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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

    by Dennis Weichman ...
    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

    €3.10 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Calculus for the Practical Man

    by J. E. Thompson ...
    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

    €8.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Statistics 101

    From Data Analysis and Predictive Modeling to Measuring Distribution and Determining Probability, Your Essential Guide to Statistics

    by David Borman ...
    Series series Adams 101 Series
    A comprehensive guide to statistics—with information on collecting, measuring, analyzing, and presenting statistical data—continuing the popular 101 series.Data is everywhere. In the age of the internet and social media, we’re responsible for consuming, evaluating, and analyzing data on a daily basis. From understanding the percentage probability that it will rain later today, to evaluating your ... Read more

    €11.16

  • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

    by Edwin Abbott Abbott, Bauer Books ...
    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

  • 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

    €11.85

  • 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

    €3.99

  • 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

    €5.39

  • Math Fundamentals 2

    by BarCharts,Inc ...

    €3.79

  • See Ya Later Calculator

    Simple Math Tricks You Can Do in Your Head

    by Editors of Portable Press ...
    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

    €13.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An Introduction to Differential Geometry - With the Use of Tensor Calculus

    by Luther Pfahler Eisenhart ...
    Since 1909, when my Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces was published, the tensor calculus, which had previously been invented by Ricci, was adopted by Einstein in his General Theory of Relativity, and has been developed further in the study of Riemannian Geometry and various generalizations of the latter. In the present book the tensor calculus of cuclidean 3-space is developed and then ... Read more

    €8.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Best Writing on Mathematics 2021

    by Mircea Pitici ...
    Series series The Best Writing on Mathematics
    The year’s finest mathematical writing from around the worldThis annual anthology brings together the year’s finest mathematics writing from around the world—and you don’t need to be a mathematician to enjoy the pieces collected here. These essays—from leading names and fresh new voices—delve into the history, philosophy, teaching, and everyday aspects of math, offering surprising insights into ... Read more

    €19.99

  • How Many Fingers, How Many Toes? Counting to Ten One by One Counting Book - Baby & Toddler Counting Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    When a child first learns to count, he/she would use the resources already available – the hands and toes. This book institutionalizes that form of learning by making it a formal strategy. Counting is all about mastery of number sequences. Over time, you provide more challenges by increasing the objects to be counted and/or by randomly picking numbers to test familiarization of figures. Grab a ... Read more

    €3.36

  • Linear Algebra As An Introduction To Abstract Mathematics

    by Isaiah Lankham, Bruno Nachtergaele, Anne Schilling ...
    This is an introductory textbook designed for undergraduate mathematics majors with an emphasis on abstraction and in particular, the concept of proofs in the setting of linear algebra. Typically such a student would have taken calculus, though the only prerequisite is suitable mathematical grounding. The purpose of this book is to bridge the gap between the more conceptual and computational ... Read more

    €21.99

  • Birth of a Theorem

    A Mathematical Adventure

    by Cédric Villani ...
    “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

    Was €7.99 Now €5.49

  • Metric In Measure Spaces

    by James J Yeh ...
    Measure and metric are two fundamental concepts in measuring the size of a mathematical object. Yet there has been no systematic investigation of this relation. The book closes this gap. ... Read more

    €34.89

  • Lifetime Data: Statistical Models And Methods (Second Edition)

    by Jayant V Deshpande, Sudha G Purohit ...
    Series Book 16 - Series On Quality, Reliability And Engineering Statistics
    This book is meant for postgraduate modules that cover lifetime data in reliability and survival analysis as taught in statistics, engineering statistics and medical statistics courses. It is helpful for researchers who wish to choose appropriate models and methods for analyzing lifetime data. There is an extensive discussion on the concept and role of ageing in choosing appropriate models for ... Read more

    €23.49

  • Statistics Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice

    by Deborah J. Rumsey ...
    Practice your way to a higher statistics scoreThe adage that "practice makes perfect" is never truer than with math problems. Statistics Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice provides succinct content reviews for every topic, with plenty of examples and practice problems for each concept, in the book and online.Every lesson begins with a concept review, followed by a few example problems and ... Read more

