It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.
Harold R. Jacobs
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8
Catalog books
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3
Works
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1974 to 2020
Strongest span
Who This Author Is
Harold R. Jacobs has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 8 catalog-linked books across 1974 to 2020, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Young Readers & Series Fiction.
Best for readers who want approachable series fiction and books that are easy to hand to newer or younger readers. If you want the easiest first click, start with Math and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1974 to 2020; the most common copies on this page tend to come from W H Freeman & Co and Master Books.
Best Place To Start
Author At A Glance
Best known for: Young Readers & Series Fiction entry points • common used copies from W H Freeman & Co and Master Books
Genres and themes: Young Readers & Series Fiction
Who this author is best for: readers who want approachable series fiction and books that are easy to hand to newer or younger readers
UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1974 to 2020; the most common copies on this page tend to come from W H Freeman & Co and Master Books.
Top Books To Start With
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W.H. Freeman & Company • 1982 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1982 • 466 pages.
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W H Freeman & Co (Sd) • 2007 • commitment varies by edition
UPB note: year signal: 2007.
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Mathematics, a Human Endeavor: A Book for Those Who Think They Don't Like the Subject
W H Freeman & Co • 1994 • oversized commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1994 • 678 pages.
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W H Freeman & Co • 1987 • oversized commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1987 • 668 pages.
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W.H. Freeman • 1974 • commitment varies by edition
UPB note: year signal: 1974.
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Master Books • 2020 • oversized commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2020 • 746 pages.
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My Father's World • 2003 • oversized commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 802 pages.
How The Picks Compare
- Math gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Mathematics leans later in the catalog.
- Mathematics, a Human Endeavor: A Book for Those Who Think They Don't Like the Subject is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Math.