{"title":"MATHEMATICS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMathematics\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ethe science and study of quality, structure, space, and change\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e Mathematicians seek out patterns, formulate new conjectures, and establish a truth by rigorous deduction from appropriately chosen axioms and definitions. It can also be used in creative fictional work, in which mathematics and mathematicians play essential roles. The form and the medium of the results are not necessary. The genre may include poems, short stories, novels, or plays; comic books; films, videos, or audio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"schaums-outline-of-tensor-calculus-9780070334847","title":"Schaum's Outline of Tensor Calculus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConfusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot Enough Time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFortunately for you, there's Schaum's.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis Schaum's Outline gives you\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice problems with full explanations that reinforce knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of the most up-to-date developments in your course field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth review of practices and applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time and get your best test scores\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchaum's Outlines-Problem Solved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David C. Kay, Kay David\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/1988\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 10.90w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780070334847\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821922205811,"sku":"9780070334847","price":25.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_ae9517d8-6ca1-4c8b-b13e-a9d9283cc5a9.jpg?v=1644517598"},{"product_id":"vector-analysis-and-an-introduction-to-tensor-analysis-9780071615457","title":"Vector Analysis and an Introduction to Tensor Analysis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe guide to vector analysis that helps students study faster, learn better, and get top grades\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them study faster, learn better, and get top grades. Now Schaum's is better than ever with a new look, a new format with hundreds of practice problems, and completely updated information to conform to the latest developments in every field of study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time and get your best test scores\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchaum's Outlines-Problem Solved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Seymour Lipschutz, Murray Spiegel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 8.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071615457\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurray R. Spiegel held positions at Harvard University, Columbia University, Oak Ridge and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and served as a mathematical consultant at several large companies. His last Position was professor and Chairman of mathematics at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Hartford Graduate Center. He was the author of numerous journal articles and books on various topics in mathematics. Seymour Lipschutz, Ph.D., is a Mathematics professor who has written more than 15 Schaum's Outlines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821926269043,"sku":"0071615458","price":26.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_0dc7427e-2769-4953-9600-fafd2ba3e3bf.jpg?v=1644517672"},{"product_id":"geometry-9780071638142","title":"Geometry","description":"A no-nonsense practical guide to geometry, providing concise summaries, clear model examples, and plenty of practice, making this workbook the ideal complement to class study or self-study, preparation for exams or a brush-up on rusty skills. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Established as a successful practical workbook series with more than 20 titles in the language learning category, Practice Makes Perfect now provides the same clear, concise approach and extensive exercises to key fields within mathematics. The key to the Practice Makes Perfect series is the extensive exercises that provide learners with all the practice they need for mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot focused on any particular test or exam, but complementary to most geometry curricula \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeliberately all-encompassing approach: international perspective and balance between traditional and newer approaches. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge trim allows clear presentation of worked problems, exercises, and explained answers. Features \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-nonsense approach: provides clear presentation of content. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 500 exercises and answers covering all aspects of geometry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccessful series: Practice Makes Perfect has sales of 1,000,000 copies in the language category - now applied to mathematics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkbook is not exam specific, yet it provides thorough coverage of the geometry skills required in most math tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carolyn Wheater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/08\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.76h x 8.50w x 0.39d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071638142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Carolyn Wheater\u003c\/b\u003e teaches middle school and upper school mathematics at the Nightingale-Bamford School in New York City. Educated at Marymount Manhattan College and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, she has taught math and computer technology for 30 years to students from preschool through college.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821926596723,"sku":"0071638148","price":29.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_25db57d2-98fe-4241-8055-218936a3c2e6.jpg?v=1644517679"},{"product_id":"pre-algebra-demystified-9780071742528","title":"Pre-Algebra Demystified","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreempt your anxiety about PRE-ALGEBRA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to learn math fundamentals but can't seem to get your brain to function? No problem Add \u003ci\u003ePre-Algebra Demystified\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, to the equation and you'll solve your dilemma in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins by covering whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, and percents. You'll move on to expressions, equations, measurement, and graphing. Operations with monomials and polynomials are also discussed. Detailed examples, concise explanations, and worked problems make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's a no-brainer You'll learn: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, and algebraic expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for solving equations and problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures of length, weight, capacity, and time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods for plotting points and graphing lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, \u003cb\u003ePre-Algebra Demystified\u003c\/b\u003e, Second Edition, helps you master this essential mathematics subject. It's also the perfect way to review the topic if all you need is a quick refresh.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Allan Bluman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 7.20w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071742528\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllan G. Bluman\u003c\/b\u003e taught mathematics and statistics in high school, college, and graduate school for more than 35 years. He received his doctor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bluman has written several other mathematics books. He is the recipient of \"An Apple for the Teacher Award\" for bringing excellence to the learning environment and the \"Most Successful Revision of a Textbook\" award from McGraw-Hill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821926826099,"sku":"0071742522","price":32.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_c9ab49de-d1a2-464b-94f3-f60aed2e672a.jpg?v=1644517685"},{"product_id":"algebra-demystified-9780071743617","title":"Algebra Demystified","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour SOLUTION to mastering ALGEBRA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrying to tackle algebra but nothing's adding up? No problem Factor in \u003ci\u003eAlgebra Demystified\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition and multiply your chances of learning this important branch of mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in a step-by-step format, this practical guide covers fractions, variables, decimals, negative numbers, exponents, roots, and factoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechniques for solving linear and quadratic equations and applications are discussed in detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear examples, concise explanations, and worked problems with complete solutions make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's a no-brainer You'll learn how to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslate English sentences into mathematical symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite the negative of numbers and variables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactor expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the distributive property to expand expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolve applied problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, \u003cb\u003eAlgebra Demystified\u003c\/b\u003e, Second Edition helps you master this essential math subject. It's also the perfect resource for preparing you for higher-level math classes and college placement tests.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhonda Huettenmueller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/02\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.30w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071743617\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhonda Huettenmueller, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e has taught mathematics at the college level for more than 15 years. Popular with students for her ability to make higher math understandable and even enjoyable, she incorporates many of her teaching techniques in this book. Huettenmueller is the author of several highly successful Demystified titles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821926858867,"sku":"0071743618","price":37.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_d7991d7b-67d4-4260-8038-8a57c327cb75.jpg?v=1644517688"},{"product_id":"tensor-calculus-9780071756037","title":"Tensor Calculus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ideal review for your tensor calculus course\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaum's Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems. Step-by-step, authors walk readers through coming up with solutions to exercises in their topic of choice. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 solved problems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of all course fundamentals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective problem-solving techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplements or supplements the major logic textbooks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports all the major textbooks for tensor calculus courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Kay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/11\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.78h x 8.40w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071756037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid C. Kay, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor and chairman of mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Formerly he taught in the graduate program at the University of Oklahoma for 17 years. He is the author of more than 30 articles in the areas of distance geometry, convexity theory, and related functional analysis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821927284851,"sku":"0071756035","price":31.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_1df53d53-a1d0-4830-bc29-2897c6738a99.jpg?v=1644517697"},{"product_id":"general-topology-9780071763479","title":"General Topology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ideal review for your general topology course\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaum's Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems. Step-by-step, authors walk readers through coming up with solutions to exercises in their topic of choice. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e391 solved problems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e356 supplementary problems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches effective problem-solving \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline format supplies a concise guide to the standard college courses in General Topology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports and supplements the leading General Topology textbooks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed explanations and practice problems in general topology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive review of specialized topics in topology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Seymour Lipschutz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/30\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 8.10w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071763479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeymour Lipschutz\u003c\/b\u003e is on the mathematics faculty of Temple University. He formerly taught at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and was visiting professor in the computer science department of Brooklyn College. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eSchaum's Outline of Beginning Linear Algebra\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchaum's Outline of Discrete Mathematics\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSchaum's Outline of Linear Algebra\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821927481459,"sku":"0071763473","price":29.