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The Beginning of Infinity

Explanations that Transform The World

by David Deutsch ...

'Science has never had an advocate quite like David Deutsch ... A computational physicist on a par with his touchstones Alan Turing and Richard Feynman, and a philosopher in the line of his greatest hero, Karl Popper. His arguments are so clear that to read him is to experience the thrill of the highest level of discourse available on this planet and to understand it' Peter Forbes, IndependentIn ... Read more

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'Science has never had an advocate quite like David Deutsch ... A computational physicist on a par with his touchstones Alan Turing and Richard Feynman, and a philosopher in the line of his greatest hero, Karl Popper. His arguments are so clear that to read him is to experience the thrill of the highest level of discourse available on this planet and to understand it' Peter Forbes, IndependentIn
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Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them

A Journey to the Edge of Physics

by Antonio Padilla ...

What are the mysterious numbers that unlock the secrets of the universe?In Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them, leading theoretical physicist and YouTube star Antonio Padilla takes us on an irreverent cosmic tour of nine of the most extraordinary numbers in physics. These include Graham's number, which is so large that if you thought about it in the wrong way, your head would collapse into a ... Read more

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What are the mysterious numbers that unlock the secrets of the universe?In Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them, leading theoretical physicist and YouTube star Antonio Padilla takes us on an irreverent cosmic tour of nine of the most extraordinary numbers in physics. These include Graham's number, which is so large that if you thought about it in the wrong way, your head would collapse into a
... Read more
Weird Maths

At the Edge of Infinity and Beyond

by David Darling, Agnijo Banerjee ...

Is anything truly random? Does infinity actually exist? Could we ever see into other dimensions?In this delightful journey of discovery, David Darling and extraordinary child prodigy Agnijo Banerjee draw connections between the cutting edge of modern maths and life as we understand it, delving into the strange – would we like alien music? – and venturing out on quests to consider the existence of ... Read more

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Is anything truly random? Does infinity actually exist? Could we ever see into other dimensions?In this delightful journey of discovery, David Darling and extraordinary child prodigy Agnijo Banerjee draw connections between the cutting edge of modern maths and life as we understand it, delving into the strange – would we like alien music? – and venturing out on quests to consider the existence of
... Read more
The Art of the Infinite

The Pleasures of Mathematics

by Robert Kaplan, Ellen Kaplan ...

A witty, conversational, and accessible tour of math's profoundest mysteries.Mathematical symbols, for mathematicians, store worlds of meaning, leap continents and centuries. But we need not master symbols to grasp the magnificent abstractions they represent, and to which all art aspires. Through language, anyone can come to delight in the works of mathematical art, which are among our kind's ... Read more

$13.63 AUD

A witty, conversational, and accessible tour of math's profoundest mysteries.Mathematical symbols, for mathematicians, store worlds of meaning, leap continents and centuries. But we need not master symbols to grasp the magnificent abstractions they represent, and to which all art aspires. Through language, anyone can come to delight in the works of mathematical art, which are among our kind's
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Sacred Geometry

How to use cosmic patterns to power up your life

by Jemma Foster ...

Series series Sacred
Sacred Geometry exists all around us in the natural world, from the unfurling of a rose bud to the pattern of a tortoise shell, the sub-atomic to the galactic. A pure expression of number and form, it is the language of creation and navigates the unseen dimensions beyond our three-dimensional reality.Since its discovery, humans have found many ways - stone circles, mandalas, labyrinths, temples- ... Read more

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Sacred Geometry exists all around us in the natural world, from the unfurling of a rose bud to the pattern of a tortoise shell, the sub-atomic to the galactic. A pure expression of number and form, it is the language of creation and navigates the unseen dimensions beyond our three-dimensional reality.Since its discovery, humans have found many ways - stone circles, mandalas, labyrinths, temples-
... Read more
The Big Bang of Numbers

How to Build the Universe Using Only Maths

by Manil Suri ...

PEN/WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD FINALIST 2023'A beautifully written meditation on mathematics: whimsical, thought-provoking and deep' ALEX BELLOS, author of Alex's Adventures in Numberland**'Infinitely fascinating'**THE TIMESOur 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 ... Read more

$19.13 AUD

PEN/WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD FINALIST 2023'A beautifully written meditation on mathematics: whimsical, thought-provoking and deep' ALEX BELLOS, author of Alex's Adventures in Numberland**'Infinitely fascinating'**THE TIMESOur 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
... Read more
Eight Lessons on Infinity

A Mathematical Adventure

by Haim Shapira ...

