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The Handy Math Answer Book
Without math, how would romance survive? Where would we be without pluses and minuses? Without public opinion and box office tallies? Without measuring cups, calorie counters, or computer technology? More than just a class you tried to avoid, math defines modern life. Around the home, business applications, even theoretical physics.... Everyone uses it, just do the math. Math is too complicated. Math is too hard. Not anymore. The Handy Math Answer Book eliminates the instant headache and helps the many math- challenged among us better understand and enjoy the magic of numbers. You can count on it. From modern-day challenges such as balancing a checkbook, following the stock market, buying a home, and figuring out credit card finance charges to appreciating historical developments like the use of algebra by Mesopotamian mathematicians, The Handy Math Answer Book addresses more than 1,000 questions relating to mathematics. Handy Math provides a complete overview, beginning with the early history--Pythagoras and the music of the spheres, Archimedes and his Eureka! moment in the bathtub, and how some of the first calendars were invented. Catch yourself falling for the gravity of Newton and winding your way around modern-day string theory. Refresh yourself on the basics and fundamentals of algebra, calculus, geometry (including why the word derived from earth measuring), and trigonometry. Organized in sixteen chapters that cluster similar topics in an easily accessible format, Handy Math provides clear and concise explanations to paradoxes, theories, fundamentals of geometry, and other branches of mathematics, plus the numbers we see daily in statistics, financial and market reports, weather forecasts, real estate evaluations, games, and measurements of all kinds. Handy Math's straightforward language is supported by more than 200 charts, graphs, illustrations, and photographs.
Author:
Thomas E Svarney & Patricia Barnes-Svarney
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 9781578591718
Format: Paperback Book
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Calculus, Single Variable
Combines the aspects of mainstream Calculus teaching with the elements of reform. This book offers exercises and examples (for a total of 7,000 exercises and 1000 examples throughout the book), commentaries ('Beyond Formulas'), and a discussion of differential equations and additional applications of vector calculus.
Author:
Robert T. Smith & Roland B. Minton
Publisher: McGraw Hill Publishers
ISBN: 9780073314198
Format: Hardback Book
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Calculus: With MathZone
This title is mathematically precise, student-friendly, and features superior technology. Students who have used Smith/Minton's Calculus say it was easier to read than any other math book they've used. That testimony underscores the success of the authors' approach, which combines the best elements of reform with the most reliable aspects of mainstream calculus teaching, resulting in a motivating, challenging book.Smith/Minton also provide exceptional, reality-based applications that appeal to students' interests and demonstrate the elegance of math in the world around us. New features include: a new organization placing all transcendental functions early in the book and consolidating the introduction to L'Hopital's Rule in a single section more concisely written explanations in every chapter many new exercises (for a total of 7,000 throughout the book) that require additional rigor not found in the 2nd Edition new exploratory exercises in every section that challenge students to synthesize key concepts to solve intriguing projects and, new commentaries ('Beyond Formulas') that encourage students to think mathematically beyond the procedures they learn.It features new counterpoints to the historical notes, Today in Mathematics, that stress the contemporary dynamism of mathematical research and applications, connecting past contributions to the present and an enhanced discussion of differential equations and additional applications of vector calculus.
Author:
Robert T. Smith & Roland B. Minton
Publisher: McGraw Hill Publishers
ISBN: 9780073229737
Format: Hardback Book
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Codes and Cryptography
Unifies the concepts of information, codes and cryptography as first considered by Shannon in his seminal papers on communication and secrecy systems. This book covers the ideas of information theory, compact encoding of messages, and an introduction to the theory of error-correcting codes, and includes many problems together with solutions.
Author:
Dominic Welsh
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198532873
Format: Paperback Book
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College Algebra with Trigonometry
Emphasizes on computational skills, ideas, and problem solving rather than mathematical theory. This book includes worked examples which are followed by matched problems. It contains exercises and applications.
