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Rogerson's Book of Numbers

The Culture of Numbers—from 1,001 Nights to the Seven Wonders of the World

par Barnaby Rogerson ...

THE STORIES BEHIND OUR ICONIC NUMBERSRogerson's Book of Numbers is based on a numerical array of virtues, spiritual attributes, gods, devils, sacred cities, powers, calendars, heroes, saints, icons, and cultural symbols.It provides a dazzling mass of information for those intrigued by the many roles numbers play in folklore and popular culture, in music and poetry, and in the many religions, ... En savoir plus

$15.83 CAD

THE STORIES BEHIND OUR ICONIC NUMBERSRogerson's Book of Numbers is based on a numerical array of virtues, spiritual attributes, gods, devils, sacred cities, powers, calendars, heroes, saints, icons, and cultural symbols.It provides a dazzling mass of information for those intrigued by the many roles numbers play in folklore and popular culture, in music and poetry, and in the many religions,
... En savoir plus
Stalking the Riemann Hypothesis

The Quest to Find the Hidden Law of Prime Numbers

par Dan Rockmore ...

For 150 years the Riemann hypothesis has been the holy grail of mathematics. Now, at a moment when mathematicians are finally moving in on a proof, Dartmouth professor Dan Rockmore tells the riveting history of the hunt for a solution.In 1859 German professor Bernhard Riemann postulated a law capable of describing with an amazing degree of accuracy the occurrence of the prime numbers. Rockmore ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

For 150 years the Riemann hypothesis has been the holy grail of mathematics. Now, at a moment when mathematicians are finally moving in on a proof, Dartmouth professor Dan Rockmore tells the riveting history of the hunt for a solution.In 1859 German professor Bernhard Riemann postulated a law capable of describing with an amazing degree of accuracy the occurrence of the prime numbers. Rockmore
... En savoir plus
X-Events

The Collapse of Everything

par John L. Casti ...

A necessary and thought-provoking read for the age of coronavirus, exploring eleven scenarios that may trigger the collapse of the modern world — from pandemics to nuclear apocalypse to robot uprisings — and what we can do to prevent and survive them.In the twenty first century, our world has become impossibly complicated, relying on ever more advanced technology that is developing at an ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A necessary and thought-provoking read for the age of coronavirus, exploring eleven scenarios that may trigger the collapse of the modern world — from pandemics to nuclear apocalypse to robot uprisings — and what we can do to prevent and survive them.In the twenty first century, our world has become impossibly complicated, relying on ever more advanced technology that is developing at an
... En savoir plus
Basics of Speed Mathematics

par Chandramouli Mahadevan ...

This book brings the techniques from Vedic Mathematics and Trachtenberg System together. We have not attempted to do a comparative study of these techniques and make a judgment on which one is better. Instead we have simply, presented the techniques in a sequence that makes most sense. There are inherent strengths in these two approaches. While looking at all the speed improvement techniques, we ... En savoir plus

$3.31 CAD

This book brings the techniques from Vedic Mathematics and Trachtenberg System together. We have not attempted to do a comparative study of these techniques and make a judgment on which one is better. Instead we have simply, presented the techniques in a sequence that makes most sense. There are inherent strengths in these two approaches. While looking at all the speed improvement techniques, we
... En savoir plus
Sum Of All The Integers From Fibonacci(n-1) To Fibonacci(n)

par Pedro Hugo García Peláez ...

The sum of all the integers from Fibonacci(n-1) to Fibonacci(n) has two properties.The quotient between two consecutive terms of these series tends to Phi squared and the terms of these sums are primefree. ... En savoir plus

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The sum of all the integers from Fibonacci(n-1) to Fibonacci(n) has two properties.The quotient between two consecutive terms of these series tends to Phi squared and the terms of these sums are primefree.
... En savoir plus
I Learn the Numbers! I Can Tell Time! Counting and Telling Time for Kids - Baby & Toddler Time Books

par Baby Professor ...

Counting and telling time go well together. When a child can count, then the next big step to make is to tell time. Telling time also involves the ability to skip count, more particularly by 5s. But the purpose of this educational resource goes beyond math because it also reveals the value of time. Are you ready to teach your child the true meaning of time? ... En savoir plus

$4.49 CAD

Counting and telling time go well together. When a child can count, then the next big step to make is to tell time. Telling time also involves the ability to skip count, more particularly by 5s. But the purpose of this educational resource goes beyond math because it also reveals the value of time. Are you ready to teach your child the true meaning of time?
... En savoir plus
Arithmetic for Entertainment

par Yakov Perelman ...