A fun, non-technical and wonderfully engaging guide to that most powerful and mysterious of mathematical concepts: infinity.in this book, best-selling author and mathematician Haim Shapira presents an introduction to mathematical theories which deal with the most beautiful concept ever invented by humankind: infinity.In this book, best-selling author and mathematician Haim Shapira presents an ... Read more

$18.47 AUD

A fun, non-technical and wonderfully engaging guide to that most powerful and mysterious of mathematical concepts: infinity.in this book, best-selling author and mathematician Haim Shapira presents an introduction to mathematical theories which deal with the most beautiful concept ever invented by humankind: infinity.In this book, best-selling author and mathematician Haim Shapira presents an
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Dot, Dot, Dot: Infinity Plus God Equals Folly

by James A. Lindsay, Victor J. Stenger ...

Infinity and God have been close bedfellows over the recent millennia of human thought. But this is James A. Lindsay's point. These two ideas are thought, mere concepts. Lindsay shows in a concise and readable manner that infinity is an abstraction, and shows that, in all likelihood, so is God, particularly if he has infinite properties.This book is about math. It is about God. It is about ... Read more

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Infinity and God have been close bedfellows over the recent millennia of human thought. But this is James A. Lindsay's point. These two ideas are thought, mere concepts. Lindsay shows in a concise and readable manner that infinity is an abstraction, and shows that, in all likelihood, so is God, particularly if he has infinite properties.This book is about math. It is about God. It is about
... Read more
How to Count to Infinity

by Marcus Du Sautoy ...

Series Book 1 - Little Ways to Live a Big Life
Do something amazing and learn a new skill thanks to the Little Ways to Live a Big Life books!Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it... Not falling in love, but counting. Animals and humans have been using numbers to navigate their way through the jungle of life ever since we all evolved on this planet. But this book will help you to do something that humans have only recently ... Read more

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Do something amazing and learn a new skill thanks to the Little Ways to Live a Big Life books!Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it... Not falling in love, but counting. Animals and humans have been using numbers to navigate their way through the jungle of life ever since we all evolved on this planet. But this book will help you to do something that humans have only recently
... Read more
Quantum Physics for Beginners

by Max Thomson ...

Are you looking for a book that helps you to understand quantum physics in a simple way? Do you want to discover the Universe's secrets? Or do you want to know how quantum physics has changed our life?If you answered "yes" to at least one of these questions, then keep reading...In the heart of the matter, there is an immense world, made of billions and billions of particles, which escapes our ... Read more

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Are you looking for a book that helps you to understand quantum physics in a simple way? Do you want to discover the Universe's secrets? Or do you want to know how quantum physics has changed our life?If you answered "yes" to at least one of these questions, then keep reading...In the heart of the matter, there is an immense world, made of billions and billions of particles, which escapes our
... Read more
Quantum Leaps

How Maths Drives Scientific Progress

by Hugh Barker ...

From the author of Million Dollar Maths comes a fascinating and engaging look at the mathematics that lies behind our modern world.How does Google know what you want to type?How did humans first reach the moon?Could we ever have a supercomputer the size of a pinhead?In this thrilling numerical journey, Hugh Barker explores how mathematics has helped to build the technology of today, and the ... Read more

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From the author of Million Dollar Maths comes a fascinating and engaging look at the mathematics that lies behind our modern world.How does Google know what you want to type?How did humans first reach the moon?Could we ever have a supercomputer the size of a pinhead?In this thrilling numerical journey, Hugh Barker explores how mathematics has helped to build the technology of today, and the
... Read more
Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems

by Turing Editorial Team ...

This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on One of Mathematics' Biggest Awakenings, The Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem. This discovery that changed how we understand truth, proof, mathematics, and the limits of certainty. Written in everyday language, we explore how one quiet mathematician revealed that even mathematics has truths it cannot fully capture.What happens when the most certain subject humans ... Read more

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This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on One of Mathematics' Biggest Awakenings, The Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem. This discovery that changed how we understand truth, proof, mathematics, and the limits of certainty. Written in everyday language, we explore how one quiet mathematician revealed that even mathematics has truths it cannot fully capture.What happens when the most certain subject humans
... Read more
Les exponentielles négatives

by Mabano Halidi ...