Author:
Michael R. Ziegler & Raymond A. Barnett Karl E. Byleen
Publisher: McGraw Hill Publishers
ISBN: 9780073312644
Format: Hardback Book
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Discrete Mathematics
Did you know that games and puzzles have given birth to many of today's deepest mathematical subjects? Now, with Douglas Ensley and Winston Crawley's Introduction to Discrete Mathematics, you can explore mathematical writing, abstract structures, counting, discrete probability, and graph theory, through games, puzzles, patterns, magic tricks, and real world problems. You will discover how new mathematical topics can be applied to everyday situations, learn how to work with proofs, and develop your problem solving skills along the way. Online applications help improve your mathematical reasoning. Highly intriguing, interactive Flash based applications illustrate key mathematical concepts and help you develop your ability to reason mathematically, solve problems, and work with proofs. Explore More icons in the text direct you to online activities. You can improve your grade with the Student Solutions Manual. A supplementary Student Solutions Manual contains more detailed solutions to selected exercises in the text.
Author:
Dougas E. Ensley & J.Winston Crawley
Publisher: John Wiley and Son
ISBN: 9780471760979
Format: Paperback Book
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Fermat's Last Theorem
The story of the solving of a puzzle that has confounded mathematicians since the 17th century. The solution of Fermat's Last Theorem is the most important mathematical development of the 20th century. In 1963, a schoolboy browsing in his local library stumbled across the world's greatest mathematical problem: Fermat's Last Theorem, a puzzle that every child can understand but which has baffled mathematicians for over 300 years. Aged just ten, Andrew Wiles dreamed that he would crack it. Wiles's lifelong obsession with a seemingly simple challenge set by a long-dead Frenchman is an emotional tale of sacrifice and extraordinary determination. In the end, Wiles was forced to work in secrecy and isolation for seven years, harnessing all the power of modern maths to achieve his childhood dream. Many before him had tried and failed, including a 18-century philanderer who was killed in a duel. An 18-century Frenchwoman made a major breakthrough in solving the riddle, but she had to attend maths lectures at the Ecole Polytechnique disguised as a man since women were forbidden entry to the school.
Author:
Simon Singh
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9781841157917
Format: Paperback Book
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Prime Numbers
This title presents a fascinating journey into the mind-bending world of prime numbers. Cicadas of the genus Magicicada appear once every 7, 13, or 17 years. Is it just a coincidence that these are all prime numbers? How do twin primes differ from cousin primes, and what on earth (or in the mind of a mathematician) could be sexy about prime numbers? What did Albert Wilansky find so fascinating about his brother-in-law's phone number? Mathematicians have been asking questions about prime numbers for more than twenty-five centuries, and every answer seems to generate a new rash of questions.In Prime Numbers: The Most Mysterious Figures in Math, you'll meet the world's most gifted mathematicians, from Pythagoras and Euclid to Fermat, Gauss, and Erdos, and you'll discover a host of unique insights and inventive conjectures that have both enlarged our understanding and deepened the mystique of prime numbers.
This comprehensive, A-to-Z guide covers everything you ever wanted to know - and much more that you never suspected - about prime numbers, including: the unproven Riemann hypothesis and the power of the zeta function the 'Primes is in P' algorithm the sieve of Eratosthenes of Cyrene Fermat and Fibonacci numbers the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search and, much, much more.
Author:
David Wells
Publisher: John Wiley and Son
ISBN: 9780471462347
Format: Hardback Book
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A History of Mathematics
Boyer and Merzbach distill thousands of years of mathematics into this fascinating chronicle. From the Greeks to Godel, the mathematics is brilliant the cast of characters is distinguished the ebb and flow of ideas is everywhere evident. And, while tracing the development of European mathematics, the authors do not overlook the contributions of Chinese, Indian, and Arabic civilizations. Without doubt, this is - and will long remain - a classic one-volume history of mathematics and mathematicians who create it. - William Dunham Author, Journey Through Genius, The Great Theorems of Mathematics When we read a book like A History of Mathematics, we get the picture of a mounting structure, ever taller and broader and more beautiful and magnificent - and with a foundation, moreover, that is as untainted and as functional now as it was when Thales worked out the first geometrical theorems nearly 26 centuries ago. - From the Foreword by Isaac Asimov One of the most useful and comprehensive general introductions to the subject. - J. W.
