflection, he tells of his own experiences learning about the effects of nuclear war, the origin-of-AIDS debate and the sources of talent, in each case commenting on different sources of information that influenced him.Truth Tacticsis an encouragement to learn from your own learning about how best to pursue the truths that matter to you.

Create a rich, shared reading experience for early and developing readers. Exploration Storytime 48 Book set includes titles covering the following eight themes: Who Am I?, How Does My Body Work?, Who Cares for Me?, Where Do I Grow and Learn?, Where Do We Live?, How Do We Make and Explore Our World, What Lives on Earth?, and What Effects Our Planet?. These highly engaging books, meant to be read together, connect to early learners'' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for classroom, parents and librarians, this comprehensive bundle provides a full year of learning and Storytime fun. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your early learners make connections and discoveries. Titles in this 48-Book Set include: My Day, If You''re Happy and You Know It, One Me, My Feelings, Here We Go ''Round the Mulberry Bush, No Feelings Today, My Amazing Body, Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes, Wondrous and Marvelous, My Senses, This Little Piggy, My Favorite Things, What Families Are For, Hush Little Baby, Sitting on Mama''s Knee, How to Be a Friend, Friends, Buddies Like Us, Home, Home on the Range, All Kinds of Homes, School Days, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Ready for School, One Big Community, Old Mother Hubbard, Our Community Park, My Beautiful Country, You''re a Grand Old Flag, Our Country Is, This is the Way We Build, London Bridge, Tool Talk, Going Places, The Railway Train, The Way to Go, Baby Animals Grow, Old McDonald Had a Farm, Cam and Sam''s Colorful Adventure, Garden Adventure, We have a Little Garden, How Plants Grow, Our Changing Earth and Sky, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Here on the Ground, Wild Weather, Wind on the Hill, Ezra Watches the Weather.

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing Readers. Exploration Storytime Who Am I? 6-Book Set includes, My Day, Here We Go ''Round the Mulberry Bush, One Me, My Feelings, If You''re Happy and You Know It, and No Feelings Today.

First published in 1984, this is unfortunately, still rather relevant. A serious look at strategies against war, which involve confronting institutions such as the state, bureaucracy, the military and patriarchy, as opposed to lobbying, rallies and civil disobedience. Some of the alternative directions examined are social defense, peace conversion, and building self-managing political and economic institutions.

This was Brian Martin and Peter Loeffen''s first book. Peter was general manager of IT, at a large telecom, and a graduate of one of Brian''s five-day senior leadership programs. Peter asked Brian if he would read and critique Peter''s dissertation on leadership, for his Masters degree. Brian liked Peter''s writing style and asked Peter if he would ghost write a book that Brian wanted to write, for graduates of the IAS learning group leadership programs. This would give participants a reference about their IAS experiences. Brian talked, and Peter wrote.In the course of this one-year project of writing this book Brian discovered Peter had a dream to be a published author, and he put Peter''s name on the book as co-author.The book''s main premise is about the principles of success and accomplishment. It is not rocket science, it is a set of behaviors, that support creating outstanding results. It works.The book had three printings and was published by Penguin. as a soft cover book. It was slightly re-written and translated into Japanese. The book was endorsed by 10 famous Japanese business leaders, and published by Shufunotomo.

Angelo Carava happens to be the best scientist that has ever lived but despite his formidable talents he has so far failed to understand the universe he inhabits - a universe with only seven stars. His attempts to find the answer bring him into conflict with religious establishments who want to silence him, rival scientists who both admire and are jealous of his achievements and alien races who want to abduct him for his genius. Meanwhile, events in a hidden eighth star system threaten to overwhelm the other seven. And unknown to Carava he is being inexorably sucked into the nightmare and that his actions will have consequences centuries later. About The AuthorBrian Martin has a background in computer software development and a keen interest in science and, of course, science fiction. He strives to use the genre to say something about the human condition, where we''re going and the impact technology has upon society. The Continuum Sphere Chronicles is his first published work.