User talk:Mathos

Hello Mathos, I see that you've done alot of work on the Intermediate Algebra book. I think that we can merge your book into Algebra, and at the same time clean and reorganize Algebra in a way that makes more sense. I agree with you that Algebra is in bad condition, as it contains a number of cross-links with other books like Linear Algebra, Abstract algebra, and other books. I would like to separate out all the materials into their own books, to reduce cross-linking, and make things more organized. Here is my proposal:

The remaining books will be:


 * Algebra I in Simple English (unchanged)
 * Algebra (incorporating Algebra I - A Verbose Approach and Intermediate Algebra)
 * Linear Algebra
 * Abstract algebra (possibly moved to Abstract Algebra, to meet the same naming convention).

Also, I would like to separate out the material so that it goes more or less in a chronological order: Algebra &rarr; Linear Algebra &rarr; Abstract Algebra. This means that we will no longer be cross-linking chapters, and there will be no more redundant information in these books. Here is my proposed listing of topics for each book, (not in a particular order):


 * Algebra
 * Arithmetic review
 * Polynomials, Quadratic Equation, etc
 * Factoring Polynomials, Solving for X
 * Functions, Equalities, Inequalities, Function combinations
 * Conic Sections and Graphing
 * Exponentials, Radicals, and Logarithms
 * Linear Algebra
 * Systems of Equations
 * Matricies, Vectors
 * Matrix Operations (addition, multiplication, transpose, determinent)
 * Cramers Rule
 * Submatricies (minors, adjoint, etc)
 * Matrix Inverses
 * Eigenvalues/Eigenvectors
 * Linear Transformations
 * Vector Spaces (lead in to Abstract algebra...)
 * Abstract Algebra
 * Sets and Compositions
 * Semigroups, Groups, Abelian Groups
 * Rings, fields and modules
 * Isomorphisms, Homomorphisms
 * Modules, Algebras

It is my hope that this reorganization will make all the books better: reduce duplicate information, forked content, and cross-linking; and create a single progression of ideas that is easy to follow. Much of your work on Intermediate Algebra would simply be moved, not changed, and it would be merged with the other material in the other books. If you don't have any big problems with this idea, let me know, because I would like to get started on it soon. --Whiteknight (talk) (projects) 02:11, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

American Studies cover
Mathos, I noticed the page, American Studies/Cover, that you created. If you no longer intend to use it in your book, may I suggest that you self-nominate it for deletion? Just tag it with &#123;&#123;delete|I, Mathos, the sole contributor, intend to delete this page.&#125;&#125; Cheers, Iamunknown 21:58, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

Oh, I see; I was hoping it would delete itself. I thought we were supposed to make Cover pages, but then I realized that they'd have to click extra to get there. Thanks for the information! --Jaden Mathos 04:03, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Twins
Mathos, that's really neat. I like meeting people who have the same interests as me. =) Most people don't.

I'm not a junior in high school, but I was when I made my user page. It's actually a bit out-dated...I think I'll clean it up soon. But I still love all those books. And now that I'm in college, I've gotten to read a lot more. This is just my first semester, and I've read so much. I recommend Beowulf, if you haven't read it, and also "Dream of the Rood." They're both Anglo-Saxon poetry, and they're both fascinating. Copies of Beowulf go for dirt cheap, and you can find "Dream of the Rood" online here or elsewhere.

I haven't gotten to read Neitzche yet, but I have read Immanuel Kant, who is just as cool. =) And I love Dante's Inferno. Anyways, thanks for the friendly message. If you need anything, I'm usually here. Cheers, Iamunknown 04:50, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

Invitation of a Wikibook Study
Hi Mathos,

I'm inkeys. I'm a graduate student at Indiana University. My advisor and I, we are working on a Wikibook study. I read your wikibook of Abstract Algebra. We would like to learn more from your experience in writing or editing the book. We hope you will be interested in participating in this study. The formal invitation letter is attached below.

This is an invitation to participate in a case study related to the Wikibook project. The purpose of the study is to understand online authors’ self-efficacy, which involves the motivation to write a Wikibook, beliefs regarding one’s knowledge of the topic, previous experience and success in writing a Wikibook, and ability to help coordinate the Wikibook project and interact with other authors. If you agree to participate in this particular case study, please reply to this email (or cl17@indiana.edu) and we will schedule a one hour interview with you at your convenience by phone or by email. Your responses will be anonymous.

Your input to this project is greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and consideration, Inkeys

Hiii
Our local programmer group do really appreciate your work in Algebra series. Articles are short and concise, so one doesn't need to spend a day reading complicated manuals. Thank you. 178.212.81.20 (talk) 21:14, 24 August 2010 (UTC) P.S. There's Caamora, early Nightwish, Delain - April Rain, Edenbridge - Live Time in Eden, Legenda Aurea and Xandria to listen.

American Studies
Hello. I just wanted to let you know that a request for deletion of a book you have authored is currently taking place at the Reading Room. Vito Francisco 03:04, 11 October 2016 (UTC)