Dauben The City University of New York Both readable and scholarly, this book can serve as a fine introduction to the topic and also a reference book. - J. David Bolter University of North Carolina Author of Turing's Man Revised to make it more accessible to a general audience, A History of Mathematics paints a vivid picture of humankind's relationship with numbers. Updated and expanded, it now offers broadened coverage of twentieth century advances in probability and computers, and updated references to further reading. A feature that will be of interest to every reader is an appendix containing an extensive chronological table of mathematical and general historical developments.
Author:
Carl B. Boyer & Uta C. Merzbach,
Uta C. Merzbach
Publisher: John Wiley and Son
ISBN: 9780471543978
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How to Prove it
This new edition of Dan Velleman's successful textbook contains over 200 new exercises, selected solutions, and an introduction to Proof Designer software.
Author:
Daniel J. Velleman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521675994
Format: Paperback Book
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Introduction to Algebraic Geometry
Algebraic geometry, central to pure mathematics, has important applications in such fields as engineering, computer science, statistics and computational biology, which exploit the computational algorithms that the theory provides. Users get the full benefit, however, when they know something of the underlying theory, as well as basic procedures and facts. This book is a systematic introduction to the central concepts of algebraic geometry most useful for computation. Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics and researchers in application areas, it focuses on specific examples and restricts development of formalism to what is needed to address these examples. In particular, it introduces the notion of Grobner bases early on and develops algorithms for almost everything covered. It is based on courses given over the past five years in a large interdisciplinary programme in computational algebraic geometry at Rice University, spanning mathematics, computer science, biomathematics and bioinformatics.
Author:
Brendan Hassett
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521691413
Format: Paperback Book
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The Mathematics of Oz
Grab a pencil. Relax. Then take off on a mind-boggling journey to the ultimate frontier of math, mind, and meaning as acclaimed author Dr Clifford Pickover, Dorothy, and Dr Oz explore some of the oddest and quirkiest highways and byways of the numerically obsessed. Prepare yourself for a shattering odyssey as The Mathematics of Oz unlocks the doors of your imagination. The thought-provoking mysteries, puzzles, and problems range from zebra numbers and circular primes to Legion's number - a number so big that it makes a trillion pale in comparison. The strange mazes, bizarre consequences, and dizzying arrays of logic problems will entertain people at all levels of mathematical sophistication. The tests devised by enigmatic Dr Oz to assess human intelligence will tease the brain of even the most avid puzzle fan. Test your wits on a host of mathematical topics: geometry and mazes, sequences, series, sets, arrangements, probability and misdirection, number theory, arithmetic, and even several problems dealing with the physical world.
With numerous illustrations, this is an original, fun-filled, and thoroughly unique introduction to numbers and their role in creativity, computers, games, practical research, and absurd adventures that teeter on the edge of logic and insanity. The Mathematics of Oz will have you squirming in frustration and begging for more.
Author:
Clifford A. Pickover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521700849
Format: Paperback Book
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Great Feuds in Mathematics
Praise for Hal Hellman
Great Feuds in Mathematics
Those who think that mathematicians are cold, mechanical proving machines will do well to read Hellman's book on conflicts in mathematics. The main characters are as excitable and touchy as the next man. But Hellman's stories also show how scientific fights bring out sharper formulations and better arguments.
-Professor Dirk van Dalen, Philosophy Department, Utrecht University
Great Feuds in Technology
There's nothing like a good feud to grab your attention. And when it comes to describing the battle, Hal Hellman is a master.
-New Scientist
Great Feuds in Science
Unusual insight into the development of science . . . I was excited by this book and enthusiastically recommend it to general as well as scientific audiences.
