Mathematics

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Real Analysis: Modern Techniques and Their Applications - Hardcover

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by Gerald B. Folland (Author)Das Buch widmet sich den Funktionen reeller Variablen hinsichtlich sowohl theoretischer Konzepte als auch verschiedener Anwendungsgebiete wie der Topologie und der Integration. In dieser uberarbeiteten Neuauflage wurden die Fourier-Analyse und der Abschnitt zu "Verteilungen und Differentialgleichungen" zu eigenstandigen Kapiteln ausgebaut, um die Attraktivitat des Bandes fur Studenten zu erhohen, die nicht unbedingt an der reinen Analysis interessiert sind. Neu au...

Journey Through Genius: Great Theorems of Mathematics - Hardcover

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by William Dunham (Author)Praise for William Dunham s Journey Through Genius The GreatTheorems of Mathematics "Dunham deftly guides the reader throughthe verbal and logical intricacies of major mathematical questionsand proofs, conveying a splendid sense of how the greatestmathematicians from ancient to modern times presented theirarguments." Ivars Peterson Author, The Mathematical TouristMathematics and Physics Editor, Science News "It is mathematics presented as a series of works of art; a...

The Magical Maze: Seeing the World Through Mathematical Eyes - Paperback

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by Ian Stewart (Author)Enter the magical maze of mathematics and explore the surprising passageways of a fantastical world where logic and imagination converge. For mathematics is a maze--a maze in your head--a maze of ideas, a maze of logic. And that maze in your mind is a powerful tool for understanding an even bigger maze--the one of cause and effect that we call "the universe." That is its special kind of magic. Real magic. Strange magic. Infinitely fascinating magic. Acclaimed author Ian...

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by Keith Devlin (Author)Why do leopards grow spots when tigers grow stripes? Is the universe round, square, or some other shape? How do the dimples in a golf ball give it greater lift? Is there such a thing as a public mood? If so, how can we accurately take its pulse?Only one tool of the human mind has the power and versatility to answer so many questions about our world--mathematics. Far from a musty set of equations and proofs, mathematics is a vital and creative way of thinking and seeing...

The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities - Hardcover

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by William Dunham (Author)"Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquantanecdotes and amusing asides -- Booklist "Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . .he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wantsto reach, and he writes so that they are." -- Nature "If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them TheMathematical Universe." * New ScientistBack JacketFrom the simple elegance of the Pythagorean theorem to the loo...

Janice Vancleave's Math for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Math Fun - Paperback

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by Janice VanCleave (Author)"Actually makes figuring the area of a circle seem more like playing Nintendo than doing homework".--The Houston Post.Back JacketHow long is the world's longest earthworm? How tall was a brachiosaurus? What's the average diameter of human hair? What's the circumference of the earth at the equator? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about math. Packed with illustrations, Math for Every Kid uses simple problems and activities to...

Counting Processes and Survival Analysis - Paperback

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by Thomas R. Fleming (Author), David P. Harrington (Author)The Wiley-Interscience Paperback Series consists of selected books that have been made more accessible to consumers in an effort to increase global appeal and general circulation. With these new unabridged softcover volumes, Wiley hopes to extend the lives of these works by making them available to future generations of statisticians, mathematicians, and scientists. "The book is a valuable completion of the literature in this field. ...

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by I. N. Herstein (Author)Providing a concise introduction to abstract algebra, this work unfolds some of the fundamental systems with the aim of reaching applicable, significant results.Author BiographyIsrael Nathan Herstein was a mathematician, appointed as professor at the University of Chicago in 1951. He worked on a variety of areas of algebra, including ring theory, with over 100 research papers and over a dozen books. Number of Pages: 272 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9.29 x 6.18 IN Publication D...

Measurement Mania: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun - Paperback

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by Lynette Long (Author)Don't Just Learn Measurement.Master It Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the Magical Math series provides everything you need to know to become a master of mathematics In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her own unique style to help you truly understand mathematical concepts as you play with everyday objects such as playing cards, dice, coins, and paper and pencil. Inside Measurement Mania, you'll learn to take the mystery out of mea-sur...

Marvelous Multiplication: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun - Paperback

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by Lynette Long (Author)Don't Just Learn Multiplication...Master It Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the Magical Math series provides everything you need to know to become a master of mathematics In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her own unique style to help you truly understand mathematical concepts as you play with everyday objects such as playing cards, dice, coins, paper, and pencil. Inside Marvelous Multiplication, you will explore and solve the mysteries...

Fabulous Fractions: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun - Paperback

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by Lynette Long (Author)Don't Just Learn Fractions ...Master Them Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the Magical Math series provides everything you need to know to become a master of mathematics In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her own unique style to help you truly understand mathematical concepts as you play with everyday objects such as playing cards, dice, coins, and paper and pencil. Inside Fabulous Fractions, you'll find out all about fractions, from w...

