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65 page Algebra 1 textbook written by MIT and Harvard professor Herman Chernoff in 2001.

While it has a traditional copyright, I believe that the Creative Commons would appeal to Professor Chernoff. His note to me in March 2008 should apply to you:

"I put a copyright protection on the ms because I was afraid that someone might copy some of it, add junk and then sell it for a profit without my permission. In fact, I don't mind if someone does this as long as he indicates, very pronminently, that there is a free copy of the original on the web and where it is.

"I had the impression that the book was too sophisticated for the audience I was trying to address, and your idea that it would be good for students who had trouble with arithmetic was exciting. They would certainly need the help of a good teacher, but the challenge of interesting problems might help such students overcome difficulties raised by bad experiences in the past.

"I am long retired but still moderately active. If you inform me what you would like in an addition, I might find time to work on it. In the meantime, good luck with your efforts, and keep in touch."