En mathématique il a été toujours dis que les exponentielles sont strictement positives. Il est vrai que cette théorie reste toujours vraie. Mais est-ce que c’est le même cas pour son application? Alors c'est pourquoi j'essaie de démontrer que la fonction exponentielle peut être négative. C'est-à-dire qu’après les calculs, elle donne un résultat négatif. ... Read more

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En mathématique il a été toujours dis que les exponentielles sont strictement positives. Il est vrai que cette théorie reste toujours vraie. Mais est-ce que c’est le même cas pour son application? Alors c'est pourquoi j'essaie de démontrer que la fonction exponentielle peut être négative. C'est-à-dire qu’après les calculs, elle donne un résultat négatif.
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Principia

"The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy"

by Isaac Newton ...

Translated by Andrew Motte ...

Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Latin for Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), often referred to as simply the Principia, is a work in three books by Isaac Newton, in Latin, first published 5 July 1687. After annotating and correcting his personal copy of the first edition, Newton published two further editions, in 1713 and 1726. The Principia states Newton's laws of motion ... Read more

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Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Latin for Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), often referred to as simply the Principia, is a work in three books by Isaac Newton, in Latin, first published 5 July 1687. After annotating and correcting his personal copy of the first edition, Newton published two further editions, in 1713 and 1726. The Principia states Newton's laws of motion
... Read more
The Infinite

by A.W. Moore ...

We are all captivated and puzzled by the infinite, in its many varied guises; by the endlessness of space and time; by the thought that between any two points in space, however close, there is always another; by the fact that numbers go on forever; and by the idea of an all-knowing, all-powerful God.In this acclaimed introduction to the infinite, A. W. Moore takes us on a journey back to early ... Read more

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We are all captivated and puzzled by the infinite, in its many varied guises; by the endlessness of space and time; by the thought that between any two points in space, however close, there is always another; by the fact that numbers go on forever; and by the idea of an all-knowing, all-powerful God.In this acclaimed introduction to the infinite, A. W. Moore takes us on a journey back to early
... Read more
Pi: uma autobiografia infinita

by Mahsa Allahbakhshi, Andrés Navas, Verena Rodríguez ...

Translated by Maria Cecilia Brandi ...

Sou conhecido no mundo inteiro, mas minha fama nem sempre é das melhores. Na verdade, muita gente se intimida comigo. Por isso decidi escrever minha biografia: para que me conheçam um pouco melhor e assim, quem sabe, acabem gostando um pouco mais de mim. O fato é que algumas coisas sobre mim nem eu mesmo sei, e talvez esta seja a oportunidade de você me ajudar a entendê-las.Assim começa a ... Read more

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Sou conhecido no mundo inteiro, mas minha fama nem sempre é das melhores. Na verdade, muita gente se intimida comigo. Por isso decidi escrever minha biografia: para que me conheçam um pouco melhor e assim, quem sabe, acabem gostando um pouco mais de mim. O fato é que algumas coisas sobre mim nem eu mesmo sei, e talvez esta seja a oportunidade de você me ajudar a entendê-las.Assim começa a
... Read more
Filosofia Do Caos Cosmológico

by Célio Azevedo ...

O livro Filosofia do Caos Cosmológico: Uma Análise dos Modelos Cosmológicos, Evidências Observacionais e Desafios Atuais Ao Explorar a Expansão do Universo é uma investigação abrangente sobre a cosmologia, o campo científico que busca desvendar os segredos da origem, evolução e natureza do universo. A pesquisa examina os principais conceitos que moldam nossa compreensão do cosmos, destacando sua ... Read more

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O livro Filosofia do Caos Cosmológico: Uma Análise dos Modelos Cosmológicos, Evidências Observacionais e Desafios Atuais Ao Explorar a Expansão do Universo é uma investigação abrangente sobre a cosmologia, o campo científico que busca desvendar os segredos da origem, evolução e natureza do universo. A pesquisa examina os principais conceitos que moldam nossa compreensão do cosmos, destacando sua
... Read more
A Guide to Infinity

Ten Mathematical Journeys

by Edward R. Scheinerman ...

