Mathematics Books
Harvard University Press Measurement
Book SynopsisLockhart’s Mathematician’s Lament outlined how we introduce math to students in the wrong way. Measurement explains how math should be done. With plain English and pictures, he makes complex ideas about shape and motion intuitive and graspable, and offers a solution to math phobia by introducing us to math as an artful way of thinking and living.Trade ReviewA love song and a philosophical manifesto about the pleasures and frustrations, but mainly the pleasures, of doing math.In place of the usual boxed and high-lighted formulas and tricks, Measurement offers questions to be pondered. Lockhart invites readers to trade tutorial fake problems about actual objects, which lead students to abhor school mathematics, for real problems about fantastical objects, which lead mathematicians to love math. * Science *A conversational book about mathematics as an art that invites the reader to join in the fun. Sounding every bit the teacher whose love for his subject is infectious, he guides us through exercises in geometry and calculus—giving information and hints along the way while always encouraging us to ask, and answer, ‘Why?’ Lockhart does not try to make math seem easy; instead he wants his readers to understand that the difficulty brings rewards. * Scientific American *This invitation to tackle mathematical questions is infused with the joys of the rarefied reality of maths. Paul Lockhart largely avoids complex formulae and the wilder shores of jargon, opting instead for simple geometric drawings, lucid instructions and honest warnings about the hurdles. Covering size, shape, space and time, Lockhart, a maths teacher, gets through scores of problems, from showing that a cone in a hemisphere occupies half the volume to determining the size of the largest circle that can sit at the bottom of a parabola. Elegant, amusing and challenging. * Nature *This book forced me to use mental muscles I haven’t exercised in a long time, but it felt fantastic! Paul Lockhart is a mathematics evangelist; his passion for his subject is evident on every page, in every line. Looking at the subject of Measurement, he takes the reader on a journey that covers geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and on through differential calculus. He has a conversational tone and self-deprecating humor that sets the reader at ease. He understands that many people have been turned off of mathematics. His attitude is playful and joyous… Math is usually taught in such a compartmentalized way that it loses any meaning or coherence, and certainly any sense of wonder or beauty, but Measurement restores the connection. Paul Lockhart feels that math is the most beautiful, abstract and pure art form, and that it is actually fun! By the end of the book, you come to agree with him. * Sacramento Book Review *There are many books available these days on what mathematicians do, and this is one of the best… Lockhart’s approach is fresh and effective. * Choice *Lockhart presents math as an art and argues that just as there is no systematic way to create beautiful and meaningful art, there is also no method for producing beautiful and meaningful mathematical arguments. Doing mathematics, according to Lockhart, is to make a discovery (by, say, physical objects like string or rubber bands) and then to explain it in the simplest and most elegant way possible. Using illustrations of various shapes and mathematical formulas, he leads readers through several problems step by step, encouraging them to collaborate with others in working through the problem. Measuring, for example, is relative because it involves comparing the object being measured to another object. Measurement is only one of the many rivers in the ‘vast, ever-expanding jungle’ of mathematics, which for Lockhart satisfies our need to find patterns as well as our curiosity… His playful and ingenious approach not only takes the fear out of math but also elegantly illustrates that universe and the joy he finds in it. * Publishers Weekly *No matter what mathematical education you had, or didn’t have, you will be delighted by this enticing book if you take up Paul Lockhart’s invitation to engage in the mathematical sensibility that radiates from its pages, and try your own hand—not only at answering, but even more fruitfully, at formulating questions as you explore the world of mathematics.
£18.86
Macmillan Learning Introduction to the Practice of Statistics
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£69.34
Macmillan Learning Practice of Statistics in the Life Sciences
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£66.49
Pearson Education Maths Progress Second Edition Core Textbook 3
Book SynopsisMaths Progress (Second Edition) develops reasoning, fluency and problem-solving to boost students’ confidence at Key Stage 3 and give them the best preparation for progressing to GCSE study.
£19.11
HarperCollins Publishers Fermat’s Last Theorem
Book Synopsis‘I have a truly marvellous demonstration of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain.’ It was with these words, written in the 1630s, that Pierre de Fermat intrigued and infuriated the mathematics community. For over 350 years, proving Fermat’s Last Theorem was the most notorious unsolved mathematical problem, a puzzle whose basics most children could grasp but whose solution eluded the greatest minds in the world. In 1993, after years of secret toil, Englishman Andrew Wiles announced to an astounded audience that he had cracked Fermat’s Last Theorem. He had no idea of the nightmare that lay ahead. In ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ Simon Singh has crafted a remarkable tale of intellectual endeavour spanning three centuries, and a moving testament to the obsession, sacrifice and extraordinary determination of Andrew Wiles: one man against all the odds.Trade Review‘If you enjoyed Dava Sobel’s “Longitude” you will enjoy this.’ Evening Standard ‘This is probably the best popular account of a scientific topic I have ever read.’ Irish Times ‘Reads like the chronicle of an obsessive love affair. It has the classic ingredients that Hollywood would recognise.’ Daily Mail ‘To read it is to realise that there is a world of beauty and intellectual challenge that is denied to 99.9 per cent of us who are not high-level mathematicians.’ The Times ‘This tale has all the elements of a most exciting story: an impenetrable riddle; the ambition and frustration of generations of hopefuls; and the genius who worked for years in secrecy to realise his childhood dream.’ Express
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Around the World in 80 Games
Book Synopsis''BRILLIANTLY CLEAR AND CAPTIVATING PROSE'' STEPHEN FRYA WATERSTONES BOOK OF YEAR 2023An award-winning mathematician explores the maths behind the games we love and why we love to play them.Where should you move first in Connect 4?What is the best property in Monopoly?And how can pi help you win rock paper scissors?Spanning millennia, oceans and continents, countries and cultures, Around the World in 80 Games gleefully explores how mathematics and games have always been deeply intertwined. Marcus du Sautoy investigates how games provided the first opportunities for deep mathematical insight into the world, how understanding maths can help us play games better, and how both maths and games are integral to human psychology and culture.For as long as there have been people, there have been games, and for nearly as long, we have been exploring and discovering mathematics. A grand adventure, Around the World in 80 Games teaches us not just how games are won, but how they, and the maths behiTrade Review‘Marcus du Sautoy’s brilliantly clear and captivating prose manages to bring to life the drama of so many different games. With the lightest of touches du Sautoy manages persuasively to show how games are both narratives that speak about us and structures whose ideas underlie everything in our known universe. And on top of it, the book serves as an absolutely indispensable compendium. Rainy weekends in Cornwall will now be welcomed’ Stephen Fry 'A delightful and addictive celebration of games. You’ll keeping wanting one more go' Dara Ó Briain ‘Whether your game is Go, Dungeons and Dragons, or Chocolate Chilli Roulette, you'll find this book adorable. It's lively, creative and humane – exactly as one would expect from Marcus du Sautoy’ Tim Harford, author of How To Make The World Add Up ‘The book encapsulates the very essence of human ingenuity and our intrinsic love for play and exploration. You do not need to be a seasoned player nor a skilled mathematician to relish this enchanting read. However, this book may just encourage you to become the one or the other’ Reiner Knizia, award-winning game designer