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_b6cd495a-8347-4399-ad9d-46d0f60e929b.jpg?v=1644517701"},{"product_id":"pre-calculus-demystified-second-edition-9780071778497","title":"Pre-Calculus Demystified, Second Edition","description":"Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003cbr\u003eYour step-by-step solution to mastering precalculus\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding precalculus often opens the door to learning more advanced and practical math subjects, and can also help satisfy college requisites. \u003ci\u003ePrecalculus Demystified\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, is your key to mastering this sometimes tricky subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis self-teaching guide presents general precalculus concepts first, so you'll ease into the basics. You'll gradually master functions, graphs of functions, logarithms, exponents, and more. As you progress, you'll also conquer topics such as absolute value, nonlinear inequalities, inverses, trigonometric functions, and conic sections. Clear, detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's a no-brainer  You'll learn about: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eLinear questions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eFunctions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003ePolynomial division\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe rational zero theorem\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eLogarithms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatrix arithmetic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasic trigonometry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for an advanced student, \u003ci\u003ePrecalculus Demystified\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, Second Edition, helps you master this essential subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhonda Huettenmueller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/16\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.30w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071778497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhonda Huettenmueller\u003c\/b\u003e has been teaching college mathematics for more than 20 years. She regularly teaches algebra, college algebra, and pre-calculus courses, along with more specialized versions of the classes for business students. Rhonda is the author of \u003ci\u003eAlgebra Demystified\u003c\/i\u003e, McGraw-Hill's most successful Demystified book to date, \u003ci\u003eCollege Algebra Demystified\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBusiness Calculus Demystified\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821927776371,"sku":"9780071778497","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_37a7708d-dcf2-4266-99a4-ef126bc0606e.jpg?v=1644517707"},{"product_id":"trigonometry-demystified-2e-9780071780247","title":"Trigonometry Demystified 2\/E","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from third-party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeMYSTiFieD is your solution for tricky subjects like trigonometry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think a Cartesian coordinate is something from science fiction or a hyperbolic tangent is an extreme exaggeration, you need \u003ci\u003eTrigonometry DeMYSTiFieD\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, to unravel this topic's fundamental concepts and theories at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide eases you into trig, starting with angles and triangles. As you progress, you will master essential concepts such as mapping, functions, vectors, and more. You will learn to transform polar coordinates as well as apply trigonometry in the real world. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a no-brainer You'll learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight triangles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyperbolic functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInverse functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometrical optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfinite-series expansions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigonometry on a sphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, \u003ci\u003eTrigonometry DeMYSTiFieD\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, helps you master this essential subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stan Gibilisco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/25\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.40w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071780247\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStan Gibilisco\u003c\/b\u003e has authored or co-authored more than 50 nonfiction books in the fields of electronics, general science, mathematics, and computing. Stan has worked as a technical writer in industry, as a shortwave radio broadcast station technician, as a radio-frequency design engineer, and as a magazine editor. One of his books, the \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Electronics\u003c\/i\u003e (TAB Books, 1985), was named by the American Library Association (ALA) in its list of \"Best References of the 1980s.\" Another of his books, the \u003ci\u003eMcGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing\u003c\/i\u003e (McGraw-Hill, 1995), was named as a \"Best Reference of 1996\" by the ALA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821927841907,"sku":"9780071780247","price":36.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_ebe27e69-a5bf-4158-abf0-7c14f2e0a1b9.jpg?v=1644517709"},{"product_id":"schaums-outline-of-probability-and-statistics-4th-edition-897-solved-problems-20-videos-9780071795579","title":"Schaum's Outline of Probability and Statistics, 4th Edition: 897 Solved Problems + 20 Videos","description":"Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than 750 fully solved problems, examples, and practice exercises to sharpen your problem-solving skills. Plus, you will have access to 20 detailed videos featuring Math instructors who explain how to solve the most commonly tested problems--it's just like having your own virtual tutor  You'll find everything you need to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for the highest score possible.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis Schaum's Outline gives you\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e897 fully solved problems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcise explanations of all course fundamentals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on conditional probability and independence, random variables, binominal and normal distributions, sampling distributions, and analysis of variance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time--and get your best test scores \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchaum's Outlines--Problem Solved.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Murray Spiegel, John Schiller, R. Alu Srinivasan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.20w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071795579\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn J. Schiller\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor of mathematics at Temple University. He received his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. Alu Srinivasan\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of mathematics at Temple University. He received his Ph.D. at Wayne State University and has published extensively in probability and statistics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMurray R. Spiegel\u003c\/b\u003e (deceased) received the M.S. degree in physics and the Ph.D. in mathematics from Cornell University. He had positions at Harvard University, Columbia University, Oak Ridge and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and served as a mathematical consultant at several large companies. His last position was professor and chairman of Mathematics at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hartford Graduate Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821928071283,"sku":"007179557X","price":29.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_90436c80-fb11-4b5f-b543-8ff09dac4892.jpg?v=1644517714"},{"product_id":"college-algebra-demystified-9780071815840","title":"College Algebra Demystified","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't let quadratic equations make you irrational\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are absolutely confused by absolute value equations, or you think parabolas are short moral stories, \u003ci\u003eCollege Algebra DeMYSTiFied\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition is your solution to mastering the topic's concepts and theories at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thoroughly revised and updated guide eases you into the subject, beginning with the math fundamentals and then introducing you to this advanced form of algebra. As you progress, you will learn how to simplify rational expressions, divide complex numbers, and solve quadratic equations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will understand the difference between odd and even functions and no longer be confused by the multiplicity of zeros. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's a no-brainer You'll learn about: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe x-y coordinate plane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLines and intercepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe FOIL method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNonlinear equations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphs of functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExponents and logarithms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, \u003cb\u003eCollege Algebra DeMYSTiFieD\u003c\/b\u003e, Second Edition is your shortcut to a working knowledge of this engaging subject.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhonda Huettenmueller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/27\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 7.30w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071815840\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhonda Huettenmueller\u003c\/b\u003e has been teaching mathematics to college students for more than 20 years. She regularly teaches algebra, college algebra, and pre-calculus courses, along with more specialized versions of the classes for business students. Rhonda is the author of \u003ci\u003eAlgebra DeMYSTiFieD\u003c\/i\u003e, McGraw-Hill's most successful DeMYSTiFieD book to date, \u003ci\u003eCollege Algebra DeMYSTiFieD\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBusiness Calculus DeMYSTiFieD\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821928562803,"sku":"0071815848","price":24.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_d9c84513-95c1-4de8-b517-546ecae50334.jpg?v=1644517727"},{"product_id":"algebra-1-study-guide-and-intervention-workbook-9780078908354","title":"Algebra 1 Study Guide and Intervention Workbook","description":"Study Guide and Intervention\/Practice Workbook provides vocabulary, key concepts, additional worked out examples and exercises to help students who need additional instruction or who have been absent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill\/Glencoe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.60h x 8.40w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780078908354\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcGraw-Hill Education:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill\/Glencoe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821930102899,"sku":"0078908353","price":23.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_126f21d3-9964-49ac-af20-8889abc33740.jpg?v=1644517765"},{"product_id":"algebra-2-homework-practice-workbook-9780078908620","title":"Algebra 2 Homework Practice Workbook","description":"The Homework Practice Workbook contains two worksheets for every lesson in the Student Edition. This workbook helps students: Practice the skills of the lesson, Use their skills to solve word problems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill\/Glencoe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 8.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780078908620\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcGraw-Hill Education:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill\/Glencoe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821930233971,"sku":"0078908620","price":23.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e805ef14-7fd3-40ff-972d-2f9088e90f62.jpg?v=1644517767"},{"product_id":"elementary-and-middle-school-mathematics-teaching-developmentally-9780134802084","title":"Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis handy reference is particularly useful for elementary teachers who are changing grade levels and special education teachers who teach multiple grades and multiple ability levels.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eGuide teachers to help all PreK-8 learners make sense of mathematics \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003eElementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eillustrates how children learn mathematics and then shows pre-service teachers the most effective methods of teaching PreK-8 math through hands-on, problem-based activities. \u003cbr\u003eAs you engage with the activities, you'll boost your own knowledge of math and learn concrete, developmentally appropriate ways to incorporate problem-based tasks in your classroom. Examples of real student work and new common challenges and misconception tables help you \u003ci\u003evisualize\u003c\/i\u003e good mathematics instruction and assessment that supports and challenges all learners. An important reference to consult throughout your teaching career, this book reflects the Common Core State Standards and NCTM's Principles to Actions, as well as current research and coverage of the latest teaching technology.\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eAlso available with MyLab Education \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMyLab(TM) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers instructors to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. The interactive, authentic application exercises, video examples, math practice, and self-check assessments in MyLab Education for \u003ci\u003eElementary and Middle School Mathematics\u003c\/i\u003e help future teachers build their understanding of math content and pedagogy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/b\u003eYou are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Education, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson rep for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Education, search for: \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e0134800346 \/ 9780134800349 \u003ci\u003eElementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally\u003c\/i\u003e plus MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe package consists of: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0134802063 \/ 9780134802060 MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for \u003ci\u003eElementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e013480208X \/ 9780134802084 \u003ci\u003eElementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Van de Walle, Karen Karp, Jennifer Bay-Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pearson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/23\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 720\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 8.50w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780134802084\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821934395507,"sku":"013480208X","price":227.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_ec186c38-1488-4072-9528-1bb7025218df.jpg?v=1644517818"},{"product_id":"zero-the-biography-of-a-dangerous-idea-9780140296471","title":"Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopular math at its most entertaining and enlightening. \u003ci\u003eZero \u003c\/i\u003eis really something- Washington Post\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA New York Times Notable Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Babylonians invented it, the Greeks banned it, the Hindus worshiped it, and the Church used it to fend off heretics. Now it threatens the foundations of modern physics. For centuries the power of zero savored of the demonic; once harnessed, it became the most important tool in mathematics. For zero, infinity's twin, is not like other numbers. It is both nothing and everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eZero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, Science Journalist Charles Seife follows this innocent-looking number from its birth as an Eastern philosophical concept to its struggle for acceptance in Europe, its rise and transcendence in the West, and its ever-present threat to modern physics. Here are the legendary thinkers--from Pythagoras to Newton to Heisenberg, from the Kabalists to today's astrophysicists--who have tried to understand it and whose clashes shook the foundations of philosophy, science, mathematics, and religion. Zero has pitted East against West and faith against reason, and its intransigence persists in the dark core of a black hole and the brilliant flash of the Big Bang. Today, zero lies at the heart of one of the biggest scientific controversies of all time: the quest for a theory of everything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles Seife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.10w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780140296471\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Literary Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharles Seife is the author of five previous books, including \u003ci\u003eProofiness \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eVirtual Unreality\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written for a wide variety of publications, including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, Wired, New Scientist, Science, Scientific American, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a professor of journalism at New York University and lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821939474547,"sku":"0140296476","price":21.