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  • Sample EBOOK - SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS - SAMPLES FROM EACH BOOK IN MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDE SERIES

    INCLUDING MR W'S EASY TO FOLLOW STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

    Series series MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDES
    WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach. ... Read more

    £2.70 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Maths Handbook

    Everyday Maths Made Simple

    by Richard Elwes ...
    This is the perfect introduction for those who have a lingering fear of maths. If you think that maths is difficult, confusing, dull or just plain scary, then The Maths Handbook is your ideal companion.Covering all the basics including fractions, equations, primes, squares and square roots, geometry and fractals, Dr Richard Elwes will lead you gently towards a greater understanding of this ... Read more

    £6.99

  • Big Bang

    by Simon Singh ...
    The bestselling author of Fermat’s Last Theorem and The Code Book tells the story of the brilliant minds that deciphered the mysteries of the Big Bang. A fascinating exploration of the ultimate question: how was our universe created?Albert Einstein once said: ‘The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.’ Simon Singh believes geniuses like Einstein are not the ... Read more

    £7.99

  • Birds

    by Jim Flegg ...
    Series series Collins Gem
    The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.This is the perfect pocket guide for keen birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts to identify the most commonly seen species in Britain and Europe.Authoritative text and beautiful photographs show the distinguishing features of each bird, including notes on appearance, colour and ... Read more

    £2.99

  • The Number Mysteries

    A Mathematical Odyssey through Everyday Life

    From the author of The Music of the Primes and Finding Moonshine comes a short, lively book on five mathematical problems that just refuse be solved – and on how many everyday problems can be solved by maths.Every time we download a song from i-tunes, take a flight across the Atlantic or talk on our mobile phones, we are relying on great mathematical inventions. Maths may fail to provide answers ... Read more

    £7.99

  • The Music of the Primes

    Why an unsolved problem in mathematics matters (Text Only)

    (This ebook contains a limited number of illustrations.)The ebook of the critically-acclaimed popular science book by a writer who is fast becoming a celebrity mathematician.Prime numbers are the very atoms of arithmetic. They also embody one of the most tantalising enigmas in the pursuit of human knowledge. How can one predict when the next prime number will occur? Is there a formula which could ... Read more

    £4.99

  • I Used to Know That: Maths

    by Chris Waring ...
    Series Book 19 - I Used to Know That
    If memories of learning algebra bring you out in a cold sweat and thoughts of quadratic equations cause you feelings of fear and dread, I Used to Know That: Maths can help. A light-hearted and informative reminder of the things that we learnt in school but have since become relegated to the backs of our minds, this book will help you to brush up on your mental arithmetic, including percentages, ... Read more

    £3.99

  • Butterflies

    Series series Collins Gem
    The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the most commonly seen butterflies and moths in Britain and northern Europe.Authoritative text, beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations show the distinguishing features of each butterfly and moth to ... Read more

    £2.99

  • See Ya Later Calculator

    Simple Math Tricks You Can Do in Your Head

    The math book for anyone who thinks they hate math, full of easy, entertaining and practical tricks for mentally solving problems in seconds.No matter how much you might try to avoid numbers, we all use math every day to calculate a tip, figure out an interest rate, or estimate the cost of the groceries in your cart. But the good news is, math can be easy—and even fun—if you know how to do it all ... Read more

    £10.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Calculus Made Easy

    Being a Very-Simplest Introduction to Those Beautiful Methods of Reckoning Which are Generally Called by the Terrifying Names of the Differential Calculus and the Integral Calculus

    Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus Phillips Thompson is an accessible and engaging introduction to the fundamental principles of calculus, offering readers a clear and simplified approach to understanding this essential branch of mathematics.Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus Phillips Thompson is a timeless classic that makes the complex world of calculus accessible to students and learners of all levels. ... Read more

    £6.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Math Games with Bad Drawings

    75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games—And Why They Matter

    by Ben Orlin ...
    Bestselling author and worst-drawing artist Ben Orlin expands his oeuvre with this interactive collection of mathematical games. With 70-plus games, each taking a minute to learn and a lifetime to master, this treasure trove will delight, educate, and entertain.From beloved math popularizer Ben Orlin comes a masterfully compiled collection of dozens of playable mathematical games.This ultimate ... Read more

