tag Education
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Reading Concepts in Math Textbooks Set (8 books)
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The series Reading Concepts of Math Textbooks, which rose to the top of the best-seller list immediately upon its release, was published in 8 volumes.
This series, which covers by grade math subjects taught in elementary, middle, and high school, previously featured books on numbers, arithmetic, circles, and right triangles. This time, the series publishes books on prime numbers, mathematical expressions, graphs, and area. In this way, the series includes the 8 core topics that appear repeatedly in math textbooks throughout grade school. Numbers: From Natural Numbers to Irrational Numbers
Reading Concepts in Math Textbooks – Numbers contains all the number theory learned in elementary, middle, and high school. This installment does a broad survey of numbers, covering everything from the numbers that have been used since ancient times, such as natural numbers and fractions, all the way to negative numbers, rational and irrational numbers, and imaginary and complex numbers. Arithmetic: From Addition to Logarithms
Reading Concepts in Math Textbooks – Arithmetic contains all of the types of arithmetic taught in grade school. This installment tells a fascinating story about mathematical symbols: why and how some, like the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division sign are accepted, and why some symbols have been shunned by mathematicians. Circles: From Points to Equations Describing Circles
Reading Concepts in Math Textbooks – The Circle includes all of the concepts related to circles that students learn during grade school, from the very definition of circles to the mathematical equations that describe them. This installment starts by explaining how ancient astronomers came to define the concept of a circle and continues explaining concepts about circles by relating it to the science of observing constellations. The Right Triangle: From Angles to Trigonometry
Reading Concepts in Math Textbooks – The Right Triangle covers everything about triangles learned in grade school, from right triangles to trigonometric graphs. Prime numbers: From Divisors to Factorization
Reading Concepts in Math Textbooks – Prime Numbers covers prime numbers: numbers whose only divisors are itself and 1. First going over division and divisors, the book also explains the concept of prime numbers and how they are found. Mathematical Expressions: From Symbols to Equations
Reading Concepts in Math Textbooks – Mathematical Expressions contains everything about mathematical expressions, from how they are formed, to their various types and how to solve them. The book begins first by explaining symbols, terms, and exponents. Graphs: From Bar Charts to Derivatives
Reading Concepts in Math Textbooks – Graphs covers many of the graphs taught in grade school. This book covers a wide range of graphs, including graphs made for organizing data, like bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts, all the way to graphing shapes, functions, and derivatives, which are necessary for describing how graphs change. Area: From Meters to Definite Integrals
Reading Concepts in Math Textbooks – Area connects several concepts related to area. This installment explores all the basic concepts of area, from the idea of squares as the standard for area and square meters, all the way to the formulas that give the area of triangles and squares.
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Changbi Books, Changbi Books_Children, Changbi Books_YA, Changbi Books_YA > Non-fiction, Changbi Books_Children > Non-fiction
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From the History of Numbers to Artificial Intelligence: Math for Everyone
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As suggested by its title, anyone from teenagers to adults can read this history of math, so long as they have an interest in math. This book summarizes the history of math by focusing on the 14 main topics in grade school math, including numbers, equations, functions, and even computers. By showing the background and development of each topic area in math, the book allows readers to gain clear understanding of the main concepts and principles in math. It shows readers the charm and unique features of math as the study of logical reasoning.
This book also introduces fascinating stories of the mathematicians who played a key role in the development of mathematics. By following the lives of various mathematicians, such as Pythagoras, Euclid, Newton, and Turing, the book demonstrates the humanity that exists behind inanimate mathematical formulas and symbols.
This book offers great answers to those who wonder what math is and why they should study it. The book adds to the fun by including more than 100 pictures and illustrations.
1. History of the 14 main topics in math
2. A book that immerses readers in mathematical reasoning through explanations of its history
3. Various applications that show the usefulness of math
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Changbi Books, Changbi Books_Children, Changbi Books_YA, Changbi Books_YA > Non-fiction, Changbi Books_Children > Non-fiction
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Looking After My Mind – What Did I Do to Burn Out?
