Popular and recreational mathematics Books
Rowman & Littlefield Math Is Everywhere
Book SynopsisMath is Everywhere has 365 math activities you can do with your kids, right now! You could watch bugs, listen to music, or ride a bike. You'll find ideas to entertain with math while waiting for a dentist appointment! You can make flubber or a real dirt cake that you can eat! You will not find any worksheets or artificial word problems, but your child probably will want to create some, so beware! You won't need to buy a thing, unless it's the groceries you and your child will use to make dinner. Math is Everywhere is a book for anyone who wants to answer the question, When am I ever going to use this math?Trade ReviewI love math! But my wife and three homeschooled boys, 10, 6 and 2, don't always share my enthusiasm. This book has helped me realize the seemingly limitless opportunities to help my children learn the importance of and enjoy math, and I never thought about how much math they are already doing! Math is, indeed, everywhere. In these pages I found easy to understand theory behind childhood development and also wonderfully practical and specific examples of math learning. I highly recommend this entertaining and useful guide for any adult who raises or teaches children. Whether you are a math lover or math hater, this book is for you! -- Anthony Cox, homeschool parentTimely! Young people have lost the art of discovery and inquiry. They can simply 'ask Siri' or 'Google it'. Math is often one of the most feared courses for entering college students. In my opinion, this is for one or two reasons: 1. They have always felt that the language of numbers was confusing, especially when you start adding letters to equations 2. When they ask 'when will I ever need to use this again' the frustration for learning the language of math is greater than any suggested future usefulness That youthful frustration can lead to college students who are Math avoidant at worst, and at minimum, lacking in financial literacy. Colleges’ nationwide have found it necessary to implement Financial Literacy content in their curriculum to fill the gap. Back in the day, Financial Literacy was a life skill! Place your child ahead of the curve, get to work on these practical, 'this is how you will use math' activities as soon as you can. Hopefully they will learn the value of money through the activities, make millions, and you can enjoy their inheritance now since they won’t need it. -- Emily Pettit, Dean of Student EngagementMath is Everywhere is a practical and creative guide bursting with ideas to help educators and parents alike apply classroom concepts to real world activities. Whatever level of interest, this book shows how you can create opportunities to learn from any task, space, interest, or idea. Overall, this book inspires individuals to consider math in new ways that allows application of common core standards any day of the week. -- Kim Crawford, EdDTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1: Money Sense Starts Early in Life Chapter 2: Things to do in a Waiting Room Chapter 3: Planning, Searching, Comparing, Couponing Chapter 4: Shopping for Clothes Chapter 5: Are we eating at home tonight? Chapter 6: Create a family calendar or a daily T.V. schedule. Chapter 7: Get in the car, it’s time to go! Chapter 8: Let’s plan a get-away Chapter 9: Home is where we can just hang out. Chapter 10: The sun’s shining, let’s go outside. Chapter 11: Let’s get dirty and grow something. Chapter 12: Sports of all sorts! Chapter 13: When is Pi day, or is it pie day? Chapter 14: Special recipes, but they’re not just for food! Chapter 15: Resources to help you get going with your own ideas. Chapter 16: How do humans develop and what’s that got to do with math? Chapter 17: How do teachers teach math? Chapter 18: A whole new world! References
£45.90
Rowman & Littlefield Math Is Everywhere
Book SynopsisMath is Everywhere has 365 math activities you can do with your kids, right now! You could watch bugs, listen to music, or ride a bike. You'll find ideas to entertain with math while waiting for a dentist appointment! You can make flubber or a real dirt cake that you can eat! You will not find any worksheets or artificial word problems, but your child probably will want to create some, so beware! You won't need to buy a thing, unless it's the groceries you and your child will use to make dinner. Math is Everywhere is a book for anyone who wants to answer the question, When am I ever going to use this math?Trade ReviewI love math! But my wife and three homeschooled boys, 10, 6 and 2, don't always share my enthusiasm. This book has helped me realize the seemingly limitless opportunities to help my children learn the importance of and enjoy math, and I never thought about how much math they are already doing! Math is, indeed, everywhere. In these pages I found easy to understand theory behind childhood development and also wonderfully practical and specific examples of math learning. I highly recommend this entertaining and useful guide for any adult who raises or teaches children. Whether you are a math lover or math hater, this book is for you! -- Anthony Cox, homeschool parentTimely! Young people have lost the art of discovery and inquiry. They can simply 'ask Siri' or 'Google it'. Math is often one of the most feared courses for entering college students. In my opinion, this is for one or two reasons: 1. They have always felt that the language of numbers was confusing, especially when you start adding letters to equations 2. When they ask 'when will I ever need to use this again' the frustration for learning the language of math is greater than any suggested future usefulness That youthful frustration can lead to college students who are Math avoidant at worst, and at minimum, lacking in financial literacy. Colleges’ nationwide have found it necessary to implement Financial Literacy content in their curriculum to fill the gap. Back in the day, Financial Literacy was a life skill! Place your child ahead of the curve, get to work on these practical, 'this is how you will use math' activities as soon as you can. Hopefully they will learn the value of money through the activities, make millions, and you can enjoy their inheritance now since they won’t need it. -- Emily Pettit, Dean of Student EngagementMath is Everywhere is a practical and creative guide bursting with ideas to help educators and parents alike apply classroom concepts to real world activities. Whatever level of interest, this book shows how you can create opportunities to learn from any task, space, interest, or idea. Overall, this book inspires individuals to consider math in new ways that allows application of common core standards any day of the week. -- Kim Crawford, EdDTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1: Money Sense Starts Early in Life Chapter 2: Things to do in a Waiting Room Chapter 3: Planning, Searching, Comparing, Couponing Chapter 4: Shopping for Clothes Chapter 5: Are we eating at home tonight? Chapter 6: Create a family calendar or a daily T.V. schedule. Chapter 7: Get in the car, it’s time to go! Chapter 8: Let’s plan a get-away Chapter 9: Home is where we can just hang out. Chapter 10: The sun’s shining, let’s go outside. Chapter 11: Let’s get dirty and grow something. Chapter 12: Sports of all sorts! Chapter 13: When is Pi day, or is it pie day? Chapter 14: Special recipes, but they’re not just for food! Chapter 15: Resources to help you get going with your own ideas. Chapter 16: How do humans develop and what’s that got to do with math? Chapter 17: How do teachers teach math? Chapter 18: A whole new world! References
£23.75
Rowman & Littlefield How the Math Gets Done
