Mathematics

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Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea - Paperback

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by Charles Seife (Author)Popular math at its most entertaining and enlightening. "Zero is really something"-Washington Post A New York Times Notable Book. The Babylonians invented it, the Greeks banned it, the Hindus worshiped it, and the Church used it to fend off heretics. Now it threatens the foundations of modern physics. For centuries the power of zero savored of the demonic; once harnessed, it became the most important tool in mathematics. For zero, infinity's twin, is not like other nu...

Summer Brain Quest: For Adventures Between Grades Pre-K & K - Paperback

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by Workman Publishing (Author), Bridget Heos (Author), Kimberly Oliver Burnim (Guest Editor)Stop summer slide Stay summer smart For kids who just finished Pre-K, this Common Core-aligned workbook will get you back-to-school ready for kindergarten, with hundreds of fun activities, exercises, and games. Learn all summer long with this personalized, interactive quest Begin with a map that guides you through a workbook jam-packed with activities based on ABCs, phonics, vocabulary, counting, ...

Measure, Integration & Real Analysis - Hardcover

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by Sheldon Axler (Author)This open access textbook welcomes students into the fundamental theory of measure, integration, and real analysis. Focusing on an accessible approach, Axler lays the foundations for further study by promoting a deep understanding of key results. Content is carefully curated to suit a single course, or two-semester sequence of courses, creating a versatile entry point for graduate studies in all areas of pure and applied mathematics.Motivated by a brief review of Riem...

Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 4 & 5 - Paperback

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by Workman Publishing (Author), Bridget Heos (Author), Claire Piddock (Author)Stop summer slide Stay summer smart For kids who just finished 4th grade, this Common Core-aligned workbook will get you back-to-school ready for 5th grade, with hundreds of fun activities, exercises, and games. Learn all summer long with this personalized, interactive quest Begin with a map that guides you through a workbook jam-packed with activities based on reading comprehension, research, writing, decimals...

Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 1 & 2 - Paperback

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by Workman Publishing (Author), Megan Butler (Author), Claire Piddock (Author)Stop summer slide Stay summer smart For kids who just finished 1st grade, this Common Core-aligned workbook will get you back-to-school ready for 2nd grade, with hundreds of fun activities, exercises, and games. Learn all summer long with this personalized, interactive quest Begin with a map that guides you through a workbook jam-packed with activities based on reading, writing, addition, subtraction, telling t...

Bayes Rules!: An Introduction to Applied Bayesian Modeling - Paperback

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by Alicia A. Johnson (Author), Miles Q. Ott (Author), Mine Dogucu (Author)An engaging, sophisticated, and fun introduction to the field of Bayesian statistics, Bayes Rules!: An Introduction to Applied Bayesian Modeling brings the power of modern Bayesian thinking, modeling, and computing to a broad audience. In particular, the book is an ideal resource for advanced undergraduate statistics students and practitioners with comparable experience. the book assumes that readers are familiar with t...

Summer Bridge Activities(r) Quick, Grades 5 - 6 - Paperback

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by Summer Bridge Activities (Compiled by), Carson Dellosa Education (Compiled by)Workbook Features: - Ages 10-11, bridging grades 5 to 6- 80 pages, about 7 3/4 inches x 10 1/2 inches- Helps prevent summer learning loss with just one page a day- Reading comprehension, math, social studies, science, fitness activities, and more- Includes stickers, monthly goal setting worksheets, and an answer keySummer Learning: Summer Bridge Activities Quick Workbook helps fifth graders keep their skills sha...

Summer Bridge Activities, Grades K - 1 - Paperback

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by Summer Bridge Activities (Author), Carson Dellosa Education (Compiled by)Summer learning kindergarten workbooks to 1st grade workbooksBuild a bridge of learning opportunities for your soon-to-be 1st grader--from school to home and back again in just 15 minutes a day with Summer Bridge Activities(R)!Summer Bridge Activities 160-page 1st grade workbooks help your child learn essential math, language arts, science, social studies, and fitness skills during summer break through quick 15-minute...

Serious Cryptography, 2nd Edition: A Practical Introduction to Modern Encryption - Paperback

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by Jean-Philippe Aumasson (Author)Crypto can be cryptic. Serious Cryptography, 2nd Edition arms you with the tools you need to pave the way to understanding modern crypto. This thoroughly revised and updated edition of the bestselling introduction to modern cryptography breaks down fundamental mathematical concepts without shying away from meaty discussions of how they work. In this practical guide, you'll gain immeasurable insight into topics like authenticated encryption, secure randomness,...

Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games - Paperback

$29.99

by Bruce Pandolfini (Introduction by), László Polgár (Author)Win at chess with practical instruction from one of the world's leading teachers With clever strategies for more than 5000 situations and clear diagrams, Chess is for the enthusiastic novice as well as the competitor taking the game to the next level. Chess takes you through more than 5,000 unique instructional situations, many taken from actual matches, including 306 problems for checkmate in one move, 3,412 mates in two moves, 74...