    €16.99

  • The Fear of Maths

    How to Overcome it: Sum Hope 3

    by Steve Chinn ...
    Maths is an essential skill but many people fear that they will never pick up the maths that they failed to understand in school. Don't worry. Most people know more maths than they realise, Steve Chinn is your guide to understanding the 'basic facts' of maths as you will use it in daily lifeThere are many reasons why the inability to 'do' maths affects so many children, and follows them into ... Read more

    €15.69

  • Fractions For Dummies

    by Mark Zegarelli ...
    An easy, straightforward, and fun guide for learning fractions and its counterpartsFractions For Dummies is the perfect strategy guide for both understanding and using one of math's most common (and most challenging) topic areas. You'll explore current solving strategies for fraction-related problems, and you'll also discover how to solve problems involving fractions' closely related cousins, ... Read more

    €12.99

  • A Dictionary of Statistics 3e

    by Graham Upton, Ian Cook ...
    Series series Oxford Quick Reference
    This wide-ranging, jargon-free dictionary contains over 2,300 entries on all aspects of statistics, including terms used in computing, mathematics, and probability. It also includes biographical information on over 200 key figures in the field and coverage of statistical journals and societies. While embracing the whole multi-disciplinary spectrum of this complex subject, information is presented ... Read more

    €12.19

  • Huge Numbers

    A Story of Counting Ambitiously

    by Richard Elwes ...
    'Fascinating and immensely readable' Ian Stewart'A charming tour through the realm of the very, very, very numerous, from the ancient world through to the distant future' Jordan Ellenberg, author of How Not to Be WrongWhat if, every time you wanted to write down 1,000,000, you had to draw a picture of a god? And what if that number were the biggest you had a symbol for? In ancient Egypt, those ... Read more

    €16.99

  • Beyond Basic Statistics

    Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Every Data Analyst Should Know

    by Kristin H. Jarman ...
    Features basic statistical concepts as a tool for thinking critically, wading through large quantities of information, and answering practical, everyday questionsWritten in an engaging and inviting manner, Beyond Basic Statistics: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Every Data Analyst Should Know presents the more subjective side of statistics—the art of data analytics. Each chapter explores a different ... Read more

    €54.99

  • 我的幾何人生：從貧窮少年到數學皇帝，丘成桐自傳

    The Shape of a Life: One Mathematician's Search for the Universe's Hidden Geometry

    by 丘成桐, 史蒂夫・納迪斯（Steve Nadis） ...
    Translated by 夏木清 ...
    「在哈佛，丘成桐一個人就是一個數學系！」——美國數學家 Isadore Singer丘成桐是當代最具影響力的數學家，成就卓越，獲獎無數，被紐約時報譽為「數學皇帝」。他在27歲時破解卡拉比猜想，30歲即成為普林斯頓大學終身教授，33歲更榮獲菲爾茲獎，是首位華人得主。他的研究為包括幾何學、弦論、廣義相對論眾多領域都提供洞見，也為黑洞理論做出重要貢獻。《我的幾何人生》以直率而真誠的筆觸，紀錄這位傑出數學家與眾不同、充滿意外的勵志故事與傳奇人生。書中講述他如何從貧窮的中國鄉村成長，因父親早逝，由母親一手撫養，度過顛沛流離的貧困童年。而後遠渡重洋，在異國求學，並在27的年輕之姿，在世界數學界一鳴驚人，獲得美國頂尖大學教職，並不斷解決科學上的難題，取得驚人突破。除了舉世矚目的個人成就外，他更投入大量的精力與心血，支持青年學子，培養新一代的數學家。丘成桐也特別撰寫〈我與臺灣〉篇章 ... Read more

    €11.64

  • Origins of Mathematical Words

    A Comprehensive Dictionary of Latin, Greek, and Arabic Roots

    by Anthony Lo Bello ...
    The most comprehensive math root dictionary ever published.Outstanding Academic Title, ChoiceDo you ever wonder about the origins of mathematical terms such as ergodic, biholomorphic, and strophoid? Here Anthony Lo Bello explains the roots of these and better-known words like asymmetric, gradient, and average. He provides Greek, Latin, and Arabic text in its original form to enhance each ... Read more

    €36.99