£19.80
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Golden Ratio: The Divine Beauty of
Book SynopsisThe Golden Ratio examines the presence of this divine number in art and architecture throughout history, as well as its ubiquity among plants, animals, and even the cosmos. This gorgeous book—with layflat dimensions that closely approximate the golden ratio—features clear, enlightening, and entertaining commentary alongside stunning full-color illustrations by Venezuelan artist and architect Rafael Araujo. From the pyramids of Giza, to quasicrystals, to the proportions of the human face, the golden ratio has an infinite capacity to generate shapes with exquisite properties. This book invites you to take a new look at this timeless topic, with a compilation of research and information worthy of a text book, accompanied by over 200 beautiful color illustrations that transform this into the ultimate coffee table book. Author Gary Meisner shares the results of his twenty-year investigation and collaboration with thousands of people across the globe in dozens of professions and walks of life. The evidence will close the gaps of understanding related to many claims of the golden ratio’s appearances and applications, and present new findings to take our knowledge further yet. Whoever you are, and whatever you may know about this topic, you’ll find something new, interesting, and informative in this book, and may find yourself challenged to see, apply, and share this unique number of mathematics and science in new ways.
£15.99
Lannoo Publishers Animation Maths
Book SynopsisThis updated version of Animation Maths is an accessible and practical guide to animation programming. It opens with arithmetic, solving systems and trigonometry fundamentals, then guides the reader through standard topics such as real functions, the relevant golden section, coordinate systems and vectors. All the subsequent topics are programming oriented and calculus-free and have been selected to add efficiency to your games and animations. In addition to programmable kinematics, Animation Maths offers collision detection, the parametric equations of lines and planes in 3D, and matrices, which are covered in great detail. On its extension to complex numbers, Animation Maths shows the abilities of quaternions as superior 3D rotators.
£28.00
Pearson Education Limited Edexcel GCSE 91 Mathematics Higher Student Book
Book SynopsisOur brand-new resources are written specifically to tackle the demands of the GCSE (9-1) Maths.
£32.09
Pearson Education Maths Progress Second Edition Depth Book 1
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£12.09
Pearson Education Limited Maths Progress Second Edition Core Textbook 1
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£18.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 1.1 Some Basic Mathematical Models 1.2 Solutions of Some Differential Equations 1.3 Classification of Differential Equations 2 First-Order Differential Equations 2.1 Linear Differential Equations; Method of Integrating Factors 2.2 Separable Differential Equations 2.3 Modeling with First-Order Linear Differential Equations 2.4 Differences Between Linear and Nonlinear Differential Equations 2.5 Autonomous Differential Equations and Population Dynamics 2.6 Exact Differential Equations and Integrating Factors 2.7 Numerical Approximations: Euler’s Method 2.8 The Existence and Uniqueness Theorem 2.9 First-Order Difference Equations 3 Second-Order Linear Differential Equations 3.1 Homogeneous Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients 3.2 Solutions of Linear Homogeneous Equations; the Wronskian 3.3 Complex Roots of the Characteristic Equation 3.4 Repeated Roots; Reduction of Order 3.5 Nonhomogeneous Equations; Method of Undetermined Coefficients 3.6 Variation of Parameters 3.7 Mechanical and Electrical Vibrations 3.8 Forced Periodic Vibrations 3.9 Central Gravitational Forces and Kepler’s Laws 4 Higher-Order Linear Differential Equations 4.1 General Theory of n𝗍𝗁 Order Linear Differential Equations 4.2 Homogeneous Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients 4.3 The Method of Undetermined Coefficients 4.4 The Method of Variation of Parameters 5 Series Solutions of First-Order and Second-Order Linear Equations 5.1 Review of Power Series 5.2 Series Solution of First Order Equations 5.3 Series Solutions Near an Ordinary Point, Part I 5.4 Series Solutions Near an Ordinary Point, Part II 5.5 Euler Equations; Regular Singular Points 5.6 Series Solutions Near a Regular Singular Point, Part I 5.7 Series Solutions Near a Regular Singular Point, Part II 5.8 Bessel’s Equation 6 Systems of First-Order Linear Equations 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Matrices 6.3 Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations; Linear Independence, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors 6.4 Basic Theory of Systems of First-Order Linear Equations 6.5 Homogeneous Linear Systems with Constant Coefficients 6.6 Complex-Valued Eigenvalues 6.7 Fundamental Matrices 6.8 Repeated Eigenvalues 6.9 Nonhomogeneous Linear Systems 7 The Laplace Transform 7.1 Definition of the Laplace Transform 7.2 Solution of Initial Value Problems 7.3 Step Functions 7.4 Differential Equations with Discontinuous Forcing Functions 7.5 Impulse Functions 7.6 The Convolution Integral 8 Numerical Methods of Solving First Order Equations 8.1 The Euler or Tangent Line Method 8.2 Improvements on the Euler Method 8.3 The Runge-Kutta Method 8.4 Multistep Methods 8.5 Systems of First-Order Equations 8.6 More on Errors; Stability 9 Nonlinear Differential Equations and Stability 9.1 The Phase Plane: Linear Systems 9.2 Autonomous Systems and Stability 9.3 Locally Linear Systems 9.4 Competing Species 9.5 Predator – Prey Equations 9.6 Lyapunov’s Second Method 9.7 Periodic Solutions and Limit Cycles 9.8 Chaos and Strange Attractors: The Lorenz Equations 10 Partial Differential Equations and Fourier Series 10.1 Two-Point Boundary Value Problems 10.2 Fourier Series 10.3 The Fourier Convergence Theorem 10.4 Even and Odd Functions 10.5 Separation of Variables; Heat Conduction in a Rod 10.6 Other Heat Conduction Problems 10.7 The Wave Equation: Vibrations of an Elastic String 10.8 Laplace’s Equation A APPENDIX 537 B APPENDIX 541 11 Boundary Value Problems and Sturm-Liouville Theory 11.1 The Occurrence of Two-Point Boundary Value Problems 11.2 Sturm-Liouville Boundary Value Problems 11.3 Nonhomogeneous Boundary Value Problems 11.4 Singular Sturm-Liouville Problems 11.5 Further Remarks on the Method of Separation of Variables: A Bessel Series Expansion 11.6 Series of Orthogonal Functions: Mean Convergence Web Appendix Special Functions: On Legendre Polynomials and Functions ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS INDEX
£53.99
Pearson Education Limited Maths Progress Second Edition Core Textbook 2
Book SynopsisMaths Progress (Second Edition) develops reasoning, fluency and problem-solving to boost students’ confidence at Key Stage 3 and give them the best preparation for progressing to GCSE study.
