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Numbers Don't Lie: 71 Stories to Help Us Understand the Modern World - Paperback

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by Vaclav Smil (Author)"Vaclav Smil is my favorite author... Numbers Don't Lie takes everything that makes his writing great and boils it down into an easy-to-read format. I unabashedly recommend this book to anyone who loves learning."--Bill Gates, GatesNotes From the author of How the World Really Works, an essential guide to understanding how numbers reveal the true state of our world--exploring a wide range of topics including energy, the environment, technology, transportation, and food ...

Relativity: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Russell Stannard (Author)If you move at high speed, time slows down, space squashes up and you get heavier. Travel fast enough and you could weigh as much as a jumbo jet, be flattened thinner than a CD without feeling a thing-and live forever! As for the angles of a triangle, they do not always have to add up to 180 degrees. And then, of course, there are black holes. These are but a few of the extraordinary consequences of Einstein's theory of relativity. It is now over a hundred years si...

Ordinary Differential Equations: An Elementary Textbook for Students of Mathematics, Engineering, and the Sciences - Paperback

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by Morris Tenenbaum (Author), Harry Pollard (Author)This unusually well-written, skillfully organized introductory text provides an exhaustive survey of ordinary differential equations -- equations which express the relationship between variables and their derivatives. In a disarmingly simple, step-by-step style that never sacrifices mathematical rigor, the authors -- Morris Tenenbaum of Cornell University, and Harry Pollard of Purdue University -- introduce and explain complex, critically-im...

An Introduction to the Theory of Mechanism Design - Hardcover

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by Tilman Borgers (Author), Daniel Krahmer (Contribution by), Roland Strausz (Contribution by)What is the best way to auction an asset? How should a group of people organize themselves to ensure the best provision of public goods? How should exchanges be organized? In An Introduction to the Theory of Mechanism Design, Tilman Börgers addresses these questions and more through an exploration of the economic theory of mechanism design. Mechanism design is reverse game theory. Whereas game theory...

The History of Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Jacqueline Stedall (Author)This Very Short Introduction explores the rich historical and cultural diversity of mathematical practice, ranging from the distant past to the present. Historian Jacqueline Stedall shows that mathematical ideas are far from being fixed, but are adapted and changed by their passage across periods and cultures. The book illuminates some of the varied contexts in which people have learned, used, and handed on mathematics, drawing on fascinating case studies from a ...

Game Theory: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Ken Binmore (Author)Games are everywhere: Drivers maneuvering in heavy traffic are playing a driving game. Bargain hunters bidding on eBay are playing an auctioning game. The supermarket's price for corn flakes is decided by playing an economic game. This Very Short Introduction offers a succinct tour of the fascinating world of game theory, a ground-breaking field that analyzes how to play games in a rational way. Ken Binmore, a renowned game theorist, explains the theory in a way that is...

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by Lara Alcock (Author)Analysis (sometimes called Real Analysis or Advanced Calculus) is a core subject in most undergraduate mathematics degrees. It is elegant, clever and rewarding to learn, but it is hard. Even the best students find it challenging, and those who are unprepared often find it incomprehensible at first. This book aims to ensure that no student need be unprepared. It is not like other Analysis books. It is not a textbook containing standard content. Rather, it is designed to ...

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Report copyright infringementby John Michael Greer (Author)The cosmic patterns and universal truths of sacred geometry bridge past and future. Now you can put this ancient wisdom to work in your own life with The Sacred Geometry Oracle.Author BiographyJohn Michael Greer is the award-winning author of more than fifty books, including The New Encyclopedia of the Occult, The Druidry Handbook, The Celtic Golden Dawn, and Circles of Power: An Introduction to Hermetic Magic. An initiate in Freemaso...

Dreams, Death, Rebirth: A Topological Odyssey Into Alchemy's Hidden Dimensions [Paperback]

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Report copyright infringementby Steven M. Rosen (Author)Our greatest certainty and greatest mystery is our mortality. In this book, Steven M. Rosen explores the profound mystery of death and rebirth from psychological, philosophical, and alchemical perspectives. To model, embody, and contain the paradoxical transformations involved in the death-rebirth enigma, Rosen employs a paradoxical form of mathematics: the topology of the Moebius strip and Klein bottle. As we follow this alchemical odys...

Hip Santa Cruz 7: First person accounts of the Hip Culture of Santa Cruz, California From 1960's - 2024

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Report copyright infringementby T. Mike Walker (Editor)Hip Santa Cruz #7 celebrates the life and passing of Dr. Ralph Abraham, Professor of Mathematics and Chaos theory at UCSC. The Hip Santa Cruz series grew from several storytelling circles we held in the 1990's in Santa Cruz. Ralph wanted to Know how the use of psychedelics has affected the lives and well being of members of our community who have used it. Using tape-recorders, notebooks and our memories, we interviewed and published over ...