This book is different from other books of similar content, not in term of the material it contains but in term of the way this material is processed and presented. It does not only study the arithmetic topics studied in school, but also analyzes how these ones can be used in various other areas and in solving real life problems. Additionally, it does not try to turn enjoyable and entertaining ... En savoir plus

$7.98 CAD

This book is different from other books of similar content, not in term of the material it contains but in term of the way this material is processed and presented. It does not only study the arithmetic topics studied in school, but also analyzes how these ones can be used in various other areas and in solving real life problems. Additionally, it does not try to turn enjoyable and entertaining
... En savoir plus
Single Digits

In Praise of Small Numbers

par Marc Chamberland ...

The remarkable properties of the numbers one through nineIn Single Digits, Marc Chamberland takes readers on a fascinating exploration of small numbers, from one to nine, looking at their history, applications, and connections to various areas of mathematics, including number theory, geometry, chaos theory, numerical analysis, and mathematical physics. For instance, why do eight perfect card ... En savoir plus

$21.68 CAD

The remarkable properties of the numbers one through nineIn Single Digits, Marc Chamberland takes readers on a fascinating exploration of small numbers, from one to nine, looking at their history, applications, and connections to various areas of mathematics, including number theory, geometry, chaos theory, numerical analysis, and mathematical physics. For instance, why do eight perfect card
... En savoir plus
The Call of The Motherland

: Writings and Speeches 19231929

par Subhas Chandra Bose, Sugata Bose ...

Collections Livre 5 - Netaji Collected Works
“We have been born in this world to fulfill a purpose to preach a message”, reads the opening sentence of Subhas Chandra Bose’s 1923 essay The Dreams of Youth (Taruner Swapna). “One hundred and fifty years ago,” he wrote in The Call of the Motherland (Desher Dak) in December 1925, “it was the Bengalees who showed the foreigners the way to penetrate India. Now it is incumbent on the Bengalees of ... En savoir plus

$18.81 CAD

“We have been born in this world to fulfill a purpose to preach a message”, reads the opening sentence of Subhas Chandra Bose’s 1923 essay The Dreams of Youth (Taruner Swapna). “One hundred and fifty years ago,” he wrote in The Call of the Motherland (Desher Dak) in December 1925, “it was the Bengalees who showed the foreigners the way to penetrate India. Now it is incumbent on the Bengalees of
... En savoir plus
Prime Wave

Prime Numbers

par Colin Whitehead ...

Collections series Prime Numbers
A PRIME NUMBER SERIES PREDICTIVE EQUATION. This new (@ 2016) equation defines the Prime Number Series to infinity proving they are not random and explains exactly why the apparently unusual PRIME DISTRIBUTION gaps exist as they do. The author proves that each Prime generates two waves, which intertwine, a little like a strand of DNA and demonstrates that each Prime forms infinitely long strings. ... En savoir plus

$8.85 CAD

A PRIME NUMBER SERIES PREDICTIVE EQUATION. This new (@ 2016) equation defines the Prime Number Series to infinity proving they are not random and explains exactly why the apparently unusual PRIME DISTRIBUTION gaps exist as they do. The author proves that each Prime generates two waves, which intertwine, a little like a strand of DNA and demonstrates that each Prime forms infinitely long strings.
... En savoir plus
Mathematical Essays and Recreations - From The Egyptians, Babylonians, and Greeks to Modern Day

par Hermann Schubert ...

Many essays have been written on the definition of number. But most of them contain too many technical expressions, both philosophical and mathematical, to suit the non-mathematician. The clearest idea of what counting and numbers mean may be gained from the observation of children and of nations in the childhood of civilization. When children count or add, they use either their fingers, or ... En savoir plus

$3.36 CAD

Many essays have been written on the definition of number. But most of them contain too many technical expressions, both philosophical and mathematical, to suit the non-mathematician. The clearest idea of what counting and numbers mean may be gained from the observation of children and of nations in the childhood of civilization. When children count or add, they use either their fingers, or
... En savoir plus
It's Just A Bigger Number

par Randall M. Rueff ...

It's Just A Bigger Number Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 9-12-2020 A.D. ... En savoir plus

$2.70 CAD

It's Just A Bigger Number Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 9-12-2020 A.D.
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Happy Maths

Part 1 - Numbers

par Mala Kumar ...

