Who wants free books? Claim your copy now!

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A member is giving away used books for free to eligible members of the forum, with the first five titles listed for claiming. To qualify, members must have been registered for at least a month, have a minimum of 25 posts, and reside within the Continental United States. Each member can claim one book per month. The initiative aims to find new homes for books that have been sitting unused. Participants express excitement about the offer and inquire about future listings, including requests for specific subjects like mathematics and engineering. Some members share their experiences receiving books and express gratitude for the initiative. The discussion also touches on shipping challenges and the joy of reading physical books. Overall, the giveaway fosters community engagement and encourages members to participate actively.
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Too long have my books sat unloved! It's time to do something about it!

I'm willing to ship my used books to PF members for free. Yes free!

All you have to do is be the first to claim a book when I list it in this thread.

Here are the conditions:
1. One book per member per month
2. Member must have registered at least 1 month from book listing date
3. Member must have at least 25 posts
4. Member must live within the Continental United States

If you meet the conditions, to claim a book simply write a post saying so. I'll verify and if everything checks out, I'll private message you for your mailing address and ship the book out within a week.

That's it! Easy! The first 5 books will be posted shortly. More books will be listed at random intervals. Check back often!
 
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Here are the first 5 books. Claim them now! If you miss out, don't worry, I'll be posting more each week.

Title: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385477058/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Author: Michio Kaku

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Title: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385484992/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Author: Michio Kaku

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Title: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061965804/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Author: James Rollins

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Title: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0684818221/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Author: Paul Davies

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Author: Michael Crichton

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Title: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0439023521/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Author: Suzanne Collins

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That's great but if you shared your ebooks, it'd have been greater!:biggrin:
 
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Lisa! said:
That's great but if you shared your ebooks, it'd have been greater!:biggrin:
Alas, I have no ebooks :(
 
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Wow. A glimpse into your life. :approve:
 
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Well, this is awesome. Cheers.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Here are the first 5 books. Claim them now! If you miss out, don't worry, I'll be posting more each week.

No computer science? =/ ... =)
 
4. Member must live within the Continental United States.
Bummer.
 
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SixNein said:
No computer science? =/ ... =)
Maybe in the next listing :)
 
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Lisa! said:
That's great but if you shared your ebooks, it'd have been greater!:biggrin:

Personally I still like to turn pages :D
 
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No bites yet! How about some feedback? Uninteresting books? Difficult conditions? Books are passe now? :)
 
  • #14
The title makes me think you're going to share your books as free downloads. :DD
 
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I should also add that book recipients receive an exclusive PF pen! :)
 
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Wait, I don't have an exclusive PF pen. :oldcry:
 
  • #17
An easy solution might be to grab a book.
 
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Great initiative! Any left-over books can also be marked with PF, registered with bookcrossing.com and left in public places "if you love your books, let them go" - The New York Times.
 
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Giving books away to the crowd who hang out around here is not unlike "carrying coals to Newcastle."
 
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Giving books away to the crowd who hang out around here is not unlike "carrying coals to Newcastle."
Though I don't know exactly what carrying coals to Newcastle means, I can imagine. But maybe I should read more books about Newcastle :nb).
But then, you cannot only feed the hungry or starving - gluttony in respect to knowledge is the best kind I can think of. The mortality directly connected to people not eating enough books should be pretty low. o0)

...

Or wait, maybe not? :))

The bottom line is: I think this is a cool initiative, though I cannot grab any books. But I can understand that. I once ordered a small device (3 lbs) from the USA and got charged around 60 US$ for shipping. But I am still thinking the shop did not cut the best deal for me.
 
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DarthMatter said:
(3 lbs) from the USA and got charged around 60 US$ for shipping
Overseas is brutal. I've heard of worse.

Edit: $1.50 - $2.00 a pound to ship to the antipodes; then $55 a pkg. for it to be X-rayed, EMP'ed, folded, spindled, mutilated, sniffed & piddled on by drug dogs, fumigated and quarantined on either end --- not too bad.
 
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Thanks for the rescue, jedishrfu!

$1.50 - $2.00 a pound to ship to the antipodes; then $55 a pkg. for it to be X-rayed, EMP'ed, folded, spindled, mutilated, sniffed & piddled on by drug dogs, fumigated and quarantined on either end --- not too bad.
Wow I must be pretty naive. Never thought of that. But if you take away the slight exaggeration this is probably not untrue.
 
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May I claim
Great Ideas in Physics?
:)
 
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I_am_learning said:
May I claim
Great Ideas in Physics?
:)
Claimed! PM me your mailing address :)
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Claimed! PM me your mailing address :)
Thanks.
Some review I read about the book warned against some wrong physics in the book. For example a review said that the book incorrectly says that all molecular motion (including vibration) stops at absolute zero.
What is your view regarding the accuracy of physics in the book?
 
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Evo said:
Wait, I don't have an exclusive PF pen. :oldcry:
How about a pencil instead? :olduhh:
 
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dlgoff said:
How about a pencil instead? :olduhh:
Yeah... I got a few of those :D
 
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How sad I don't live in the US. :(
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
No bites yet! How about some feedback? Uninteresting books? Difficult conditions? Books are passe now? :)

I'm waiting for a book that will help me with my studies in the next few years :p. You have some VERY interesting books that I would love (I'm sure based off the first 5 already), so I am being patient for the one that will help me most :D.
 
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3 books getting shipped tomorrow. Let's get those last two claimed and then I will add more books. :)
 
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RJLiberator said:
I'm waiting for a book that will help me with my studies in the next few years [emoji14]. You have some VERY interesting books that I would love (I'm sure based off the first 5 already), so I am being patient for the one that will help me most :D.
Same here. Thanks, Greg!
 
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Greg, that is just a wonderful gesture! Thank you very much.
 
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Greg gave away Foundation? Should I be sad that he doesn't value scripture? Or should I rejoice that he has memorized every word of it, and is now giving it away as an act of proselytization?
 
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atyy said:
Greg gave away Foundation?
It has not been claimed yet :)
 
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Will there be more books on mathematics (differential equations, partial differential equations, abstract algebra and etc.) or electrical engineering (electronic circuits)? It is because textbooks would be good for my self studying. :D
 
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icecubebeast said:
Will there be more books on mathematics (differential equations, partial differential equations, abstract algebra and etc.) or electrical engineering (electronic circuits)? It is because textbooks would be good for my self studying.
I'm afraid I have no textbooks.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
I'm afraid I have no textbooks.
But do you still have books on those topics?
 
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icecubebeast said:
But do you still have books on those topics?
No sorry
 
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Did atyy claim Foundation? Because I suddenly have an urge to read sci-fi.

If he hasn't, I'll take it. Otherwise, I'll take About Time.
 
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Nick O said:
Did atyy claim Foundation? Because I suddenly have an urge to read sci-fi.
Nope, it's yours, PM me your mailing address
 
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Are you allowed to claim more than one book?
 
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icecubebeast said:
Are you allowed to claim more than one book?
One book per month
 
  • #46
Do you have any specific reasons as to why you give away your books ?
 
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Silicon Waffle said:
Do you have any specific reasons as to why you give away your books ?
Just bothers me that they are collecting dust :)
 
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Can I claim the Illusion of Conscious Will? I'll PM you my mailing address!
 

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