Book SynopsisHow the Math Gets Done: Why Parents Don''t Need to Worry About New vs. Old Math provides a roadmap to understanding what the symbols for math operations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) really mean, what the clues are to interpret these symbols, and a kind of short story of how they evolved over time. to decipher the enigmatic squiggles of those verbs called operations.How the Math Gets Done: Why Parents Don''t Need to Worry About New vs. Old Mathcompares the old and the new methods for math procedures from a Big Idea perspective by organizing the information in four sections: Definition, Organization, Relationships and Patterns, and Connections. Each section contains three chapters that clarify the issues related to each Big Idea section. The Conclusion offers parents even more hints and guidelines to help their child through this math country of procedures for calculating in math.Trade ReviewHow the Math Gets Done is not a quick fix to raise the child's math grade for tomorrow’s test, but about deciphering the child's thinking and establishing real math understanding for the long haul. Once a kid is in trouble, parents will not feel there is time to immediately get to the bottom of the issues, so they may want to skip around the book to locate the particular topic that is giving their child difficulty. This is the book that will wake parents (and teachers) up to the notion that multiple strategies are helpful and that opportunities for misunderstandings are lying in the path like so many land mines! -- Ann Hammond McCamy, Parent and Assistant Director, Delmont Public Library. Former curriculum writer for Lambert Book House, Education Coordinator at The House of the Seven Gables, and public and private school teacherOh my goodness, this book is brilliant and so helpful. As an educator and a mother, I can't help thinking that this is a book for everyone not just parents. How the Math Gets Done spotlights and breaks down into understandable nuggets the most intimate mathematical thinking of our children. While illuminating for us their understandings and misunderstandings, it pushes us -the adults- to think our very own understandings in the most non-threatening way, so that we can support our kids. -- Regine Philippeaux-Pierre, Mother of Two Children, Director, Excellence for All, Boston Public SchoolsTable of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction Part I. Definition 1. Math According to Jen, Bobby, and Others Jen’s Deductions Bobby’s Experience with Multiplication and Number Arrangements Children’s Descriptions About Making Sense Trevor and Jim Invent Their Own Multiplication Methods Keep in Mind 2. Math Grammar of Nouns, Verbs, and Stories “Putting Together” Verbs for Addition and Multiplication “Taking Apart” Verbs for Subtraction and Division A Short Interlude About the Use of that Negative Sign Word Problems Put Math Verbs in Stories Keep in Mind 3. A Choice between Two Rs – Rote Memorization or Reasoning Sound Bites That Bite Back Memorization vs. Organization Acronyms - Sense or Nonsense Keep in Mind Part II. Organization 4. In Search of Like Terms, Classification Revisited Like Terms, Common Denominators, and Same Units Place Value Columns Have Like Terms Categories What’s Wrong with this Picture? Adding Percentages A Note About Multiplication and Division Keep in Mind 5. Artful Assembly of Operations Facts, Frogs, and Formats Jackie’s Thinking About Number Operations James, Janie, and Napier’s Lattice Multiplication Division Interpretations That Made Sense Keep in Mind 6. Same Math, Same Meaning, Different Organization – New vs. Old “If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It.” Multiplication Organization Sense Digit Alignment Continues Zeke, Jake, and Long Division Keep in Mind Part III. Relationships and Patterns 7. “Seeing” Math Patterns with Viewfinders Multiplication Table Patterns Addition Table Patterns Kathy’s and Rudy’s Fraction Viewfinders Keep in Mind 8. Spelunking for Patterns with More Viewfinders Reflections on Addition and Multiplication Subtraction, Division, and Missy’s “Different Family” A Few Rules of Engagement for Working with Numbers Keep in Mind 9. Functions, Predictability, and Balance Predictability and Functions One Answer or Many Answers, Same Balance Keep in Mind Part IV. Connections 10. A Multiplication Area Image for the Ages From Theon to Dienes – A Bridge Across the Centuries Same Design for Mixed Numbers, Fractions and Decimals Visual-Spatial Multi-Digit Multiplication Keep in Mind 11. Ratios, Proportions, and Rate of Change Fractions as Gatekeepers David’s Decluttering Fractions Changing Numbers, Changing Locations, and Moving Targets in Proportions Slope as a Rate of Change Keep in Mind 12. Algebraic Thinking The Shapes for an Algebra Transition From Multiplication Tables to Coordinate Tables Jill’s Graphic Solutions F.O.I.L.’ed Again Keep in Mind Conclusion: What Parents Can Do Problem Solving Beyond Word Problems Right Tool for the Right Job - A Hard Look At Technology Keep in Mind Glossary References About the Author
£63.90
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Big Bang of Numbers: How to Build the
Book Synopsis'Who knew numbers could be so charming? ... Suri takes us on a light-hearted journey all the way from nothing (zero) to infinity' Karen Joy Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves Our universe has multiple origin stories, from religious creation myths to the Big Bang of scientists. But if we leave those behind and start from nothing – no matter, no cosmos, not even empty space – could we create a universe using only maths? In this new mathematical origin story, mathematician and award-winning novelist Manil Suri creates a natural progression of ideas needed to design our world, starting with numbers and continuing through geometry, algebra, and beyond. With evocative and engaging examples ranging from multidimensional crochet to the Mona Lisa’s asymmetrical smile, as well as ingenious storytelling that helps illuminate complex concepts like infinity and relativity, The Big Bang of Numbers charts a playful, inventive course to existence. Distilled from almost four decades of teaching experience, and offering both striking new perspectives for maths aficionados and an accessible introduction for enthusiastic novices, The Big Bang of Numbers proves that we can all fall in love with maths.Trade ReviewThe fundamental[s] of maths presented like a delightful fairy-tale. Hugely enjoyed it * Dara O'Brien *A beautifully written meditation on mathematics: whimsical, thought-provoking and deep * Alex Bellos, author of Alex's Adventures in Numberland *Who knew numbers could be so charming? So industrious? Suri takes us on a light-hearted journey all the way from nothing (zero) to infinity. Math has rarely been so readable. * Karen Joy Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves *In The Big Bang of Numbers, Manil Suri invites the reader to create a universe made of mathematical ideas, sparking a thrill that may catch you off guard—an exhilarating sensation of playfulness, power, and insight. * Steven Strogatz, New York Times bestselling author of Infinite Powers and The Joy of X *Numerophobic? This infinitely fascinating book will cure you ... Manil Suri’s march through maths is brimming with entertaining and yet discombobulating thoughts ... Suri has a knack for clarity and a welcome habit of grounding tricky concepts in the tangible * The Times *A most unusual, creative, and fascinating account of mathematics that relies not on equations or formulas, but on metaphors, paradoxes, and lovely vignettes. * John Allen Paulos, author of Innumeracy and A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper *A delightful ride of a book. Before I knew it, I was rooting for primes, doubting the wisdom of dividing by zero, and holding my breath as the universe starts to emerge from triangles and cones and planes. The book was so enjoyable and understandable, it almost made me want to take another stab at calculus. Almost. Proof that when a smart person who writes well and honestly explores their passion, that passion is contagious. * Ken Krimstein, author of When I Grow Up *An excellent new book that could make anyone fall in love with math * Washingtonian *
£11.69
Quercus Publishing 50 Maths Ideas You Really Need to Know
Book SynopsisIn a series of 50 accessible essays, Tony Crilly explains and introduces the mathematical laws and principles - ancient and modern, theoretical and practical, everyday and esoteric - that allow us to understand the world around us.From Pascal's triangle to money management, ideas of relativity to the very real uses of imaginary numbers, 50 Maths Ideas is a complete introduction to the most important mathematical concepts in history.