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Have you ever woken up in the morning, agonized by the thought of going to work? Have you ever worried all day long about things you need to do? Have you ever come home from work and not really felt like you’ve come home from work? Or secretly wanted to get in a car accident just to get a few days off? Do you always feel lethargic no matter what you do? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be “burned out.”
In today’s nonstop society, anyone can easily become burned out if they don’t properly look after themselves. Juyeon Ahn, a psychiatrist, approaches burnout from various angles based on numerous cases she has experienced in the medical field. The author diagnoses the health conditions of modern people who are overwhelmed by excessive work, fierce competition, evaluation, and standards, and who feel seriously lethargic about everything. The author explains what burnout is, why it occurs, and what specific changes this stress causes in the mind and body. In particular, she emphasizes there is no shame in feeling stressed by small things and recommends people to be open and look at their condition honestly. She also introduces a variety of activities that can be implemented right away. Everyone who is tired and fatigued needs time and a good attitude about taking care of oneself. This book, which explains step by step how to take care of oneself, will be a great guide for readers who have burned out.
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Changbi Books, Changbi Books_Adults, Changbi Books_Adults > Humanities
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We Are All the Bereaved of Suicide Victims
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The impact of an individual’s suicide on the people around them and society as a whole is much wider and greater than we think. If we limit the range to immediate family, the number of bereaved is only five or six, but if the range is expanded, the number of people affected by one person’s suicide covers much larger numbers of people, including relatives, friends, colleagues, and those indirectly affected or exposed. In that sense, we are all ‘the bereaved of suicide victims.’ We are just poor at dealing with death. Some people turn away because they don’t know how to comfort the bereaved family, and some people try to give advice and end up saying rude words that only hurt the bereaved. In particular, when a celebrity commits suicide, it becomes a scandal, as there are indiscriminate speculations over what caused the suicide and news that digs into the family’s private lives.
The author Koh Seon Gyu, who worked as the deputy director of the Korea Psychological Autopsy Center for three years from 2014 to 2017, is an expert on suicide issues and developed a psychological autopsy interview protocol that analyzes the pre-death circumstances of suicide and speculates cause. He meets with the families of suicide victims across the country to give counseling and leads a self-help meeting with the bereaved. Based on countless cases encountered in the field, the author calmly introduces the journey that ‘the bereaved of suicide victims’ must cross to fully remember and mourn the deceased, and the attitude that our society should take when dealing with them. Mourning is a natural and necessary process for those left behind. This book will provide a reliable guide to the journey to miss and mourn the deceased.
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Changbi Books, Changbi Books_Adults, Changbi Books_Adults > Humanities
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My Exploration of Cultural Heritage for Teens – Books 3 and 4
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Explorations of Seoul that explore 500 years of royal Joseon history and its people The series My Exploration of Cultural Heritage, which created a nation-wide wave of cultural exploration through interest and love in cultural assets, began with volumes 1 and 2, which explored the old capital of Gyeongju and the rich culture of Baekje, repsectively. Now, books 3 and 4, the latest installments to the series, explore Seoul, the capital and symbol of South Korea. This vivid book which takes readers to many places within Seoul, explains the rise and fall of the Joseon dynasty, which lasted for 500 years, and the history of its people. In doing so, it offers a fresh and loving perspective on Korean cultural heritage.
“Book 3: Joseon, Seoul 1” explains the history behind how Hanyang became the capital of the Joseon dynasty while also exploring places that epitomize the proud history of Joseon, such as: the tranquil and magnificent Jongmyo Shrine, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the symbol of the Joseon dynasty, and the city walls of Hanyang, which demonstrated the dignity and majesty of the Joseon dynasty. “Book 4: Joseon, Seoul 2” continues this exploration by visiting Changdeokgung Palace, the most beloved castle of the Joseon kings, Changgyeonggung Palace, where royal women stayed, Deoksugung Palace, which preserves the short history of the Korean Empire (1897-1910), and Seonggyungwan, where many famous Korean scholars were developed.
