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Rogerson's Book of Numbers

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

by 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, ... Read more

$17.59 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,
... Read more
Stalking the Riemann Hypothesis

The Quest to Find the Hidden Law of Prime Numbers

by 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 ... Read more

$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
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One to Nine

The Inner Life of Numbers

by Andrew Hodges ...

Have you ever thought about the uniqueness and simplicity of One, or what it means to be Two? Is Four really so square and why are there Seven days of the week, Seven deadly sins, or even Seven wonders of the world? In One to Nine, Andrew Hodges brings numbers to life. Inspired by the popularity of Sudoku – and millennia of human attempts to figure things out – this pithy, kaleidoscopic book takes ... Read more

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Have you ever thought about the uniqueness and simplicity of One, or what it means to be Two? Is Four really so square and why are there Seven days of the week, Seven deadly sins, or even Seven wonders of the world? In One to Nine, Andrew Hodges brings numbers to life. Inspired by the popularity of Sudoku – and millennia of human attempts to figure things out – this pithy, kaleidoscopic book takes
... Read more
X-Events

The Collapse of Everything

by 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 ... Read more

$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
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Finding Zero

A Mathematician's Odyssey to Uncover the Origins of Numbers

by Amir D. Aczel ...

"A captivating story, not just an intellectual quest but a personal one . . . gripping [and] filled with the passion and wonder of numbers." — The New York TimesVirtually everything in our lives is digital, numerical, or quantified. But the story of how and where we got these numerals, which we so depend on, has for thousands of years been shrouded in mystery. Finding Zero is the saga of Amir ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

"A captivating story, not just an intellectual quest but a personal one . . . gripping [and] filled with the passion and wonder of numbers." — The New York TimesVirtually everything in our lives is digital, numerical, or quantified. But the story of how and where we got these numerals, which we so depend on, has for thousands of years been shrouded in mystery. Finding Zero is the saga of Amir
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Basics of Speed Mathematics

by 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 ... Read more

$4.99 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
... Read more
Numberpedia

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know (and a Few Things You Didn't) About Numbers

by Herb W. Reich ...

What does the number 67 mean to you? Do you associate it with a year? After all, 1967 was the year The Beatles released both Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Magical Mystery Tour. It was also the year the first Super Bowl was held and in which Ernesto “Che” Guevara was executed. But maybe the year 1967 isn’t the first thing that comes to your mind. Maybe when you think about the number 67 ... Read more

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What does the number 67 mean to you? Do you associate it with a year? After all, 1967 was the year The Beatles released both Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Magical Mystery Tour. It was also the year the first Super Bowl was held and in which Ernesto “Che” Guevara was executed. But maybe the year 1967 isn’t the first thing that comes to your mind. Maybe when you think about the number 67
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Happy Maths

Part 1 - Numbers

by Mala Kumar ...

Series Book 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. ... Read more

$1.36 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.
... Read more
I Learn the Numbers! I Can Tell Time! Counting and Telling Time for Kids - Baby & Toddler Time Books

by 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? ... Read more

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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?
... Read more
Arithmetic for Entertainment

by 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 ... Read more

$9.59 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
... Read more
Single Digits

In Praise of Small Numbers

by 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 ... Read more

$24.19 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
... Read more
1, 2, 3, 4! I Can Learn to Count Some More Counting Book - Baby & Toddler Counting Books

by Baby Professor ...

Should counting be learned through books or through actual examples? We say both! The importance of learning through books is that it encourages reading. But learning through actual examples help cement the theories into your child’s mind. This means that the information is less likely to be forgotten so you can pretty much say that the mode of education has been effective. Grab a copy today! ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Should counting be learned through books or through actual examples? We say both! The importance of learning through books is that it encourages reading. But learning through actual examples help cement the theories into your child’s mind. This means that the information is less likely to be forgotten so you can pretty much say that the mode of education has been effective. Grab a copy today!
... Read more
Lessons in Scientific Computing

Numerical Mathematics, Computer Technology, and Scientific Discovery

by 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 ... Read more

$130.53 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
... Read more
Numbers

10 Things You Should Know

by Colin Stuart ...

Series series 10 Things You Should Know
Uncover the language of our universe - numbers - in this wide-ranging whistle-stop tour of the history and majesty of mathematics.Our world simply wouldn't function if we didn't have numbers. But where do they come from? Why do we cut cake the wrong way? How can there be different sizes of infinity?All these questions and more are answered in this engaging romp through the history of numbers by ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Uncover the language of our universe - numbers - in this wide-ranging whistle-stop tour of the history and majesty of mathematics.Our world simply wouldn't function if we didn't have numbers. But where do they come from? Why do we cut cake the wrong way? How can there be different sizes of infinity?All these questions and more are answered in this engaging romp through the history of numbers by
... Read more
Employability Skills: Brush Up Your Maths

by Clive W. Humphris ...

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students ... Read more

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An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students
... Read more
Reckonings

Numerals, Cognition, and History

by Stephen Chrisomalis ...