£9.49
Quercus Publishing 50 Math Ideas
Book SynopsisIn a series of 50 accessible essays, Tony Crilly explains and introduces the mathematical laws and principles - ancient and modern, theoretical and practical, everyday and esoteric - that allow us to understand the world around us.From Pascal's triangle to money management, ideas of relativity to the very real uses of imaginary numbers, 50 Math Ideas is a complete introduction to the most important mathematical concepts in history.
£12.06
Prometheus Books Math Charmers: Tantalizing Tidbits for the Mind
Book SynopsisProfessional mathematicians often speak of the beauty of mathematics and the elegance of its solutions. Yet the esthetic appeal of math is rarely conveyed to students at the elementary, secondary, or even college level. Instead, most of us develop phobias in school about math's elusive logic and then pass these negative impressions on to our children. We should all be having fun with math and helping our kids to do better in life by encouraging them to appreciate not only its usefulness but especially its charm. That's just what veteran math educator Alfred Posamentier sets out to do in this delightful exploration of math's many intriguing, interesting, and fun qualities. Beginning with the beauty of the number system, thr author doesn't just talk mathematics; he entices readers to do math and discover for themselves just how stimulating the process can be! Brief and entertaining introductions to each chapter invite readers to try their hands at arithmetic marvels, surprising solutions, algebraic entertainments, geometric wonders, and fun mathematical paradoxes, among other topics. Presented in a reader-friendly, conversational tone, the text is very accessible and the examples are geared to a beginner's level, so that even the most math-phobic individual will discover the hidden joy and inherent appeal of doing math. This is the ideal book for adults looking for a way to turn their kids on to an important subject or discover for themselves what they might have missed in their own math education.
£15.29
Prometheus Books Mathematical Amazements and Surprises:
Book SynopsisIf you've been waiting for a book that will evoke the delight and intrigue that mathematics has to offer, this is the book for you. What are the odds of finding two people who share the same birth date in a room of thirty-five? Most people would guess they're pretty low. In actuality, the probability is better than 80 percent. This is just one of many entertaining examples of mathematical curiosities presented. Two veteran math educators have created the perfect introduction to the wonders of mathematics for the general reader, requiring only a high school background in the subject. Among the entertaining and useful tricks they teach are shortcuts in arithmetic, such as ways to determine at a glance the exact divisors of any given number. They also demonstrate how the properties of certain numbers can lead to infinite loops. What is particularly exciting is how many correct answers turn out to be counterintuitive. Exploring all these features will instill insights into the nature of numbers, improve your ability to manipulate them, and give you an appreciation for the inherent elegance of mathematics. As you marvel at the many unusual relationships and novelties revealed in this ingenious and delightful presentation, you'll be learning more math than you ever thought possible - and will be relishing every moment of it!Trade Review"A book by two math professors presents number trivia that highlights math's "gee, wow!" factor." -- Science News, November 2009
£14.39
Prometheus Books Mathematical Curiosities: A Treasure Trove of
Book SynopsisAn innovative and appealing way for the layperson to develop math skills--while actually enjoying it Most people agree that math is important, but few would say it's fun. This book will show you that the subject you learned to hate in high school can be as entertaining as a witty remark, as engrossing as the mystery novel you can't put down--in short, fun! As veteran math educators Posamentier and Lehmann demonstrate, when you realize that doing math can be enjoyable, you open a door into a world of unexpected insights while learning an important skill. The authors illustrate the point with many easily understandable examples. One of these is what mathematicians call the "Ruth-Aaron pair" (714 and 715), named after the respective career home runs of Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. These two consecutive integers contain a host of interesting features, one of which is that their prime factors when added together have the same sum. The authors also explore the unusual aspects of such numbers as 11 and 18, which have intriguing properties usually overlooked by standard math curriculums. And to make you a better all-around problem solver, a variety of problems is presented that appear simple but have surprisingly clever solutions. If math has frustrated you over the years, this delightful approach will teach you many things you thought were beyond your reach, while conveying the key message that math can and should be anything but boring.
£13.49
Prometheus Books The Call of the Primes: Surprising Patterns,
Book SynopsisThis sampler of entertaining mathematical diversions reveals the elegance and extraordinary usefulness of mathematics for readers who think they have no aptitude for the subject. If you like any kind of game at all, you'll enjoy the amazing mathematical puzzles and patterns presented here in straightforward terms that any layperson can understand. From magic squares and the mysterious qualities of prime numbers to Pythagorean triples, probability theory, the Fibonacci sequence, and more, the author shows that math can be fun while having some profound implications. Such ubiquitous mathematical entities as pi and the Fibonacci numbers are found throughout the natural world and are also the foundation of our technological civilization. By exploring the intriguing games presented here, you'll come away with a greater appreciation for the beauty and importance of these and many more math concepts. This is the perfect book for people who were turned off by math in school but now as adults wonder what they may have missed.
£14.24
Prometheus Books Math Tricks: The Surprising Wonders of Shapes and
Book SynopsisIt is no secret that most people avoid mathematics, in large measure because elementary school teachers have never done much to motivate a love of the subject matter. In his latest book, mathematician Alfred S. Posamentier provides easily understandable, easily presentable and easily replicated tricks that one can do with mathematics. All that is required is the ability to do arithmetic, understand the very basics of algebra and geometry and have an open mind for probability. From geometrical puzzles to numerical quirks, Mathematical Tricks will give readers that "aha!" moment they may never have received at school.
£16.99
Prometheus Books The Book of Proposition Bets: Using Mathematics
Book SynopsisIn the modern world the theory of probability is used extensively in mathematics, science, engineering, medicine and, of course, gambling. A proposition bet is one that involves the use of probability –both estimated and actual –where an individual makes an apparently attractive bet to someone who is easily deceived by the odds, which are at first glance in his favor.The Book of Proposition Bets gathers together, and reveals the true mathematics behind, over 50 classic and original proposition bets. From the famous Three Card Monty (really an exercise in the Monty Hall Paradox), to probabilities based on rolling dice and pulling playing cards, or whether or not a mark can guess 3 correct digits of a one dollar bill’s serial number (spoiler: the odds are against it), author Owen O’Shea here compiles a fascinating and engaging survey of prop bets. In addition, Part 2 of the book contains a brief history of the theory of probability and some examples of cons and scams perpetrated on the general public to this day around the world, (plus a few more mathematical proposition bets!).Whether to learn the intricacies used by hustlers, or borrow a couple of tricks for yourself, we wager that there is a high probability that readers will enjoy this entertaining and illuminating book!
