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"The ultimate crash course in mathematics -- covering key thinkers, theories, discoveries, and concepts -- each explained on a single page! From infinity to Pythagoras and beyond, Instant Mathematics pulls together pivotal mathematical theorems, thinkers, and breakthroughs into one concise volume. Every page offers a "cheat sheet" on an individual subject, displaying pertinent facts in bite-size chunks of accessible text and graphics. Flip through...
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Emma Cane's Valentine Valley series returns, as a teacher and her cowboy crush kindle sparks—and something more—in the town that lives up to its name . . .
The only thing hotter than a cowboy . . .
Math teacher Lyndsay De Luca never surprised anyone—least of all herself—until this summer. First, she secretly published her debut romance novel. Then, she started dating Will Sweet, the cowboy of her dreams. And
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The world's greatest mental mathematical magician takes us on a spellbinding journey through the wonders of numbers (and more)
"Arthur Benjamin . . . joyfully shows you how to make nature's numbers dance." — Bill Nye (the science guy)
The Magic of Math is the math book you wish you had in school. Using a delightful assortment of examples-from ice-cream scoops and poker hands to measuring mountains and making magic squares-this...
"Arthur Benjamin . . . joyfully shows you how to make nature's numbers dance." — Bill Nye (the science guy)
The Magic of Math is the math book you wish you had in school. Using a delightful assortment of examples-from ice-cream scoops and poker hands to measuring mountains and making magic squares-this...
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This easy-to-understand handbook teaches essential math concepts using real-life examples so you can confidently apply math skills in everyday situations such as personal finance, cooking, home repair, and shopping.
For many of us, math can conjure memories of frustration and embarrassment, yet math and its application are all around us every day-in the workplace, supermarket, mall, and the gas station, where a basic math solution can easily and...
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Logic is intellectual self-defense against such assaults on reason and also a method of quality control for checking the validity of your own views. But beyond these very practical benefits, informal logic—the kind we apply in daily life—is the gateway to an elegant and fascinating branch of philosophy known as formal logic, which is philosophy’s equivalent to calculus. Formal logic is a breathtakingly versatile tool. Much like a Swiss army...
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"An elegant and amusing account" of how gambling has been reshaped by the application of science and revealed the truth behind a lucky bet (Wall Street Journal).
For the past 500 years, gamblers-led by mathematicians and scientists-have been trying to figure out how to pull the rug out from under Lady Luck. In The Perfect Bet, mathematician and award-winning writer Adam Kucharski tells the astonishing story of how the experts have succeeded, revolutionizing...
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A celebrated mathematician traces the history of math through the lives and work of twenty-five pioneering mathematicians. In Significant Figures, acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart introduces the visionaries of mathematics throughout history. Delving into the lives of twenty-five great mathematicians, Stewart examines the roles they played in creating, inventing, and discovering the mathematics we use today....
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Get ready to create and count in this exciting introduction to math! MathArts is an innovative approach that uses creative art projects to introduce preschoolers to early math concepts. Each of the 200 hands-on projects is designed to help children discover essential math skills through a creative process unique to every individual. Math concepts include: One-to-one correspondence; matching; sorting; grouping; classifying; opposites; number recognition;...
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In the first book of the Math Is Categorical® series, readers will become familiar with the concept of addition and its key terms.
From the author and illustrator duo of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series, Math Is CATegorical® introduces basic math cFrom the author and illustrator duo of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series, Math Is CATegorical® introduces basic math concepts for young readers and reveals that sometimes...
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The frustrations book shows several ways to solve many math problems. These would include factoring binomials and polynomials, solving quadratic equations, work and other story problems, such as distance, rate and time, plus trig relationships and everyday math questions. You will enjoy the 45-day road trip analyzing many questions to be solved as you ride down and up the east coast.
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CALCULUS For the Practical Man by J. E. THOMPSON. Originally published in 1931. PREFACE: THIS book on simplified calculus is one of a series designed by the author and publisher for the reader with an interest in the meaning and simpler technique of mathematical science, and for those who wish to obtain a practical mastery of some of the more usual and directly useful branches of the science without the aid of a teacher. Like the other books in the...
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Chewing gum has been around for thousands of years. But bubblegum has a more recent history. Many people think that bubblegum and chewing gum are the same thing when in fact, they are quite different! Learn about the fascinating history of gum as you practice addition and subtraction! This math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore...
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As a mathematician, philosopher, logician, historian, socialist, pacifist, and social critic, Bertrand Russell is noted for his "revolt against idealism" in Britain in the early 20th century, as well as his pacifist activism during WWI, a campaign against Adolf Hitler and later the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War. In addition to his political activism, he is considered to be one of the founders of analytic philosophy, receiving the Nobel...
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Need some serious help solving equations? Totally frustrated by polynomials, parabolas and that dreaded little x?
THE MATH DUDE IS HERE TO HELP!
Jason Marshall, popular podcast host known to his fans as The Math Dude, understands that algebra can cause agony. But, he's determined to show you that you can solve those confusing, scream, inducing math problems, and it won't be as hard as you think!
Jason kicks things off with a basic-training boot...
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Coherent treatment provides comprehensive view of basic methods and results of the combinatorial study of finite set systems. The Clements-Lindstrom extension of the Kruskal-Katona theorem to multisets is explored, as is the Greene-Kleitman result concerning k-saturated chain partitions of general partially ordered sets. Connections with Dilworth's theorem, the marriage problem, and probability are also discussed. Each chapter ends with a helpful...
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What sort of mathematics do I need for computer science? In response to this frequently asked question, a pair of professors at the University of California at San Diego created this text. Its sources are two of the university's most basic courses: Discrete Mathematics, and Mathematics for Algorithm and System Analysis. Intended for use by sophomores in the first of a two-quarter sequence, the text assumes some familiarity with calculus. Topics include...
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Recursive analysis develops natural number computations into a framework appropriate for real numbers. This text is based upon primary recursive arithmetic and presents a unique combination of classical analysis and intuitional analysis. Written by a master in the field, it is suitable for graduate students of mathematics and computer science and can be read without a detailed knowledge of recursive arithmetic. Introductory chapters on recursive convergence...
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Esta obra tiene su origen en los cursos de Matemáticas Discretas y Lógica Matemática ofrecidos por el autor en los programas de Ingeniería de Sistemas y Matemáticas de la Universidad del Norte (Colombia). La primera parte trata sobre el cálculo proposicional y presenta una introducción a la lógica de primer orden. La segunda parte del texto está dedicada al sistema axiomático de Zermelo - Fränkel para la teoría de conjuntos. Un aspecto...
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