£19.11
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Cartoon Guide to Statistics
Book SynopsisProvides a humorous tour through modern statistics as it is practiced in a wide variety of fields - from the humanities to the sciences. The book begins with a brief history of the subject, then proceeds to cover data analysis, probability and all topics crucial to the study of statistics.
£15.72
HarperCollins Publishers The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and
Book SynopsisThe Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography From the best-selling author of Fermat’s Last Theorem, The Code Book is a history of man’s urge to uncover the secrets of codes, from Egyptian puzzles to modern day computer encryptions. As in Fermat’s Last Theorem, Simon Singh brings life to an anstonishing story of puzzles, codes, languages and riddles that reveals man’s continual pursuit to disguise and uncover, and to work out the secret languages of others. Codes have influenced events throughout history, both in the stories of those who make them and those who break them. The betrayal of Mary Queen of Scots and the cracking of the enigma code that helped the Allies in World War II are major episodes in a continuing history of cryptography. In addition to stories of intrigue and warfare, Simon Singh also investigates other codes, the unravelling of genes and the rediscovery of ancient languages and most tantalisingly, the Beale ciphers, an unbroken code that could hold the key to a $20 million treasure.Trade Review‘A fascinating meander through the centuries; replete with tales of intrigue, political chicanery, military secrecy and academic rivalry.’The Times
£10.44
Oxford University Press The Anthropic Cosmological Principle
Book SynopsisIs there any connection between the vastness of the universes of stars and galaxies and the existence of life on a small planet out in the suburbs of the Milky Way? This book shows that there is. In their classic work, John Barrow and Frank Tipler examine the question of Mankind''s place in the Universe, taking the reader on a tour of many scientific disciplines and offering fascinating insights into issues such as the nature of life, the serach for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the past history and fate of our universe.Trade Reviewan engaging book ... practically a universal education in both the history of modern science and the history of the Universe ... will be much quoted, much debated and much praised * Nature *a feast: the kind of book which tells you everything you want to know about everything * The Economist *
£15.29
Princeton University Press Quantitative Risk Management
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewOne of the Top 10 Technical Books on Financial Engineering by Financial Engineering News for 2006 Praise for the previous edition: "This book provides a state-of-the-art discussion of the three main categories of risk in financial markets, market risk, ... credit risk ... and operational risk... This is a high level, but well-written treatment, rigorous (sometimes succinct), complete with theorems and proofs."--D.L. McLeish, Short Book Reviews of the International Statistical Institute Praise for the previous edition: "A great summary of the latest techniques available within quantitative risk measurement... [I]t is an excellent text to have on the shelf as a reference when your day job covers the whole spectrum of quantitative techniques in risk management."--Financial Engineering News Praise for the previous edition: "Alexander McNeil, Rudiger Frey and Paul Embrechts have written a beautiful book... [T]here is no book that can provide the type of rigorous, detailed, well balanced and relevant coverage of quantitative risk management topics that Quantitative Risk Management: Concepts, Techniques, and Tools offers... I believe that this work may become the book on quantitative risk management... [N]o book that I know of can provide better guidance."--Dr. Riccardo Rebonato, Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) Review Praise for the previous edition: "This is a very impressive book on a rapidly growing field. It certainly helps to discover the forest in an area where a lot of trees are popping up daily."--Hans Buhlmann, SIAM Review Praise for the previous edition: "This book is a compendium of the statistical arrows that should be in any quantitative risk manager's quiver. It includes extensive discussion of dynamic volatility models, extreme value theory, copulas and credit risk. Academics, PhD students and quantitative practitioners will find many new and useful results in this important volume."--Robert F. Engle III, 2003 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, Michael Armellino Professor in the Management of Financial Services at New York University's Stern School of Business Praise for the previous edition: "Quantitative Risk Management can be highly recommended to anyone looking for an excellent survey of the most important techniques and tools used in this rapidly growing field."--Holger Drees, Risk Praise for the previous edition: "Quantitative Risk Management is highly recommended for financial regulators. The statistical and mathematical tools facilitate a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of a useful range of advanced risk-management concepts and models, while the focus on aggregate risk enhances the publication's value to banking and insurance supervisors."--Hans Blommestein, Financial Regulator Praise for the previous edition: "This book provides a framework and a useful toolkit for analysis of a wide variety of risk management problems. Common pitfalls are pointed out, and mathematical sophistication is used in pursuit of useful and usable solutions. Every financial institution has a risk management department that looks at aggregated portfolio-wide risks on longer time scales, and at risk exposure to large, or extreme, market movements. Risk managers are always on the lookout for good techniques to help them do their jobs. This very good book provides these techniques and addresses an important, and under-developed, area of practical research."--Martin Baxter, Nomura International
£80.75
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Killer Su Doku Book 17
Book SynopsisThe latest volume in the hugely popular Killer Su Doku series from The Times, featuring the highest-quality puzzles with an extra element of arithmetic.This addition to the successful Times Killer Su Doku series will test your skills to the limit, adding the challenge of arithmetic and taking Su Doku to a new and even deadlier level of difficulty.The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku but with an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the numbers 1-9, it is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number as well.With 200 new Moderate, Tricky, Tough and Deadly Killer Su Doku puzzles, there is no chance to ease yourself in with simple puzzles. For those who like to live dangerously and push beyond their mental comfort zone, steel yourself for The Times'' next, terribly tough instalment.