£13.49
Prometheus Books The Call of Coincidence: Mathematical Gems,
Book SynopsisStrange happenstances and chance encounters have puzzled us for centuries. This fun and fascinating book takes readers on a journey through the mathematics behind coincidences both famous and never-before-examined. From peculiar patterns in geometry and calculus to the famous Waring Problem, and other astonishing numerical curiosities, The Call of Coincidence begins by examining the mathematical properties that underpin everything there is. Next, author Owen O’Shea – along with fictional guides Charlie Chance and the enigmatic Dr. Moogle – reveals surprising connections and correlations throughout history, including numerical coincidences behind the reign of King Richard III, the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the 1996 FIFA World Cup, and much, much more. By investigating the properties, puzzles, and problems within, you will gain a newfound appreciation for the beautiful simplicity of mathematics in its many forms. Featuring surprising trivia gems alongside serious questions like why there is something rather than nothing, readers will be enriched by this exploration of remarkable number coincidences and the mathematics that make them possible – and probable.
£18.04
Pan Macmillan Australia Eddie Woo's Wonderful World of STEM
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£12.57
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd As Easy As Pi: Stuff about numbers that isn't
Book SynopsisTaking a quirky and insightful look at the world of numbers, As Easy As Pi will delight and entertain any number enthusiast.In this day and age it's hard to imagine a world without numbers. Our lives are centred around commerce and money, and it is the only language that's the same the world over. However, did you know that for a long period of time people could not get their heads around the idea of zero, a figure representing nothing, and that it was even regarded as heretical in some circles? As Easy As Pi is an entertaining and accessible guide, written for those who love numbers – and those who don't – and uncovers a great deal of lore and intriguing information. Including:- Snippets of fascinating numerical facts - Myths and mysticism in the world of numbers- Numbers in language and used as slang- Pop culture trivia - Useful mathematical rules to rememberTrade ReviewFascinating... as much for those who hated maths at school as it is for those who love numbers * The Lady *A fab gift for anyone who loves facts and figures about numbers. It'll keep anoraks like me amused for hours. I loved it! * Now *A hotchpotch of facts about numbers.. interesting in the Stephen Fry style * Irish Examiner *An entertaining and accessible introduction to the world of numbers... offers a selection of offbeat information to delight any enthusiast of the subject * Waterstones Books Quarterly *Buchan explores [numbers'] inescapable influence in everything... Astonishingly comprehensive for its size, this little book is wonderfully addictive * The Good Book Guide *
£6.64
Oneworld Publications How to Predict Everything: The Formula
Book SynopsisHow do you predict something that has never happened before? There's a useful calculation being employed by Wall Street, Silicon Valley and maths professors all over the world, and it predicts that the human species will become extinct in 760 years. Unfortunately, there is disagreement over how to apply the formula, and some argue that we might only have twenty years left. Originally devised by British clergyman Thomas Bayes, the theorem languished in obscurity for two hundred years before being resurrected as the lynchpin of the digital economy. With brief detours into archaeology, philology, and overdue library books, William Poundstone explains how we can use it to predict pretty much anything. What is the chance that there are multiple universes? How long will Hamilton run? Will the US stock market continue to perform as well this century as it has for the last hundred years? And are we really all doomed?Trade Review‘Thoroughly entertaining reading and it’s not hard to foresee a future in which readers everywhere will find it impossible to put down.’ * E&T Magazine *‘a fun and energetic romp through a mishmash of philosophical and cosmological ideas… an engagingly written foray.’ * The Inquisitive Biologist *‘A fascinating sweep through so many interesting and important insights into how we can understand our future, masterfully knitted together.’ -- Bobby Duffy, author of The Perils of Perception‘One of the best science writers of our time has taken on one of the most interesting and important subjects of all time – how to predict the future under great uncertainty… A gripping read.’ -- Michael Shermer, author of Heavens on Earth‘A very interesting and definitive book on this subject.’ -- J. Richard Gott, astrophysicist and author of The Cosmic Web
£9.49
Watkins Media Limited Eight Lessons on Infinity: A Mathematical
Book SynopsisDo you want to learn about the most beautiful concept ever invented by humankind? In this book, best-selling author and mathematician Haim Shapira will inspire you with his humorous and engaging exploration of infinity.Written in clear, simple language and aimed at a lay audience, this book also offers some strategies that will allow readers to try their ability at solving truly fascinating mathematical problems. Infinity is a deeply counter-intuitive concept that has inspired many great thinkers. In this book we will meet many sages, both familiar and unfamiliar: Zeno and Pythagoras, Georg Cantor and Bertrand Russell, Sofia Kovalevskaya and Emmy Noether, al-Khwarizmi and Euclid, Sophie Germain and Srinivasa Ramanujan. The world of infinity is inhabited by many paradoxes, and so is this book: Zeno paradoxes, Hilbert's "Infinity Hotel", Achilles and the gods paradox, the paradox of heaven and hell, the Ross-Littlewood paradox involving tennis balls, the Galileo paradox and many more.Aimed at the curious but non-technical reader, this book refrains from using any fearsome mathematical symbols. It uses only the most basic operations of mathematics: adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, powers and roots - that is all. But that doesn't mean that a bit of deep thinking won't be necessary and rewarding. Writing with humour and lightness of touch, Haim Shapira banishes the chalky pallor of the schoolroom and offers instead a truly thrilling intellectual journey.Fasten your seatbelt - we are going to Infinity, and beyond!
£10.99
Headline Publishing Group Instant Mathematics: Key Thinkers, Theories,
Book SynopsisInstant Mathematics pulls together all the pivotal mathematical theories and discoveries into one concise volume. Each page contains a discrete 'cheat sheet', which tells you the most important facts in bite-sized chunks, meaning you can become an expert in an instant. From zero to the Riemann Hypothesis, from primes to irrational numbers, and from Pythagoras to John Nash and Roger Penrose, every key figure, theory or term is expressed in succinct and lively text and graphics. Perfect for the knowledge hungry and time poor, this collection of graphic-led lessons makes mathematics interesting and accessible. Everything you need to know – and more – is here.Table of ContentsZero • One • Natural numbers • Geometry • Pythagoras • Euclid • Euclidian space • Thales of Miletus • Al-Khwarizmi • Fractions • Functions • Squares and roots • Pi • Sine • Cosine • Tangent • Trigonometry • Infinity • Imaginary numbers • Curves • Topology • Dimensions • Fractals • Primes • Rational numbers • Irrational numbers • Algebra • Abstract algebra • Sets • Cantor sets • Blaise Pascal • Countable sets • Power sets • Vectors • Sophie Germain • Graphs • Dense sets • Mandelbrot sets • Derivatives • Fibonacci sequence • Emmy Noether • Gödel's incompleteness theorem • Fermat's last theorem • Mobius strip • Hilbert's Infinity Hotel • Julia set • John Nash • Riemann hypothesis • Golden ratio • Michael Atiyah • Andrew Wiles • Roger Penrose.