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_62eb1aeb-971b-417d-bc5e-8f4953485cd4.jpg?v=1644517932"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-question-finding-natures-deep-design-9780143109365","title":"A Beautiful Question: Finding Nature's Deep Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the universe embody beautiful ideas?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtists as well as scientists throughout human history have pondered this \"beautiful question.\" With Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek as your guide, embark on a voyage of related discoveries, from Plato and Pythagoras up to the present. Wilczek's groundbreaking work in quantum physics was inspired by his intuition to look for a deeper order of beauty in nature. This is the deep logic of the universe--and it is no accident that it is also at the heart of what we find aesthetically pleasing and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilczek is hardly alone among great scientists in charting his course using beauty as his compass. As he reveals in \u003ci\u003eA Beautiful Question\u003c\/i\u003e, this has been the heart of scientific pursuit from Pythagoras and the ancient belief in the music of the spheres to Galileo, Newton, Maxwell, and Einstein, and into the deep waters of twentieth-century physics. Wilczek brings us right to the edge of knowledge today, where the core insights of even the craziest quantum ideas apply principles we all understand. The equations for atoms and light are almost the same ones that govern musical instruments and sound; the subatomic particles that are responsible for most of our mass are determined by simple geometric symmetries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeously illustrated, \u003ci\u003eA Beautiful Question\u003c\/i\u003e is a mind-shifting book that braids the age-old quest for beauty and the age-old quest for truth into a thrilling synthesis. It is a dazzling and important work from one of our best thinkers, whose humor and infectious sense of wonder animate every page. Yes: The world is a work of art, and its deepest truths are ones we already feel, as if they were somehow written in our souls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank Wilczek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/12\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780143109365\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Wilczek\u003c\/b\u003e won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2004 for work he did as a graduate student. He was among the earliest MacArthur fellows, and has won many awards both for his scientific work and his writing. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eFundamentals\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Beautiful Question\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lightness of Being\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFantastic Realities\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLonging for the Harmonies\u003c\/i\u003e, and hundreds of articles in leading scientific journals. His Wilczek's Universe column appears regularly in the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. Wilczek is the Herman Feshbach Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founding director of the T. D. Lee Institute and chief scientist at the Wilczek Quantum Center in Shanghai, China, and a distinguished professor at Arizona State University and Stockholm University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821954089075,"sku":"0143109367","price":22.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_62d15809-818f-4e33-9cec-cedc72fa2198.jpg?v=1644518292"},{"product_id":"how-not-to-be-wrong-the-power-of-mathematical-thinking-9780143127536","title":"How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Witty, compelling, and just plain fun to read . . . --\u003cb\u003eEvelyn Lamb, \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eFreakonomics\u003c\/i\u003e of math--a math-world superstar unveils the hidden beauty and logic of the world and puts its power in our hands \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In \u003ci\u003eHow Not to Be Wrong\u003c\/i\u003e, Jordan Ellenberg shows us how terribly limiting this view is: Math isn't confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life, but rather touches everything we do--the whole world is shot through with it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Math allows us to see the hidden structures underneath the messy and chaotic surface of our world. It's a science of not being wrong, hammered out by centuries of hard work and argument. Armed with the tools of mathematics, we can see through to the true meaning of information we take for granted: How early should you get to the airport? What does \"public opinion\" really represent? Why do tall parents have shorter children? Who really won Florida in 2000? And how likely are you, really, to develop cancer? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow Not to Be Wrong\u003c\/i\u003e presents the surprising revelations behind all of these questions and many more, using the mathematician's method of analyzing life and exposing the hard-won insights of the academic community to the layman--minus the jargon. Ellenberg chases mathematical threads through a vast range of time and space, from the everyday to the cosmic, encountering, among other things, baseball, Reaganomics, daring lottery schemes, Voltaire, the replicability crisis in psychology, Italian Renaissance painting, artificial languages, the development of non-Euclidean geometry, the coming obesity apocalypse, Antonin Scalia's views on crime and punishment, the psychology of slime molds, what Facebook can and can't figure out about you, and the existence of God. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ellenberg pulls from history as well as from the latest theoretical developments to provide those not trained in math with the knowledge they need. Math, as Ellenberg says, is \"an atomic-powered prosthesis that you attach to your common sense, vastly multiplying its reach and strength.\" With the tools of mathematics in hand, you can understand the world in a deeper, more meaningful way. \u003ci\u003eHow Not to Be Wrong\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jordan Ellenberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/26\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 5.30w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780143127536\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJordan Ellenberg\u003c\/b\u003e is the John D. MacArthur Professor of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a 2015 Guggenheim fellow. He has lectured around the world on his research in number theory and delivered one of the invited addresses at the 2015 Joint Mathematics Meetings, the largest math conference in the world. His writing has appeared in\u003ci\u003e The New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWired\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Believer\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has been featured on the Today show and NPR's \u003ci\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/i\u003e. He writes a popular column called \"Do the Math\" for \u003ci\u003eSlate\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821966016627,"sku":"9780143127536","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_074b722e-0959-42f2-9a2a-39416b4b1813.jpg?v=1644518464"},{"product_id":"numbers-dont-lie-71-stories-to-help-us-understand-the-modern-world-9780143136224","title":"Numbers Don't Lie: 71 Stories to Help Us Understand the Modern World","description":"\u003cb\u003eVaclav Smil is my favorite author... \u003ci\u003eNumbers Don't Lie \u003c\/i\u003etakes everything that makes his writing great and boils it down into an easy-to-read format. I unabashedly recommend this book to anyone who loves learning.--Bill Gates, \u003ci\u003eGatesNotes\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn essential guide to understanding how numbers reveal the true state of our world--exploring a wide range of topics including energy, the environment, technology, transportation, and food production. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVaclav Smil's mission is to make facts matter. An environmental scientist, policy analyst, and a hugely prolific author, he is Bill Gates' go-to guy for making sense of our world. In\u003ci\u003e Numbers Don't Lie\u003c\/i\u003e, Smil answers questions such as: What's worse for the environment--your car or your phone? How much do the world's cows weigh (and what does it matter)? And what makes people happy? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom data about our societies and populations, through measures of the fuels and foods that energize them, to the impact of transportation and inventions of our modern world--and how all of this affects the planet itself--in \u003ci\u003eNumbers Don't Lie\u003c\/i\u003e, Vaclav Smil takes us on a fact-finding adventure, using surprising statistics and illuminating graphs to challenge conventional thinking. Packed with fascinating information and memorable examples, \u003ci\u003e Numbers Don't Lie\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how the US is leading a rising worldwide trend in chicken consumption, that vaccination yields the best return on investment, and why electric cars aren't as great as we think (yet). Urgent and essential, with a mix of science, history, and wit--all in bite-sized chapters on a broad range of topics--\u003ci\u003eNumbers Don't Lie\u003c\/i\u003e inspires readers to interrogate what they take to be true.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vaclav Smil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/04\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780143136224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVaclav Smil is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba. He is the author of over forty books on topics including energy, environmental and population change, food production and nutrition, technical innovation, risk asssessment, and public policy. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a Member of the Order of Canada.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821977649267,"sku":"9780143136224","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_7d0cd00e-4242-4ee7-8f43-4db6a09036cd.jpg?v=1644518693"},{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-mathematical-thought-9780190621766","title":"A Brief History of Mathematical Thought","description":"Advertisements for the wildly popular game of Sudoku often feature the reassuring words, no mathematical knowledge required. In fact, the only skill Sudoku does require is the use of mathematical logic. For many people, anxiety about math is so entrenched, and grade school memories so haunting, that these disclaimers - though misleading - are necessary to avoid intimidating potential buyers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Brief History of Mathematical Thought, \u003c\/em\u003e Luke Heaton provides a compulsively readable history that situates mathematics within the human experience and, in the process, makes it more accessible. Mastering math begins with understanding its history. Heaton's book therefore offers a lively guide into and through the world of numbers and equations-one in which patterns and arguments are traced through logic in the language of concrete experience. Heaton reveals how Greek and Roman mathematicians like Pythagoras, Euclid, and Archimedes helped shaped the early logic of mathematics; how the Fibonacci sequence, the rise of algebra, and the invention of calculus are connected; how clocks, coordinates, and logical padlocks work mathematically; and how, in the twentieth century, Alan Turing's revolutionary work on the concept of computation laid the groundwork for the modern world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Brief History of Mathematical Thought \u003c\/em\u003esituates mathematics as part of, and essential to, lived experience. Understanding it does not require the application of various rules or numbing memorization, but rather a historical imagination and a view to its origins. Moving from the origin of numbers, into calculus, and through infinity, Heaton sheds light on the language of math and its significance to human life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Luke Heaton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780190621766\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke Heaton\u003c\/strong\u003e graduated with first class honours in Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh before going on to take an MSc in Mathematics and the Logical Foundations of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. After spending a year making mathematically inspired art, he gained a BA in\u003cbr\u003eArchitecture at the University of Westminster, before working as an architectural assistant at One20. He then returned to Oxford, completing a DPhil in Mathematical Biology. He is currently employed by the University of Oxford as a postgraduate research assistant in the Department of Plant Sciences.\u003cbr\u003eLuke's research interests lie in mathematics and the mathematical modelling of biological phenomena, the history and philosophy of mathematics, morphogenesis and biological pattern formation, network theory, biophysics, and the statistical properties of efficient transport networks. He has published\u003cbr\u003eseveral papers on the biophysics of growth and transport in fungal networks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39821992132723,"sku":"9780190621766","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_f266c924-7f3e-407a-bade-7b075d23ed85.jpg?v=1644518924"},{"product_id":"interrupted-time-series-analysis-9780190943950","title":"Interrupted Time Series Analysis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInterrupted Time Series Analysis\u003c\/em\u003e develops a comprehensive set of models and methods for drawing causal inferences from time series. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides example analyses of social, behavioral, and biomedical time series to illustrate a general strategy for building AutoRegressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) impact models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the book supplements the classic Box-Jenkins-Tiao model-building strategy with recent auxiliary tests for transformation, differencing, and model selection. Not only does the text discuss new developments, including the prospects for widespread adoption of Bayesian hypothesis testing and synthetic control group designs, but it also makes optimal use of graphical illustrations in its examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith forty completed example analyses that demonstrate the implications of model properties, \u003cem\u003eInterrupted Time Series Analysis\u003c\/em\u003e will be a key inter-disciplinary text\u003cbr\u003ein classrooms, workshops, and short courses for researchers familiar with time series data or cross-sectional regression analysis but limited background in the structure of time series processes and experiments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David McDowall, Richard McCleary, Bradley J. Bartos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780190943950\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid McDowall\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University at Albany, State University of New York. He serves on the faculty of Albany's School of Criminal Justice, where he also co-directs the Violence Research Group. His research interests involve the social distribution of criminal violence, including trends and other temporal features in crime rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRichard McCleary\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor at the University of California, Irvine. In addition to faculty appointments in Criminology, Law and Society, Environmental Health Sciences, and Planning, Policy and Design, he directs the Irvine Simulation Modeling Laboratory. His research interests include population forecast models, time series models, and survival models.