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Mathematics for the Digital Age and Programming in Python by Maria Litvin and Gary Litvin
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Statistics In Plain English by Timothy C. Urdan
Recent books:
- Practical Machine Learning in R by Fred Nwanganga, Mike Chapple
- Statistical Inference via Data Science: A ModernDive into R and the Tidyverse by Chester Ismay and Albert Y. Kim
- The Nature of Code by Daniel Shiffman
- Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee
- The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature by Matt Ridley
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Author Archives: Robert S. Robbins
A Playwright’s Visit To The Theater District
Yesterday I made my 23rd trip to New York City to explore the Theater District. Now that I have revived my old dream of becoming a playwright, these trips to New York City have a new sense of purpose. After … Continue reading
Posted in Theater, Travel
Tagged New York City, Playwrights Horizons, Theater District
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The Whale–Samuel D. Hunter
I was going to review this play on Amazon but I bought this book from Playwrights Horizons. The book was published by Productions In Print, a print-on-demand publisher, so it is a book without an ISBN and cannot be found … Continue reading
Brooding During “A Chorus Line”
I have just returned from seeing “A Chorus Line” at the Community Arts Center. I have been looking forward to this night for a month. Williamsport has a lot of theater for a city its size, but I still only … Continue reading
A Jungian Approach To Literature
I have finally begun to read “A Jungian Approach To Literature” by Bettina L. Knapp. I have owned this book for a long time but I’ve only recently gotten around to reading it. This book includes a few Jungian interpretations … Continue reading
Two In Italy by Maud Howe–A Book Review
I promised myself that I would actually read the expensive book I bought at the Complete Traveler Antiquarian Bookstore during a trip to New York City and write a review. I bought this book for $75.00 on October 27 2012 … Continue reading
Philip Goes Forth–The Damned Foolery Of Playwriting
While researching the Philadelphia theater community I came across the forgotten playwright, George Kelly, who wrote a play entitled The Torch Bearers to satirize the Little Theatre Movement. The Plays and Players Theater in Philadelphia is supposedly the community theater … Continue reading
Off Broadway Trip
Yesterday I made my 22nd trip to New York City. The purpose of this trip was to explore the theater district more thoroughly. I wanted to locate and photograph many theaters, particularly Off Broadway theaters in the Hell’s Kitchen area. … Continue reading
Posted in General, Theater, Travel
Tagged Broadway, Empire State Building, New York City, Off Broadway, Times Square
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The Threepenny Opera For $12.00
Tonight I paid twelve dollars for a three penny opera. That is how much prices have been inflated since 1928 when this musical was first written. The Threepenny Opera is the most famous work of the German dramatist Bertolt Brecht. … Continue reading
Writing Ten Minute Plays
I have begun to write ten minute plays. I used to be interested in playwriting but I eventually got discouraged. I have decided to get back into playwriting because there are new opportunities. After I have written enough ten minute … Continue reading
Posted in General, Writing
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New York City Before Its Destruction
Yesterday I made a farewell visit to New York City just before its destruction by Hurricane Sandy. This was my 21st trip to New York City making it my most visited city. I may have spent more time in Philadelphia … Continue reading
Posted in General, Travel
Tagged Absinthe, Bourbon Street, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Morgan Library, New York City
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Washington DC Tour
Yesterday I made my fifth trip to Washington DC. This was a AAA Travel trip which I discovered by accident while searching the Internet. However, the bus was a Susquehanna Trailways bus as usual. So far I have not seen … Continue reading
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Tagged Embassy Row, National Museum of American History, Union Station, Washington DC, White House
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Scranton–A Visit To The Electric City
Yesterday I made my long overdue trip to Scranton Pennsylvania. I’ve been thinking about exploring this city ever since I began my exploration of Pennsylvania. Although Williamsport is in the NEPA television coverage area, the drive to Scranton takes over … Continue reading
Posted in General, Travel
Tagged Electric City, Everhart Museum, Jason Miller, Mall at Steamtown, Scranton
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Steamtown and Poconos Trip
Today I went on a bus trip to Scranton and the Poconos. I went on this trip mainly for the sake of visiting Scranton which is one of the major Pennsylvania cities I’ve been planning to explore. I plan to … Continue reading
Susquehanna River Walk
This morning I drove downtown and took lots of photos for a Williamsport travel guide I plan to create. I don’t really need a travel guide for Williamsport but I thought it might be interesting to compile one to publish … Continue reading
Posted in General, Travel
Tagged Susquehana Riverwalk, Williamsport, Williamsport Riverwalk
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Steel Magnolias–Theater Review
Last night I saw the play Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling at the Community Theatre League. It has been a long time since I saw a play at the Community Theatre League. The last play I saw was Long Day’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Community Theatre League, Steel Magnolias, Williamsport
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Third Trip To Charm City
Yesterday I made my third trip to Charm City, aka Baltimore Maryland. Baltimore is often overlooked by East Coast tourists but it has so much to offer that I have not exhausted its potential after three visits. On this trip … Continue reading
Montreal Vacation – Friday
Today I had my final breakfast at La Brioche Lyonnaise. This time I ordered the Pain Doré, French Toast sticks with maple syrup and fresh fruit. I walked pass Place Émilie-Gamelin to take photos of Librairie Marché du Livre although … Continue reading
Montreal Vacation – Thursday
On Thursday I visited the Westmount neighborhood and the Olympic Stadium. First I went to Place Alexis Nihon where I bought some shoes at Zellers. I was going to buy shoes at Payless ShoeSource but they had not opened yet. … Continue reading
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Montreal Vacation – Wednesday
On Wednesday I went to the Marché Jean-Talon and explored Little Italy. Marché Jean-Talon is a farmer’s market in Montreal. I didn’t buy anything there because I couldn’t do anything with fruits and vegetables but I did take a few … Continue reading
Montreal Vacation – Tuesday
First I went to the Complexe Desjardins where I found the Renaud-Bray bookstore on Level 2. Complexe Desjardins is an interesting part of the underground city. It reminds me of the City of Domes in Logan’s Run because it has … Continue reading