£13.49
Profile Books Ltd Something Doesn’t Add Up: Surviving Statistics in
Book SynopsisSome people fear and mistrust numbers. Others want to use them for everything. After a long career as a statistician, Paul Goodwin has learned the hard way that the ones who want to use them for everything are a very good reason for the rest of us to fear and mistrust them. Something Doesn't Add Up is a fieldguide to the numbers that rule our world, even though they don't make sense. Wry, witty and humane, Goodwin explains mathematical subtleties so painlessly that you hardly need to think about numbers at all. He demonstrates how statistics that are meant to make life simpler often make it simpler than it actually is, but also reveals some of the ways we really can use maths to make better decisions. Enter the world of fitness tracking, the history of IQ testing, China's social credit system, Effective Altruism, and learn how someone should have noticed that Harold Shipman was killing his patients years before they actually did. In the right hands, maths is a useful tool. It's just a pity there are so many of the wrong hands about.Trade ReviewPraise for Forewarned: A Sceptic's Guide to Prediction The book is awash with entertaining examples of predictions that were astoundingly accurate and others that were spectacularly wrong. * Irish Times *
£9.49
Bonnier Books Ltd Numbercrunch: A Mathematician's Toolkit for
Book Synopsis'Lucid and entertaining. With barely an equation in sight, Numbercrunch makes a passionate case for how just a little bit more numeracy could help us all' - Tom Whipple, The Times'The perfect introduction to the power of mathematics - fluent, friendly and practical' - Tim Harford, bestselling author of How to Make the World Add UpIn our hyper-modern world, we are bombarded with more facts, stats and information than ever before. So, what can we grasp hold of to make sense of it all? Oliver Johnson reveals how mathematical thinking can help us understand the myriad data all around us. From the exponential growth of viruses to social media filter-bubbles; from share-price fluctuations to growth of computing power; from the datafication of our sports pages to quantifying climate change. Not to mention the things much closer to home: ever wondered when the best time is to leave a party? What are the chances of rain ruining your barbecue this weekend? How about which queue is the best to join in the supermarket?Journeying through the three sections of Randomness, Structure, and Information, we meet a host of brilliant minds such Alan Turing, Enrico Fermi and Claude Shannon, and we learn the tools, tips and tricks to cut through the noise all around us - from the Law of Large Numbers to Entropy to Brownian Motion. Lucid, surprising, and endlessly entertaining, Numbercrunch equips you with a definitive mathematician's toolkit to make sense of your world.Trade ReviewThe perfect introduction to the power of mathematics - fluent, friendly and practical. * Tim Harford, author of 'How to Make the World Add Up' *A clear, straightforward, informative guide to understanding numbers. I wish I'd read it years ago. * Tom Chivers, author of 'How to Read Numbers' *An excellent, straightforward introduction to usefulness of numbers, which gets to the heart of why maths is so important to all of us. * David Sumpter, author of 'The Ten Equations that Rule the World' *A fine and valuable read. Johnson applies careful analysis and great common sense to an extraordinary range of applications of mathematical ideas, from football to filter bubbles - explaining formal ideas with minimum technicalities, and weighing their relevance to the real world. * David Spiegelhalter, author of 'The Art of Statistics' *Lucid and entertaining. With barely an equation in sight, Numbercrunch makes a passionate case for how just a little bit more numeracy could help us all. * Tom Whipple, Science Editor, 'The Times' *Numbers don't lie but they often speak a foreign language. Professor Oliver Johnson is a superb maths-whisperer on a mission to arm his readers with the tools to distinguish sound claims from the many phoney ones that bombard us every day. Numbercrunch is an invaluable addition to the modern baloney-detection kit. * Ananyo Bhattacharya, author of 'The Man from the Future' *
£17.60
Bonnier Books Ltd Numbercrunch: A Mathematician's Toolkit for
Book Synopsis'Lucid and entertaining. With barely an equation in sight, Numbercrunch makes a passionate case for how just a little bit more numeracy could help us all' - Tom Whipple, The Times'The perfect introduction to the power of mathematics - fluent, friendly and practical' - Tim Harford, bestselling author of How to Make the World Add UpIn our hyper-modern world, we are bombarded with more facts, stats and information than ever before. So, what can we grasp hold of to make sense of it all? Oliver Johnson reveals how mathematical thinking can help us understand the myriad data all around us. From the exponential growth of viruses to social media filter-bubbles; from share price fluctuations to the cost of living; from the datafication of our sports pages to quantifying climate change. Not to mention the things much closer to home: ever wondered when the best time is to leave a party? What are the chances of rain ruining your barbecue this weekend? How about which queue is the best to join in the supermarket?Journeying through three sections - Randomness, Structure, and Information - we meet a host of brilliant minds, such Alan Turing, Enrico Fermi and Claude Shannon, and are equipped with the tools to cut through the noise all around us - from the Law of Large Numbers to Entropy to Brownian Motion. Lucid, surprising, and endlessly entertaining, Numbercrunch equips you with a definitive mathematician's toolkit to make sense of your world.Trade ReviewThe perfect introduction to the power of mathematics - fluent, friendly and practical. * Tim Harford, author of 'How to Make the World Add Up' *A clear, straightforward, informative guide to understanding numbers. I wish I'd read it years ago. * Tom Chivers, author of 'How to Read Numbers' *An excellent, straightforward introduction to usefulness of numbers, which gets to the heart of why maths is so important to all of us. * David Sumpter, author of 'The Ten Equations that Rule the World' *A fine and valuable read. Johnson applies careful analysis and great common sense to an extraordinary range of applications of mathematical ideas, from football to filter bubbles ? explaining formal ideas with minimum technicalities, and weighing their relevance to the real world. * David Spiegelhalter, author of 'The Art of Statistics' *Lucid and entertaining. With barely an equation in sight, Numbercrunch makes a passionate case for how just a little bit more numeracy could help us all. * Tom Whipple, Science Editor, 'The Times' *Numbers don't lie but they often speak a foreign language. Professor Oliver Johnson is a superb maths-whisperer on a mission to arm his readers with the tools to distinguish sound claims from the many phoney ones that bombard us every day. Numbercrunch is an invaluable addition to the modern baloney-detection kit. * Ananyo Bhattacharya, author of 'The Man from the Future' *
£22.87
Bonnier Books Ltd Numbercrunch
Book Synopsis'Lucid and entertaining. With barely an equation in sight, Numbercrunch makes a passionate case for how just a little bit more numeracy could help us all' - Tom Whipple, The Times'The perfect introduction to the power of mathematics - fluent, friendly and practical' - Tim Harford, bestselling author of How to Make the World Add UpIn our hyper-modern world, we are bombarded with more facts, stats and information than ever before. So, what can we grasp hold of to make sense of it all? Oliver Johnson reveals how mathematical thinking can help us understand the myriad data all around us. From the exponential growth of viruses to social media filter-bubbles; from share-price fluctuations to growth of computing power; from the datafication of our sports pages to quantifying climate change. Not to mention the things much closer to home: ever wondered when the best time is to leave a party? What are th
£9.89
Icon Books Short Cuts: Maths: Navigate Your Way Through the Big Ideas
Your expert guide to mastering the numbers behind the mysteries of modern mathematics. What with the mysteries of infinity and imaginary numbers, the power of mathematical modelling, and the logic and structures hiding behind real-life situations and digital worlds, the modern landscape of mathematics is an extraordinary place to explore. But how are you expected to navigate this enigmatic and abstract world?Short Cuts: Maths provides the map you need to start exploring seriously big ideas. Puzzling questions prompt 'short cut' answers written by experts in their field, with each one the setting-off point for instructions to help you plot your path through the mathematical maze.
