First Course in Continuum Mechanics (3rd Edition)

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Not Helpful - Except as a Footstool.......2007-01-11

I purchased this book for the first part of my Biomechanics class. We raced through the first 10 chapters, and each one was very difficult to understand. Fung skips steps in his derivations which, for an undergraduate, made studying more confusing and time consuming.

Probably the most frustrating part (at least for an engineering student) of the text is that none of the equations (except the ones from Chapter 1) are applied to anything. Not even for the problems at the end of each chapter. The book is just a long list of mathematical derivations regarding hypothetical blobs, I mean "bodies of mass", in space.

In summary, I wish this book had a lot more examples pertaining to applying all the equations written in this book. Perhaps application of these equations will be used in the second part of my Biomechanics class, where we use yet another Fung book. I hope so.

Not good for me.......2005-03-08

I am the matematican and I had to start learning C.M. from this book. And I didn't like it. First chapter is some very simplified approach to linear elasticity, but it doesn't developed any intuition and reading it was waste of time. Stretch tensor was introduced with avoided notion of polar decomposition. This presentation was far less intuitive for me. The linear algerbra behind primal stresses is described and computed in details, but nowadays the student involved in computer methods and engineering must know this things in my opinion. And the language is not instuitive: me, matematican, couldn't do most of exercises after reading chapter they relate to. It tasted like old-fashioned book.

What a great reference book.......2000-07-05

I thought that this book was a great reference source and it has come in handy for me many times. I would be willing to buy it if I could find a copy, unfortunately it is out of stock, so I will have to return to the library every time I need it.

100 Ideas for Supporting Pupils With Dyslexia (Continuum One Hundred)

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100 Ideas for Supporting Pupils With Dyslexia (Continuum One Hundred)
Gavin Reid , and Shannon Green
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The Continuum of Long-Term Care (Delmar Series in Health Services Administration)

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The Continuum of Long-Term Care (Delmar Series in Health Services Administration)
Connie Evashwick
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ASIN: 0766815749

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Graduate students in health care administration, public health, nursing and social work will appreciate this comprehensive overview of long-term health care. It provides a solid framework for understanding this highly fragmented field. Key sections explain the operating characteristics of each type of long term health care facility; discusses case management, information systems and financing associated with long-term care; and details specific health care systems for seniors, children, mental health clients, veterans and rehabilitation patients. Client examples along with tables and graphs improve your understanding of material. An instructor's guide and review questions make this book useful for faculty and students alike. Key features *Covers long-term care for various populations and age groups that must be served *Discusses long-term care through hospitals, nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospices and assisted living facilities *Client examples, tables and graphs help improve understanding of content (KEYWORDS: health care, public health, administration, nursing, long-term care, graduate level)

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Excellent Service and Product!.......2005-10-05

I recieved my product as decribed and expeditiously! Thanks so much!!!

Introduction to the Mechanics of a Continuous Medium (Prentice-Hall Series in Engineering of the Physical Sciences)

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Good Reference Textbook
excellent but book falls apart
Continuous Mechanics 101
Excellent text, with a small problem
A nice copy for an out-of-print book

Introduction to the Mechanics of a Continuous Medium (Prentice-Hall Series in Engineering of the Physical Sciences)
Lawrence E. Malvern
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Good Reference Textbook.......2007-06-12

I have found this textbook to be invaluable both as a tool for understanding continuum mechanics and as a reference book. The appendices on spherical and cylindrical coordinate systems are especially useful since I have seldom seen this information in other texts. The approach to continuum mechanics presented in this book is not as mathematical as in some other texts but I see this as a positive (at least for those of us with engineering backgrounds). I have had to buy other continuum textbooks for courses (Mase and Gurtin come to mind) but none of them have been as useful to me as Malvern either in my research or as a study tool (although I have used the text for a long time and had to study it for the PhD qualifying exam so I am admittedly more familiar with it than with the other texts). I would highly recommend this book as being a very useful addition to any engineer's (or anyone who is fascinated with continuum mechanics for some unfathomable reason) library.

excellent but book falls apart.......2007-05-27

This book was fine for learning continuum mechanics, but it fell apart even with very careful treatment. It is irresponsible of them to sell it with such a fragile binding.

Continuous Mechanics 101.......2007-01-16

This book dates back to 1969! Nonetheless -- probably because of that -- it remains fundamental. It remains great!
It is what it says: an INTRODUCTION to the mechanics of the continuous.
STOP! I said "mechanics of the continuous" -- "basic" here has a different meaning...
Yes, there are more advanced and more recent publications, but they are of no use unless you've read and understood the fundamentals. As always... ;)
Tensors, Stresses, Strains, Deformations, Constitutive Equations, Fluid Mechanics -- it's all there. The "solids" part is great: good language, good examples, etc. I've enjoyed it. I still am enjoying it.
I suspect the "fluid" part would be just as good, but I have not had the opportunity to study it, so I can't honestly say.