£8.20
Princeton University Press Do Plants Know Math
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£19.80
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Mindgames Number Logic Puzzles Book 1
Book Synopsis500 number and logic puzzles to test your mental agility with this collection from the MindGames section of The Times, featuring 7 different types of puzzle challenge.The perfect gift for all number and logic puzzle enthusiasts who are looking for a varied challengeThis collection contains the favourites Suko, Brain Trainer, Cell Blocks, Futoshiki, Kakuro, Set Square and KenKen, all from the Times puzzles section.
£7.99
Tuttle Publishing The Complete Book of Origami Polyhedra: 64
Book SynopsisLearn to fold incredible geometric origami models from "The Queen of Modular Origami!"In this book, Tomoko Fuse—Japan's most famous living origami artist—shows you how to create amazing polyhedral models using the techniques of modular origami (where many paper sheets are folded then locked together without glue or tape).Make 64 intriguing modular models, including: Stackable Modules—The perfect starting point for novices, these simple constructions result in stunning three-dimensional forms 3-D Stars—Dazzling decorative starbursts that look great on a Christmas tree, on your mantle—or even in an art gallery Manifold Modulars—"Inception-like" models in which individual modular constructions themselves become modules within a larger piece Cubes and Boxes—Perfect for gift giving—and there is no finer teacher for these than renowned origami box specialist Tomoko Fuse And many more! *Recommended for experienced folders and up*
£13.29
McGraw-Hill Education Schaums Outline of Discrete Mathematics Fourth
Book SynopsisStudy smarter and stay on top of your discrete mathematics course with the bestselling Schaumâs Outlineânow with the NEW Schaumâs app and website! Schaumâs Outline of Discrete Mathematics, Fourth Edition is the go-to study guide for more than 115,000 math majors and first- and second-year university students taking basic computer science courses. With an outline format that facilitates quick and easy review, Schaumâs Outline of Discrete Mathematics, Fourth Edition helps you understand basic concepts and get the extra practice you need to excel in these courses.Coverage includes set theory; relations; functions and algorithms; logic and propositional calculus; techniques of counting; advanced counting techniques, recursion; probability; graph theory; directed graphs; binary trees; properties of the integers; languages, automata, machines; finite state machines and Turning machines; ordered sets and lattices, and Boolean algebra.Features&
£16.19
Barrons Educational Services AP Calculus Premium 20222023 12 Practice Tests
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£18.75
Cengage Learning, Inc Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus,
Book SynopsisStewart/Redlin/Watson's best-selling PRECALCULUS: MATHEMATICS FOR CALCULUS, 8th INTERNATIONAL METRIC EDITION with WebAssign digital resources prepares students to succeed in future calculus courses. This best-selling author team emphasizes problem-solving and mathematical modeling as this edition presents concepts with unparalleled clarity and precision. Updated content and revised learning features remove barriers for a carefully planned, inclusive learning experience. The authors' attention to detail and clarity makes this resource a proven market leader. Accompanying WebAssign digital resources further reinforce comprehension with a rich variety of exercise types and learning resources.Table of Contents1. Fundamentals 2. Functions 3. Polynomial and Rational Functions 4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 5. Trigonometric Functions: Unit Circle Approach 6. Trigonometric Functions: Right Triangle Approach 7. Analytical Trigonometry 8. Polar Coordinates, Parametric Equations, and Vectors 9. Systems of Equations and Inequalities 10. Conic Sections 11. Sequences and Series 12. Limits: A Preview of Calculus APPENDIX A: Geometry Review APPENDIX B: Calculations and Significant Figures (available on website) APPENDIX C: Graphing with a Graphing Calculator (available on website) APPENDIX D: Using the TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator (available on website) Additional Topics: Vectors in Three-Dimensions (available on website)
£70.99
Profile Books Ltd The Trachtenberg Speed System of Basic
Book SynopsisDo high-speed, complicated arithmetic in your head using the Trachtenberg Speed System.Ever find yourself struggling to check a bill or a payslip? With The Trachtenberg Speed System you can. Described as the 'shorthand of mathematics', the Trachtenberg system only requires the ability to count from one to eleven. Using a series of simplified keys it allows anyone to master calculations, giving greater speed, ease in handling numbers and increased accuracy.Jakow Trachtenberg believed that everyone is born with phenomenal abilities to calculate. He devised a set of rules that allows every child to make multiplication, division, addition, subtraction and square-root calculations with unerring accuracy and at remarkable speed. It is the perfect way to gain confidence with numbers.Trade ReviewTeachers should read this book ... which could well revolutionise the teaching of mathematics in the future. * Teachers' World *Even in the age of the calculator this new ... edition is well worth reading and the challenge of teaching the method to children who find arithmetic difficult is one which an adventurous teacher might well find rewarding. -- John Dunford * The Mathematical Gazette *
£10.44
WW Norton & Co Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
Book SynopsisAmerica’s most celebrated astrophysicist invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the universe.Trade Review"Tyson is admirably straightforward in his descriptions and doesn’t lapse into being condescending or patronising and I especially like the way he’s happy to say that there are things we just don’t know and phenomena we don’t understand." -- The Letterpress Project"The authors deliver an informative guide to modern astronomy, and most scientific terms or principles are adequately explained in easy-to-follow but not patronising language. There are useful discussions on topics such as Big Bang cosmology, relativity, extraterrestrial life, dark matter, dark energy and black holes." -- BBC Sky at Night
£11.23
Macmillan Learning The Basic Practice of Statistics
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£62.69
HarperCollins Publishers International Primary Maths Students Book Stage 3
Book SynopsisCollins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging.Each lesson is based on a big idea', providing an engaging, exciting theme which is anchored in a real-life international context. Activities, exercises and investigations provide opportunities for learners to apply their knowledge, skills and understanding of the mathematics they are learning. The course develops learners' Thinking and Working Mathematically skills and offers opportunities for group and individual learning. The series also supports Cambridge Global Perspectives with activities that develop and practise key skills.Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary curriculum framework (0096) from 2020.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment I
£9.99
Penguin Publishing Group Why Machines Learn
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£18.99
Penguin Books Ltd Love Triangle
Book SynopsisA #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Explore the life-changing magic of trigonometry with Matt Parker, stand-up mathematician and No. 1 bestselling author of Humble Pi Why can no two people ever see the same rainbow? What happens when you pull a pop song apart into pure sine waves and play it back on a piano? Why does the wake behind a duck always form an angle of exactly 39 degrees? And what did mathematicians have to do with the great pig stampede of 2012? The answer to each of these questions can be found in the triangle. In Love Triangle, stand-up comedian, ex-maths teacher and Sunday Times number one bestselling author Matt Parker is on a mission to prove why we should all show a lot more love for triangles, along with the useful trigonometry and geometry they enable. To make his point, he uses triangles to create his own digital avatar, survive a harrowing motorcycle ride, cut a sandwich into three equal parts, and measure tall bu