-American Scientist
Hellman has assembled a series of entertaining tales . . . many fine examples of heady invective without parallel in our time.
-Nature
Great Feuds in Medicine
This engaging book documents [the] reactions in ten of the most heated controversies and rivalries in medical history. . . . The disputes detailed are . . . fascinating. . . . It is delicious stuff here.
-The New York Times
Stimulating.
-Journal of the American Medical Association
Author:
Hal Hellman
Publisher: John Wiley and Son
ISBN: 9780471648772
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The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas
A lighthearted tour through 49 of the most interesting and useful mathematical formulas ever derived Now in paperback, this whimsical book reacquaints the reader with the pleasure of playing with numbers. Both entertaining and practical, it reaches a level of sophistication consistently high enough to make intelligent people think, but never aims so high that it is difficult to follow. Accompanying the formulas are over 70 amusing cartoons and diverting stories that point up how everyday events can lead to fundamental mathematical insights. Features 49 short, inviting chapters, written in simple, clear language Proves that math is fun, functional and accessible-not an arcane subject reserved for specialists LIONEL SALEM (Paris, France) is an internationally renowned theoretical chemist at the University of Paris, and has an appointment to the world famous French National Research Center. FREDERIC TESTARD (Nice, France) is a mathematician at the University of Nice. CORALIE SALEM (Paris, France) is an artist/illustrator who provided the book's graphics.
Author:
Frederic Testard & Coralie Salem Lionel Salem
Publisher: John Wiley and Son
ISBN: 9780471176626
Format: Paperback Book
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Mathematics of Digital Images
Compression, restoration and recognition are three of the key components of digital imaging. The mathematics needed to understand and carry out all these components are explained here in a style that is at once rigorous and practical with many worked examples, exercises with solutions, pseudocode, and sample calculations on images. The introduction lists fast tracks to special topics such as Principal Component Analysis, and ways into and through the book, which abounds with illustrations. The first part describes plane geometry and pattern-generating symmetries, along with some on 3D rotation and reflection matrices. Subsequent chapters cover vectors, matrices and probability. These are applied to simulation, Bayesian methods, Shannon's information theory, compression, filtering and tomography. The book will be suited for advanced courses or for self-study. It will appeal to all those working in biomedical imaging and diagnosis, computer graphics, machine vision, remote sensing, image processing and information theory and its applications.
Author:
S.G. Hoggar
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521780292
Format: Hardback Book
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Maths for Chemistry
Recognizes the reality of chemical education, and the challenges faced by many students in equipping themselves with the maths skills necessary to gain a full understanding of chemistry. This book offers a carefully-structured and steadily-paced introduction to the essential mathematical concepts which all chemistry students should master.
Author:
Paul Monk
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199277414
Format: Paperback Book
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Maths Quest 10 for New South Wales 5.2 Pathway
YEAR 10 The Maths Quest for New South Wales series comprehensively meets all the requirements of the stage 4 and 5 outcomes with a fresh and contemporary design and carefully planned content. The student textbook offers: - Full colour with stimulating photographs and graphics to support real life applications - An introductory set of questions at the start of each chapter that are based on the learning outcomes of the previous levels, to help establish the student's current level of understanding -Carefully graded excercises throughout the chapters, with many skill and application problems, multiple-choice questions, chapter summaries and chapter reviews to consolidate learning -Maths Quest challenge questions -more difficult problems designed to extend students -Cross-references to relevant worked examples matched to questions throughout the excercises -Two sets of 10 Quick Questions in each chapter to provide a cumulative review of concepts covered -Puzzles investigations, graphics calculator tips, history of mathematics, career profiles and more...