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Changbi Books, Changbi Books_Children, Changbi Books_Children > Non-fiction
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Time Spent Learning about Death – Wise Ways to Die that They Don’t Teach You in Hospitals
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Everyone needs time to learn about death
In order not to be fooled by the “business of death” or modern medicine Death is the most universal of experiences—we all die, no exceptions. Despite this, we prepare more for buying a new car than we do for this event which happens only once in our lives. Concluding your life with dignity in the manner of your choosing is something they don’t teach you at home, school, or even the hospital. Hyun Ah Kim, Professor at the Rheumatology Department of Hallym University, is a medical scientist who has made several advancements in arthritis research and is the foremost Korean researcher on rheumatism. Through Time Spent Learning about Death, Kim Hyun Ah, who for the last 30 years while on the front lines of medicine has thought about what it means to have a “good death,” argues that learning about and preparing for death is as important for living a good life as is maintaining good health. Kim Hyun Ah argues that modern medicine, with its obsession of treating old age and preventing death, has become less prepare to handle death. This book contains everything needed for studying death, from the meaning of death and tips and tricks for living in an age that ignores death, to writing a living will. This book can be read as a kind of manual for those who want to die on their own terms and not be fooled by hospitals’ “business of death.”
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Changbi Books, Changbi Books_Adults, Changbi Books_Adults > Essay, Changbi Books_Adults > Humanities, Changbi Books_Adults > Social science
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Studying the History of Democracy 1, 2
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All the most important events in Korean Democratization in one book
A series about the history of the Korean Democracy Movement with Professor Hongkoo Han In 2020, marking the 60th anniversary of the April 19 Revolution and the 40th anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Movement, author and famous scholar on modern Korean history Han Hongkoo has decided to publish a history of the Korean Democracy Movement for the masses. The first book of this two-part series deals with the April 19 Revolution and the May 18 Democratic Movement, the most important events in the history of Korean democratization. Mixing unique and easy-to-understand explanations with deep insights into the meaning of contemporary events, this book is particularly suited for uninitiated readers wanting to know more about the history of the Korean Democracy Movement. It utilizes archival photographs to convey a vivid sense of realism and contains supplementary materials for deeper study. Oddly, there have been few educational books that have cover the foundation of the April 19 Revolution and the May 18 Democratic Movement. Most books on the subject are academic research books published by organizations affiliated with the democratization movement and academic researchers, or books on modern Korean history that only introduce the democracy movement in passing. But these publications are either too heavy for ordinary readers or lacking in depth. After this book, which is starts with the April 19 and May 18 democratic movements, Han Hongkoo plans to continue informing the public of the history of Korean democratization through his next book in the series which deals with the April 3rd Movement and the June Labor Movement.
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Changbi Books, Changbi Books_Adults, Changbi Books_Adults > History, Changbi Books_Adults > Humanities
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The Negotiator of the Joint Security Area–Memoirs of Jeong Se-hyun / 40 Years of Contact with North Korea
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With the mind of an academic, the eyes of an administrator, and the heart of a citizen
The record of a life spent looking at North Korea
“There are many experts on North Korea, but when it comes to experts who are also great leaders, there is only one.” This is the sort of praise that has followed Jeong Se-hyun during his illustrious forty-year career at the forefront of North and South relations. This book is Jeong Se-hyun’s memoirs. It tells an episodic story of Jeong Se-hyun’s life, from his time as a rebellious youth who was born in Manchuria during the Japanese occupation and went through hardship after liberation returning to his father’s hometown, and who showed promise as an international political scientists—all the way to the process of establishing himself as a negotiator, offering clear solutions to problems at the center of inter-Korean relations. In particular, this book highlights Jeong’s role during the nuclear crisis of the 90s as the Blue House’s Secretary of Unification and his role as Minister of Unification at the six-party talks during the 2000s. Through this book, Jeong, who is still active in inter-Korean affairs, offers strong yet flexible guidelines for how to live under the current system of division. Though titled as a memoir, this book does not linger on the past; instead, it explains what we can learn from previous experiences and looks at the situation in which we find ourselves currently, making readers think about the future. At a time when the need to open a new era of North-South relations is imminent, the wisdom of a man who has spent a lifetime in contact with North Korea is more important than ever.
