Author: wordguise2

  • Algebra Unplugged by Jim Loats, Ph.D and Kenn Amdahl

    Explains the concepts, strategies and vocabulary of algebra for people who like to understand concepts before they tackle problems. No exercises to complete. This is a book to read the weekend before you start your algebra course, or if you need to refresh your understanding before some test, or if you’re struggling in class because…

  • Jumper and the Bones

    Contemporary humorous novel in the voice of a big-hearted but uneducated narrator who faces difficult and dangerous challenges armed only with duct tape and creativity. Might remind some readers of a modern Huck Finn. Appeals to both young readers and old.  Reviews on Amazon “Jumper and the Bones resonated with so many lessons that I…

  • Jumper and the Apple Crate

    A funny, off-beat mystery with an unlikely sleuth. This book was a finalist for the 2018 Oregon Book Awards. Jumper is a man in his mid twenties who doesn’t have much education; that’s obvious by the way he mishandles language. But he has a big heart, an irresistible optimism, and an odd hobby: he likes…

  • Calculus for Cats Jim Loats, Ph.D and Kenn Amdahl

    Calculus for Cats describes the processes, vocabulary and strategies of calculus for people who like to learn the concepts of a subject before they start trying to operate it. In an irreverent tone, it explains what calculus is, why it’s important, what the procedures are and when to use them. Many people learn subjects like…

  • Stones in the Water

    Kenn Amdahl This is a collection of about 85 poems by Kenn Amdahl. From the introduction to the book: I’ve been writing words on scraps of paper since third grade. Some grew into novels, nonfiction books, or songs; others morphed into articles, blog posts, or stories. Some never evolved. They remain orphan words on envelopes…

  • Kenn Amdahl’s Music

    Kenn Amdahl started playing guitar and singing folksongs in 9th grade. By tenth grade he was writing songs. He paid for college by performing, doing studio guitar work, and giving as many as 40 lessons every week. He’s been playing and writing songs ever since. During the pandemic he kept busy by digitizing many, many…

  • There Are No Electrons: Electronics for Earthlings

    In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.

  • Revenge of the Pond Scum:Searching for the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease, ALS, and Parkinson’s Disease

    Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.

  • Joy Writing

    Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.

  • The Manitou Bell

    The magic that emerges from effective collaboration is undeniable. When diverse minds converge with a shared purpose, the results can be transformative.