Philosophy

This Utopian Plan, by Lloyd Tucker
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This set of essays was started in order to describe policies some of us use to build congenial lifestyles. Additional essays were written to clarify discussions with friends.

Unconventional Wisdom, by Lloyd Tucker
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This booklet describes amusing philosophical positions that are at odds with commonplace opinions.

Educational Materials

Phonics, One Child at a Time, by Lloyd Tucker
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This booklet describes non-authoritative methods of offering the ideas of phonics and reading to a beginner.

A Cat on Top of a Hat, by Lloyd Tucker
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This booklet provides practice in reading for beginners whose advisor is using the author's method of learning phonics.

Arithmetic, One Child at a Time, by Lloyd Tucker
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This booklet describes non-authoritative methods of helping a beginner understand concepts of arithmetic, using only pencil and paper. The objective is not to learn to do arithmetic by rote, but rather to understand why standard methods of doing arithmetic are reasonable.

Philosophy, One Child at a Time, by Lloyd Tucker
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This booklet illustrates a non-intrusive style of parenting. It consists of a sequence of dialogs between a parent and two disgruntled children, followed by commentaries about parenting philosophy.

Math Games, by Lloyd Tucker
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This booklet describes games that can be played with dice, cards, and geometric shapes to help a beginner think through concepts and skills of arithmetic and logic. Although the structures of some of the games are competitive, they are played in a cooperative manner.

Tutoring Algebra, by Lloyd Tucker
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This book fills in intuitive reasons that are often omitted by teachers in algebra classes. It is written for a highly motivated peer tutor who has no authority to prescribe rules without making them seem sensible.

How to Start Your Own Food Cooperative, by Lloyd Tucker
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This little book describes the author's surprising and carefully considered experiences in founding and operating a food co-op in the late 1970's. The co-op continues to prosper today, without the author's involvement.

Piano Lessons, by Lloyd Tucker
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This little book is directed to a grandchild who wants to learn to play the piano by ear. No music paper is involved. Much college level music theory is included. About half of the book consists of rambling stories about the author's experiences with music. It should take many years to read this book.

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Autobiography

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This journal describes Lloyd's sixteen days on the trail in 2006, and his months of preparation for the journey.

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This journal describes Lloyd's evacuation by bicycle, starting the day before Katrina arrived and ending with his train ride from Texas to California.

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