Dazzling Division: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun - Paperback

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by Lynette Long (Author)Don't Just Learn Division . Master It Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the Magical Math series provides everything you need to know to become a master of mathematics In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her own unique style to help you truly understand mathematical concepts as you play with everyday objects such as playing cards, dice, coins, paper, and pencil. Inside Dazzling Division, you'll learn the basics of division and then quickly ...

Rapid Math Tricks & Tips: 30 Days to Number Power - Paperback

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by Edward H. Julius (Author)Demonstrates a slew of time-saving tips and tricks for performing common math calculations. Contains sample problems for each trick, leading the reader through step-by-step. Features two mid-terms and a final exam to test your progress plus hundreds of exercise problems ranging from simple to more sophisticated. Also includes sections on Mathematical Curiosities'' and Parlor Tricks'' for math lovers.Author BiographyEDWARD H. JULIUS is a graduate of Rutgers and ...

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by Peter H. Selby (Author), Steve Slavin (Author)The fastest, easiest way to brush up on your algebra! Quick AlgebraReview Need to hone your algebra skills? This bestselling reviewcourse in intermediate algebra gives you all the concepts, procedures, and problem-solving methods you need to succeed. * Each chapter begins with an easy-to-use chart that zeroes in onyour problem areas. Now you can avoid wasting hours rehashingfamiliar concepts. * Every key algebraic concept is covered thoroughly-...

Precalculus: A Self-Teaching Guide - Paperback

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by Steve Slavin (Author), Ginny Crisonino (Author)The fastest, easiest way to master precalculus . . . by doing it!Do logarithmic functions throw you for a loop? Does the challenge of finding an inverse function leave you overwhelmed? Does the Law of Cosines make you feel clueless? With this helpful, easy-to-follow guide, you will gain total command of these precalc concepts-and many more-in no time at all.Precalculus: A Self-Teaching Guide includes an algebra review and complete coverage of ...

Why Do Buses Come in Threes: The Hidden Mathematics of Everyday Life - Paperback

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by Robert Eastaway (Author), Jeremy Wyndham (Author), Tim Rice (Foreword by)""Deals in a very entertaining way with problems in normal life related to mathematics, luck, coincidence, gambling."" ? The Independent (London)Why do your chances of winning the lottery increase if you buy your ticket on Friday? Why do traffic lights always seem to be red when you?re in a hurry? Is bad luck just chance, or can it be explained?The intriguing answers to these and other questions about the curiosities ...

Quick Arithmetic: A Self-Teaching Guide - Paperback

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by Robert A. Carman (Author), Marilyn J. Carman (Author)Master math at your own pace!Does working with numbers often frustrate you? Do you need to brush up on your basic math skills? Do you feel math stands between you and your career goals, or a better grade at school?Quick Arithmetic, Third Edition is the quickest and easiest way to teach yourself the basic math skills you need to advance on the job or in school. Using cartoons and a clear writing style, this practical guide provides a fres...

Multi-Objective Optimization Using Evolutionary Algorithms - Hardcover

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by Kalyanmoy Deb (Author)Optimierung mit mehreren Zielen, evolutionäre Algorithmen: Dieses Buch wendet sich vorrangig an Einsteiger, denn es werden kaum Vorkenntnisse vorausgesetzt. Geboten werden alle notwendigen Grundlagen, um die Theorie auf Probleme der Ingenieurtechnik, der Vorhersage und der Planung anzuwenden. Der Autor gibt auch einen Ausblick auf Forschungsaufgaben der Zukunft.Front JacketEvolutionary algorithms are very powerful techniques used to find solutions to real-world search...

Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos - Paperback

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by J. M. T. Thompson (Author), H. B. Stewart (Author)Ein angesehener Bestseller - jetzt in der 2.aktualisierten Auflage! In diesem Buch finden Sie die aktuellsten Forschungsergebnisse auf dem Gebiet nichtlinearer Dynamik und Chaos, einem der am schnellsten wachsenden Teilgebiete der Mathematik. Die seit der ersten Auflage hinzugekommenen Erkenntnisse sind in einem zusätzlichen Kapitel übersichtlich zusammengefasst.Back JacketCovering one of the fastest growing areas of applied mathematics, No...

Multiple Imputation for Nonresponse in Surveys - Paperback

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by Donald B. Rubin (Author)Demonstrates how nonresponse in sample surveys and censuses can be handled by replacing each missing value with two or more multiple imputations. Clearly illustrates the advantages of modern computing to such handle surveys, and demonstrates the benefit of this statistical technique for researchers who must analyze them. Also presents the background for Bayesian and frequentist theory. After establishing that only standard complete-data methods are needed to analyze...

Decision Theory: An Introduction to Dynamic Programming and Sequential Decisions - Paperback

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by John Bather (Author)Die Anwendung des Induktionsprinzips auf die Lösung von Optimierungsproblemen ist gegenwärtig gefragt und wird viel diskutiert. Der Autor dieses Bandes beginnt bei einem historischen Abri und beschreibt anschlie end deterministische Modelle, in denen die Wahl zwischen zwei Möglichkeiten nicht vom Zufall beeinflu t wird. Im zweiten Teil wird der Unsicherheitsfaktor einbezogen; der dritte Teil befa t sich mit speziellen, fortgeschrittenen Anwendungen, beispielsweise Mark...