Collections Livre 1 - Maths
This is a mathematics book with a difference. There are more stories here than problems! So read the stories, absorb the mix of facts and fiction and enjoy teasing your brain. ... En savoir plus

$1.11 CAD

This is a mathematics book with a difference. There are more stories here than problems! So read the stories, absorb the mix of facts and fiction and enjoy teasing your brain.
... En savoir plus
Libro de Matemáticas Para Adultos

Sistema Numérico, Sentido Numérico y Operaciones

par Coaching For Better Learning ...

Libro de Matemáticas Para Adultos: Sistema Numérico, Sentido Numérico y OperacionesEste libro de matemáticas educativo para adultos está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes a prepararse para las pruebas CASAS, TABE, HiSET y GED. El libro utiliza métodos de razonamiento matemático de Singapur y sigue estándares específicos para programas de educación para adultos, y ayuda a sus alumnos a ... En savoir plus

$16.55 CAD

Libro de Matemáticas Para Adultos: Sistema Numérico, Sentido Numérico y OperacionesEste libro de matemáticas educativo para adultos está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes a prepararse para las pruebas CASAS, TABE, HiSET y GED. El libro utiliza métodos de razonamiento matemático de Singapur y sigue estándares específicos para programas de educación para adultos, y ayuda a sus alumnos a
... En savoir plus
Jacobsthal Sums

par Bogdan Nica ...

Collections Livre 14 - Monographs in Number Theory
The focus of this monograph is on the Jacobsthal sums of the title. These are quadratic character sums with polynomial arguments of a certain simple form. In addition to studying Jacobsthal sums on their own, the monograph explores their role in several topics of number-theoretical interest. A prominent theme is their use in counting solutions to equations over prime fields. Another aim is to ... En savoir plus

$61.55 CAD

The focus of this monograph is on the Jacobsthal sums of the title. These are quadratic character sums with polynomial arguments of a certain simple form. In addition to studying Jacobsthal sums on their own, the monograph explores their role in several topics of number-theoretical interest. A prominent theme is their use in counting solutions to equations over prime fields. Another aim is to
... En savoir plus
Generalized Notions of Continued Fractions

Ergodicity and Number Theoretic Applications

par Juan Fernández Sánchez, Jerónimo López-Salazar Codes, Juan B. Seoane Sepúlveda, Wolfgang Trutschnig ...

Collections series Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs and Research Notes in Mathematics
Ancient times witnessed the origins of the theory of continued fractions. Throughout time, mathematical geniuses such as Euclid, Aryabhata, Fibonacci, Bombelli, Wallis, Huygens, or Euler have made significant contributions to the development of this famous theory, and it continues to evolve today, especially as a means of linking different areas of mathematics.This book, whose primary audience is ... En savoir plus

$301.84 CAD

Ancient times witnessed the origins of the theory of continued fractions. Throughout time, mathematical geniuses such as Euclid, Aryabhata, Fibonacci, Bombelli, Wallis, Huygens, or Euler have made significant contributions to the development of this famous theory, and it continues to evolve today, especially as a means of linking different areas of mathematics.This book, whose primary audience is
... En savoir plus
Random Numbers Unveiled

The Secrets of Numbers That You Can't Predict but Can Rely On

par George Szpiro ...

“Who would have thought a book on random numbers would be more than randomly interesting? Author Szpiro draws readers in with clarity, wit and readily understood examples. Plenty of history, examples and some solid math for the cognoscenti!”—Vint Cerf, Internet Pioneer“George Szpiro, has managed to explain, in his inimitable, gripping and engaging style, with bite-size chapters, the many facets of ... En savoir plus

$91.16 CAD

“Who would have thought a book on random numbers would be more than randomly interesting? Author Szpiro draws readers in with clarity, wit and readily understood examples. Plenty of history, examples and some solid math for the cognoscenti!”—Vint Cerf, Internet Pioneer“George Szpiro, has managed to explain, in his inimitable, gripping and engaging style, with bite-size chapters, the many facets of
... En savoir plus
Quantum Computation

par Helmut Bez, Tony Croft ...

Collections series Advances in Applied Mathematics
Quantum Computation presents the mathematics of quantum computation. The purpose is to introduce the topic of quantum computing to students in computer science, physics and mathematics who have no prior knowledge of this field.The book is written in two parts. The primary mathematical topics required for an initial understanding of quantum computation are dealt with in Part I: sets, functions, ... En savoir plus

$142.90 CAD

Quantum Computation presents the mathematics of quantum computation. The purpose is to introduce the topic of quantum computing to students in computer science, physics and mathematics who have no prior knowledge of this field.The book is written in two parts. The primary mathematical topics required for an initial understanding of quantum computation are dealt with in Part I: sets, functions,
... En savoir plus
Lessons in Scientific Computing

Numerical Mathematics, Computer Technology, and Scientific Discovery

par Norbert Schorghofer ...