The Science of Time Travel: Einstein's theory of relativity and its implications - Quantum mechanics and the multiverse theory

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Report copyright infringementby Peter I. Kattan (Author)Unlock the mysteries of the universe with "The Science of Time Travel." This groundbreaking exploration dives into the tantalizing realms of Einstein's theory of relativity and its far-reaching implications. Discover how time is not just a measure but a complex tapestry woven into the very fabric of our existence.In this masterful narrative, the author navigates the intricate dance between quantum mechanics and the mind-bending concepts ...

The Arcana Of Practical Astral Philosophy: The Doctrine Of The Sphere And Astro-Mathematics

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Report copyright infringementby W. J. Simmonite (Author)The Arcana of Practical Astral Philosophy: The Doctrine of the Sphere and Astro-Mathematics is a book written by W.J. Simmonite. The book is an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices of practical astral philosophy, focusing on the doctrine of the sphere and astro-mathematics. Simmonite draws on his extensive knowledge of astrology, mathematics, and philosophy to provide a comprehensive guide to the study of the stars and th...

The Big Fat Middle School Math Workbook: 600 Math Practice Exercises - Paperback

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by Workman Publishing (Author), Editors of Brain Quest (Author)Practice makes As with a fill-in workbook from the editors of the Big Fat Notebooks! This hands-on Big Fat Math Workbook equals being tutored by the best teacher in the school, through a recap of every key concept using definitions, examples, and special services like THINK, showing just how to get into the concept, and REMEMBER, summing up critical facts. Plus: Sample problems worked out step by step. 600 exercises and word prob...

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Report copyright infringementby D. E. Degraw (Author) Number of Pages: 174 Dimensions: 0.4 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: July 28, 2025

Ultimate Pandas for Data Manipulation and Visualization: Efficiently Process and Visualize Data with Python's Most Popular Data Manipulation Library ( - Paperback

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by Tahera Firdose (Author)Unlock the power of Data Manipulation with Pandas. Book DescriptionUnlock the power of Pandas, the essential Python library for data analysis and manipulation. This comprehensive guide takes you from the basics to advanced techniques, ensuring you master every aspect of pandas. You'll start with an introduction to pandas and data analysis, followed by in-depth explorations of pandas Series and DataFrame, the core data structures. Learn essential skills for data clean...

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Report copyright infringementby MD Sifat Hossain (Author)Statistics, often described as the science of learning from data, is a field that has profoundly shaped the modern world. From the early days of probability theory to the contemporary advances in machine learning (ML), statisticians have played a pivotal role in developing tools and methodologies that underpin vast areas of science, industry, and society. This book, The Statisticians and Their Statistics, is a tribute to the remarkable ...

Remarkable Mathematicians: From Euler to Von Neumann

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Report copyright infringementby Ioan James (Author), James Ioan (Author)Ioan James introduces and profiles sixty mathematicians from the era when mathematics was freed from its classical origins to develop into its modern form. The subjects, all born between 1700 and 1910, come from a wide range of countries, and all made important contributions to mathematics, through their ideas, their teaching, and their influence. James emphasizes their varied life stories, not the details of their mathem...

Giving Up Is Not an Option: Memoirs of a Palestinian American

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Report copyright infringementby Hani Q. Khoury (Author), Patrick A. Gibby (Compiled by), Duane E. Davis (Editor)In his memoirs, Professor Hani Q. Khoury narrates the highlights of the complexities of his life and the events which have nurtured it. He was sentenced to an electric wheelchair at the age of 18 due to a progressive physical disorder. His story, like many others, is filled with challenges, setbacks, dreams, and, most importantly, hope. The juxtaposition of two very different cultur...

Making Democracy Count: How Mathematics Improves Voting, Electoral Maps, and Representation - Hardcover

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by Ismar Volic (Author)How we can repair our democracy by rebuilding the mechanisms that power it What's the best way to determine what most voters want when multiple candidates are running? What's the fairest way to allocate legislative seats to different constituencies? What's the least distorted way to draw voting districts? Not the way we do things now. Democracy is mathematical to its very foundations. Yet most of the methods in use are a historical grab bag of the shortsighted, the cyni...

Quick Skills Fourth Grade Workbook - Paperback

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by Carson Dellosa Education (Author)4th grade workbooks all subjects for kids ages 9+ Support your child's education with Carson Dellosa's Quick Skills 4th Grade Workbooks All Subjects that help prepare your 4th grade student for 4th grade math, language arts, reading comprehension, and writing success. All Subject 4th grade books are a great way for children to practice essential skills such as geometry, parts of a sentence, handwriting practice, and more through focused practice. Why You'll...