Summer Bridge Activities(r), Grades 6 - 7: Volume 8 - Paperback

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by Summer Bridge Activities (Compiled by)Summer Activity Workbook bridging Grade 6 to Grade 7 for kids ages 11-12 Help prevent learning loss and prepare your 6th grader for back-to-school success in just 15 minutes a day with engaging activities, exercises, and fun games--all in one workbook! Summer Learning 6th & 7th Grade Workbooks are a great way for your child to learn essential reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and fitness skills during the schoolyear or summer break t...

Summer Bridge Activities, Grades 8 - 9: Volume 10 - Paperback

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by Summer Bridge Activities (Compiled by), Carson Dellosa Education (Compiled by)Summer Activity Workbook bridging Grade 8 to Grade 9 for kids ages 13-14 Help prevent learning loss and prepare your eighth grader for back-to-school success in just 15 minutes a day with engaging activities, exercises, and fun games--all in one workbook!Summer Bridge Activities eighth and 9th grade workbooks are a great way for your eighth grader to learn essential reading, writing, math, science, social studies...

When Einstein Walked with Gödel: Excursions to the Edge of Thought - Paperback

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by Jim Holt (Author)From Jim Holt, the New York Times bestselling author of Why Does the World Exist?, comes an entertaining and accessible guide to the most profound scientific and mathematical ideas of recent centuries in When Einstein Walked with Gödel: Excursions to the Edge of Thought. Does time exist? What is infinity? Why do mirrors reverse left and right but not up and down? In this scintillating collection, Holt explores the human mind, the cosmos, and the thinkers who've tried to en...

Summer Bridge Activities(r), Grades 7 - 8: Volume 9 - Paperback

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by Summer Bridge Activities (Compiled by)Summer learning 7th to 8th grade workbooks for kids ages 12-13 Help prevent learning loss and prepare your seventh grader for back-to-school success in just 15 minutes a day with engaging activities, exercises, and fun games--all in one eighth grade workbook! Summer Learning 8th Grade Workbooks All Subjects are a great way for your middle school child to reinforce essential reading comprehension, writing, math, science, social studies, and fitness skil...

Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data - Paperback

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by Charles Wheelan (Author)Once considered tedious, the field of statistics is rapidly evolving into a discipline Hal Varian, chief economist at Google, has actually called "sexy." From batting averages and political polls to game shows and medical research, the real-world application of statistics continues to grow by leaps and bounds. How can we catch schools that cheat on standardized tests? How does Netflix know which movies you'll like? What is causing the rising incidence of autism? As ...

Applying Machine Learning in Science Education Research: When, How, and Why? - Paperback

$97.18

by Peter Wulff (Editor), Marcus Kubsch (Editor), Christina Krist (Editor)Back JacketThis open access textbook offers science education researchers a hands-on guide for learning, critically examining, and integrating machine learning (ML) methods into their science education research projects. These methods power many artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies and are widely adopted in science education research. ML can expand the methodological toolkit of science education researchers an...

Fractional and Fractal Derivative Models for Anomalous Sediment Transport - Hardcover

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by Hongguang Sun (Author), Zhipeng Li (Author), Shiqian Nie (Author)Author Biography HongGuang Sun, Zhipeng Li, Shiqian Nie, Hohai University, China Number of Pages: 194 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: December 02, 2024

Advanced Mathematical and Computational Tools in Metrology and Testing XIII - Hardcover

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by Franco Pavese (Editor), Alen Bosnjakovic (Editor), Sascha Eichstadt (Editor)This volume contains original, refereed contributions by researchers from national metrology institutes, universities and laboratories across the world involved in metrology and testing. The volume has been produced by the International Measurement Confederation (IMEKO) Technical Committee 21, Mathematical Tools for Measurements, in association with IMEKO Technical Committee 6, Digitalisation, and the European Netw...

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by Michael Dorman (Author), Anita Graser (Author), Jakub Nowosad (Author)Geocomputation with Python is a comprehensive resource for working with geographic data with the most popular programming language in the world. The book gives an overview of Python's capabilities for spatial data analysis, as well as dozens of worked-through examples covering the entire range of standard GIS operations. A unique selling point of the book is its cohesive and joined-up coverage of both vector and raster g...

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by Lynn Marecek (Author), Maryanne Anthony-Smith (Author), Andrea Honeycutt Mathis (Author)The images in this book are in grayscale. For a full-color version, see ISBN 9781680923261. Prealgebra 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for a one-semester prealgebra course. The text introduces the fundamental concepts of algebra while addressing the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Each topic builds upon previously developed material to demonstrate ...

The Shape of the Great Pyramid - Paperback

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by Roger Herz-Fischler (Author) Who has not seen a picture of the Great Pyramid of Egypt, massive in size but deceptively simple in shape, and not wondered how that shape was determined? Starting in the late eighteenth century, eleven main theories were proposed to explain the shape of the Great Pyramid. Even though some of these theories are well known, there has never been a detailed examination of their origins and dissemination. Twenty years of research using original and difficult-to...

