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Richard Brauer (1901-1977) was one of the leading algebraists of this century. Although he contributed to a number of mathematical fields, Brauer devoted the major share of his efforts to the study of finite groups, a subject of considerable abstract interest and one that underlies many of the more recent advances in combinatorics and finite geometries. ... Read more

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The unpublished writings of Helmut Hasse, consisting of letters, manuscripts and other papers, are kept at the Handschriftenabteilung of the University Library at G÷ttingen. Hasse had an extensive correspondence; he liked to exchange mathematical ideas, results and methods freely with his colleagues. There are more than 8000 documents preserved. Although not all of them are of equal mathematical interest, searching through this treasure can help us to assess the development of Number Theory through the 1920s and 1930s.

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Richard Brauer (1901-1977) was one of the leading algebraists of this century. Although he contributed to a number of mathematical fields, Brauer devoted the major share of his efforts to the study of finite groups, a subject of considerable abstract interest and one that underlies many of the more recent advances in combinatorics and finite geometries.The 120 papers collected in this volume were first published between 1926 and 1979. Brauer's mathematical impulse was remarkably steady, and his papers are equally distributed between those written before his fiftieth year and those written thereafter, including a number of contributions that were published after his formal retirement as Perkins Professor of Mathematics as Harvard in 1971.The papers are grouped into six sections following an autobiographical preface written for this collection. The first section contains twenty papers on the theory of algebras and is introduced by Oscar Goldman. The seventy-four papers on finite groups make up the second and largest section, which spans all three volumes. The final four sections complete the third volume and represent Brauer's contribution to Lie groups, number theory, polynomials and equations, geometries and biographies of Artin and Thompson. ... Read more

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From the authors of the bestselling ESO (Extended Sexual Orgasm), here is a 90-day program destined to be the sensual guide of the decade--detailed proven techniques for safe and enhanced sexual pleasure for both singles and couples. Illustrated. ... Read more

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approaches essential
We found this book because Richard Rhodes raves about it in his "Erotic Journey" autobiography.The book helps enhance lovemaking... and love.First part consists of facts... anatomy, general technique.Then, the second part consists of exercises, starting with simple communication and kissing and moving to techniques for helping each other reliably achieve 30-minute climaxes. It's nearly unnecessary to say that the exercises are fun. But the book is more than fun - it approaches being essential.

The best handbook for people interested in intimacy
I read a lot of books about how to do good sex and how to be intimate.This book continues to be the most accessible to a broad group of people interested in the journey of intimacy.<P>A tested and thought through program of 13 weeks that will bring partners together in a profound way, without esoteric ritual.I give this book as a wedding present in addition to anything else I might want to send a new couple on their journey with ... Read more

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Through years of research and clinical work, Alan and Donna Brauer have developed an amazing technique which will revolutionize readers sex lives. This classic guide explores the mental and emotional, as well as the physical to show readers, step-by-step how to achieve extended sexual orgasm. ... Read more

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Sexual Pleasure
Book is very informative.I was extremely pleased that I received the book within only a couple of days.

Maybe good for certain people, but not for me
The book is most geared towards men who ejaculate too quickly, women who have trouble reaching orgasm or couples who have lost that 'spark'.

This is written for heterosexual couples. There is a single chapter of exercises that singletons can do on their own, but nothing that I saw about how same-sex couples should adapt the exercises when working through the book.

There is a LOT of guff about 'Communication Exercises', 'a complete round of Appreciations and Resentments', 'Execute Planning Agreement' and 'Brief Sexual Interaction - A Rationale'.

The book feels even more clinical thanks to its irritating 'can-do' attitude which seems to be at the heart of all American self-help manuals. It advocates a formulaic approach: 'Follow these specific exercises in the allotted time and magic WILL happen.'

There is little mentioned about prostate massage and it is presented only as a way to enhance the traditional orgasm, not as a means to achieve the Super-O.

It does not touch upon the fact that if men change their attitude towards what 'counts' as an orgasm and expand their options as to what can drive them to that point, then yes, men can experience different types of orgasms and in multiples too.

More than just the basics
Reading the other reviews I felt it was important to offer another perspective. While I haven't given public speeches, when it comes to my own body I'm an expert. I've spent more time with it than anyone else and over the years have learned quite a few things that I'm sorry to say I don't have techical terms for. Just what I know.