Theory of Linear and Integer Programming - Paperback

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by Alexander Schrijver (Author)Als Ergänzung zu den mehr praxisorientierten Büchern, die auf dem Gebiet der linearen und Integerprogrammierung bereits erschienen sind, beschreibt dieses Werk die zugrunde liegende Theorie und gibt einen Überblick über wichtige Algorithmen. Der Autor diskutiert auch Anwendungen auf die kombinatorische Optimierung; neben einer ausführlichen Bibliographie finden sich umfangreiche historische Anmerkungen.Back JacketTheory of Linear and Integer Programming Alexande...

The Universal History of Computing: From the Abacus to the Quantum Computer - Paperback

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by Georges Ifrah (Author)"A fascinating compendium of information about writing systems-both for words and numbers." -Publishers Weekly "A truly enlightening and fascinating study for the mathematically oriented reader." -Booklist "Well researched. . . . This book is a rich resource for those involved in researching the history of computers." -The Mathematics Teacher In this brilliant follow-up to his landmark international bestseller, The Universal History of Numbers, Georges Ifrah traces th...

Latent Curve Models: A Structural Equation Perspective - Hardcover

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by Kenneth A. Bollen (Author), Patrick J. Curran (Author)Back JacketAn effective technique for data analysis in the social sciences The recent explosion in longitudinal data in the social sciences highlights the need for this timely publication. Latent Curve Models: A Structural Equation Perspective provides an effective technique to analyze latent curve models (LCMs). This type of data features random intercepts and slopes that permit each case in a sample to have a different trajectory over...

The Site Calculations Pocket Reference - Hardcover

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by Ed Hannan (Author)The revised field companion for construction, recreation department, and landscape professionals Put it in your pocket and go For the busy professional working on-site--this updated, handy pocket reference puts all the formulas and calculations you need at your fingertips. Now with a convenient, lay-flat comb binding, this book is invaluable for all areas of general site construction. It gives you fast access to the information you want--when you want it--complete wi...

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by Bradley Huitema (Author)A complete guide to cutting-edge techniques and best practices for applying covariance analysis methods The Second Edition of Analysis of Covariance and Alternatives sheds new light on its topic, offering in-depth discussions of underlying assumptions, comprehensive interpretations of results, and comparisons of distinct approaches. The book has been extensively revised and updated to feature an in-depth review of prerequisites and the latest developments in the fi...

Rings with Minimum Condition - Paperback

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by Emil Artin (Author), Cecil Nesbitt (Author), Robert Thrall (Author)Dealing with algebraic ring theory, this book was written for mathematicians who are familiar with groups, rings, fields, and their properties. Concepts such as vector spaces, matrix representations, simple rings, and semisimple rings are considered. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.3 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 01, 1946

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by José M. Bernardo (Author), Adrian F. M. Smith (Author)This highly acclaimed text, now available in paperback, provides a thorough account of key concepts and theoretical results, with particular emphasis on viewing statistical inference as a special case of decision theory. Information-theoretic concepts play a central role in the development of the theory, which provides, in particular, a detailed discussion of the problem of specification of so-called prior ignorance . The work is writte...

Practical Statistics for Environmental and Biological Scientists - Paperback

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by John Townend (Author)Studenten und Forscher in Umwelt- und Biowissenschaften mussen bei ihrer Arbeit mitunter auf statistische Methoden zuruckgreifen. "Practical Statistics for Environmental and Biological Scientists" ist eine prazise, verstandlich geschriebene und benutzerfreundliche Einfuhrung in die Statistik, die uberflussigen Fachjargon vermeidet. Behandelt wird die Planung und der Entwurf von Experimenten, die Datenanalyse und -prasentation sowie Moglichkeiten und Grenzen der jeweili...

Math Refresher for Scientists and Engineers - Paperback

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by John R. Fanchi (Author)Expanded coverage of essential math, including integral equations, calculus of variations, tensor analysis, and special integrals Math Refresher for Scientists and Engineers, Third Edition is specifically designed as a self-study guide to help busy professionals and students in science and engineering quickly refresh and improve the math skills needed to perform their jobs and advance their careers. The book focuses on practical applications and exercises that reade...

Studies in Inductive Logic and Probability, Volume I - Hardcover

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by Rudolf Carnap (Editor), Richard C. Jeffrey (Editor)This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971. Number of Pages: 270 Dimensions: 0.75 x ...

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by Stephen Barr (Author)"A mathematician named KleinThought the Moebius band was divine.Said he: 'If you glueThe edges of two, You'll get a weird bottle like mine.' " -- Stephen Barr In this lively book, the classic in its field, a master of recreational topology invites readers to venture into such tantalizing topological realms as continuity and connectedness via the Klein bottle and the Moebius strip. Beginning with a definition of topology and a discussion of Euler's theorem, Mr. Barr bri...