Excellent text, with a small problem.......2006-10-11

I am enrolled in a continuum mechanics class that is using this text as its main reference, and I am very glad for the excellent descriptions and derivations of results.

However, this book has two problems, one the fault of the publisher, the other of the author.

The fault with the publisher is simply that the book is a paperback and the binding in very poor. A hardback copy of the original book would be much sturdier. Instead it costs nearly $100 for a paperback with binding that disintegrates with minor use.

The fault of the author, which has a lot to do with how I learn material, is mainly a problem with notation. My biggest problem is in chapter 4 on strains and deformation, when future displacements represented by lowercase leters (x) and initial displacements by uppercase letters (X). This small lack of foresight by the author in choosing a notation with a more obvious difference between initial and final displacements has caused me pain in being able to follow what is happening in the book and in class, mainly because I have difficulty distinguishing between capital X's and lowercase x's when thrown in large equations. My recommendation would have been to use an entirely different character to represent initial conditions.

That said, it is still a very good book, with notation issues.

A nice copy for an out-of-print book.......2006-03-25

The bobbk is brand new, though a fascimle copy. Considering it is an out-of-print and a rare book, we shouldn't expect something better than that.

An Introduction to Continuum Mechanics (Mathematics in Science and Engineering)

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An excellent classic in Continuum Mechanics

An Introduction to Continuum Mechanics (Mathematics in Science and Engineering)
Morton E. Gurtin
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This book presents an introduction to the classical theories of continuum mechanics; in particular, to the theories of ideal, compressible, and viscous fluids, and to the linear and nonlinear theories of elasticity. These theories are important, not only because they are applicable to a majority of the problems in continuum mechanics arising in practice, but because they form a solid base upon which one can readily construct more complex theories of material behavior. Further, although attention is limited to the classical theories, the treatment is modern with a major emphasis on foundations and structure

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Objecton.......2005-03-11

Regarding math in this book, I compeletly disagree with the reviewer from Rotterdam. Gurtin introduces gradients of tensor functions in much more general way than many books on the cont. mech. He also introduces div,curl,outer product operations differently than just by giving appriopriate formulas with partial derivatives. So my match taste is compeletly different and I recommend this book.

WORTHLESS.......2005-03-01

This book could as well be sold in the 'cooking books' section. Does not delve deeply into the math and only provides clear-cut recipes. Does not inspire the reader to really think about the stuff. I would recommend this book to nobody.

Kalyana Babu.......2004-06-19

When I took a class on Solid mechanics, during the first few lectures the instructor (who himself is quite well-known) was literally chanting "Gurtin". When I read a couple of chapters myself, I understood why my professor likes this book.

Gurtin is internationally known for his contributions to Continuum mechanics. This is a very good book. The style is very good. Many journal papers on continuum mechanics and finite elements, cite this book.

Any one who want to get a thorough introduction to continuum mechanics should have this book. This book is also highly recommended to those who are interested in nonlinear finite elements.

The only problem with book is that it is little expensive (around $115).

no title.......2001-01-09

This book is compact, yet explains the generalizations of linear tranfsormations in a thorough, concise way. This makes it a nice "transition" text from vector analysis and introductory tensor courses into more advanced expositions on tensors. I can't vouch for Malvern, and this probably isn't the forum to "correct" other reviewers. All in all this is one of the better math books out there.

An excellent classic in Continuum Mechanics.......2000-09-21

I have read this book from cover to cover and have done all the exercises in it and cannot find a better book to recommend to other scientists wishing to learn continuum mechanics! I believe the book contains enough details, though one definitely has to complete the exercises after each chapter to get an understanding of how brilliant is the author's approach to the subject. It is a concise, yet at the same time a very complete introduction into the topics in Continuum mechanics. Every student studying mechanics should be proud to own this classic!

Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures

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Simply the best there is
A good reference, but need further revision
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Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures
Ted Belytschko , Wing Kam Liu , and Brian Moran
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Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures Ted Belytschko, Wing Kam Liu, Brian Moran Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois This book provides a comprehensive description of the major methodologies of nonlinear finite element analysis for solid mechanics, as applied to continua and structures. Treatment of the subject is integrated in such a way that the reader can gain an understanding of the fundamental methods, a feeling for the comparative usefulness of different approaches and an appreciation of the difficulties inherent in nonlinear analysis. In-depth coverage of the following is given:
* Lagrangian and arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian treatments of continua
* many of the material laws used in today's software and research
* solution methods, including explicit and implicit time integration methods and methods for equilibrium problems
* basic concepts such as stability and smoothness, and techniques such as linearization and regularization
* methods for shells and structures
* contact-impact problems
* element technology, including multi-field elements
Ideal for self-study, no other book provides such a comprehensive description of nonlinear finite element analysis for solid mechanics. This is an invaluable reference not only for final year undergraduates, postgraduates, academics and engineers working on sophisticated finite element software and in the field of solid mechanics, but also for all users of nonlinear finite element programs.

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Simply the best there is.......2006-06-16

This book is simply the best nonlinear FEA book out there. While most other books stop at the Total and Updated Legrangian formulations, this book goes way beyond that and teaches you some really advanced FEA techniques. The treatment of material is thourough and meticulous. Unlike what some other reviewers have said, this book is NOT a bunch of research papers thrown together, but is very well organized with consistent notation and timely explanations. This book is ideal for self study as well as reference for scientists and engineers. However, watch out for some typos that may throw you off-track. This is the only complaint I have about the book.

A good reference, but need further revision.......2004-10-15

The approach taken by this book is neither too mathematical, which makes the subject untractable, nor too engineering-lized, which missed out important insights. I am an engineer with a master degree in mechanical engineering. I found this book very readable, given enough coffine and a good mood. The subjects covered are self-contained.

However this book needs further improvement to be called classic. First, contact-impact chapter is palely presented. LS-DYNA theory manual provides a more complete description on this subject. Secondly, typos need to be reduced. Thirdly, the language is somewhat boring. Fourthly, I would like to see a Latex-ized version of this book.

The new gold standard.......2004-06-02

This has got to be the best book out there now on how to construct nonlinear FE. For me, the book was worth it even if just for the lucent review of nonlinear continuum mechanics.

Distinguished.......2003-04-15

By systematic way of intuition, the authors successfully grasp the philosophy of nonlinear phenomena. The methods of explanation in TL, UL, and ALE are obviously pronounced. If the books of Prof. Zienkiewicz and Prof.Taylor, Prof.Bathe are treasures of FEM, this book is worth in that place.

Outstanding!.......2002-11-26

Though I had been somehow prepared by the positive comments of the other reviewers before buying this book, I must admit that I was impressed from the very beginning of study. Non linear FE is a "hard" subject, however the authors proceed in the most systematic and comprehensive way, addressing the most important aspects of non linear fem analysis in a single volume. The book contains everything you need from the field of Continuum Mechanics and is ideal for self - study. Valuable references, handy summary boxes and exercises at the end of each chapter are included.

The Finite Element Method for Solid and Structural Mechanics, Sixth Edition

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The Finite Element Method for Solid and Structural Mechanics, Sixth Edition
O. C. Zienkiewicz , and R. L. Taylor
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Release Date: 2005-09-20

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This is the key text and reference for engineers, researchers and senior students dealing with the analysis and modelling of structures from large civil engineering projects such as dams, to aircraft structures, through to small engineered components. Covering small and large deformation behaviour of solids and structures, it is an essential book for engineers and mathematicians. The new edition is a complete solids and structures text and reference in its own right and forms part of the world-renowned Finite Element Method series by Zienkiewicz and Taylor.

New material in this edition includes separate coverage of solid continua and structural theories of rods, plates and shells; extended coverage of plasticity (isotropic and anisotropic); node-to-surface and 'mortar' method treatments; problems involving solids and rigid and pseudo-rigid bodies; and multi-scale modelling.

* Dedicated coverage of solid and structural mechanics by world-renowned authors, Zienkiewicz and Taylor
* New material including separate coverage of solid continua and structural theories of rods, plates and shells; extended coverage for small and finite deformation; elastic and inelastic material constitution; contact modelling; problems involving solids, rigid and discrete elements; and multi-scale modelling
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Pedagogy Of Hope: Reliving Pedagogy Of The Oppressed (Continuum Impacts)

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I am far too stupid to understand this
A revealing work from a great educator and humanitarian.

Pedagogy Of Hope: Reliving Pedagogy Of The Oppressed (Continuum Impacts)
Paulo Freire
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A beautiful work!.......2006-03-04

(If you have not read Freire's classic 1970 text, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, stop reading this review and go check it out. It is Freire's seminal masterpiece in which he envisions what he called a "liberatory" education--a brilliant theory of education for social change.)