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Changbi Books > Adults, Changbi Books, Changbi Books_Adults, Changbi Books_Adults > Humanities, Changbi Books_Adults > Social science
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Communication, Not Public Relations – Communication Strategies as Taught by New Media Expert Jeong Hye-seung
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Communication strategies in the age of “subscriptions” and “likes”
As told by Jeong Hye-seung, former head of Digital Communications at the Blue House and creator of the National Petition of South Korea platform.
Former head of Digital Communications at the Blue House and creator of the National Petition of South Korea, Jeong Hye-seung publishes a book titled Communication, Not Public Relations. From a newspaper reporter all the way to head of Digital Communications at the Blue House, Jeong Hye-seung has walked the line of old and new media, innovated communication strategies, and established herself as an expert in communications. In this book she argues that government, the press, and business must now go beyond basic public relations and engage in “communication.” With her rich experience in the field and perceptive insights, she explains the unwavering fundamentals of communication while also showing how communication has transformed with changes to media. How must public relations change in the age of new media? How was the National Petition of South Korea—the poster boy of innovative communications—created? How is millennial communication different? And what is the future of journalism? This book is filled with interesting content for the average reader, such as the path forward for public relations and communication strategies in the age of “subscriptions” and “likes,” as well as how to be careful in a sea of information. It also offers various tips like how to communicate openly with millennials, how to build strong teams and be a leader, and how to act and manage emergencies as a service industry manager. This is a must-read not only for those who want to be literate in media, but also for those who are interested in new media, the press, international public relations, and marketing. Government public relations must change
Among her long list of posts, such as vicepresident at KakaoTalk and secretary of New Media at the Blue House, Jeong Hye-seung’s most notable accomplishment is the creation of the National Petition of South Korea platform. Despite often finding itself in the middle of various controversies, there is no denying that the National Petition of South Korea has permanently changed the means through whichthe South Korean government communicates, as well as the sense of participation that Korean citizens feel. Not only does this book contain explanations of the process through which the National Petition of South Korea was created, various international case studies, and the process through which citizen participation was increased, it also contains honest accounts of trial and error and behind-the-scene stories.
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Changbi Books, Changbi Books_Adults, Changbi Books_Adults > Humanities, Changbi Books_Adults > Social science
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Immunology for Kids – Infectious Diseases, Vaccines, and Antibiotics
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For parents worried about the immune health of their children
Everything about your child’s immune system, as taught by a doctor and mother of three This book is for parents with children who get sick often—a book for parents who look at their children and wonder, “Does my child have a weak immune system? Should I be giving my child something to help them?” Despite the fact many parents try to feed their children red ginseng, herbal medicines, probiotics, and dietary supplements, or try other untested methods to boost their children’s immune systems, most parents actually know very little about the immune system. Ji-young Park is a doctor, a mother of three, and a medical spokeswoman who addresses the questions and concerns of patients, parents, and even other medical workers. Focusing on the topics of infectious diseases, vaccines, and antibiotics, Park explains through this book everything a good parent needs to know about the immune system. From what happens when our children get sick, to what the signs of a good immune system are, to what “Allergic March” is and how it progresses with age, to how to use antibiotics wisely and why everyone should get vaccinated—Ji-young Park uses her vast experience from working in the field as a family medicine doctor to explain everything that parents need to know. What happens to my child’s body when they get sick?
The principle of immunity and how to foster a healthy immune system for your child Unlike what they show on health food advertisements, the immune system is not a barrier off which germs and virus bounce. Our bodies’ immune system works in complicated and intricate ways to defend us, finding and expelling the foreign invaders that constantly enter our bodies. It’s thanks to our immune systems that our children are able to recover from sicknesses so quickly. In Chapter 2 and 3, Park explains in detail the principle of immunity and how to foster a strong immune system for our children.
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Changbi Books, Changbi Books_Adults, Changbi Books_Adults > Non-Fiction