£13.49
Atlantic Books Maths Tricks to Blow Your Mind: A Journey Through
Book SynopsisWhat is 4% of 75?Can you calculate 60 + 60 x 0 + 1?Which is bigger, an 18-inch pizza or two 12-inch pizzas?Join award-winning maths presenter Kyle D Evans on an entertaining tour of viral maths problems that have gone wild on social media in recent years. From the infamous 'Hannah's sweets' exam question to percentages 'life-hacks', viral maths problems seem to capture the public's imagination without fail. In Maths Tricks to Blow Your Mind, Kyle presents over 50 viral maths problems with background information, explanations and solutions to similar problems, all in a humorous, accessible and inclusive manner. Want to dazzle and delight your friends and family? This book shows you how!Trade ReviewA chirpy guide to the most shared maths nuggets on the internet. -- Alex Bellos, author of ALEX'S ADVENTURES IN NUMBERLANDA cornucopia of numerical tricks and other quirky delights. I loved it. -- Tim Harford, author of HOW TO MAKE THE WORLD ADD UPWith wit and wisdom, Kyle Evans has compiled what is - literally - the most popular maths on the planet. And he's brought new insights and back stories to many old favourites. -- Rob Eastaway, author of MATHS ON THE BACK OF AN ENVELOPETable of Contentsi: Introduction 1: THIS ONE COOL MATHS TRICK WILL BLOW YOUR MIND: Maths tricks and 'life hacks' 2: IT WAS DIFFERENT IN MY DAY: Pre-internet viral maths 3: BACK TO SCHOOL: Viral exam questions and classroom conundrums 4: OUT OF ORDER: The trouble with BODMAS 5: BAD MATHS: When Facebook meets algebra 6: GET INTO SHAPE: Genius geometry problems vii: CONCLUSION: A better viral maths future? viii: Solutions
£13.52
Atlantic Books A Year in Numbers: 365 Astonishing Maths Facts
Book Synopsis***A Strong Words 2023 Book of the Year***'A highly enjoyable and serendipitous read!' - Rob Eastaway, bestselling co-author of Headscratchers: The New Scientist Puzzle BookDid you know:-Only around 100 people have ever lived beyond a million hours (that's about 114 years)-Around 7% of everyone who has ever lived is currently alive-The '12 days of Christmas' song, when sung in full, results in 364 gifts being given - one for every day... except ChristmasBroken down into 12 chapters that correspond roughly to months of the year - from going 'back to school' with arithmetic and times tables through prime numbers and all the way to the 12 Days of Chris-maths, this book features a collection of 365 fascinating numerical 'nuggets', accompanied by clear, bite-size explanations of the mathematics that underpin them.Trade ReviewKyle Evans has come up with the perfect format for a dip-in maths book, and has packed an impressive range of engaging maths ideas between the covers. A highly enjoyable and serendipitous read! -- Rob Eastaway, co-author of HEADSCRATCHERS: THE NEW SCIENTIST PUZZLE BOOKA day-by-day calendar with at least one piece of mathemtical trivia per day. [...] an abundance of curious fact, including (on Jan 10) the perils of pitting your intelligence against a scratch card. * Strong Words *Table of Contentsi: Introduction 1: January: Building Blocks 2: February: About Time 3: March: Power Up 4: April: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger 5: May: Measure for Measure 6: June: Going for Gold 7: July: Prime Time 8: August: 'e'asy as Pi 9: September: When Will I Use This in the Real World? 10: October: That's Entertainment! 11: November: The Chapter that Goes On and On . . . 12: December: The 31 Days of Christmaths ii: Afterword iii: Further Notes iv: Glossary v: Picture Credits vi: Acknowledgements
£11.69
Orion Publishing Co Numbers: 10 Things You Should Know
Book SynopsisUncover the language of our universe - numbers - in this wide-ranging whistle-stop tour of the history and majesty of mathematics.Our world simply wouldn't function if we didn't have numbers. But where do they come from? Why do we cut cake the wrong way? How can there be different sizes of infinity?All these questions and more are answered in this engaging romp through the history of numbers by acclaimed science writer, Colin Stuart. From the mathematicians who have (and haven't) shouted 'Eureka!' to the theories that affect and inform our everyday lives; Numbers shows us that maths was never boring - we were just being taught it in the wrong way.Consisting of ten bite-sized essays, there's no better guide to this fundamental science.
£9.49
Watkins Media Limited Mastering Numbers: Everyday Mathematics Made
Book SynopsisWe all use numbers every day, yet many people are uncomfortable with them, finding them daunting and difficult. Others treat numbers as a practical tool they can handle quite well, while failing to appreciate their most amazing qualities.This book is the antidote to number-phobia. As with learning to swim, youʼll never look back: these are skills youʼll use for the rest of your life. If you think youʼre good with numbers already, youʼll soon discover what youʼve been missing: the endless fascination and beauty of numbers, and – at the more practical level – a whole range of techniques and shortcuts you never knew existed.Mastering Numbers brings the subject to life, replacing the atmosphere of the classroom with the wonder of the magicianʼs workshop. In learning to enjoy numbers, we discover a multitude of practical skills – everything from understanding statistics and the odds gamblers face to the interest rates on savings and ways to maximise your returns. Never again need you flounder in a business meeting or an encounter with your bank manager – and if the chance arises to chat to him more casually, you could impress with stories about pi, prime numbers, Fermatʼs theorem, and much else besides.Full of enjoyable exercises, puzzles, demonstrations and self-testing interludes, this is a book to instruct and give pleasure.
£9.49
Wooden Books Numbers: To Infinity and Beyond
Book SynopsisWhat are numbers? Where do they come from? Are there different kings of number? Why was Pythagoras fascinated by triangular and square numbers? Is there a link between perfect numbers and primes? In this enlightening illustrated pocket book, mathemagician Oliver Linton reveals the wonderful world of numbers, visiting the questions and answers of great number theorists along the way, from Euclid to Euler, Fibonacci to Fermat, and Archimedes to Gauss. No calculator needed! WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
£7.54
Transworld Publishers Ltd Robin Hood Maths
Book SynopsisIn today's data-driven world, maths is a weapon wielded by banks, insurance companies, tech firms, and government agencies. These organizations use sophisticated algorithms to calculate odds, make predictions, uncover patterns, manage risk, and optimize actions. And they treat you as another number to crunch along the way. Robin Hood Maths explains the mathematical methods these companies and agencies use to manipulate and profit off of you. It's easy to assume these algorithms are too complex to even understand, let alone use for yourself. But maths professor Noah Giansiracusa makes the compelling case that anyone can use these same methods, without any special training or advanced knowledge. He offers simple hacks and streamlined formulas for beating the number crunchers at their own game. With Professor Giansiracusa as your guide, you'll learn how to use maths to rescue your credit score and make better investments, take control of your social media, and reclaim agency over the decisions you make every day. In a society designed to take from the poor and give to the rich, maths has the potential to be a powerful democratizing force. Robin Hood Maths gives you the tools you need to think for yourself, act in your own best interest, and thrive.
