The Book Review Column

In this column, we review these three books: 1. The Problem With Software: Why Smart Engineers Write Bad Code, by Adam Barr. Answers to a question many of us have probably asked; and what we can do about it. Review by Shoshana Marcus. 2. Elements of Parallel Computing, by Eric Aubanel. A textbook on the underpinnings of this important and fascinating area of computer science. Review by Michele Amoretti. 3. Theorems of the 21st Century: Volume I, by Bogdan Grechuk. The background, context, and statement of numerous important (accessible) mathematical theorems from the past 20 years. Review by William Gasarch.