If you have read "Pedagogy of the Oppressed", then you *must* read this! In this wonderful work, Freire tells the story of how the first book came to be written and the journeys that the book has taken him on since. Throughout the tale, he also responds to a lot of the major criticism of the first book in a charitable and brilliant manner. The work's title also comes from a frequent motif in the book, the importance of maintaining hope in our often seemingly hopeless world--an argument that Freire makes beautifully.

Overall, Freire's thoughtful and humble prose makes for a great read. There are great stories and great ideas for making our world a more beautiful one. I am guessing that the reader who put down the book as "self-important" and not "accessible" merely did not read the 1970 classic first. Go read that first if you haven't, but afterwards check out this!

I'll leave you with a favorite passage from the work:
"The idea that hope alone will transform the world, and action undertaken in that kind of naïveté, is an excellent route to hopelessness, pessimism, and fatalism. But the attempt to do without hope, in the struggle to improve the world, as if that struggle could be reduced to calculated acts alone, or a purely scientific approach, is a frivolous illusion."

*.......2005-11-23

This book raises many significant questions about teacher/student relationships. As an instructor I thoroughly enjoyed Freire's ideas (even when I didn't agree with him). Anyone who teaches could benefit from engaging Freire's ideas. At worst, you will have something new to think about.

I am far too stupid to understand this.......2005-09-03

Self-important philosophy book that threatened to be accessible for a few pages then started flying way over my head. I am clearly a moron.

A revealing work from a great educator and humanitarian........2001-07-07

Sometimes it takes genius, and heart, to say what everyone already knows but can't quite vocalize. Education that takes the person's needs and social context into account; that helps him through dialog rather than imposing top-down curriculums in order to fit him to the rhythms of the dominant socioeconomic powers; that challenges him to think critically about his place in society and the world ("conscientization"); that encourages him to envision what he can do, where he can go....it took Paulo Freire not just to express these laudable goals, but to show us through his work how he actually helped accomplish them among people written off as inferior peasants with no voice in world affairs.

Famous for his book PEDAGOGY OF THE OPPRESSED, kicked out of countries for daring to train farm workers and laborers in literacy and critical appraisal, Paulo Freire takes us behind the scenes and shows us what he was thinking, doing, and feeling throughout his long and radical career.

Reading his other work, one might have guessed, say, that when he was much younger, the good doctor was blasted during a lecture on Piaget by a laborer who stood up and asked him on what side of town Freire lived and whether HIS household crammed several unwashed and hungry children into one room. But such anecdotes are of invaluable worth in showing how Freire learned what he learned--painfully.

That the reader can sense in his wordplay that finally the man who'd done so much for others took this opportunity to wane autobiographical may cause a smile or two. But it shouldn't be mistaken for narcissism or pomposity. An activist and faithholder in people oppressed and in despair has earned the right to his eloquence, and it's nice to feel him enjoying it here and there.

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All 12 songs from Mayer's third CD, the last of the trilogy following its two multiplatinum predecessors. Includes the radio hit "Waiting on the World to Change," his cover of Hendrix's "Bold as Love" and: Belief * Gravity * In Repair * Slow Dancing in a Burning Room * Stop This Train * Vultures * and more, plus an intro on the making of the album. Grammy Winner! Best Pop Vocal Album

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Opened my eyes.......2007-09-06

Before this book, I'd been struggling with incorrect tabs for John's songs all over the internet. Once I purchased this book I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate and detailed each song is within the book. If you are up for learning John's songs and style, this book is a must

It's ok to like John Mayer.......2007-09-05

Note for note accuracy printed out in standard notation and tablature. Continuum is a solid project that manages not to sound like it's over-manufactured.

Music to soothe the savage beast.......2007-08-24

A great CD, and even better to hear it played by your own hand. Some of the hammers and slides are not transcribed as played on the CD, but overall, it is great.

Dead On!.......2007-07-24

It's great to be able to listen to music by such a creative master, and it's even better to learn from him. John Mayer worked with the other authors and put together a completely and accurate collection of tablature and lyrics, all presented in a very clear concise package. It's a perfect complement to one of the best albums of the last year. Learning the lead and rhythm parts on Continuum has completely changed the way I play the guitar.

Excellent transcriptions of one of the best guitar albums in years.......2007-07-01

First as a disclaimer I consider myself only an intermediate guitar player and I can't keep up with the genius of Mayer's guitar playing. I picked up this book yesterday and I've spent 3+ hours playing along to the album and so far I haven't been disappointed. In particular I have been impressed with the accuracy of the solo licks, and even the description of the (as far as I know) new fingerpicking techniques he's used on Heart Of Life and Stop This Train. So far the only limiting factor is me and the limited amount of time I've spent mastering these songs. Already this has been a really fun book to a great guitar album, and I'm looking forward to getting even better. Good job to the authors of this transcription.

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