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Science and Math For Adults?

Peter Trepan writes "Like most Americans, I made it through high-school and college without a thorough understanding of major scientific and mathematical concepts. I'm trying to remedy this situation both for personal betterment and so I can supplement my *own* kids' education. The problem is, most textbooks are not designed to convey an understanding of the subject, but to squeeze in all the 'facts' required by state law. I'm looking for books that don't just tell me an equation or a concept works, but also explain *why*. Would you please list books that have helped you gain a greater understanding of the basic concepts of algebra, chemistry, calculus, physics, and other core areas of science?" This is similar to an earlier question, but with a broader focus.

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  1. goatse by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    1 + 1 = 11
    2 * 2 = 22

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  3. FOXY GOATSE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
  4. Tubgirl? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I suggest you look into the tubgirl entry-level mathematics series.

  5. hope better than his "guide to the bible" by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I hope that his other non-fiction or scholarly works are better than his "Guide to the Bible." His Guide is filled with omissions, half-truths, factual errors, and misunderstanding of the underlying Greek. Even his later rewrite seems to plainly ignore recent evidence that prove some of his points incorrect. That certainly doesn't sound like good scholarly effort, ignoring what doesn't fit your view and scraping together incomplete stories to "prove" your point.