    £9.99

  • The Princeton Companion to Mathematics

    This is a one-of-a-kind reference for anyone with a serious interest in mathematics. Edited by Timothy Gowers, a recipient of the Fields Medal, it presents nearly two hundred entries, written especially for this book by some of the world's leading mathematicians, that introduce basic mathematical tools and vocabulary; trace the development of modern mathematics; explain essential terms and ... Read more

    £66.29

  • Birth of a Theorem

    A Mathematical Adventure

    “This man could plainly do for mathematics what Brian Cox has done for physics” — Sunday TimesHow does a genius see the world? Where and how does inspiration strike?Cédric Villani takes us on a mesmerising adventure as he wrestles with the Boltzmann equation – a new theorem that will eventually win him the most coveted prize in mathematics and a place in the mathematical history books. Along the ... Read more

    £6.99

  • From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries

    The Extraordinary Story of Maths

    by Chris Waring ...
    We may remember their equations and discoveries from school, but do we remember who the men behind the maths were? From the theories of Pythagoras (and did you know he ran a secret brotherhood that studied maths, music and gymnastics?) to coining the term 'Googol', "Fom 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries: The Extraordinary Story of Maths" is packed full of fascinating stories and amazing facts from ... Read more

    £1.99

  • The Abacus

    The World's First Computing System

    by Jesse Dilson ...
    An easy-to-use guide to the world's first computer, from its historical origins and how it works to how to use it to perform an array of mathematical feats.The abacus is as efficient and useful a tool today as it was when it was first devised many centuries ago. Whether you're a computer expert or you're mastering arithmetic and word problems for the first time, it won't take long to learn the ... Read more

    £14.39

  • The Book of Numbers

    From Zero to Infinity, An Entertaining List of Every Number That Counts

    From zero to infinity, The Book of Numbers is a handy-sized volume which opens up a new realm of knowledge. Where else in one place could you find out how the illegal numbers racket worked, what makes some people see numbers as colours, why the standard US rail gauge exactly matches the axle width of an ancient Roman chariot, and the numerological connection between Adolf Hitler and Osama Bin ... Read more

    £0.99

  • Calculus for the Practical Man

    A step-by-step guide to calculus featuring practice questions and exercises to help people improve their understanding of the mathematical study of change.First published in 1945, this edition of J. E. Thompson’s Calculus for the Practical Man is the ideal simple guide for those who are studying physics or mathematical courses at university, or for those who wish to brush up on the calculus they ... Read more

    £6.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

    Flatland is a mathematical essay, meant to explain a point: that higher dimensions (more than length, depth and width) may be present in our universe, but if they are, it will be nearly impossible for us to understand them.The story itself consists of a two dimensional world (Flatland), in which there are people of assorted shapes. These shapes live regular lives, just as we do. The protagonist (a ... Read more

    £0.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Finding Moonshine

    A Mathematician's Journey Through Symmetry (Text Only)

    This new ebook from the author of 'The Music of the Primes' combines a personal insight into the mind of a working mathematician with the story of one of the biggest adventures in mathematics: the search for symmetry.This is the story of how humankind has come to its understanding of the bizarre world of symmetry – a subject of fundamental significance to the way we interpret the world around us ... Read more

    £8.99

  • Math Fundamentals 2

    by BarCharts,Inc ...

    £3.09

  • Math Fundamentals 1

    by BarCharts,Inc ...

    £3.99

  • 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

    £7.99

  • The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics

    Fourth edition

    The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics takes in all branches of pure and applied mathematics, from algebra to mechanics and from number theory to statistics. Invaluable for students at all levels, it is also a useful and versatile source book for economists, business people, engineers, technicians and scientists of all kinds who use mathematics in the course of their work. ... Read more

    £9.99

  • Algebra I For Dummies

    Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293576) was previously published as Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9780470559642). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.Factor fearlessly, conquer the quadratic formula, and solve linear equationsThere's no doubt that algebra can ... Read more

    £14.99