£19.90
McGraw-Hill Education Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications ISE
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£53.09
Oxford University Press Probability
Book SynopsisProbability is an area of mathematics of tremendous contemporary importance across all aspects of human endeavour. This book is a compact account of the basic features of probability and random processes at the level of first and second year mathematics undergraduates and Masters'' students in cognate fields. It is suitable for a first course in probability, plus a follow-up course in random processes including Markov chains.A special feature is the authors'' attention to rigorous mathematics: not everything is rigorous, but the need for rigour is explained at difficult junctures. The text is enriched by simple exercises, together with problems (with very brief hints) many of which are taken from final examinations at Cambridge and Oxford. The first eight chapters form a course in basic probability, being an account of events, random variables, and distributions - discrete and continuous random variables are treated separately - together with simple versions of the law of large numbersTable of ContentsPART A BASIC PROBABILITY; PART B FURTHER PROBABILITY
£37.04
McGraw-Hill Education Schaums Outline of Calculus Seventh Edition
Book SynopsisStudy smarter and stay on top of your calculus course with the bestselling Schaumâs Outlineânow with the NEW Schaumâs app and website! Schaumâs Outline of Calculus, Seventh Edition is the go-to study guide for hundreds of thousands of high school and college students enrolled in calculus coursesâincluding Calculus, Calculus II, Calculus III, AP Calculus and Precalculus. With an outline format that facilitates quick and easy review, Schaumâs Outline of Calculus, Seventh Edition helps you understand basic concepts and get the extra practice you need to excel in these courses. Chapters include Linear Coordinate Systems, Functions, Limits, Rules for Differentiating Functions, Law of the Mean, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, The Definite Integral, Space Vectors, Directional Derivatives, and much, much more.Features: NEW to this edition: the new Schaumâs app and website! 1,105 problems solved step by step<Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 Linear Coordinate Systems. Absolute Value. Inequalities. Linear Coordinate System Finite Intervals Infinite Intervals Inequalities Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 2 Rectangular Coordinate Systems Coordinate Axes Coordinates Quadrants The Distance Formula The Midpoint Formulas Proofs of Geometric Theorems Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 3 Lines The Steepness of a Line The Sign of the Slope Slope and Steepness Equations of Lines A Point–Slope Equation Slope–Intercept Equation Parallel Lines Perpendicular Lines Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 4 Circles Equations of Circles The Standard Equation of a Circle Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 5 Equations and Their Graphs The Graph of an Equation Parabolas Ellipses Hyperbolas Conic Sections Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 6 Functions Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 7 Limits Limit of a Function Right and Left Limits Theorems on Limits Infinity Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 8 Continuity Continuous Function Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 9 The Derivative Delta Notation The Derivative Notation for Derivatives Differentiability Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 10 Rules for Differentiating Functions Differentiation Composite Functions. The Chain Rule. Chain Rule Alternative Formulation of the Chain Rule Inverse Functions Higher Derivatives Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 11 Implicit Differentiation Implicit Functions Derivatives of Higher Order Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 12 Tangent and Normal Lines The Angles of Intersection Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 13 Law of the Mean. Increasing and Decreasing Functions. Relative Maximum and Minimum Increasing and Decreasing Functions Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 14 Maximum and Minimum Values Critical Numbers Second Derivative Test for Relative Extrema First Derivative Test Absolute Maximum and Minimum Tabular Method for Finding the Absolute Maximum and Minimum Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 15 Curve Sketching. Concavity. Symmetry. Concavity Points of Inflection Vertical Asymptotes Horizontal Asymptotes Symmetry Inverse Functions and Symmetry Even and Odd Functions Hints for Sketching the Graph G of y = f (x) Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 16 Review of Trigonometry Angle Measure Directed Angles Sine and Cosine Functions Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 17 Differentiation of Trigonometric Functions Continuity of cos x and sin x Graph of sin x Graph of cos x Other Trigonometric Functions Derivatives Other Relationships Graph of y = tan x Graph of y = sec x Angles Between Curves Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 18 Inverse Trigonometric Functions The Derivative of sin−1 x The Inverse Cosine Function The Inverse Tangent Function Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 19 Rectilinear and Circular Motion Rectilinear Motion Motion Under the Influence of Gravity Circular Motion Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 20 Related Rates Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 21 Differentials. Newton’s Method. The Differential Definition Newton’s Method Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 22 Antiderivatives Laws for Antiderivatives Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 23 The Definite Integral. Area Under a Curve. Sigma Notation Area Under a Curve Properties of the Definite Integral Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 24 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Mean Value Theorem for Integrals Average Value of a Function on a Closed Interval Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Change of Variable in a Definite Integral Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 25 The Natural Logarithm The Natural Logarithm Definition Properties of the Natural Logarithm Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 26 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Definition Properties of ex The General Exponential Function General Logarithmic Functions Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 27 L’Hôpital’s Rule L’Hôpital’s Rule Indeterminate Type 0 · ∞ Indeterminate Type ∞ − ∞ Indeterminate Types 00, ∞0, and 1∞ Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 28 Exponential Growth and Decay Half-Life Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 29 Applications of Integration I: Area and Arc Length Area Between a Curve and the Y-Axis Areas Between Curves Arc Length Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 30 Applications of Integration II: Volume Disk Formula Washer Method Cylindrical Shell Method Difference of Shells Formula Cross-Section Formula (Slicing Formula) Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 31 Techniques of Integration I: Integration by Parts Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 32 Techniques of Integration II: Trigonometric Integrands and Trigonometric Substitutions Trigonometric Integrands Trigonometric Substitutions Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 33 Techniques of Integration III: Integration by Partial Fractions Method of Partial Fractions Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 34 Techniques of Integration IV: Miscellaneous Substitutions Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 35 Improper Integrals Infinite Limits of Integration Discontinuities of the Integrand Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 36 Applications of Integration III: Area of a Surface of Revolution Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 37 Parametric Representation of Curves Parametric Equations Arc Length for a Parametric Curve Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 38 Curvature Derivative of Arc Length Curvature The Radius of Curvature The Circle of Curvature The Center of Curvature The Evolute Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 39 Plane Vectors Scalars and Vectors Sum and Difference of Two Vectors