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expiredKayOttik posted Dec 3, 2023 12:11 AM

Math with Bad Drawings: Illuminating the Ideas That Shape Our Reality (eBook)

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Various Retailers have Math with Bad Drawings: Illuminating the Ideas That Shape Our Reality by Ben Orlin (eBook) on sale for $2.99.

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Available from:About this book:
  • A hilarious reeducation in mathematics-full of joy, jokes, and stick figures-that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world.
  • In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician.

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Various Retailers have Math with Bad Drawings: Illuminating the Ideas That Shape Our Reality by Ben Orlin (eBook) on sale for $2.99.

Thanks to Community Member KayOttik for finding this deal.

Available from:About this book:
  • A hilarious reeducation in mathematics-full of joy, jokes, and stick figures-that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world.
  • In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician.

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Written by RazorConcepts
  • About this Offer:
    • This is $12 lower (80% savings) than the regular price.
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 700 ratings at Amazon.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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Ride_The_Sky
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Please mention Ebook on title.
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mtnagel
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Maybe you're not getting the response you wanted because nobody thinks to print an ebook. If you want a physical copy, borrow it from your local library for free instead of paying $3 for an ebook and then wasting paper and ink to print it.
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I remember reading about it on ArsTechnica and becoming curious. Thanks OP
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Dec 3, 2023 4:03 PM
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beshoy.s.azizDec 3, 2023 4:03 PM
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How can i read this on ios ( iphone)
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Dec 3, 2023 4:04 PM
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Quote from beshoy.s.aziz :
How can i read this on ios ( iphone)
Kindle app
Dec 3, 2023 4:26 PM
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derubermenschDec 3, 2023 4:26 PM
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Quote from pointbob :
Outstanding book and thanks or posting. But this has as much stickiness for popularity on SD as does a lecture on financial strategies for life. The indy 500 crowd just don't care lol.
lmao I didnt think there were that many on here, but it seems you are right. Pearls to swine, as they say.
Dec 3, 2023 5:47 PM
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BigLanDec 3, 2023 5:47 PM
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Quote from BeigeStew7045 :
Can an ebook like this be printed out? I have never read an ebook before.
Not directly - there are tools that can remove the drm from the book and convert it to a PDF which could be printed, but it's probably not legal to do that.
Dec 3, 2023 6:28 PM
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BeigeStew7045Dec 3, 2023 6:28 PM
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I didn't think my question from before was really that difficult to comprehend, but I guess it was. The question was "Can an ebook like this be printed out?"

There are really only 2 possible answers.

1) Yes, the ebook can be printed out and you can read it like a regular book OR

2) No, ebooks can't be printed and can only be read online or on an electric device.

Answers such as "you can read kindle books online" (which I already know, I didn't move here from Mars) or ebooks are intended to be read on a tablet did not answer the question I asked.

So please, does anyone know if you can print an ebook out or it can only be read online.Thank you very much.
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WiseSeed388Dec 3, 2023 8:33 PM
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Quote from BeigeStew7045 :
I didn't think my question from before was really that difficult to comprehend, but I guess it was. The question was "Can an ebook like this be printed out?"

There are really only 2 possible answers.

1) Yes, the ebook can be printed out and you can read it like a regular book OR

2) No, ebooks can't be printed and can only be read online or on an electric device.

Answers such as "you can read kindle books online" (which I already know, I didn't move here from Mars) or ebooks are intended to be read on a tablet did not answer the question I asked.

So please, does anyone know if you can print an ebook out or it can only be read online.Thank you very much.
You probably will be able to find a way to print an ebook, but any with DRM fall under https://www.copyright.gov/title17....html#1201
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Quote from BeigeStew7045 :
I didn't think my question from before was really that difficult to comprehend, but I guess it was. The question was "Can an ebook like this be printed out?"

There are really only 2 possible answers.

1) Yes, the ebook can be printed out and you can read it like a regular book OR

2) No, ebooks can't be printed and can only be read online or on an electric device.

Answers such as "you can read kindle books online" (which I already know, I didn't move here from Mars) or ebooks are intended to be read on a tablet did not answer the question I asked.

So please, does anyone know if you can print an ebook out or it can only be read online.Thank you very much.
Maybe you're not getting the response you wanted because nobody thinks to print an ebook. If you want a physical copy, borrow it from your local library for free instead of paying $3 for an ebook and then wasting paper and ink to print it.
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Dec 4, 2023 12:11 AM
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beshoy.s.azizDec 4, 2023 12:11 AM
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Kindle app
Thanks
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gamersdealersDec 4, 2023 12:36 AM
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this is a kind of book you would want to see printed version.. not much fun to see bad drawings on screen
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Quote from BoastfulLocket9225 :
Sounds like something people read when they want to pretend to be smart.
does reading hurt your brain?
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Quote from BeigeStew7045 :
I didn't think my question from before was really that difficult to comprehend, but I guess it was. The question was "Can an ebook like this be printed out?"

There are really only 2 possible answers.

1) Yes, the ebook can be printed out and you can read it like a regular book OR

2) No, ebooks can't be printed and can only be read online or on an electric device.

Answers such as "you can read kindle books online" (which I already know, I didn't move here from Mars) or ebooks are intended to be read on a tablet did not answer the question I asked.

So please, does anyone know if you can print an ebook out or it can only be read online.Thank you very much.
I think someone already responded: it is not easy to print from an e-book; there exists software
to convert e-book into a pdf (which then can be printed) but this requires some self-education
how to do it (you can google for instructions and see if you want put in the effort).
Dec 4, 2023 2:03 AM
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Quote from BeigeStew7045 :
Can an ebook like this be printed out? I have never read an ebook before.
Let me be direct. Officially no and they will prevent you from doing so. It's part of drm or digital rights management (copy protection).

Usually ppl buy kindle device. It's close to the real thing and easy on the eyes.
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BeautifulReward912Dec 4, 2023 6:59 AM
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Quote from BeigeStew7045 :
Can an ebook like this be printed out? I have never read an ebook before.
This one is 377 pages, but you may find you enjoy ebooks. I love lying in bed and reading on my phone while hubby's sleeping.
Dec 4, 2023 1:37 PM
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RobertL5359Dec 4, 2023 1:37 PM
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Quote from BeigeStew7045 :
I didn't think my question from before was really that difficult to comprehend, but I guess it was. The question was "Can an ebook like this be printed out?"

There are really only 2 possible answers.

1) Yes, the ebook can be printed out and you can read it like a regular book OR

2) No, ebooks can't be printed and can only be read online or on an electric device.

Answers such as "you can read kindle books online" (which I already know, I didn't move here from Mars) or ebooks are intended to be read on a tablet did not answer the question I asked.

So please, does anyone know if you can print an ebook out or it can only be read online.Thank you very much.
If you've got the paper and ink go for it. I print the front page of my local newspaper every morning to read on my commute.

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Dec 4, 2023 11:46 PM
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Quote from RobertL5359 :
If you've got the paper and ink go for it. I print the front page of my local newspaper every morning to read on my commute.
You have to have DRM-removing software to print. Amazon does this to protect authors and avoid copyright issues. Many books are Kindle-only so the process is deliberately difficult.

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