£18.70
Transworld Publishers Ltd Robin Hood Maths
£15.29
Notting Hill Editions Lewis Carrolls Guide for Insomniacs
Book SynopsisA charming gift for anyone prone to insomniaThe dilemma my friends suppose me to be in,' writes the author ofAlice's Adventures in Wonderland, has, for its two horns, the endurance of a sleepless night, and the adoption of some recipe for inducing sleep.' In this delightful book the perfect gift for all insomniacs are collected a splendid variety of entertainments devised to help pass 'the wakeful hours'. Ranging frompuzzles, rhymes and limericks to simple number problems and calming calculations; from composing rhymes to planning dreams, here is a feast of intriguing activitiesguaranteed to keep you entertained as you search for the elusive rabbit-hole of a good night's sleep.
£12.34
Tarquin Publications Poems and Paradoxes
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£9.99
De Gruyter Experiencing Geometry, Physics, and Biology
Book SynopsisUnderstanding geometry, physics, and biology This is a highly informative and richly illustrated nonfiction book that conveys scientific content in a clear and understandable way. Drawing on numerous examples, it explains topics from geometry, physics, and biology and points out commonalities between the disciplines. The book contains approx. 300 links to video animations and is accompanied by a freely accessible interactive software that allows readers to delve even deeper into the content covered in the book. The content, videos, and software were developed by the Department of Geometry at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Georg Glaeser’s research focuses particularly on interdisciplinary mathematical and biological issues, and he worked for many years with Franz Gruber, who was highly adept at visualizing complex issues. Includes links to around 300 video animations, accessible via QR codes Compact, informative, and easy-to-understand explanations of scientific issues in the disciplines of geometry, physics, and biology With numerous images and illustrations
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Taschen GmbH The Secret Code
Book SynopsisThe Divine Proportion reveals a number of simple patterns: It is seen in the seed patterns of fruits, the family tree of bees, the pyramids of Egypt, Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance paintings, the human body, shells ... the list is endless. Mathematicians use the Greek symbol Φ to represent the Divine Proportion and equate it to a number that is defined by the ratio (1 + √5) / 2 or 1.6180339.... Numbers do little, however, in describing this unique ratio that is found everywhere in nature and for 2500 years has been an aesthetic guide in art and architecture. Beginning with calculations found on clay tablets in ancient Babylon, the story of Divine Proportion can be traced alongside the history of numbers to the fractals of the digital age. As its many forms unfold we uncover the Golden Rectangle in the Parthenon, Golden Spirals in the human inner ear, a Golden Angle in the petal patterns of a rose, and the Fibonacci numbers in lilies, daisies, pineapples, and in our own DNA. With its natural balance and elegant beauty, the Divine Proportion is a perpetual reminder that our hope for regeneration and continuity lies in realizing the meaningful and harmonious relationship of all the parts to the whole. This book deals with the Divine Proportion, a secret code that rules art, nature, and science. It is known by many names: Golden Mean, Sacred Cut and Phi are only a few; and it is not by chance that the Divine Proportion was given its name. It has been called divine because over thousands of years it has been deemed to be so.
£13.50
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Quick Commercial Maths
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Engaging Young Students In Mathematics Through
Book SynopsisThe two volumes of Engaging Young Students in Mathematics through Competitions present a wide scope of aspects relating to mathematics competitions and their meaning in the world of mathematical research, teaching and entertainment.Volume I contains a wide variety of fascinating mathematical problems of the type often presented at mathematics competitions as well as papers by an international group of authors involved in problem development, in which we can get a sense of how such problems are created in various specialized areas of competition mathematics as well as recreational mathematics.It will be of special interest to anyone interested in solving original mathematics problems themselves for enjoyment to improve their skills. It will also be of special interest to anyone involved in the area of problem development for competitions, or just for recreational purposes.The various chapters were written by the participants of the 8th Congress of the World Federation of National Mathematics Competitions in Austria in 2018.
£33.25
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Solving Problems In Our Spatial World
Book Synopsis'The reference list is excellent. This is a worthwhile (though 'niche') book that will be attractive to a particular sector of the general reading public interested in mathematical riddles and puzzles. Professional educators might well employ it in integrated learning settings. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers.'CHOICEImmerse yourself in the fascinating world of geometry and spatial ability — either individually or in small groups, either as challenges or play problems! Here are four reasons why you should work with this book:This book offers a very unique opportunity to enhance your spatial ability, your mathematical competence, and your logical thinking. The authors arranged 45 problems — including more than 120 tasks — in a well-balanced order, which have been tested with a variety of populations.
£52.25
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Algebra For Parents: A Book For Grown-ups About
Book SynopsisThe book goes through middle school mathematics and techniques and methods of its teaching. It is meant to aid parents who wish to be involved in the mathematical education of their children, as well as teachers who wish to learn principles of mathematics and of its teaching.
£66.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Engaging Young Students In Mathematics Through
Book SynopsisThe two volumes of 'Engaging Young Students in Mathematics through Competitions' present a wide scope of aspects relating to mathematics competitions and their meaning in the world of mathematical research, teaching and entertainment.Volume II contains background information on connections between the mathematics of competitions and the organization of such competitions, their interplay with research, teaching and more.It will be of interest to anyone involved with mathematics competitions at any level, be they researchers, competition participants, teachers or theoretical educators.The various chapters were written by the participants of the 8th Congress of the World Federation of National Mathematics Competitions in Austria in 2018.
£85.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Coming Home To Math: Become Comfortable With The
Book SynopsisWe live in a world of numbers and mathematics, and so we need to work with numbers and some math in almost everything we do, to control our happiness and the direction of our lives. The purpose of Coming Home to Math is to make adults with little technical training more comfortable with math, in using it and enjoying it, and to allay their fears of math, enable their numerical thinking, and convince them that math is fun. A range of important math concepts are presented and explained in simple terms, mostly by using arithmetic, with frequent connections to the real world of personal financial matters, health, gambling, and popular culture.As such, Coming Home to Math is geared to making the general, non-specialist, adult public more comfortable with math, though not to formally train them for new careers or to teach those first learning math. It may also be helpful to liberal arts college students who need to tackle more technical subjects. The range of topics covered may also appeal to scholars who are more math savvy, though it may not challenge them.