Components of a Vector Scalar Product (or Dot Product) Scalar and Vector Projections Differentiation of Vector Functions Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 40 Curvilinear Motion Velocity in Curvilinear Motion Acceleration in Curvilinear Motion Tangential and Normal Components of Acceleration Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 41 Polar Coordinates Polar and Rectangular Coordinates Some Typical Polar Curves Angle of Inclination Points of Intersection Angle of Intersection The Derivative of the Arc Length Curvature Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 42 Infinite Sequences Infinite Sequences Limit of a Sequence Monotonic Sequences Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 43 Infinite Series Geometric Series Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 44 Series with Positive Terms. The Integral Test. Comparison Tests. Series of Positive Terms Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 45 Alternating Series. Absolute and Conditional Convergence. The Ratio Test. Alternating Series Definition Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 46 Power Series Power Series Uniform Convergence Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 47 Taylor and Maclaurin Series. Taylor’s Formula with Remainder. Taylor and Maclaurin Series Applications of Taylor’s Formula with Remainder Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 48 Partial Derivatives Functions of Several Variables Limits Continuity Partial Derivatives Partial Derivatives of Higher Order Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 49 Total Differential. Differentiability. Chain Rules. Total Differential Differentiability Chain Rules Chain Rule (2 → 1) Chain Rule (2 → 2) Implicit Differentiation Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 50 Space Vectors Vectors in Space Direction Cosines of a Vector Determinants Vector Perpendicular to Two Vectors Vector Product of Two Vectors Triple Scalar Product The Straight Line The Plane Solved Problems Supplem entary ProblemsChapter 51 Surfaces and Curves in Space Planes Spheres Cylindrical Surfaces Ellipsoid Elliptic Paraboloid Elliptic Cone Hyperbolic Paraboloid Hyperboloid of One Sheet Hyperboloid of Two Sheets Tangent Line and Normal Plane to a Space Curve Tangent Plane and Normal Line to a Surface Surface of Revolution Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 52 Directional Derivatives. Maximum and Minimum Values. Directional Derivatives Relative Maximum and Minimum Values Absolute Maximum and Minimum Values Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 53 Vector Differentiation and Integration Vector Differentiation Space Curves Surfaces The Operation ∇ Divergence and Curl Integration Line Integrals Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 54 Double and Iterated Integrals The Double Integral The Iterated Integral Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 55 Centroids and Moments of Inertia of Plane Areas Plane Area by Double Integration Centroids Moments of Inertia Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 56 Double Integration Applied to Volume Under a Surface and the Area of a Curved Surface Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 57 Triple Integrals Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates The Triple Integral Evaluation of Triple Integrals Centroids and Moments of Inertia Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 58 Masses of Variable Density Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsChapter 59 Differential Equations of First and Second Order Separable Differential Equations Homogeneous Functions Integrating Factors Second-Order Equations Solved Problems Supplementary ProblemsAppendix A Trigonometric FormulasAppendix B Geometric FormulasIndex
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Pearson Education Pearson Mathematics for the Middle Years
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Oxford University Press Invitation to Discrete Mathematics
Book SynopsisA clear and self-contained introduction to discrete mathematics for undergraduates and early graduates.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition 'The book is a self-contained introduction to discrete mathematics, and in particular to combinatorics and graph theory. It is aimed at undergraduate and early graduate students and encourages an active, problem-solving approach to the material. The book treats selected topics in unusual depth and from several points of view.' * Zentralblatt fur Didaktik der Mathematik *'...a far-from-traditional textbook and...a joy to read. The text is lucid and sprinkled with small jokes and background stories.' * Times Higher Education Supplement, Friday 26th November 1999 *Table of ContentsPREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION; PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION; APPENDIX; BIBLIOGRAPHY; HINTS TO SELECTED EXERCISES; INDEX
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Dover Publications Inc. Ordinary Differential Equations
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Introduction to Probability Models
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Probability Theory 2. Random Variables 3. Conditional Probability and Conditional Expectation 4. Markov Chains 5. The Exponential Distribution and the Poisson Process 6. Continuous-Time Markov Chains 7. Renewal Theory and Its Applications 8. Queueing Theory 9. Reliability Theory 10. Brownian Motion and Stationary Processes 11. Simulation 12. Coupling 13. Martingales
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Scribner Book Company Math of Life and Death
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McGraw-Hill Education Schaums Outline of College Algebra Fifth Edition
Book SynopsisTough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?Fortunately, thereâs Schaumâs. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaumâs to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaumâs 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, sovled problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This Schaumâs Outline gives you:â 300 supplemental problems to reinforce knowledgeâ Additional new end of chapter problems and supplementary problemsâ New chapter on solving Higher Degree Equationsâ New chapter on Algebra for Calculusâ Concise exaplanations of all intermediate algebra conceptsâ Support for all major textbooks for courses in Algebra
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics,U.S. Five Practices for Orchestrating Productive
Book SynopsisThe same five practices teachers know and love for planning and managing powerful conversations in mathematics classrooms, updated with current research and new insights on anticipating, lesson planning, and lessons learned from teachers, coaches, and school leaders. This framework for orchestrating mathematically productive discussions is rooted in student thinking to launch meaningful discussions in which important mathematical ideas are brought to the surface, contradictions are exposed, and understandings are developed or consolidated. Learn the 5 practices for facilitating effective inquiry-oriented classrooms: Anticipating what students will do and what strategies they will use in solving a problem Monitoring their work as they approach the problem in class Selecting students whose strategies are worth discussing in class Sequencing those students′ presentations to maximize their potential to increase students′ learning Connecting the strategies and ideas in a way that helps students understand the mathematics learned Table of Contents Front Matter Dedication Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Full access Chapter 1 Introducing the Five Practices Chapter 2 Laying the Groundwork: Setting Goals and Selecting Tasks Chapter 3 Investigating the Five Practices in Action Chapter 4 Getting Started: Anticipating Students’ Responses and Monitoring Their Work Chapter 5 Determining the Direction of the Discussion: Selecting, Sequencing, and Connecting Students’ Responses Chapter 6 Ensuring Active Thinking and Participation: Asking Good Questions and Holding Students Accountable Chapter 7 Putting the Five Practices in a Broader Context of Lesson Planning Chapter 8 Working in the School Environment to Improve Classroom Discussions Chapter 9 The Five Practices: Lessons Learned and Potential Benefits Appendix A Web-based Resources for Tasks and Lesson Plans Appendix B Lesson Plan for Building a Playground Task Appendix C Bag of Marbles Task Monitoring Chart References 5 Practices: Professional Development Guide