Author:
Bob Rowland
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780731401659
Format: Paperback Book
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Maths Quest 10 for New South Wales 5.2 Pathway: Homework Book
Maths Quest 10 for New South Wales 5.2 Pathway Homework Book is the second of two homework books that support the requirements of the Stage 5.2 pathway syllabus (covering Stage 5.1 and 5.2 outcomes). The homework book contains a variety of activities, including homework sheets, rich tasks and fun code puzzles, that complement the textbook. It provides students, parents and teachers with an opportunity to construct a homework program that will assist students in the development of their mathematical skills. Each chapter contains five worksheets: two homework sheets, one rich task and two code puzzles. The tear-out sheets are designed for ease of use by both students and teachers, with space provided for answers and teacher feedback. Each worksheet has page references that link it to the matching content in the textbook.
The homework sheets: *begin with six skills practice questions that are based on learning outcomes up to Stage 5 *contain carefully graded skills and application questions that relate to specific content of the textbook chapter *include a writing mathematically section for students to explain mathematical concepts in their own words *finish with a Maths Quest challenge question to extend students' problem-solving skills. The rich tasks: *encourage students to work mathematically *provide a selection of problem-solving skills with links to real-life situations *promote different levels of thinking by employing many open-ended questions. The code puzzles: *present aspects of the chapter's content in a fun way *provide an alternative tool to reinforce skill development. The book contains a grid in which students may record details of their homework tasks, reflect on their performance and communicate any of their concerns to their teacher. Answers to all worksheets in the homework book are provided in the Maths Quest 10 for New South Wales 5.2 Pathway Teacher Support Book.
Author:
Bob Rowland
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780731401635
Format: Paperback Book
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Maths Quest 10 for New South Wales 5.2 Pathway: Teacher Support
YEAR 10 Maths Quest 10 for NSW 5.2 Pathway Teacher Support Book is the second of two fully photocopiable teacher support books designed to meet all the requirements of the Stage 5.2 pathway syllabus (covering Stage 5.1 and 5.2 outcomes). This book contains all the worksheets in the Maths Quest 10 for NSW 5.2 Pathway Homework Book (two homework sheets, one rich task and two code puzzles for each chapter of the textbook) plus teacher support material that includes assessment sheets, a knowledge and skills grid and six activities. All answers to the worksheets and additional assessment materials are also provided. The homework sheets: *begin with six skills practice questions that are based on learning outcomes up to Stage 5 *contain carefully graded skills and application questions that relate to specific content of the textbook chapter *include a writing mathematically section for students to explain mathematical concepts in the own words *finish with a Maths Quest challenge to extend students' problem solving skills.
The rich tasks: *encourage students to work mathematically *provide a selection of problem-solving skills with links to real-life situations *promote different levels of thinking by employing many open-ended questions. The code puzzles: *present aspects of the chapter's content in a fun way *provide an alternative tool to reinforce skill development. The additional materials include: *fifteen assessment sheets, one for each chapter, that allow teachers to assess student achievement for each dot point of the relevant Stage 5.1 and 5.2 outchomes for the NSW Mathematics Syllabus *a knowledge and skills grid to show the link between the assessment questions and the outcomes *six extra activities for students to further develop their skills in working mathematically *answers to all worksheets, assessment sheets and extra activities.
Author:
Bob Rowland
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780731401611
Format: Paperback Book
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Maths Quest 10 for New South Wales 5.3 Pathway
YEAR 10 Maths Question 10 for New South Wales 5.3 Pathway is the second of two texts that meet all the requirements of the Stage 5.3 pathway syllabus covering Stage 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 outcomes), with a fresh and contemporary design and carefully planned content. The student textbook offers: - Full colour with stimulating photographs and graphics to support real life applications - An introductory set of questions at the start of each chapter that are based on the learning outcomes of the previous levels, to help establish the student's current level of understanding -Carefully graded excercises throughout the chapters, with many skill and application problems, multiple-choice questions, chapter summaries and chapter reviews to consolidate learning -Maths Quest challenge questions -more difficult problems designed to extend students -Cross-references to relevant worked examples matched to questions throughout the excercises -Two sets of 10 Quick Questions in each chapter to provide a cumulative review of concepts covered -Puzzles investigations, graphics calculator tips, history of mathematics, career profiles and more...
Author:
Bob Rowland
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780731401642
Format: Paperback Book
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