This book and "The ESO Ecstasy Program" (the first book I read when it first came out), might give certain impressions to a casual reader. But the working beauty of this program is when it is put into practice.

And I don't mean towel exercises. To limit these books that way is like saying diet pills work or don't work. Only a comprehensive diet and exercise program with monitoring by a health professional (like your Doctor) can do that. This is the same thing to me. The book (a professional on paper) is nothing without practicing the art itself.

I found the book focused more on communication techniques (lacking in most relationships - talking about our inner thoughts and understanding them doesn't come naturally for everyone) than exercises but putting those into practice with communication and time produces results.

Not fanciful results either. The descriptions of what is possible in the books comes from years of practice between the two authors. While it's possible to follow the program and see outstanding results in 30 days (the new editions timeframe, the original book it was 90) as well.

I always recommend this book along with "The Lover Within" by Julie Henderson, for anyone in a long term relationship that wants everything possible from it - not just what you see and hear about on TV.

As a tool for taking that next step in intimacy I've not found a better resource. It's not for the casual reader, nor have I found much success sharing with short term partners.

Good stuff. Just because it sounds amazing doesn't mean it's not. :)

A must read for all men!
This is one of the best technical manuals that detail the intricacies of sexual pleasure.It effectively addresses the methods of pleasing women, who are complicated by nature.It also focuses on the entire environment that impacts a couple's receptiveness to experiencing sexual intimacy by providing tools to increase and facilitate communication.Each time I loan this book to friends, it is NEVER returned!That is the most significant statement I can make about what others think about its content!

Useful and informative, review by personal growth coach
I have a good background in biology, psychology and biochemistry.I do public speaking on a variety of topics and personal growth coaching in several areas including human sexuality.I have read a lot of books in my areas of expertise and many of these have been in the areas of evolutionary psychology, sexuality and relationship.Some of these have been academic and others have been of a lighter nature.

This book fits into the category of a light read on a topic that is important to everyone i.e. sexual satisfaction and achieving satisfying orgasms.While I found that this book had some exaggerated claims, it also had a lot of good information that was well presented.

This book is particularly useful for women who have difficulty achieving orgasm, but it is interesting for me as well.It really does include a lot of good tips for making your orgasms more powerful.However, it doesn't focus much on the intimacy aspects of relationship.

I personally believe that the biggest aphrodisiac is genuine love, compassion and high regard for our partner.As long as this book does not become an end in itself or a substitute for intimacy, I think you will find it useful and informative. ... Read more

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Junius R. Sloan (1827 - 1900) this is a nine page pamphlet featuring works by Sloan in the collection of Valparaiso Univeristy given by son Percy Sloan, essay by Walker is reprinted from the Cresset Magazine, color reproductions on front and back cover, b/w reproductions with text ... Read more

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This book studies the original results, and their extensions, of the Russian mathematician, S.A.Gerschgorin, who wrote a seminal paper, in 1931, on how to easily obtain estimates of all n eigenvalues (characteristic values) of any given n-by-n complex matrix. Since the publication of this paper, there hae been many newer results spawned by his paper, and this book will be the first which is devoted solely to this resulting area.As such, it will include the latest research results, such as Brauer ovals of Cassini and Brualdi lemniscates, and their comparisons. This book is dedicated to the late Olga Taussky-Todd and her husband, John Todd. It was Olga who brought to light Gerschgorin's paper and its significance to the mathematical world. The level of this book requires only a modest background in linear algebra and analysis, and is therefore comprehensible to upper -level and graduate level students in mathematics.

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Old man, lay it down before something more regrettable happens.
A friend of mine bought this book who is an expert on vectorMatrix Markov type sequences.
He had it recommended to him by one of his professor friends.
He couldn't make anything of it for trying hard.
$79 is too much to pay for a book thatthe author
doesn't even have an idea of the current relevancy of.
Both complex analysis and number theory have advanced
and the author paid no attention at all.
The book has current relevance to complex dynamics in Julia sets
and to the theory of Pisot sets through their characteristic matrices and polynomials.
If an $10 paperback version were published,
some advanced post doctorate student might benefit from it.
I think that the editors at Springer should have had better sense than to
issue the book in this form. They should have paired the author
with someone who was less narrow in his Mathematical point of view.
I have discussed this at length by email with the author.
As Mathematics professors go, he is more communicative than most,
he just hasn't been paying good attention to the mathematics around him for the last 40 years or so? ... Read more