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBradley J. Bartos\u003c\/strong\u003e is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at the University of California, Irvine. Through his work with the Irvine Simulation Modeling Laboratory, he has developed discrete-event population projection models for various criminal-justice and corrections systems in California. His research interests include mass incarceration, policy evaluation, time series models, and synthetic control group designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821994197107,"sku":"9780190943950","price":53.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_774b6ba4-a239-49db-ab58-4ac2fc1e6444.jpg?v=1644518970"},{"product_id":"mathematics-a-very-short-introduction-9780192853615","title":"Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction","description":"The aim of this book is to explain, carefully but not technically, the differences between advanced, research-level mathematics, and the sort of mathematics we learn at school. The most fundamental differences are philosophical, and readers of this book will emerge with a clearer understanding\u003cbr\u003eof paradoxical-sounding concepts such as infinity, curved space, and imaginary numbers. The first few chapters are about general aspects of mathematical thought. These are followed by discussions of more specific topics, and the book closes with a chapter answering common sociological questions\u003cbr\u003eabout the mathematical community (such as Is it true that mathematicians burn out at the age of 25?) It is the ideal introduction for anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of mathematics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series: \u003c\/strong\u003eCombining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, \u003cstrong\u003eVery Short Introductions \u003c\/strong\u003eoffer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds\u003cbr\u003eof key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Timothy Gowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/28\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.14h x 5.90w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780192853615\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimothy Gowers\u003c\/strong\u003e is Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University and was a recipient of the Fields Medal for Mathematics, awarded for 'the most daring, profound and stimulating research done by young mathhematicians'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821996032115,"sku":"9780192853615","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_59ccec21-f124-4d38-b418-7b88fd8e77c3.jpg?v=1644519002"},{"product_id":"what-is-mathematics-an-elementary-approach-to-ideas-and-methods-9780195105193","title":"What Is Mathematics?: An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods","description":"For more than two thousand years a familiarity with mathematics has been regarded as an indispensable part of the intellectual equipment of every cultured person. Today, unfortunately, the traditional place of mathematics in education is in grave danger. The teaching and learning of\u003cbr\u003emathematics has degenerated into the realm of rote memorization, the outcome of which leads to satisfactory formal ability but does not lead to real understanding or to greater intellectual independence. This new edition of Richard Courant's and Herbert Robbins's classic work seeks to address this\u003cbr\u003eproblem. Its goal is to put the \u003cem\u003emeaning\u003c\/em\u003e back into mathematics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten for beginners and scholars, for students and teachers, for philosophers and engineers, \u003cem\u003eWhat is Mathematics?, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is a sparkling collection of mathematical gems that offers an entertaining and accessible portrait of the mathematical world. Covering everything from natural numbers\u003cbr\u003eand the number system to geometrical constructions and projective geometry, from topology and calculus to matters of principle and the Continuum Hypothesis, this fascinating survey allows readers to delve into mathematics as an organic whole rather than an empty drill in problem solving. With\u003cbr\u003echapters largely independent of one another and sections that lead upward from basic to more advanced discussions, readers can easily pick and choose areas of particular interest without impairing their understanding of subsequent parts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrought up to date with a new chapter by Ian Stewart, \u003cem\u003eWhat is Mathematics?, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e offers new insights into recent mathematical developments and describes proofs of the Four-Color Theorem and Fermat's Last Theorem, problems that were still open when Courant and Robbins wrote this\u003cbr\u003emasterpiece, but ones that have since been solved. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFormal mathematics is like spelling and grammar--a matter of the correct application of local rules. Meaningful mathematics is like journalism--it tells an interesting story. But unlike some journalism, the story has to be true. The best mathematics is like literature--it brings a story to life\u003cbr\u003ebefore your eyes and involves you in it, intellectually and emotionally. \u003cem\u003eWhat is Mathematics\u003c\/em\u003e is like a fine piece of literature--it opens a window onto the world of mathematics for anyone interested to view.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Courant, Herbert Robbins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/18\/1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 592\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 6.05w x 1.06d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195105193\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe late \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Courant\u003c\/strong\u003e, headed the Department of Mathematicas at New York University and was Director of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences--which has subsequently renamed the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. His book \u003cem\u003eMathematical Physics\u003c\/em\u003e is familiar to every physicist, and his book \u003cem\u003eDifferential and Integral Calculus\u003c\/em\u003e is acknowledged to be one of the best presentations of the subject written in modern times. \u003cstrong\u003eHerbert Robbins\u003c\/strong\u003e is New Jersey Professor of Mathematical Statistics at Rutgers University. \u003cem\u003eIan Stewart\u003c\/em\u003e is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick, and author of \u003cem\u003eNature's Numbers\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDoes God Play Dice?\u003c\/em\u003e. He also writes the Mathematical Recreations column in \u003cem\u003eScientific American\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821998588019,"sku":"9780195105193","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_266af116-05fa-4baf-8712-07098a661f6f.jpg?v=1644519033"},{"product_id":"the-nothing-that-is-a-natural-history-of-zero-9780195142372","title":"The Nothing That Is: A Natural History of Zero","description":"A symbol for what is not there, an emptiness that increases any number it's added to, an inexhaustible and indispensable paradox. As we enter the year 2000, zero is once again making its presence felt. Nothing itself, it makes possible a myriad of calculations. Indeed, without zero mathematics\u003cbr\u003eas we know it would not exist. And without mathematics our understanding of the universe would be vastly impoverished. But where did this nothing, this hollow circle, come from? Who created it? And what, exactly, does it mean?\u003cbr\u003e Robert Kaplan's \u003cem\u003eThe Nothing That Is: A Natural History of Zero\u003c\/em\u003e begins as a mystery story, taking us back to Sumerian times, and then to Greece and India, piecing together the way the idea of a symbol for nothing evolved. Kaplan shows us just how handicapped our ancestors were in trying to figure\u003cbr\u003elarge sums without the aid of the zero. (Try multiplying CLXIV by XXIV). Remarkably, even the Greeks, mathematically brilliant as they were, didn't have a zero--or did they? We follow the trail to the East where, a millennium or two ago, Indian mathematicians took another crucial step. By treating\u003cbr\u003ezero for the first time like any other number, instead of a unique symbol, they allowed huge new leaps forward in computation, and also in our understanding of how mathematics itself works.\u003cbr\u003e In the Middle Ages, this mathematical knowledge swept across western Europe via Arab traders. At first it was called dangerous Saracen magic and considered the Devil's work, but it wasn't long before merchants and bankers saw how handy this magic was, and used it to develop tools like\u003cbr\u003edouble-entry bookkeeping. Zero quickly became an essential part of increasingly sophisticated equations, and with the invention of calculus, one could say it was a linchpin of the scientific revolution. And now even deeper layers of this thing that is nothing are coming to light: our computers speak\u003cbr\u003eonly in zeros and ones, and modern mathematics shows that zero alone can be made to generate everything.\u003cbr\u003eRobert Kaplan serves up all this history with immense zest and humor; his writing is full of anecdotes and asides, and quotations from Shakespeare to Wallace Stevens extend the book's context far beyond the scope of scientific specialists. For Kaplan, the history of zero is a lens for looking not\u003cbr\u003eonly into the evolution of mathematics but into very nature of human thought. He points out how the history of mathematics is a process of recursive abstraction: how once a symbol is created to represent an idea, that symbol itself gives rise to new operations that in turn lead to new ideas. The\u003cbr\u003ebeauty of mathematics is that even though we invent it, we seem to be discovering something that already exists.\u003cbr\u003eThe joy of that discovery shines from Kaplan's pages, as he ranges from Archimedes to Einstein, making fascinating connections between mathematical insights from every age and culture. A \u003cem\u003etour de force\u003c\/em\u003e of science history, \u003cem\u003eThe Nothing That Is\u003c\/em\u003e takes us through the hollow circle that leads to infinity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Kaplan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/07\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.73h x 4.68w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195142372\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Kaplan\u003c\/strong\u003e has taught mathematics to people from six to sixty, most recently at Harvard University. In 1994, with his wife Ellen, he founded The Math Circle, a program, open to the public, for the enjoyment of pure mathematics. He has also taught Philosophy, Greek, German, Sanskrit, and Inspired Guessing. Robert Kaplan lives in Cambridge, MA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39821998784627,"sku":"9780195142372","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_4552855b-18ee-465c-86f1-bf36c1732521.jpg?v=1644519038"},{"product_id":"applied-mathematics-a-very-short-introduction-9780198754046","title":"Applied Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction","description":"Mathematics is playing an increasingly important role in society and the sciences, enhancing our ability to use models and handle data. While pure mathematics is mostly interested in abstract structures, applied mathematics sits at the interface between this abstract world and the world in which we live. This area of mathematics takes its nourishment from society and science and, in turn, provides a unified way to understand problems arising in diverse fields. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e presents a compact yet comprehensive view of the field of applied mathematics, and explores its relationships with (pure) mathematics, science, and engineering. Explaining the nature of applied mathematics, Alain Goriely discusses its early achievements in physics and engineering, and its development as a separate field after World War II. Using historical examples, current applications, and challenges, Goriely illustrates the particular role that mathematics plays in the modern sciences today and its far-reaching potential. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alain Goriely\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/22\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 4.50w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198754046\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlain Goriely\u003c\/strong\u003e joined the Department of Mathematics at the University of Arizona shortly after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Brussels. In 2010, he moved to the University of Oxford as the Chair of Mathematical Modelling. He is currently the Director of the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. At the scientific level, he is an applied mathematician with broad interests in mathematics, mechanics, sciences, and engineering, which led him to collaborate closely with researchers from many disciplines. His current research includes the mechanics of biological growth and its applications to plants and physiology; the modelling of new photovoltaic devices; the foundations of elasticity; the modelling of cancer; the mechanics of the human brain; and more generally the development of mathematical methods for applied sciences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822008254579,"sku":"9780198754046","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_23ee63f6-289a-4152-be3d-c14b00bd46ec.jpg?v=1644519200"},{"product_id":"infinity-a-very-short-introduction-9780198755234","title":"Infinity: A Very Short Introduction","description":"Infinity is an intriguing topic, with connections to religion, philosophy, metaphysics, logic, and physics as well as mathematics. Its history goes back to ancient times, with especially important contributions from Euclid, Aristotle, Eudoxus, and Archimedes. The infinitely large (infinite) is intimately related to the infinitely small (infinitesimal). Cosmologists consider sweeping questions about whether space and time are infinite. Philosophers and mathematicians ranging from Zeno to Russell have posed numerous paradoxes about infinity and infinitesimals. Many vital areas of mathematics rest upon some version of infinity. The most obvious, and the first context in which major new techniques depended on formulating infinite processes, is calculus. But there are many others, for example Fourier analysis and fractals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e, Ian Stewart discusses infinity in mathematics while also drawing in the various other aspects of infinity and explaining some of the major problems and insights arising from this concept. He argues that working with infinity is not just an abstract, intellectual exercise but that it is instead a concept with important practical everyday applications, and considers how mathematicians use infinity and infinitesimals to answer questions or supply techniques that do not appear to involve the infinite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Stewart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/23\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.80h x 4.30w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198755234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Ian Stewart\u003c\/strong\u003e of Warwick University is a well-known and highly successful writer on mathematics and its applications. He has authored over 80 books including \u003cem\u003eFrom Here to Infinity\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 1996), \u003cem\u003eDoes God Play Dice?