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this new book provides a modern introduction to scientific computing, exploring numerical methods, computer technology, and their interconnections, which are treated with the goal of facilitating scientific research across all disciplines. Each chapter provides an insightful lesson and viewpoints from several subject areas are often compounded within a single ... En savoir plus

$117.03 CAD

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this new book provides a modern introduction to scientific computing, exploring numerical methods, computer technology, and their interconnections, which are treated with the goal of facilitating scientific research across all disciplines. Each chapter provides an insightful lesson and viewpoints from several subject areas are often compounded within a single
... En savoir plus
The Real Number System

par John M. H. Olmsted ...

Collections series Dover Books on Mathematics
Concise but thorough and systematic, this categorical discussion of the real number system presents a series of step-by-step axioms, each illustrated by examples. The highly accessible text is suitable for readers at varying levels of knowledge and experience: advanced high school students and college undergraduates as well as prospective high school and college instructors. The abundance of ... En savoir plus

$14.75 CAD

Concise but thorough and systematic, this categorical discussion of the real number system presents a series of step-by-step axioms, each illustrated by examples. The highly accessible text is suitable for readers at varying levels of knowledge and experience: advanced high school students and college undergraduates as well as prospective high school and college instructors. The abundance of
... En savoir plus
Playing The Odds

A Data-Driven Approach to the Florida Fantasy Five

par Daniel Berberette ...

Most lottery players choose numbers. Daniel Berberette chose data.Playing the Odds: Georgia Fantasy Five is the complete, honest record of a retired analytics professional who turned a career's worth of forecasting and operations tools on Georgia's 42-number game - and then did the one thing almost no system-builder ever does: he tested his own method against a fair-draw baseline and followed the ... En savoir plus

$7.28 CAD

Most lottery players choose numbers. Daniel Berberette chose data.Playing the Odds: Georgia Fantasy Five is the complete, honest record of a retired analytics professional who turned a career's worth of forecasting and operations tools on Georgia's 42-number game - and then did the one thing almost no system-builder ever does: he tested his own method against a fair-draw baseline and followed the
... En savoir plus
Revival: Numerical Solution Of Convection-Diffusion Problems (1996)

par K.W. Morton ...

Collections series CRC Press Revivals
Accurate modeling of the interaction between convective and diffusive processes is one of the most common challenges in the numerical approximation of partial differential equations. This is partly due to the fact that numerical algorithms, and the techniques used for their analysis, tend to be very different in the two limiting cases of elliptic and hyperbolic equations. Many different ideas and ... En savoir plus

$94.85 CAD

Accurate modeling of the interaction between convective and diffusive processes is one of the most common challenges in the numerical approximation of partial differential equations. This is partly due to the fact that numerical algorithms, and the techniques used for their analysis, tend to be very different in the two limiting cases of elliptic and hyperbolic equations. Many different ideas and
... En savoir plus
Introduction to Numerical Methods for Time Dependent Differential Equations

par Heinz-Otto Kreiss, Omar Eduardo Ortiz ...

Introduces both the fundamentals of time dependent differential equations and their numerical solutionsIntroduction to Numerical Methods for Time Dependent Differential Equations delves into the underlying mathematical theory needed to solve time dependent differential equations numerically. Written as a self-contained introduction, the book is divided into two parts to emphasize both ordinary ... En savoir plus

$127.99 CAD

Introduces both the fundamentals of time dependent differential equations and their numerical solutionsIntroduction to Numerical Methods for Time Dependent Differential Equations delves into the underlying mathematical theory needed to solve time dependent differential equations numerically. Written as a self-contained introduction, the book is divided into two parts to emphasize both ordinary
... En savoir plus
Basic Language Of Mathematics

par Juan Jorge Schaffer ...

This book originates as an essential underlying component of a modern, imaginative three-semester honors program (six undergraduate courses) in Mathematical Studies. In its entirety, it covers Algebra, Geometry and Analysis in One Variable.The book is intended to provide a comprehensive and rigorous account of the concepts of set, mapping, family, order, number (both natural and real), as well as ... En savoir plus

$33.29 CAD

This book originates as an essential underlying component of a modern, imaginative three-semester honors program (six undergraduate courses) in Mathematical Studies. In its entirety, it covers Algebra, Geometry and Analysis in One Variable.The book is intended to provide a comprehensive and rigorous account of the concepts of set, mapping, family, order, number (both natural and real), as well as
... En savoir plus

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