Insights from the history of numerical notation suggest that how humans write numbers is an active choice involving cognitive and social factors.Over the past 5,000 years, more than 100 methods of numerical notation--distinct ways of writing numbers--have been developed and used by specific communities. Most of these are barely known today; where they are known, they are often derided as ... Read more

$36.79 CAD

Insights from the history of numerical notation suggest that how humans write numbers is an active choice involving cognitive and social factors.Over the past 5,000 years, more than 100 methods of numerical notation--distinct ways of writing numbers--have been developed and used by specific communities. Most of these are barely known today; where they are known, they are often derided as
... Read more
How Math Works

A Guide to Grade School Arithmetic for Parents and Teachers

by G. Arnell Williams ...

We hear all the time how American children are falling behind their global peers in various basic subjects, but particularly in math. Is it our fear of math that constrains us? Or our inability to understand math’s place in relation to our everyday lives? How can we help our children better understand the basics of arithmetic if we’re not really sure we understand them ourselves?Here, G. Arnell ... Read more

$84.99 CAD

We hear all the time how American children are falling behind their global peers in various basic subjects, but particularly in math. Is it our fear of math that constrains us? Or our inability to understand math’s place in relation to our everyday lives? How can we help our children better understand the basics of arithmetic if we’re not really sure we understand them ourselves?Here, G. Arnell
... Read more
GCSE Maths V11

by Clive W. Humphris ...

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students
... Read more
The Sequential Quadratic Hamiltonian Method

Solving Optimal Control Problems

by Alfio Borzì ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Series
The sequential quadratic hamiltonian (SQH) method is a novel numerical optimization procedure for solving optimal control problems governed by differential models. It is based on the characterisation of optimal controls in the framework of the Pontryagin maximum principle (PMP).The SQH method is a powerful computational methodology that is capable of development in many directions. The Sequential ... Read more

$336.99 CAD

The sequential quadratic hamiltonian (SQH) method is a novel numerical optimization procedure for solving optimal control problems governed by differential models. It is based on the characterisation of optimal controls in the framework of the Pontryagin maximum principle (PMP).The SQH method is a powerful computational methodology that is capable of development in many directions. The Sequential
... Read more
Multiple-Base Number System

Theory and Applications

by Vassil Dimitrov, Graham Jullien, Roberto Muscedere ...

Series series Circuits and Electrical Engineering
Computer arithmetic has become so fundamentally embedded into digital design that many engineers are unaware of the many research advances in the area. As a result, they are losing out on emerging opportunities to optimize its use in targeted applications and technologies. In many cases, easily available standard arithmetic hardware might not necessarily be the most efficient implementation ... Read more

$153.99 CAD

Computer arithmetic has become so fundamentally embedded into digital design that many engineers are unaware of the many research advances in the area. As a result, they are losing out on emerging opportunities to optimize its use in targeted applications and technologies. In many cases, easily available standard arithmetic hardware might not necessarily be the most efficient implementation
... Read more
Generalized Notions of Continued Fractions

Ergodicity and Number Theoretic Applications

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

Series 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 ... Read more

$336.99 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
... Read more
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulations

by Vladimir Mityushev, Wojciech Nawalaniec, Natalia Rylko ...

Introduction to Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulations is written as a textbook for readers who want to understand the main principles of Modeling and Simulations in settings that are important for the applications, without using the profound mathematical tools required by most advanced texts. It can be particularly useful for applied mathematicians and engineers who are just beginning ... Read more

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Introduction to Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulations is written as a textbook for readers who want to understand the main principles of Modeling and Simulations in settings that are important for the applications, without using the profound mathematical tools required by most advanced texts. It can be particularly useful for applied mathematicians and engineers who are just beginning
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Le livre des nombres. Les secrets de la plus belle invention de l'humanité

by Hervé Lehning ...

Les nombres sont tout-puissants. C’est grâce à eux que l’on envoie sur Mars une sonde au mètre près, que l’on programme nos ordinateurs ou que l’on modélise l’évolution des épidémies. Si certains animaux savent manier de faibles quantités, aucun d’eux n’a inventé les nombres : ils sont le grand œuvre de notre espèce. Leur longue construction ne s’est pas faite sans heurt. Il a fallu les imaginer ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Les nombres sont tout-puissants. C’est grâce à eux que l’on envoie sur Mars une sonde au mètre près, que l’on programme nos ordinateurs ou que l’on modélise l’évolution des épidémies. Si certains animaux savent manier de faibles quantités, aucun d’eux n’a inventé les nombres : ils sont le grand œuvre de notre espèce. Leur longue construction ne s’est pas faite sans heurt. Il a fallu les imaginer
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A Practical Guide to Boundary Element Methods with the Software Library BEMLIB

by C. Pozrikidis ...

The boundary-element method is a powerful numerical technique for solving partial differential equations encountered in applied mathematics, science, and engineering. The strength of the method derives from its ability to solve with notable efficiency problems in domains with complex and possibly evolving geometry where traditional methods can be d ... Read more

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The boundary-element method is a powerful numerical technique for solving partial differential equations encountered in applied mathematics, science, and engineering. The strength of the method derives from its ability to solve with notable efficiency problems in domains with complex and possibly evolving geometry where traditional methods can be d
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