\u003c\/em\u003e (Penguin, 1997), \u003cem\u003eSymmetry: A Very Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2013), and the\u003cbr\u003ebestselling series \u003cem\u003eThe Science of Discworld I, II, III, and IV\u003c\/em\u003e with Terry Pratchett and Jack Cohen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822008287347,"sku":"9780198755234","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_d5265a18-20fa-4a2c-a65f-18c24bc18091.jpg?v=1644519202"},{"product_id":"mathematical-finance-a-very-short-introduction-9780198787945","title":"Mathematical Finance: A Very Short Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn recent years the finance industry has mushroomed to become an important part of modern economies, and many science and engineering graduates have joined the industry as quantitative analysts, with mathematical and computational skills that are needed to solve complex problems of asset valuation and risk management. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important parallel story exists of scientific endeavor. Between 1965 and 1995, insightful ideas in economics about asset valuation were turned into a mathematical theory of arbitrage, an enterprise whose first achievement was the famous 1973 Black-Scholes formula, followed by extensive investigations using all the resources of modern analysis and probability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growth of the finance industry proceeded hand-in-hand with these developments. Now new challenges arise to deal with the fallout from the 2008 financial crisis and to take advantage of new technology, which has revolutionized the practice of trading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e introduces readers with no previous background in this area to arbitrage theory and why it works the way it does. Illuminating pricing theory, Mark Davis explains its applications to interest rates, credit trading, fund management and risk management. He concludes with a survey of the most pressing issues in mathematical finance today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark H. A. Davis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.80h x 4.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198787945\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College, London. Coming from a background in electrical engineering and computer science, with an ScD in Mathematics from Cambridge University, Professor Davis spent five years as Head of Research and Product\u003cbr\u003eDevelopment at the London-based investment bank Tokyo-Mitsubishi International, before setting up a Mathematical Finance group at Imperial College London. He was awarded the Naylor Prize in Applied Mathematics by the London Mathematical Society in 2002. He is the author of six books, \u003cbr\u003emost recently \u003cem\u003eRisk-Sensitive Investment Management\u003c\/em\u003e (World Scientific 2014), written with Sebastien Lleo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822008549491,"sku":"9780198787945","price":14.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_55232443-1e4d-40ab-8281-1ba75c1737fd.jpg?v=1644519206"},{"product_id":"number-theory-a-very-short-introduction-9780198798095","title":"Number Theory: A Very Short Introduction","description":"Number theory is the branch of mathematics that is primarily concerned with the counting numbers. Of particular importance are the prime numbers, the 'building blocks' of our number system. The subject is an old one, dating back over two millennia to the ancient Greeks, and for many years has\u003cbr\u003ebeen studied for its intrinsic beauty and elegance, not least because several of its challenges are so easy to state that everyone can understand them, and yet no-one has ever been able to resolve them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut number theory has also recently become of great practical importance - in the area of cryptography, where the security of your credit card, and indeed of the nation's defence, depends on a result concerning prime numbers that dates back to the 18th century. Recent years have witnessed other\u003cbr\u003espectacular developments, such as Andrew Wiles's proof of 'Fermat's last theorem' (unproved for over 250 years) and some exciting work on prime numbers. In this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e Robin Wilson introduces the main areas of classical number theory, both ancient and modern. Drawing on the work of\u003cbr\u003emany of the greatest mathematicians of the past, such as Euclid, Fermat, Euler, and Gauss, he situates some of the most interesting and creative problems in the area in their historical context. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make\u003cbr\u003einteresting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robin Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.60h x 4.30w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198798095\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobin Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e received his Ph.D degree from the University of Pennsylvania for a thesis on number theory. He is an Emeritus Professor of Pure Mathematics at the Open University, Emeritus Professor of Geometry at Gresham College, London, and a former Fellow of Keble College, Oxford University. He is\u003cbr\u003ealso a Visiting Professor at the LSE. A former President of the British Society for the History of Mathematics, he has written and edited over 40 books on the subject, including \u003cem\u003eLewis Carroll in Numberland\u003c\/em\u003e (Penguin, 2008), \u003cem\u003eFour Colours Suffice\u003c\/em\u003e (Princeton University Press, 2009), \u003cem\u003eCombinatorics: A\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2016), and \u003cem\u003eEuler's Pioneering Equation\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2018). He has been awarded the Mathematical Association of America's Lester Ford award and Pólya prize for his 'outstanding expository writing', and the Stanton Medal for outreach activities in combinatorics by the\u003cbr\u003eInstitute of Combinatorics and its Applications. He has Erdos Number 1.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822009139315,"sku":"9780198798095","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_388c828c-c74d-41f5-bb46-c290eb4b8740.jpg?v=1644519214"},{"product_id":"the-calculus-story-a-mathematical-adventure-9780198804543","title":"The Calculus Story: A Mathematical Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalculus is the key to much of modern science and engineering. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the mathematical method for the analysis of things that change, and since in the natural world we are surrounded by change, the development of calculus was a huge breakthrough in the history of mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it is also something of a mathematical adventure, largely because of the way infinity enters at virtually every twist and turn...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In \u003cem\u003eThe Calculus Story\u003c\/em\u003e, David Acheson presents a wide-ranging picture of calculus and its applications, from ancient Greece right up to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on their original writings, he introduces the people who helped to build our understanding of calculus. With a step-by-step treatment, he demonstrates how to start doing calculus, from the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Acheson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.80h x 5.40w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198804543\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Acheson, \u003cem\u003eEmeritus Fellow, Jesus College, University of Oxford\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Acheson is a British applied mathematician, best known for his popular maths book \u003cem\u003e1089 and All That\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2010), which has been translated into 11 languages. He is an Emeritus Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, and was Oxford University's first winner of a National Teaching Fellowship, in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\nHe was President of the Mathematical Association for 2010-11 and now lectures widely on mathematics to young people and the general public. In 2013, David Acheson was awarded an Honorary D.Sc by the University of East Anglia for his outstanding work in the popularisation of mathematics.","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39822009237619,"sku":"9780198804543","price":22.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e587439f-4ca7-4a96-841d-181fa31ec616.jpg?v=1644519218"},{"product_id":"logic-a-very-short-introduction-9780198811701","title":"Logic: A Very Short Introduction","description":"Logic is often perceived as having little to do with the rest of philosophy, and even less to do with real life. In this lively and accessible introduction, Graham Priest shows how wrong this conception is. He explores the philosophical roots of the subject, explaining how modern formal logic\u003cbr\u003edeals with issues ranging from the existence of God and the reality of time to paradoxes of probability and decision theory. Along the way, the basics of formal logic are explained in simple, non-technical terms, showing that logic is a powerful and exciting part of modern philosophy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this new edition Graham Priest expands his discussion to cover the subjects of algorithms and axioms, and proofs in mathematics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and\u003cbr\u003eenthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Graham Priest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/26\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.80h x 4.30w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198811701\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraham Priest \u003c\/strong\u003eis Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the CUNY Graduate Center, as well as a regular visitor at the University of Melbourne (where he was Boyce Gibson Professor of Philosophy), and at St. Andrews University. His books include \u003cem\u003eDoubt Truth to be a Liar\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2008), \u003cem\u003eOne\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2014), and \u003cem\u003eTowards Non-Being\u003c\/em\u003e (2nd ed. OUP, 2016),\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822009401459,"sku":"9780198811701","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_bec1465e-eb51-4b0e-9126-7ac9185ee1bf.jpg?v=1644519221"},{"product_id":"trigonometry-a-very-short-introduction-9780198814313","title":"Trigonometry: A Very Short Introduction","description":"Born of the desire to understand the workings of motions of the heavenly bodies, trigonometry gave the ancient Greeks the ability to predict their futures. Most of what we see of the subject in school comes from these heavenly origins; 15th century astronomer Regiomontanus called it the foot of the ladder to the stars. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e Glen Van Brummelen shows how trigonometry connects mathematics to science, and has today become an indispensable tool in predicting cyclic patterns like animal populations and ocean tides. Its historical journey through major cultures such as medieval India and the Islamic World has taken it through disciplines such as geography and even religious practice. Trigonometry has also been a major player in the most startling mathematical developments of the modern world. Its interactions with the concept of infinity led to Taylor and Fourier series, some of the most practical tools of modern science. The birth of complex numbers led to a shocking union of exponential and trigonometric functions, creating the most beautiful formulas and powerful modelling tools in science. Finally, as Van Brummelen shows, trigonometry allows us to explore the strange new worlds of non-Euclidean geometries, opening up bizarre possibilities for the shape of space itself. And indeed, one of those new geometries - spherical - takes us full circle back to ancient Greek astronomers and European navigators, who first used it to chart their ways across the heavens and the earth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Glen Van Brummelen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/02\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.80h x 4.30w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198814313\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlen Van Brummelen\u003c\/strong\u003e is Coordinator of mathematics at Quest University. He has served twice as President of the Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics. His books include \u003cem\u003eThe Mathematics of the Heavens and the Earth: The Early History of Trigonometry\u003c\/em\u003e (Princeton, 2009) and \u003cem\u003eHeavenly\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eMathematics: The Forgotten Art of Spherical Trigonometry\u003c\/em\u003e (Princeton, 2013). Van Brummelen won the Haimo Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2016, and the following year won the 3M National Teaching Fellowship, Canada's most prestigious award for educational leadership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822009499763,"sku":"9780198814313","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_32c2ed79-0810-4945-acd0-6825178093bf.jpg?v=1644519225"},{"product_id":"the-concise-oxford-dictionary-of-mathematics-9780198845355","title":"The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics","description":"With over 4,000 entries, this informative A to Z provides clear, jargon-free definitions on a wide variety of mathematical terms. Its entries cover both pure and applied mathematics, and include key theories, concepts, methods, programmes, people, and terminology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor this sixth edition, around 800 new terms have been defined, expanding on the dictionary's coverage of topics such as algebra, differential geometry, algebraic geometry, representation theory, and statistics. Among this new material are articles such as \u003cstrong\u003ecardinal arithmetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efirst fundamental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eform\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLagrange's theorem\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNavier-Stokes equations\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epotential\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esplitting field\u003c\/strong\u003e. The existing entries have also been revised and updated to account for developments in the field. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNumerous supplementary features complement the text, including detailed appendices on basic algebra, areas and volumes, trigonometric formulae, and Roman numerals. Newly added to these sections is a historical timeline of significant mathematicians lives and the emergence of key theorems. There are\u003cbr\u003ealso illustrations, graphs, and charts throughout the text, as well as useful web links to provide access to further reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Earl, James Nicholson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.40h x 4.80w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198845355\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichard Earl, \u003cem\u003eWorcester College, University of Oxford\u003c\/em\u003e, James Nicholson, \u003cem\u003eDurham University\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRichard Earl is Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, and Senior Mathematics Tutor at Worcester College, Oxford. He has taught a range of pure and applied mathematics at undergraduate and graduate level, specializing in algebra, geometry, and\u003cbr\u003etopology, as well as presenting various mathematics to secondary school students at masterclasses and summer schools. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eTowards Higher Mathematics: A Companion\u003c\/em\u003e (CUP, 2017), and \u003cem\u003eTopology: A Very Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2019). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJames Nicholson has a mathematics degree from Cambridge, and taught at Harrow School for twelve years before becoming Head of Mathematics at Belfast Royal Academy in 1990. From 2003 he has worked mostly with the School of Education at Durham University and as an education consultant for a variety of\u003cbr\u003eorganizations. He is the author of four A-level Statistics texts, two GCSE Mathematics revision guides, and he is a contributing author for a number of other mathematics textbooks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822010712179,"sku":"9780198845355","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_21ca0b71-22b4-476a-bc4f-65d512f7f882.jpg?v=1644519251"},{"product_id":"the-wonder-book-of-geometry-a-mathematical-story-9780198846383","title":"The Wonder Book of Geometry: A Mathematical Story","description":"How can we be sure that Pythagoras's theorem is really \u003cem\u003etrue\u003c\/em\u003e? Why is the 'angle in a semicircle' always 90 degrees? And how can tangents help determine the speed of a bullet? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDavid Acheson takes the reader on a highly illustrated tour through the history of geometry, from ancient Greece to the present day. He emphasizes throughout elegant deduction and practical applications, and argues that geometry can offer the quickest route to the whole spirit of mathematics at its best. Along the way, we encounter the quirky and the unexpected, meet the great personalities involved, and uncover some of the loveliest surprises in mathematics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Acheson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/02\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.30w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198846383\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Acheson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Emeritus Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, and the University's first winner of a National Teaching Fellowship, in 2004. He was President of the Mathematical Association from 2010 to 2011, and now lectures widely on mathematics to young people and the general public. In 2013, \u003cbr\u003eAcheson was awarded an Honorary D.Sc. by the University of East Anglia for his outstanding work in the popularisation of mathematics. His books include \u003cem\u003e1089 and All That\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2002), and \u003cem\u003eThe Calculus Story\u003c\/em\u003e, (OUP, 2017).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39822010777715,"sku":"9780198846383","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_a86688b5-2f70-4356-a0d4-ac9391add012.jpg?v=1644519253"},{"product_id":"algorithmic-puzzles-9780199740444","title":"Algorithmic Puzzles","description":"While many think of algorithms as specific to computer science, at its core algorithmic thinking is defined by the use of analytical logic to solve problems. This logic extends far beyond the realm of computer science and into the wide and entertaining world of puzzles. In \u003cem\u003eAlgorithmic Puzzles\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cbr\u003eAnany and Maria Levitin use many classic brainteasers as well as newer examples from job interviews with major corporations to show readers how to apply analytical thinking to solve puzzles requiring well-defined procedures.\u003cbr\u003eThe book's unique collection of puzzles is supplemented with carefully developed tutorials on algorithm design strategies and analysis techniques intended to walk the reader step-by-step through the various approaches to algorithmic problem solving. Mastery of these strategies--exhaustive search, \u003cbr\u003ebacktracking, and divide-and-conquer, among others--will aid the reader in solving not only the puzzles contained in this book, but also others encountered in interviews, puzzle collections, and throughout everyday life. Each of the 150 puzzles contains hints and solutions, along with commentary on\u003cbr\u003ethe puzzle's origins and solution methods. \u003cbr\u003eThe only book of its kind, \u003cem\u003eAlgorithmic Puzzles\u003c\/em\u003e houses puzzles for all skill levels. Readers with only middle school mathematics will develop their algorithmic problem-solving skills through puzzles at the elementary level, while seasoned puzzle solvers will enjoy the challenge of thinking through\u003cbr\u003emore difficult puzzles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anany Levitin, Maria Levitin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e OUP Us\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.22h x 6.10w x 0.57d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199740444\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnany Levitin is a professor of Computing Sciences at Villanova University. He is the author of a popular textbook on design and analysis of algorithms, which has been translated into Chinese, Greek, Korean, and Russian. He has also published papers on mathematical optimization theory, software\u003cbr\u003eengineering, data management, algorithm design, and computer science education.\u003cbr\u003eMaria Levitin is an independent consultant. After some years working for leading software companies and developing business applications for large corporations, she now specializes in web-based applications and wireless computing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUP Us","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822020083827,"sku":"9780199740444","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_3e9467d4-c4d5-43b0-9564-77f7cae0f714.jpg?v=1644519427"},{"product_id":"nothing-a-philosophical-history-9780199742837","title":"Nothing: A Philosophical History","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAn entertaining history of the idea of nothing - including absences, omissions, and shadows - from the Ancient Greeks through the 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow can nothing cause something? The absence of something might seem to indicate a null or a void, an emptiness as ineffectual as a shadow. In fact, 'nothing' is one of the most powerful ideas the human mind has ever conceived. This short and entertaining book by Roy Sorensen is a lively tour of\u003cbr\u003ethe history and philosophy of nothing, explaining how various thinkers throughout history have conceived and grappled with the mysterious power of absence -- and how these ideas about shadows, gaps, and holes have in turned played a very positive role in the development of some of humankind's most\u003cbr\u003eimportant ideas. Filled with Sorensen's characteristically entertaining mix of anecdotes, puzzles, curiosities, and philosophical speculation, the book is ordered chronologically, starting with the Taoists, the Buddhists, and the ancient Greeks, moving forward to the middle ages and the early\u003cbr\u003emodern period, then up to the existentialists and present day philosophy. The result is a diverting tour through the history of human thought as seen from a novel and unusual perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roy Sorensen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.60w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199742837\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoy Sorensen\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of eight books: \u003cem\u003eBlindspots\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThought Experiments\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePseudo-Problems\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Brief History of the Paradox\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVagueness and Contradiction\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSeeing Dark Things\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA Cabinet of Philosophical Curiosities\u003c\/em\u003e. Prior to joining the UT Austin faculty in 2019, he taught at University of\u003cbr\u003eDelaware, New York University, Dartmouth College, and Washington University in St. Louis. Starting in 2020, he will be a Professorial Fellow at St. Andrews University in Scotland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39822020182131,"sku":"9780199742837","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_f8d3bfef-de05-4c29-bb1e-3ab8231556a5.jpg?v=1644519428"},{"product_id":"concrete-mathematics-a-foundation-for-computer-science-9780201558029","title":"Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science","description":"This book introduces the mathematics that supports advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms. The primary aim of its well-known authors is to provide a solid and relevant base of mathematical skills - the skills needed to solve complex problems, to evaluate horrendous sums, and to discover subtle patterns in data. It is an indispensable text and reference not only for computer scientists - the authors themselves rely heavily on it  - but for serious users of mathematics in virtually every discipline. Concrete Mathematics is a blending of CONtinuous and disCRETE mathematics. More concretely, the authors explain, it is the controlled manipulation of mathematical formulas, using a collection of techniques for solving problems. The subject matter is primarily an expansion of the Mathematical Preliminaries section in Knuth's classic Art of Computer Programming, but the style of presentation is more leisurely, and individual topics are covered more deeply. Several new topics have been added, and the most significant ideas have been traced to their historical roots. The book includes more than 500 exercises, divided into six categories. Complete answers are provided for all exercises, except research problems, making the book particularly valuable for self-study. Major topics include:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSums\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecurrences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInteger functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElementary number theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBinomial coefficients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenerating functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscrete probability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsymptotic methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e This second edition includes important new material about mechanical summation. In response to the widespread use of the first edition as a reference book, the bibliography and index have also been expanded, and additional nontrivial improvements can be found on almost every page. Readers will appreciate the informal style of Concrete Mathematics. Particularly enjoyable are the marginal graffiti contributed by students who have taken courses based on this material. The authors want to convey not only the importance of the techniques presented, but some of the fun in learning and using them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ronald Graham, Donald Knuth, Oren Patashnik\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Addison-Wesley Professional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/28\/1994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 672\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.38h x 7.82w x 1.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780201558029\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonald E. Knuth \u003c\/b\u003eis known throughout the world for his pioneering work on algorithms and programming techniques, for his invention of the Tex and Metafont systems for computer typesetting, and for his prolific and influential writing. Professor Emeritus of The Art of Computer Programming at Stanford University, he currently devotes full time to the completion of these fascicles and the seven volumes to which they belong.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Addison-Wesley Professional","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39822021656691,"sku":"9780201558029","price":92.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_1295ce34-a588-4b1a-b86d-c020b8ff4430.jpg?v=1644519455"},{"product_id":"the-puzzle-universe-a-history-of-mathematics-in-315-puzzles-9780228101536","title":"The Puzzle Universe: A History of Mathematics in 315 Puzzles","description":"\u003cp\u003e A renowned puzzle master and game inventor presents 315 new and traditional puzzles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eLonglisted, 2016 School Library Association Information Book Award 12+ \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"A great read for anyone interested in puzzles or mathematics.\"\u003c\/i\u003e --Publishers Weekly \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Gift Guide Selection 2015. Moscovich, a celebrated puzzle inventor, makes a compelling case for puzzle solving as a means of developing creativity and even intelligence.\"\u003c\/i\u003e --American Scientist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"The Puzzle Universe \u003ci\u003eis a quixotic, informative and enlightening encyclopedia of recreational mathematics. It should prove to be an inspiration to mathematical idlers, and a rich resource for learners and teachers who wish to be attuned to the playful and creative side of mathematics.\"\u003c\/i\u003e --Mathrecreation Blog \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Puzzle Universe\u003c\/i\u003e is intended for general readers and devoted puzzlers but it has also found its way into school libraries and curricula. It is about the latent beauty of mathematics, its history and the puzzles that have emerged from the science of numbers. It is full of challenging historical facts, thinking puzzles, paradoxes, illusions and problem solving. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A historical and pedagogical dimension sets \u003ci\u003eThe Puzzle Universe\u003c\/i\u003e apart. The 315 puzzles are described in extended captions that explain in easy terms the story of the puzzles' origins and attempts to solve them, the value of puzzles to education, and the development of the mathematical sciences in light of recent research and unmet challenges. There are many profiles of great mathematicians. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The puzzles appear in a dynamic layout for a visual experience that is the author's trademark. There are ten chapters complete with answers. Icons rate the challenge and indicate the tools needed (pencil, scissors, ruler and, of course, your thinking cap). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With this book, Ivan Moscovich invites readers to join him in the puzzle universe, an edifying environment of creative discovery, problem solving and fun. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ivan Moscovich\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/20\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 9.00w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780228101536\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ivan Moscovich is celebrated worldwide as one of the leading inventors and presenters of visual games and puzzles. He has more than 40 illustrated books to his credit of which \u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of Brain Games\u003c\/i\u003e has sold over one million copies and is translated into more than 20 languages. He is widely recognized as one of most innovative inventors in the toy industry. He lives in England. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822031159411,"sku":"9780228101536","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e92be37b-7a83-4f0f-8ef3-084811f6d44c.jpg?v=1644519617"},{"product_id":"the-ravens-hat-fallen-pictures-rising-sequences-and-other-mathematical-games-9780262044516","title":"The Raven's Hat: Fallen Pictures, Rising Sequences, and Other Mathematical Games","description":"\u003cb\u003eGames that show how mathematics can solve the apparently unsolvable.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book presents a series of engaging games that seem unsolvable--but can be solved when they are translated into mathematical terms. How can players find their ID cards when the cards are distributed randomly among twenty boxes? By applying the theory of permutations. How can a player guess the color of her own hat when she can only see other players' hats? Hamming codes, which are used in communication technologies. Like magic, mathematics solves the apparently unsolvable. The games allow readers, including university students or anyone with high school-level math, to experience the joy of mathematical discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jonas Peters, Nicolai Meinshausen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e MIT Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/02\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780262044516\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonas Peters is Professor of Statistics at the University of Copenhagen. Nicolai Meinshausen is Professor of Statistics at ETH (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) in Zurich.