An accessible introduction to mathematical infinity for the endlessly curiousInfinity has traditionally been a topic for philosophers, physicists, and artists, and it can be large, scary, or highly metaphorical. For mathematicians, however, infinity is not frightening or hopelessly abstract (though it is certainly big) but rather is a normal part of their work. In this guide, award-winning ... Read more

$34.64 AUD

An accessible introduction to mathematical infinity for the endlessly curiousInfinity has traditionally been a topic for philosophers, physicists, and artists, and it can be large, scary, or highly metaphorical. For mathematicians, however, infinity is not frightening or hopelessly abstract (though it is certainly big) but rather is a normal part of their work. In this guide, award-winning
... Read more
The Rock and the Raindrop: A Space in Time

by Bjorn Wythette ...

A raindrop has seen the rise and fall of civilizations and survived deserts of ice and sand. However, despite all of her adventures, this once-powerful lady has lost her way. That is, until a gust of wind—or perhaps a twist of fate—sends her face-to-face with a lowly rock. But what good could come from a conversation with a rock? Turns out, this is no ordinary rock. This particular rock watches ... Read more

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A raindrop has seen the rise and fall of civilizations and survived deserts of ice and sand. However, despite all of her adventures, this once-powerful lady has lost her way. That is, until a gust of wind—or perhaps a twist of fate—sends her face-to-face with a lowly rock. But what good could come from a conversation with a rock? Turns out, this is no ordinary rock. This particular rock watches
... Read more
Introducing Infinity

A Graphic Guide

by Brian Clegg ...

Series series Graphic Guides
Infinity is a profoundly counter-intuitive and brain-twisting subject that has inspired some great thinkers – and provoked and shocked others.The ancient Greeks were so horrified by the implications of an endless number that they drowned the man who gave away the secret. And a German mathematician was driven mad by the repercussions of his discovery of transfinite numbers.Brian Clegg and Oliver ... Read more

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Infinity is a profoundly counter-intuitive and brain-twisting subject that has inspired some great thinkers – and provoked and shocked others.The ancient Greeks were so horrified by the implications of an endless number that they drowned the man who gave away the secret. And a German mathematician was driven mad by the repercussions of his discovery of transfinite numbers.Brian Clegg and Oliver
... Read more
Prime Panorama

Collection of 1 Million Primes

by Rishit Logar ...

Prime Panorama offers an immersive journey into the realm of prime numbers - featuring a comprehensive collection of 1 million prime numbers meticulously compiled for research purposes.From the foundational principles of prime numbers to their intricate patterns and applications, this book dives into the fascinating world of mathematics with clarity and depth. Whether you're intrigued by the ... Read more

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Prime Panorama offers an immersive journey into the realm of prime numbers - featuring a comprehensive collection of 1 million prime numbers meticulously compiled for research purposes.From the foundational principles of prime numbers to their intricate patterns and applications, this book dives into the fascinating world of mathematics with clarity and depth. Whether you're intrigued by the
... Read more
The Fourth Dimension

by Charles Howard Hinton ...

"The Fourth Dimension" by Charles Howard Hinton. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e ... Read more

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"The Fourth Dimension" by Charles Howard Hinton. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e
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Esercizi di matematica: limiti e continuità

by Simone Malacrida ...

In questo libro sono svolti degli esercizi riguardo i seguenti argomenti matematici:infinitesimi ed infinitilimiti e forme di indeterminazionefunzioni continue e punti di discontinuitàSono altresì presentati dei cenni teorici iniziali per fare comprendere lo svolgimento degli esercizi. ... Read more

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In questo libro sono svolti degli esercizi riguardo i seguenti argomenti matematici:infinitesimi ed infinitilimiti e forme di indeterminazionefunzioni continue e punti di discontinuitàSono altresì presentati dei cenni teorici iniziali per fare comprendere lo svolgimento degli esercizi.
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Les diagonales de l'infini

by Michel Willem ...

Series series L'Académie en poche
Ni langage, ni outil, les mathématiques sont un discours logique dont les principes sont inventés par les mathématiciens qui en démontrent les conséquences après les avoir découvertes. Comme les êtres mathématiques sont des libres créations des mathématiciens, leur existence ne peut être constatée par l’expérience et doit être démontrée par une construction effective ou par une déduction logique. ... Read more

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Ni langage, ni outil, les mathématiques sont un discours logique dont les principes sont inventés par les mathématiciens qui en démontrent les conséquences après les avoir découvertes. Comme les êtres mathématiques sont des libres créations des mathématiciens, leur existence ne peut être constatée par l’expérience et doit être démontrée par une construction effective ou par une déduction logique.
... Read more

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