On a recent trip to Kenya, we visited a school who is in need of simple French language instruction booklets for elementary-age children. [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I improve my art awareness (i.e paintings, sculpture, crafts, etc.)? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 25 answers

My cousin's four year old son is obsessed with things like quarks and infinity. He insists to his mother that infinity is the last number. She isn't so sure, and wants to know more about things like strangeness. I don't want to determine this kid's future, but it seems fun to feed his curiosity. And since my wife's babysitter was Murray Gell-Mann, the responsibility has fallen partially on my shoulders to help answer his questions. What kinds of information can you recommend that I give to his mother so that she, an attorney and not a mathematician, and her son can learn more about this information. In particular, what kinds of books, games, and projects would introduce him to other neat ideas in mathematics and physics?
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 27 answers

High school teacher in Seattle needs novels in bulk. School doesn't have the money. Anyone know any good resources for this? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm looking for popular books, novels, magazines, comic books...in European French (not Canadian French). I'd also like to be able to easily order/purchase them from home (preferably from places like Amazon.com). [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 8 answers

Which books do you recommend (or not) from the 173 volume series: Very Short Introductions?
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 13 answers

How do you explain God, death, and infinity to a 5-year old? Please recommend a book or online resource for explaining philosophy, existentialism, and other abstract concepts to a young child not yet capable of abstract cognitions. [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 45 answers

What is the best site/method for selling back textbooks? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2007 - 16 answers

Books for parents. Which one is your bible? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2006 - 16 answers

Can anyone recommend any good documentaries? Bonus points if its history or culture related. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2006 - 38 answers

I want to learn about psychoanalysis/psychotherapy/etc. -- what are the best books? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 12 answers

Is listening to an audio-book less intellectually stimulating than reading the same book, especially in terms of literacy and increasing vocabulary?
posted on Dec 18, 2005 - 19 answers

What are some good websites that review children's literature? Bonus if the focus is on preschool or early elementary.
posted on Jan 20, 2005 - 6 answers