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIT Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822044266611,"sku":"9780262044516","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_7ac3787b-8d46-41f0-92f4-76675b1fe026.jpg?v=1644519944"},{"product_id":"mage-merlins-unsolved-mathematical-mysteries-9780262542753","title":"Mage Merlin's Unsolved Mathematical Mysteries","description":"\u003cb\u003eSixteen of the world's greatest unsolved mathematical puzzles, presented through an interactive, richly-illustrated, story-driven journey.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMost people think of mathematics as a set of useful tools designed to answer analytical questions, beginning with simple arithmetic and ending with advanced calculus. But, as Mage Merlin's Unsolved Mathematical Mysteries shows, mathematics is filled with intriguing mysteries that take us to the edge of the unknown. This richly illustrated, story-driven volume presents sixteen of today's greatest unsolved mathematical puzzles, all understandable by anyone with elementary math skills. These intriguing mysteries are presented to readers as puzzles that have time-traveled from Camelot, preserved in the notebook of Merlin, the wise magician in King Arthur's court.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Satyan Devadoss, Matthew Harvey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e MIT Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/24\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.74h x 5.83w x 0.32d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780262542753\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSatyan Linus Devadoss is the Fletcher Jones Professor of Applied Mathematics and Professor of Computer Science at the University of San Diego. A recipient of two national teaching awards, he has published on topics ranging from origami and cartography to phylogenetics and particle collisions. Matthew Harvey is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Virginia's College at Wise and the author of the textbook Geometry Illuminated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIT Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822050033779,"sku":"9780262542753","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_4bb7349c-b573-4cc4-9cfe-665eb70afe66.jpg?v=1644520063"},{"product_id":"the-mathematics-lovers-companion-masterpieces-for-everyone-9780300255393","title":"The Mathematics Lover's Companion: Masterpieces for Everyone","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwenty-three mathematical masterpieces for exploration and enlightenment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A mind-broadening experience.\"--Paul J. Campbell, \u003ci\u003eMathematics Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e How can a shape have more than one dimension but fewer than two? What is the best way to elect public officials when more than two candidates are vying for the office? Is it possible for a highly accurate medical test to give mostly incorrect results? Can you tile your floor with regular pentagons? How can you use only the first digit of sales numbers to determine if your accountant is lying? Can mathematics give insights into free will? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Edward Scheinerman, an accomplished mathematician and enthusiastic educator, answers all these questions and more in this book, a collection of mathematical masterworks. In bite-sized chapters that require only high school algebra, he invites readers to try their hands at solving mathematical puzzles and provides an engaging and friendly tour of numbers, shapes, and uncertainty. The result is an unforgettable introduction to the fundamentals and pleasures of thinking mathematically.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward R. Scheinerman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Yale University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.50w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780300255393\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Scheinerman\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of applied mathematics and vice dean for engineering education at Johns Hopkins University. He has twice won the Mathematical Association of America's Ford Award for excellent mathematical writing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yale University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822065991795,"sku":"9780300255393","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_fdf20e0d-2b19-4d39-8d44-cb54781f1575.jpg?v=1644520407"},{"product_id":"mathematics-for-human-flourishing-9780300258516","title":"Mathematics for Human Flourishing","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Mathematics Association of America's 2021 Euler Book Prize, this is an inclusive vision of mathematics--its beauty, its humanity, and its power to build virtues that help us all flourish\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This is perhaps the most important mathematics book of our time. Francis Su shows mathematics is an experience of the mind and, most important, of the heart.\"--James Tanton, Global Math Project\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A good book is an entertaining read. A great book holds up a mirror that allows us to more clearly see ourselves and the world we live in. Francis Su's \u003ci\u003eMathematics for Human Flourishing\u003c\/i\u003e is both a good book and a great book.\"--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAA Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity's most beautiful ideas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this profound book, written for a wide audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, an award-winning mathematician and educator weaves parables, puzzles, and personal reflections to show how mathematics meets basic human desires--such as for play, beauty, freedom, justice, and love--and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing. These desires and virtues, and the stories told here, reveal how mathematics is intimately tied to being human. Some lessons emerge from those who have struggled, including philosopher Simone Weil, whose own mathematical contributions were overshadowed by her brother's, and Christopher Jackson, who discovered mathematics as an inmate in a federal prison. Christopher's letters to the author appear throughout the book and show how this intellectual pursuit can--and must--be open to all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Francis Su\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Yale University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/02\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780300258516\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancis Su\u003c\/b\u003e is the Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, an award-winning math educator, and the past president of the Mathematical Association of America. His work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eQuanta Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWired, \u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yale University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822067236979,"sku":"9780300258516","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_ad52c7e8-7e75-4a9c-ba07-3e8c2bf73e60.jpg?v=1644520432"},{"product_id":"the-drunkards-walk-how-randomness-rules-our-lives-9780307275172","title":"The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives","description":"With the born storyteller's command of narrative and imaginative approach, Leonard Mlodinow vividly demonstrates how our lives are profoundly informed by chance and randomness and how everything from wine ratings and corporate success to school grades and political polls are less reliable than we believe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy showing us the true nature of chance and revealing the psychological illusions that cause us to misjudge the world around us, Mlodinow gives us the tools we need to make more informed decisions. From the classroom to the courtroom and from financial markets to supermarkets, Mlodinow's intriguing and illuminating look at how randomness, chance, and probability affect our daily lives will intrigue, awe, and inspire. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leonard Mlodinow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780307275172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeonard Mlodinow received his doctorate in physics from the University of California, Berkeley, was an Alexander von Humboldt fellow at the Max Planck Institute, and now teaches about randomness to future scientists at Caltech. Along the way he also wrote for the television series \u003ci\u003eMacGyver \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStar Trek: The Next Generation. \u003c\/i\u003eHis previous books include \u003ci\u003eEuclid's Window: The Story of Geometry from Parallel Lines to Hyperspace, Feynman's Rainbow: A Search for Beauty in Physics and in Life, \u003c\/i\u003eand, with Stephen Hawking, \u003ci\u003eA Briefer History of Time. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in South Pasadena, California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822094041203,"sku":"9780307275172","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_561906c3-e59e-4679-aa21-224aaf153671.jpg?v=1644520706"},{"product_id":"4th-grade-jumbo-math-success-workbook-3-books-in-1-basic-math-math-games-and-puzzles-math-in-action-activities-exercises-and-tips-to-help-catc-9780307479204","title":"4th Grade Jumbo Math Success Workbook: 3 Books in 1 --Basic Math; Math Games and Puzzles; Math in Action; Activities, Exercises, and Tips to Help Catc","description":"\u003cb\u003e3 BOOKS IN 1  \u003cb\u003eLearning at home is as easy as 1 2 3 with this super-sized workbook that's \u003c\/b\u003ejam-packed with 320 pages of kid-friendly, teacher-reviewed exercises -- perfect for kids tackling 4th grade math. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuilding a strong foundation in math is essential as 4th graders prepare to advance to more difficult math concepts. This Jumbo Workbook \u003cb\u003e(a $39 value for just $18.99 )\u003c\/b\u003e is a compilation of 3 of Sylvan Learning's most popular curriculum-based activity books* and includes 320 colorful pages all designed to help your child become familiar with intermediate math concepts like: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- place value\u003cbr\u003e- adding \u0026amp; subtracting 5-digit numbers\u003cbr\u003e- multi-digit multiplication \u0026amp; division\u003cbr\u003e- fractions \u0026amp; decimals\u003cbr\u003e- standard \u0026amp; metric measurement\u003cbr\u003e- plane \u0026amp; solid shapes\u003cbr\u003e - geometry\u003cbr\u003e- math in the environment\u003cbr\u003e- graphs \u0026amp; data\u003cbr\u003e... and much more  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith vibrant, colorful pages full of games and puzzles, \u003ci\u003e4th Grade Jumbo Math Success Workbook \u003c\/i\u003ewill help your child catch up, keep up, and get ahead--and best of all, to have lots of fun doing it  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*Includes the full text of \u003ci\u003e4th Grade Basic Math Success, \u003ci\u003e4th Grade \u003c\/i\u003eMath Games \u0026amp; Puzzles, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003e4th Grade Math in Action\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***** Why Sylvan Products Work *****\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSylvan Learning Workbooks won a \u003cb\u003eNational Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Honors Award as a top book series for children in the elementary-aged category\u003c\/b\u003e. NAPPA is the nation's most comprehensive awards program for children's products and parenting resources and has been critically reviewing products since 1990. The Award recognizes Sylvan Learning Workbooks as some of the most innovative and useful products geared to parents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSylvan's proven system inspires kids to learn and has helped children nationwide catch up, keep up, and get ahead in school. Sylvan has been a trusted partner for parents for thirty years and has based their supplemental education success on programs developed through a focus on the highest educational standards and detailed research. Sylvan's line of educational products equips families with fun, effective, and grade-appropriate learning tools. Our workbooks and learning kits feature activities, stories, and games to reinforce the skills children need to develop and achieve their academic potential. Students will reap the rewards of improved confidence and a newfound love of learning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sylvan Learning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sylvan Learning Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/26\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780307479204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSylvan Learning\u003c\/b\u003e is the premier provider of tutoring services for grades pre-K to 12 in North America. With over 850 locations in the United States and Canada, Sylvan provides individualized tutoring services, both in centers and online, in subjects including math, language arts, writing, study skills, and more.Sylvan's proven process and personalized methods have helped more than two million students unlock their academic potential. With products based on solid and scientific research, Sylvan is committed to both quality education and to helping children discover a love of learning!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sylvan Learning Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822120157299,"sku":"9780307479204","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_7824682c-b788-4b35-8aa9-ad2a5083f2ff.jpg?v=1644520866"},{"product_id":"calculus-made-easy-9780312185480","title":"Calculus Made Easy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalculus Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e by Silvanus P. Thompson and Martin Gardner has long been the most popular calculus primer.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis major revision of the classic math text makes the subject at hand still more comprehensible to readers of all levels. With a new introduction, three new chapters, modernized language and methods throughout, and an appendix of challenging and enjoyable practice problems, \u003ci\u003eCalculus Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e has been thoroughly updated for the modern reader.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Silvanus P. Thompson, Martin Gardner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martin's Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/15\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.36h x 5.75w x 1.16d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780312185480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilvanus P. Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e, born in 1851, was elected to the Royal Society in 1891. He wrote numerous technical books and manuals on electricity, magnetism, dynamos, and optics, as well as several popular biographies of prominent scientists. Thompson died in 1916. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Gardner\u003c\/b\u003e, born in 1914, has written several reviews for\u003ci\u003e The New York Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e and was a \u003ci\u003eScientific American \u003c\/i\u003ecolumnist for over twenty-five years. He lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39822240579699,"sku":"9780312185480","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_773273bd-b7f6-4bd5-946f-f91cc988a4e5.jpg?v=1644521614"},{"product_id":"a-history-of-pi-9780312381851","title":"A History of Pi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe history of pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of the times when pi made progress -- and also when it did not, because science was being stifled by militarism or religious fanaticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Petr Beckmann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martin's Griffin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/1976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.45h x 5.30w x 0.51d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780312381851\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePetr Beckmann\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1924. Until 1963, he worked as a research scientist for the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, when he was invited as a Visiting Professor to the University of Colorado, where he decided to stay permanently as professor of electrical engineering. He has authored eleven books and more than fifty scientific papers, mostly on probability theory and electromagnetic wave propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822250442867,"sku":"9780312381851","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_0a2911a5-0142-421a-9c83-6245dafb5c01.jpg?v=1644521666"},{"product_id":"pi-in-the-sky-counting-thinking-and-being-9780316082594","title":"Pi in the Sky: Counting, Thinking, and Being","description":"John D. Barrow's Pi in the Sky is a profound -- and profoundly different -- exploration of the world of mathematics: where it comes from, what it is, and where it's going to take us if we follow it to the limit in our search for the ultimate meaning of the universe. Barrow begins by investigating whether math is a purely human invention inspired by our practical needs. Or is it something inherent in nature waiting to be discovered?\u003cp\u003eIn answering these questions, Barrow provides a bridge between the usually irreconcilable worlds of mathematics and theology. Along the way, he treats us to a history of counting all over the world, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to logical friction, from number mysticism to Marxist mathematics. And he introduces us to a host of peculiar individuals who have thought some of the deepest and strangest thoughts that human minds have ever thought, from Lao-Tse to Robert Pirsig, Charles Darwin, and Umberto Eco. Barrow thus provides the historical framework and the intellectual tools necessary to an understanding of some of today's weightiest mathematical concepts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John D. Barrow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Back Bay Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/19\/1993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70h x 5.64w x 0.88d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316082594\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Back Bay Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822284030067,"sku":"9780316082594","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_48b89c7c-87a1-4c73-8a45-84b3208dfacf.jpg?v=1644521876"},{"product_id":"math-with-bad-drawings-illuminating-the-ideas-that-shape-our-reality-9780316509039","title":"Math with Bad Drawings: Illuminating the Ideas That Shape Our Reality","description":"\u003cb\u003eA hilarious reeducation in mathematics-full of joy, jokes, and stick figures-that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In\u003ci\u003e Math With Bad Drawings, \u003c\/i\u003e Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Truth and knowledge come in multiple forms: colorful drawings, encouraging jokes, and the stories and insights of an empathetic teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin shows us how to think like a mathematician by teaching us a brand-new game of tic-tac-toe, how to understand an economic crises by rolling a pair of dice, and the mathematical headache that ensues when attempting to build a spherical Death Star. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Every discussion in the book is illustrated with Orlin's trademark bad drawings, which convey his message and insights with perfect pitch and clarity. With 24 chapters covering topics from the electoral college to human genetics to the reasons not to trust statistics, \u003ci\u003eMath with Bad Drawings\u003c\/i\u003e is a life-changing book for the math-estranged and math-enamored alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ben Orlin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Dog \u0026amp; Leventhal Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/18\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 7.30w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316509039\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Orlin\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the blog \u003ci\u003eMath With Bad Drawings\u003c\/i\u003e. He also writes on topics related to math for the \u003ci\u003eAtlantic, Slate, Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e. He began his teaching career in Oakland, California, and later taught at King Edward's School in Birmingham, England. He lives with his wife, a mathematician, in Northampton, Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Dog \u0026 Leventhal Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39822395244659,"sku":"9780316509039","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_f305ae6e-c9cd-4407-aef1-95748a8a8de5.jpg?v=1644522541"},{"product_id":"infinite-powers-how-calculus-reveals-the-secrets-of-the-universe-9780358299288","title":"Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom preeminent math personality and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Joy of x, \u003c\/i\u003e a brilliant and endlessly appealing explanation of calculus--how it works and why it makes our lives immeasurably better. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWithout calculus, we wouldn't have cell phones, TV, GPS, or ultrasound. We wouldn't have unraveled DNA or discovered Neptune or figured out how to put 5,000 songs in your pocket.\u003cp\u003eThough many of us were scared away from this essential, engrossing subject in high school and college, Steven Strogatz's brilliantly creative, down-to-earth history shows that calculus is not about complexity; it's about simplicity. It harnesses an unreal number--infinity--to tackle real-world problems, breaking them down into easier ones and then reassembling the answers into solutions that feel miraculous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInfinite Powers\u003c\/i\u003e recounts how calculus tantalized and thrilled its inventors, starting with its first glimmers in ancient Greece and bringing us right up to the discovery of gravitational waves (a phenomenon predicted by calculus). Strogatz reveals how this form of math rose to the challenges of each age: how to determine the area of a circle with only sand and a stick; how to explain why Mars goes \"backwards\" sometimes; how to make electricity with magnets; how to ensure your rocket doesn't miss the moon; how to turn the tide in the fight against AIDS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Strogatz proves, calculus is truly the language of the universe. By unveiling the principles of that language, \u003ci\u003eInfinite Powers\u003c\/i\u003e makes us marvel at the world anew. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven Strogatz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mariner Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.40w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780358299288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTEVEN STROGATZ is the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor of Applied Mathematics at Cornell University. A renowned teacher and one of the world's most highly cited mathematicians, he has blogged about math for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and has been a frequent guest on \u003ci\u003eRadiolab\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eScience Friday\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mariner Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822500397171,"sku":"9780358299288","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_7030b87e-fecf-46ed-90ad-901317901c61.jpg?v=1644523213"},{"product_id":"infinitesimal-how-a-dangerous-mathematical-theory-shaped-the-modern-world-9780374534998","title":"Infinitesimal: How a Dangerous Mathematical Theory Shaped the Modern World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePulsing with drama and excitement, \u003ci\u003eInfinitesimal \u003c\/i\u003ecelebrates the spirit of discovery, innovation, and intellectual achievement-and it will forever change the way you look at a simple line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn August 10, 1632, five men in flowing black robes convened in a somber Roman palazzo to pass judgment on a deceptively simple proposition: that a continuous line is composed of distinct and infinitely tiny parts. With the stroke of a pen the Jesuit fathers banned the doctrine of infinitesimals, announcing that it could never be taught or even mentioned. The concept was deemed dangerous and subversive, a threat to the belief that the world was an orderly place, governed by a strict and unchanging set of rules. If infinitesimals were ever accepted, the Jesuits feared, the entire world would be plunged into chaos. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eInfinitesimal\u003c\/i\u003e, the award-winning historian Amir Alexander exposes the deep-seated reasons behind the rulings of the Jesuits and shows how the doctrine persisted, becoming the foundation of calculus and much of modern mathematics and technology. Indeed, not everyone agreed with the Jesuits. Philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians across Europe embraced infinitesimals as the key to scientific progress, freedom of thought, and a more tolerant society. As Alexander reveals, it wasn't long before the two camps set off on a war that pitted Europe's forces of hierarchy and order against those of pluralism and change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe story takes us from the bloody battlefields of Europe's religious wars and the English Civil War and into the lives of the greatest mathematicians and philosophers of the day, including Galileo and Isaac Newton, Cardinal Bellarmine and Thomas Hobbes, and Christopher Clavius and John Wallis. In Italy, the defeat of the infinitely small signaled an end to that land's reign as the cultural heart of Europe, and in England, the triumph of infinitesimals helped launch the island nation on a course that would make it the world's first modern state. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the imperial cities of Germany to the green hills of Surrey, from the papal palace in Rome to the halls of the Royal Society of London, Alexander demonstrates how a disagreement over a mathematical concept became a contest over the heavens and the earth. The legitimacy of popes and kings, as well as our beliefs in human liberty and progressive science, were at stake-the soul of the modern world hinged on the infinitesimal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Amir Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scientific American\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780374534998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmir Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e teaches history at UCLA. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eGeometrical Landscapes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDuel at Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e. His writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e and his work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, on NPR, and more. He lives in Los Angeles, California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scientific American","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822595424371,"sku":"9780374534998","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_f9f4e518-3092-42b2-bcc1-56b43e8ea641.jpg?v=1644523665"},{"product_id":"things-to-make-and-do-in-the-fourth-dimension-a-mathematicians-journey-through-narcissistic-numbers-optimal-dating-algorithms-at-least-two-kinds-o-9780374535636","title":"Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension: A Mathematician's Journey Through Narcissistic Numbers, Optimal Dating Algorithms, at Least Two Kinds o","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA revolutionary book from the stand-up mathematician that makes math fun again--now in paperback  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMath is boring, says the mathematician and comedian Matt Parker. Part of the problem may be the way the subject is taught, but it's also true that we all, to a greater or lesser extent, find math difficult and counterintuitive. This counterintuitiveness is actually part of the point, argues Parker: the extraordinary thing about math is that it allows us to access logic and ideas beyond what our brains can instinctively do--through its logical tools we are able to reach beyond our innate abilities and grasp more and more abstract concepts.\u003cbr\u003e In the absorbing and exhilarating \u003ci\u003eThings to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension\u003c\/i\u003e, Parker sets out to convince his readers to revisit the very math that put them off the subject as fourteen-year-olds. Starting with the foundations of math familiar from school (numbers, geometry, and algebra), he takes us on a grand tour, from four dimensional shapes, knot theory, the mysteries of prime numbers, optimization algorithms, and the math behind barcodes and iPhone screens to the different kinds of infinity--and slightly beyond.\u003cbr\u003e Both playful and sophisticated, \u003ci\u003e Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with captivating games and puzzles, a buffet of optional hands-on activities that entice us to take pleasure in mathematics at all levels. Parker invites us to relearn much of what baffled us in school and, this time, to be utterly enthralled by it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Parker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Farrar, Straus and Giroux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/24\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780374535636\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Parker\u003c\/b\u003e is a stand-up comedian and mathematician. He writes about math for \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, has a math column in \u003ci\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e, is a regular panelist on BBC Radio 4's \u003ci\u003eThe Infinite Monkey Cage\u003c\/i\u003e, has appeared in and worked on \u003ci\u003eWorld's Top 5\u003c\/i\u003e on the Discovery Channel, and has performed his math stand-up routines in front of audiences of thousands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39822596014195,"sku":"9780374535636","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_71d032ca-d08d-4681-97ff-da04fdebaf9a.jpg?v=1644523672"},{"product_id":"functional-analysis-sobolev-spaces-and-partial-differential-equations-9780387709130","title":"Functional Analysis, Sobolev Spaces and Partial Differential Equations","description":"Preface.- 1. The Hahn-Banach Theorems. Introduction to the Theory of Conjugate Convex Functions.- 2. The Uniform Boundedness Principle and the Closed Graph Theorem. Unbounded Operators. Adjoint. Characterization of Surjective Operators.- 3. Weak Topologies. Reflexive Spaces. Separable Spaces. Uniform Convexity.- 4. \u003cem\u003eL p\u003c\/em\u003e Spaces.- 5. Hilbert Spaces.- 6. Compact Operators. Spectral Decomposition of Self-Adjoint Compact Operators.- 7. The Hille-Yosida Theorem.- 8. Sobolev Spaces and the Variational Formulation of Boundary Value Problems in One Dimension.- 9. Sobolev Spaces and the Variational Formulation of Elliptic Boundary Value Problems in \u003cem\u003eN \u003c\/em\u003eDimensions.- 10. Evolution Problems: The Heat Equation and the Wave Equation.- 11. Some Complements.- Problems.- Solutions of Some Exercises and Problems.- Bibliography.- Index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Haim Brezis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 600\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.24d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780387709130\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39823169421427,"sku":"9780387709130","price":88.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e022fcdd-c75d-4786-9a02-71fb58441e8f.jpg?v=1644525859"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/collections\/0_ab12858b-b5eb-4ab9-9867-82bc0e0bc82f.jpg?v=1662074134","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/collections\/mathematics.oembed?page=123","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}