David Morin is a Senior Lecturer in the Physics Department at Harvard University. He received his A.B. in mathematics from Brown University and his Ph.D. in theoretical particle physics from Harvard University. He is the author of eight books, including Introduction to Classical Mechanics (Cambridge University Press, 2008), Electricity and Magnetism (Cambridge University Press, co-author, 2013), and Probability: For the Enthusiastic Beginner (2016). When not writing textbooks, thinking of math and physics limericks, or conjuring up new problems whose answers involve e or the golden ratio, he can be found running along the Charles River or hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Resources for his books, along with other educational material (including many limericks!), can be found on his Harvard webpage. His most recent book is "Algebra: For the Enthusiastic Beginner" (split into two volumes), designed for middle-school and high-school students, along with anyone else who is eager to learn some math! It features more than 350 exercises, all with detailed solutions (and in many cases multiple solutions, so that students can learn different ways of approaching problems). Additionally, to lighten things up, there are more than 100 original math limericks! The book is perfect for self-study, home schooling, or as a resource in a standard class. Its detailed explanations emphasize the "why" behind the concepts in algebra, and there are numerous side remarks to help clarify misconceptions. It is both a serious AND a fun book! For more information, including a sampling of the limericks, see the author's Harvard webpage.