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Duckworth Books Mathematics for the Million: How to Master the
Book SynopsisOne of the most illuminating, useful and exciting books ever published in the mathematical field Taking only a modicum of knowledge for granted, Lancelot Hogben leads readers of this famous book through the whole course from simple arithmetic to calculus. His illuminating explanation is addressed to the person who wants to understand the place of mathematics in modern civilization but who has been intimidated by its supposed difficulty. Mathematics is the language of size, shape, and order – a language Hogben shows one can both master and enjoy.Trade Review'It makes alive the contents of the elements of mathematics' Albert Einstein'Deals with maths in a way that they never taught us at school' Daily Express'If only I had been brought up on this book, the sense and meaning of mathematics would have been made clear to me... The book combines utmost brilliance with extraordinarily good common sense' A. L. Rowse'A great book of first-class importance' H. G. Wells
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Cartoon Guide to Algebra
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HarperCollins Publishers The Times Killer Su Doku Book 16
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThe latest volume in the hugely popular Killer Su Doku series from The Times, featuring the highest-quality puzzles with an extra element of arithmetic.This addition to the successful Times Killer Su Doku series will test your skills to the limit, adding the challenge of arithmetic and taking Su Doku to a new and even deadlier level of difficulty.The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku but with an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the numbers 1-9, it is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number as well.With 200 new Moderate, Tricky, Tough and Deadly Killer Su Doku puzzles, there is no chance to ease yourself in with simple puzzles. For those who like to live dangerously and pushbeyond their mental comfort zone, steel yourself for The Times'' next, terribly tough instalment.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Music of the Primes: Why an unsolved problem
Book Synopsis20 years later The Music of the Primes is still a groundbreaking popular science book. This new edition features updates from the author and a foreword by actor and director, Simon McBurney. In 1859, the German mathematician Bernhard Riemann presented a paper to the Berlin Academy which would change the history of mathematics. The subject was the strange and enigmatic prime numbers. At the heart of the presentation was an idea, a hypothesis, that Riemann had not yet proved but which has come to obsess mathematicians for the last 150 years. No one knows if he ever found the proof; on his death his housekeeper burnt all the personal papers. Today, the hypothesis is considered by many the holy grail of mathematics but has significance far beyond maths. At the of the heart of the enigma is a prize much larger than just intellectual glory; not only is there a $1 million reward for the person who can crack it but also is the key to all banking and e-commerce security. It is the idea that brings together many other areas of science and has ramifications within Quantum Mechanics, Chaos Theory and the future of computing. In 'The Music of the Primes', one of Britain's leading mathematicians, Marcus du Sautoy, recounts the history of these elusive numbers. It is a story of eccentric and brilliant men, last minute escapes from death, strange journeys, dangerous ideas and the unquenchable thirst for knowledge that drove some men mad and others to unparalleled glory. du Sautoy also tells a coruscating history of Mathematics. Combining in-depth knowledge as a practitioner in the field with narrative flair, this book will become a classic of popular science writing and will rank alongside 'Chaos' and 'Fermat's Last Theorem' within the genre. The Riemann Hypothesis:• Compared to Fermat's Last Theorem, the Hypothesis is mathematicians’ real Holy Grail• Is the only problem from Hilbert's 1900 Centenary Problems that was unproved in the 20th century and now has a $1 million reward for the person who cracks it.• The Hypothesis is the key to all Internet and e-commerce securityTrade Review'Du Sautoy is a contagious enthusiast, a populist with a staunch faith in the public's intelligence…he has uncovered a wealth of intriguing anecdotes that he has woven into a compelling narrative.' Observer 'He laces the ideas with history, anecdote and personalia – an entertaining mix that renders an austere subject palatable…valiant and ingenious…Even those with a mathematical allergy can enjoy du Sautoy's depictions of his cast of characters' The Times 'He brings hugely enjoyable writing, full of zest and passion, to the most fundamental questions in the pursuit of true knowledge.' Sunday Times 'A mesmerising journey into the world of mathematics and its mysteries.' Daily Mail 'A brilliant storyteller.' Independent
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Applied Calculus
Book SynopsisDiscover the relevance of mathematics in your own life as you master important concepts and skills in Waner/Costenoble's APPLIED CALCULUS, 8th Edition. Updated, numerous examples and applications use real data from well-known businesses, current economic and life events -- from cryptocurrency to COVID -- to demonstrate how the principles you are learning impact you. Readable, streamlined content clearly presents concepts while numerous learning features and tools help you review and practice. Spreadsheet and TI graphing calculator instructions appear where needed. In addition, WebAssign online tools and an interactive eTextbook include teaching videos by an award-winning instructor. You can refine your skills in the necessary math prerequisites with additional examples and powerful adaptive practice sessions. A helpful website from the authors also offers online tutorials and videos on every topic to support your learning, no matter what your learning style.Table of Contents0. PRECALCULUS REVIEW. Real Numbers. Exponents and Radicals. Using Exponent Identities Multiplying and Factoring Algebraic Equations. Rational Expressions. Solving Polynomial Equations. Solving Miscellaneous Equations. The Coordinate Plane. Logarithms. 1. FUNCTIONS AND APPLICATIONS. Functions from the Numerical, Algebraic, and Graphical Viewpoints. Functions and Models. Linear Functions and Models. Linear Regression. 2. NONLINEAR FUNCTIONS AND MODELS. Quadratic Functions and Models. Exponential Functions and Models. The Number e and Exponential Growth and Decay. Logistic and Logarithmic Functions and Models.. 3. INTRODUCTION TO THE DERIVATIVE. Limits: Numerical and GraphicalViewpoints. Limits and Continuity. Limits: Algebraic Viewpoint. Average Rate of Change. Derivatives: Numerical and Graphical Viewpoints. Derivatives: Algebraic Viewpoint. 4. TECHNIQUES OF DIFFERENTIATION. Derivatives of Powers, Sums, and Constant Multiples. A First Application: Marginal Analysis. The Product and Quotient Rules. The Chain Rule. Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions. Implicit Differentiation. 5. APPLICATIONS OF THE DERIVATIVE. Maxima and Minima. Applications of Maxima and Minima. Higher Order Derivatives: Acceleration and Concavity. Analyzing Graphs. Related Rates. Elasticity. 6. THE INTEGRAL. The Indefinite Integral. Substitution. The Definite Integral. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. 7. FURTHER INTEGRATION TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS OF THE INTEGRAL. Integration by Parts. Area Between Two Curves. Averages and Moving Averages. Applications to Business and Economics: Consumers' and Producers' Surplus and Continuous Income Streams. Improper Integrals and Applications. Differential Equations and Applications. 8. FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES. Functions of Several Variables from the Numerical, Algebraic, and Graphical Viewpoints. Partial Derivatives. Maxima and Minima. Constrained Maxima and Minima and Applications. Double Integrals and Applications. 9. TRIGONOMETRIC MODELS. Trigonometric Functions, Models, and Regression. Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions and Applications. Integrals of Trigonometric Functions and Applications.