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Report copyright infringementby Frederic Rosen (Editor)The Algebra of Mohammed Ben Musa is a book written by Frederic Rosen that delves into the history and significance of algebra in the Islamic world. The book focuses on the life and work of Mohammed Ben Musa, a renowned mathematician who lived during the 9th century in the Islamic empire. Rosen explores how Ben Musa's work on algebra was influenced by the cultural and intellectual environment of the Islamic empire, and how it went on to sh...

Kumon Grade 3 Addition & Subtraction - Paperback

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by Michiko Tachimoto (Illustrator)Math problems with large numbers can be overwhelming. Through our step-by-step progression of activities, your child will easily master addition and subtraction with four-digit numbers. Our workbook builds on basic addition and subtraction skills to teach your child how to confidently compute addition and subtraction with large numbers. Topics Covered in this Book: Addition & subtraction review Four-digit vertical form addition Four-digit vertical form su...

Touchthinklearn: Numbers: (Board Books for Baby Learners, Touch Feel Books for Children) - Board Book

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by Xavier Deneux (Author)Combining scooped-out die-cuts with raised, shaped elements, two new TouchThinkLearn books offer youngest learners an irresistible opportunity to explore their universe in a hands-on, multisensory way. See the image, trace its shape, say its name: these modes of perception combine in a dynamic way to stimulate understanding of essential concepts. Experience the number "2" both by counting a pair of raised car wheels on one side, and feeling its shape on the other. Fea...

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by DK (Author)Math makes the world go around. An educational book that will give you surprising answers to everyday math challenges. This book unpacks how math is an essential part of our everyday life in ways that you never thought of. Full of crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers and beautiful illustrations show you that math is interesting, fun, and not intimidating at all Ever wondered where math originated from? This fantastic educational book unpacks all the curious...

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Report copyright infringementby Des Machale (Author), Yvonne Cohen (Author)The Essential George Boole: Logic, Love, and Legacy is a captivating biography that explores the extraordinary life of George Boole, a self-taught English mathematician whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the digital age. Despite his humble beginnings and lack of formal education, Boole's passion for learning and his relentless pursuit of knowledge led him to master multiple languages, explore various sci...

The Mathematician Sophus Lie: It Was the Audacity of My Thinking

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Report copyright infringementby Arild Stubhaug (Author), R. Daly (Translator)Sophus Lie (1842-1899) is without doubt one of Norway's greatest scientific talents. His mathematical works have made him famous around the world no less than Niels Henrik Abel. The terms Lie groups and Lie algebra are today part of the standard mathematical vocabulary. In his comprehensive biography the author Arild Stubhaug let us come close to both the person Sophus Lie and his time. We follow him through childhoo...

The Algebra of Mohammed ben Musa. Edited and Translated by Frederic Rosen

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Report copyright infringementby Muhammad Ibn Musá Khuwarizmi (Author), Frederic Rosen (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and...

Learn by Sticker: More Addition & Subtraction: Use Math to Create 10 Fantasy Animals! - Paperback

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by Workman Publishing (Author)Explore a fun innovative way to practice math: with stickers! This activity-packed sticker book for children ages 6 and up provides addition, subtraction, and skip counting practice while creating ten magical fantasy animal images, one sticker at a time. Step 1: Solve the problem Step 2: Find the matching sticker Step 3: Place the sticker ...and watch your fantasy animal pictures come to life! Combining the joy of Paint by Sticker Kids(R) with the curriculum...

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Report copyright infringementby Harvey Willard Miller (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is im...

Mammoth Math: Everything You Need to Know about Numbers - Hardcover

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by David Macaulay (Author)Introducing an off-beat guide to math from award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay. Math is all around you...if you look closely enough! From computer games to bridges, shopping malls to game shows, mathematics truly is everywhere. David Macauley's terrific troupe of curious mammoths will lead you through the basics of math, including numbers, calculation, geometry, measurement and so much more in this highly original guide to math for kids aged 8+. In Ma...

Working with Buildings and Structures - Paperback

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by Izzi Howell (Author), Diego Vaisberg (Illustrator)Discover how engineers balance forces so buildings don't collapse, examine the different types of bridges, and learn the engineering secrets of famous landmarks. Make a geodesic dome, test buildings in gelatin, and more! Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.08 x 10.24 x 8.03 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 01, 2022

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by Michiko Tachimoto (Illustrator)Your child doesn't have to be intimidated by five-digit division! To build confidence, our workbook includes thorough review, before progressing to division with five-digit numbers. We also include order of operations to give an opportunity to apply all of the math skills your child has learned thus far, and gain a sense of accomplishment. Topics Covered in this Book: Addition, subtraction, multiplication & division review Vertical form division Five-digi...