£90.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Sequences And Mathematical Induction:in
Book SynopsisIn China, lots of excellent maths students takes an active part in various maths contests and the best six senior high school students will be selected to form the IMO National Team to compete in the International Mathematical Olympiad. In the past ten years, China's IMO Team has achieved outstanding results — they have won the first place almost every year.The author is one of the senior coaches of China's IMO National Team, he is the headmaster of Shanghai senior high school which is one of the best high schools of China. In the past decade, the students of this school have won the IMO gold medals almost every year.The author attempts to use some common characteristics of sequence and mathematical induction to fundamentally connect Math Olympiad problems to particular branches of mathematics. In doing so, the author hopes to reveal the beauty and joy involved with math exploration and at the same time, attempts to arouse readers' interest of learning math and invigorate their courage to challenge themselves with difficult problems.
£52.25
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Engaging Young Students In Mathematics Through
Book SynopsisThe two volumes of 'Engaging Young Students in Mathematics through Competitions' present a wide scope of aspects relating to mathematics competitions and their meaning in the world of mathematical research, teaching and entertainment.Volume II contains background information on connections between the mathematics of competitions and the organization of such competitions, their interplay with research, teaching and more.It will be of interest to anyone involved with mathematics competitions at any level, be they researchers, competition participants, teachers or theoretical educators.The various chapters were written by the participants of the 8th Congress of the World Federation of National Mathematics Competitions in Austria in 2018.
£42.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Coming Home To Math: Become Comfortable With The
Book SynopsisWe live in a world of numbers and mathematics, and so we need to work with numbers and some math in almost everything we do, to control our happiness and the direction of our lives. The purpose of Coming Home to Math is to make adults with little technical training more comfortable with math, in using it and enjoying it, and to allay their fears of math, enable their numerical thinking, and convince them that math is fun. A range of important math concepts are presented and explained in simple terms, mostly by using arithmetic, with frequent connections to the real world of personal financial matters, health, gambling, and popular culture.As such, Coming Home to Math is geared to making the general, non-specialist, adult public more comfortable with math, though not to formally train them for new careers or to teach those first learning math. It may also be helpful to liberal arts college students who need to tackle more technical subjects. The range of topics covered may also appeal to scholars who are more math savvy, though it may not challenge them.
£33.25
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Mathemagics: A Magical Journey Through Advanced
Book Synopsis'This delightful book connects mathematical concepts in a dozen areas to magic tricks. Expositions of the mathematics precede description and analysis of the tricks. The expositions are too short for in-depth learning; the intent is to give sophomores a taste of the content and ideas of later mathematics courses. Each chapter features exercises on the mathematics, and students can have fun practicing the tricks.'Mathematics MagazineTeixeira and Park present over 60 different magic tricks while introducing students to high-level math areas. Readers will learn really interesting ideas that will better prepare them for future courses and help them finding areas they might want to study deeper. And as a 'side effect' students will learn amazing magic tricks, century-old secrets, and details from famous magicians and mathematicians.The material was written to quickly present key concepts in several mathematical areas in direct way. Little or no proficiency in math is assumed. In fact, students do not require any Calculus knowledge. And since chapters are almost independent from each other, this book also work as introduction to several other courses.Topics covered include mathematical proofs, probability, abstract algebra, linear algebra, mathematical computing, number theory, coding theory, geometry, topology, real analysis, numerical analysis and history of math.
£85.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Mathematical Muffin Morsels: Nobody Wants A Small
Book SynopsisSuppose you have five muffins that you want to divide and give to Alice, Bob, and Carol. You want each of them to get 5/3. You could cut each muffin into 1/3-1/3-1/3 and give each student five 1/3-sized pieces. But Alice objects! She has large hands! She wants everyone to have pieces larger than 1/3.Is there a way to divide five muffins for three students so that everyone gets 5/3, and all pieces are larger than 1/3? Spoiler alert: Yes! In fact, there is a division where the smallest piece is 5/12. Is there a better division? Spoiler alert: No.In this book we consider THE MUFFIN PROBLEM: what is the best way to divide up m muffins for s students so that everyone gets m/s muffins, with the smallest pieces maximized. We look at both procedures for the problem and proofs that these procedures are optimal.This problem takes us through much mathematics of interest, for example, combinatorics and optimization theory. However, the math is elementary enough for an advanced high school student.
£52.25
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Mathematical Muffin Morsels: Nobody Wants A Small
Book SynopsisSuppose you have five muffins that you want to divide and give to Alice, Bob, and Carol. You want each of them to get 5/3. You could cut each muffin into 1/3-1/3-1/3 and give each student five 1/3-sized pieces. But Alice objects! She has large hands! She wants everyone to have pieces larger than 1/3.Is there a way to divide five muffins for three students so that everyone gets 5/3, and all pieces are larger than 1/3? Spoiler alert: Yes! In fact, there is a division where the smallest piece is 5/12. Is there a better division? Spoiler alert: No.In this book we consider THE MUFFIN PROBLEM: what is the best way to divide up m muffins for s students so that everyone gets m/s muffins, with the smallest pieces maximized. We look at both procedures for the problem and proofs that these procedures are optimal.This problem takes us through much mathematics of interest, for example, combinatorics and optimization theory. However, the math is elementary enough for an advanced high school student.
£23.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Fate Of Schrodinger's Cat, The: Using Math And
Book SynopsisCan we correctly predict the flip of a fair coin more than half the time — or the decay of a single radioactive atom? Our intuition, based on a lifetime of experience, tells us that we cannot, as these are classic examples of what are known to be 50-50 guesses.But mathematics is filled with counterintuitive results — and this book discusses some surprising and entertaining examples. It is possible to devise experiments in which a flipped coin lands heads completely at random half the time, but we can also correctly predict when it will land heads more than half the time. The Fate of Schrodinger's Cat shows how high-school algebra and basic probability theory, with the invaluable assistance of computer simulations, can be used to investigate both the intuitive and the counterintuitive.This book explores fascinating and controversial questions involving prediction, decision-making, and statistical analysis in a number of diverse areas, ranging from whether there is such a thing as a 'hot hand' in shooting a basketball, to how we can successfully predict, more than half the time, the decay of the radioactive atom that determines the fate of Schrodinger's Cat.
£23.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Fate Of Schrodinger's Cat, The: Using Math And
Book SynopsisCan we correctly predict the flip of a fair coin more than half the time — or the decay of a single radioactive atom? Our intuition, based on a lifetime of experience, tells us that we cannot, as these are classic examples of what are known to be 50-50 guesses.But mathematics is filled with counterintuitive results — and this book discusses some surprising and entertaining examples. It is possible to devise experiments in which a flipped coin lands heads completely at random half the time, but we can also correctly predict when it will land heads more than half the time. The Fate of Schrodinger's Cat shows how high-school algebra and basic probability theory, with the invaluable assistance of computer simulations, can be used to investigate both the intuitive and the counterintuitive.This book explores fascinating and controversial questions involving prediction, decision-making, and statistical analysis in a number of diverse areas, ranging from whether there is such a thing as a 'hot hand' in shooting a basketball, to how we can successfully predict, more than half the time, the decay of the radioactive atom that determines the fate of Schrodinger's Cat.
£52.25
