Ian D. Gordon

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Seeing Through: A Chronicle of Sex, Drugs, and Opera

A unique and detailed self-portrait that will prompt readers to seek recordings of Gordon’s innovative works. The discography and lists of compositions and publications are thorough and helpful.
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The Ballet of the Planets

Benson attempts to write for a general audience, but readers require a technical grounding in calculus, geometry, and algebra to appreciate the elegance of concepts such as epicyclic curves and ellipses. An essential book for any planetary astronomy collection.
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Design in Nature

Bejan's writing is brilliant. He effectively illustrates complex ideas for a general audience, provides real-world examples, and includes scholarly notes and references. A landmark publication.
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The Man of Numbers

A must-read for anyone interested in the history of math, including undergraduates, mathematicians, and amateur historians.
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