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by Amitha Jagannath Knight (Author), Sandhya Prabhat (Illustrator)Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! When sisters Usha and Aarti look up at the stars, they see different things. Aarti sees the Big Dipper, but Usha sees the Big DIGGER. And cousin Gloria sees the Big Kite! Could they all be right? A playful introduction to geometry and spatial relationships, featuring Indian American characters and a note about cultures and constellations. Storytelling Math celebrates chi...

Math Puzzles for Clever Kids - Paperback

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by Molly Lynch (Author)Make learning fun with brain-boosting math puzzles for kids ages 4 to 6Help kids discover how exciting math can be! Packed full of puzzles that teach essential pre-K and kindergarten skills, this book is sure to keep aspiring mathematicians entertained for hours as they count honeybees, color shapes, navigate mazes, and so much more.What sets Math Puzzles for Clever Kids apart from other math books for kids: Brainpower building--Creative activities make it enjoyable f...

The Quest for a Tangram Dragon - Hardcover

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by Christine Liu-Perkins (Author), Lynn Scurfield (Illustrator)A clever and charming introduction to the Tangram puzzle, a classic Chinese shape puzzle that's beloved in early math curriculum. A brave Little Triangle seeks a Chinese dragon to end the long drought. On the quest, Little Triangle meets other shapes who want to help. Using the magic of tangrams, the shapes do amazing things together: Two triangles flip and flap to make a butterfly! With a square, they swap and swivel to make a ba...

Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills, Grade 1 - Paperback

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by Thinking Kids (Compiled by), Carson Dellosa Education (Compiled by)WORKBOOK FEATURES: - Ages 6-7, Grade 1- 544 pages, 8.4 inches x 10.9 inches- Math topics include: addition, subtraction, measuring, and more- Improve reading comprehension, spelling, grammar and fluency- Includes answer key and progression tracking pages FOCUSED PRACTICE: Designed with vibrant illustrations and fun activities, the Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills for First Grade is perfect for both homeschooling an...

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by Marilyn Burns (Author), Gordon Silveria (Illustrator)Kids will get their early math skills in shape with this bestselling picture book--now available in Scholastic Bookshelf Bored and dissatisfied with his life, a triangle visits a local shapeshifter to add another angle to his shape. Poof He becomes a quadrilateral. But then he gets greedy and keeps adding angles until he's completely transformed. Kids will enjoy this boldly colorful introduction to shapes and basic math concepts.Author ...

An Introduction to the Math of Voting Methods - Paperback

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by Brendan W. Sullivan (Author)Some modern political discussions are focused on electoral reform and the mechanics of democracy. For instance, Maine and Alaska recently adopted new procedures for statewide elections that involve Ranked Choice Voting, while a similar ballot measure in Massachusetts was only narrowly defeated. Meanwhile, countries all over the world use other voting methods with runoffs or scores. It's important for people to be aware of how different voting methods work in pra...

Spectrum Math Workbook, Grade 7 - Paperback

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by Spectrum (Compiled by), Carson Dellosa Education (Compiled by), Elise Craver (Author)7th Grade Math Workbooks for kids ages 12-13 Support your child's educational journey with the Spectrum grade 7 math workbook that teaches essential math skills to 7th graders. Spectrum 7th grade math workbooks are a great way for students to learn essential math skills such as geometry, algebra, and more through a variety of problem-solving activities that are both fun AND educational! Why You'll Love Thi...

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by Deborah J. Rumsey (Author)Learn how to calculate your chances with easy-to-understand explanations of probability Probability--the likelihood or chance of an event occurring--is an important branch of mathematics used in business and economics, finance, engineering, physics, and beyond. We see probability at work every day in areas such as weather forecasting, investing, and sports betting. Packed with real-life examples and mathematical problems with thorough explanations, Probability For...

Brain Quest Workbook: 4th Grade Revised Edition - Paperback

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by Workman Publishing (Author), Barbara Gregorich (Text by (Art/Photo Books))From hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject to a new technology section, progress map, and stickers, discover the ultimate fourth grade workbook from America's #1 educational bestseller. Loved by kids, teacher approved, and trusted by parents, Brain Quest Grade 4 Workbook reviews and reinforces what children are learning in the classroom in an instantly engaging, entertaining ...

All That Glitters (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 4) - Hardcover

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by Catherine Daly (Author), Genevieve Kote (Illustrator)From budgeting to spending, from good deals to bad value, this new early chapter book series, Dollars to Doughnuts, tackles and explains big financial topics for kids! Lately Lucy has been spending a lot of time--and money--with Avery, the rich new girl in school: ice cream after school, boba teas, the arcade. Now Avery wants to go to SugarFest, the hottest, sweetest ticket in the city. Lucy thinks it will be amazing. Her best friend, Ju...

The Five Sides of Marjorie Rice: How to Discover a Shape - Hardcover

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by Amy Alznauer (Author), Anna Bron (Illustrator)Ablaze with pattern and color, this ebullient picture book biography celebrates the intersection of art and science--through the life and lens of an extraordinary amateur mathematician. When Marjorie Rice was a little girl in Roseburg, Oregon, in the 1930s, she saw patterns everywhere. Swimming in the river, her body was a shape in the water, the water a shape in the hills, the hills a shape in the sky. Some shapes, fitted into a rectangle or f...