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Guardian Faber Publishing Can You Solve My Problems?: A casebook of
Book SynopsisAre you smarter than a Singaporean ten-year-old?Can you beat Sherlock Holmes?If you think the answer is yes - I challenge you to solve my problems. Here are 125 of the world's best brainteasers from the last two millennia, taking us from ancient China to medieval Europe, Victorian England to modern-day Japan, with stories of espionage, mathematical breakthroughs and puzzling rivalries along the way.Pit your wits against logic puzzles and kinship riddles, pangrams and river-crossing conundrums. Some solutions rely on a touch of cunning, others call for creativity, others need mercilessly logical thought. Some can only be solved be 2 per cent of the population. All are guaranteed to sharpen your mind. Let's get puzzling!
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Harvard University Press Arithmetic
Book SynopsisInspiring and informativedeserves to be widely read.Wall Street JournalThis fun book offers a philosophical take on number systems and revels in the beauty of math.Science NewsBecause we have ten fingers, grouping by ten seems natural, but twelve would be better for divisibility, and eight is well suited to repeated halving. Grouping by two, as in binary code, has turned out to have its own remarkable advantages. Paul Lockhart presents arithmetic not as rote manipulation of numbersa practical if mundane branch of knowledge best suited for filling out tax formsbut as a fascinating, sometimes surprising intellectual craft that arises from our desire to add, divide, and multiply important things. Passionate and entertaining, Arithmetic invites us to experience the beauty of mathematics through the eyes of a beguiling teacher. A nuanced understanding of working with numbers, gently connecting procedures that we once learned by rote with intuitions long since muddled by educationLockhart presents arithmetic as a pleasurable pastime, and describes it as a craft like knitting.Jonathon Keats, New ScientistWhat are numbers, how did they arise, why did our ancestors invent them, and how did they represent them? They are, after all, one of humankind's most brilliant inventions, arguably having greater impact on our lives than the wheel. Lockhart recounts their fascinating storyA wonderful book.Keith Devlin, author of Finding FibonacciTrade ReviewToday’s world is more dependent on numbers than at any time in human history, yet with the ready availability of cheap, reliable devices that handle computation, we have never had less need to master arithmetic. Our newfound freedom from the chore of hand computation makes it both possible and, Paul Lockhart argues in this wonderful new book, desirable to step back and reflect on the entire development of arithmetic over several millennia. What are numbers, how did they arise, why did our ancestors invent them, and how did they represent them? They are, after all, one of humankind’s most brilliant inventions, arguably having greater impact on our lives than the wheel. Lockhart recounts their fascinating story. -- Keith Devlin, mathematician, author of The Man of Numbers and Finding FibonacciWhat an exuberant, exciting invitation to take joy in the wonderful human activity of counting, and to think deeply about its many origins. Marvelously personal, quite surprising at times, and fun to read. -- Barry Mazur, Gerhard Gade University Professor at Harvard University, coauthor of Prime Numbers and the Riemann HypothesisOnce I started reading, the text proved mind-blowing. Some of the most ingrained and fundamental assumptions about the way we count and understand numbers are here deconstructed and shown to be arbitrary… For the mathematical layman, this book will be a very pleasant surprise… I am delighted to say that Lockhart is a fabulously entertaining writer, and that his light-hearted approach managed to keep me cheerfully engaged even when his discussions were most abstract… It’s in equal measures entertaining and educational, and a pleasant surprise on more levels than one. -- Andrea Tallarita * PopMatters *Arithmetic is inspiring and informative, and deserves to be widely read. -- Jane Gleeson-White * Wall Street Journal *Beginning with counting and moving through topics such as multiplication and fractions, Arithmetic provides a nuanced understanding of working with numbers, gently connecting procedures that we once learned by rote with intuitions long since muddled by education…Lockhart presents arithmetic as a pleasurable pastime, and describes it as a craft like knitting. Manipulating calculi on a tabula, you can see what he means. -- Jonathon Keats * New Scientist *More than just an informative survey of the fundamentals of basic arithmetic, this fun book offers a philosophical take on number systems and revels in the beauty of math. * Science News *
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HarperCollins Publishers Maths on the Back of an Envelope
Book SynopsisAnother terrific book by Rob Eastaway' SIMON SINGHA delightfully accessible guide to how to play with numbers' HANNAH FRYHow many cats are there in the world?What''s the chance of winning the lottery twice?And just how long does it take to count to a million?Learn how to tackle tricky maths problems with nothing but the back of an envelope, a pencil and some good old-fashioned brain power.Join Rob Eastaway as he takes an entertaining look at how to figure without a calculator. Packed with amusing anecdotes, quizzes, and handy calculation tips for every situation, Maths on the Back of an Envelope is an invaluable introduction to the art of estimation, and a welcome reminder that sometimes our own brain is the best tool we have to deal with numbers.Trade Review‘A delightfully accessible guide to how to play with numbers’ – Dr Hannah Fry, author of Hello World and The Mathematics of Love ‘Put aside those calculators and computers, and find a pen and piece of paper! In a collection of riveting tips and examples, Eastaway shows us amazing short-cuts to get rough answers to important questions. I still find it remarkable that 16% of 25 is exactly the same as 25% of 16!’ – Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter, author of The Art of Statistics ‘Another terrific book by Rob Eastaway’ – Simon Singh ‘Packed with fun examples and fresh ideas. I thought I was on top of this subject, but I learned a lot’ – Tim Harford ‘A joyful primer about the lost art of calculating without a calculator’ – Guardian
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