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Originally Posted by BookJunkieLI
May I ask what you don't like about the Charles River Editors books? I just picked up one free on the Apollo missions and am now wondering if I should bother with it.
Sorry to hear about the laptop. Hopefully it's easily fixed.
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Good question. I am one of those scientific-minded persons who likes to read all the nitty-gritty details (but skip the equations because I've only learned up to trig), and to me these books read like a broad overview suited more to the disinterested teenager than to someone like myself. For example, while there were a few photos and illustrations in the book about the Antikythera device, there was not anything like a detailed analysis of how the machine operated. There were no closeups of the replicas built or really even an adequate explanation why someone would go to the trouble of building one of these machines back in the second century BCE.
In fact, I am finding the Wikipedia entry on the device more satisfying to read.
I guess I am just a little beyond the intended audience for Charles River... I'm more interested in white papers and college-level theses.
As for the laptop, I have managed to dry it out enough to use, though my touchpad is crapped out. I am using a wireless mouse in lieu of, and debating with myself whether I want to send it in for repair, or open it up again myself and see if I can get the last bits of moisture out of the touchpad assembly. It's still under warranty with Toshiba, as well as a two year protection
scam plan with the seller.