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How to Make the World Add Up

Ten Rules for Thinking Differently About Numbers

by Tim Harford ...

The Sunday Times Bestseller'Tim Harford is one of my favourite writers in the world. His storytelling is gripping but never overdone, his intellectual honesty is rare and inspiring, and his ability to make complex things simple - but not simplistic - is exceptional. How to Make the World Add Up is another one of his gems. If you're looking for an addictive pageturner that will make you smarter, ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

The Sunday Times Bestseller'Tim Harford is one of my favourite writers in the world. His storytelling is gripping but never overdone, his intellectual honesty is rare and inspiring, and his ability to make complex things simple - but not simplistic - is exceptional. How to Make the World Add Up is another one of his gems. If you're looking for an addictive pageturner that will make you smarter,
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Zero

The Biography of a Dangerous Idea

by Charles Seife ...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKThe Babylonians invented it, the Greeks banned it, the Hindus worshipped it, and the Christian Church used it to fend off heretics. Today it's a timebomb ticking in the heart of astrophysics. For zero, infinity's twin, is not like other numbers. It is both nothing and everything.Zero has pitted East against West and faith against reason, and its intransigence persists ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKThe Babylonians invented it, the Greeks banned it, the Hindus worshipped it, and the Christian Church used it to fend off heretics. Today it's a timebomb ticking in the heart of astrophysics. For zero, infinity's twin, is not like other numbers. It is both nothing and everything.Zero has pitted East against West and faith against reason, and its intransigence persists
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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

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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
Maths on the Back of an Envelope

Clever ways to (roughly) calculate anything

by Rob Eastaway ...

‘Another terrific book by Rob Eastaway’ SIMON SINGH‘A delightfully accessible guide to how to play with numbers’ HANNAH FRYHow many cats are there in the world?What's the chance of winning the lottery twice?And just how long does it take to count to a million?Learn how to tackle tricky maths problems with nothing but the back of an envelope, a pencil and some good old-fashioned brain power.Join ... Read more

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‘Another terrific book by Rob Eastaway’ SIMON SINGH‘A delightfully accessible guide to how to play with numbers’ HANNAH FRYHow many cats are there in the world?What's the chance of winning the lottery twice?And just how long does it take to count to a million?Learn how to tackle tricky maths problems with nothing but the back of an envelope, a pencil and some good old-fashioned brain power.Join
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Think Like A Maths Genius

The Art of Calculating in Your Head

by Michael Shermer, Arthur Benjamin ...

Did you know that it's easier to add and subtract from left to right, rather than the other way round? And that you can be taught to square a three-digit number in seconds?In Think Like A Maths Genius, two mathematicians offer tips and tricks for doing tricky maths the easy way. With their help, you can learn how to perform lightning calculations in your head, discover methods of incredible ... Read more

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Did you know that it's easier to add and subtract from left to right, rather than the other way round? And that you can be taught to square a three-digit number in seconds?In Think Like A Maths Genius, two mathematicians offer tips and tricks for doing tricky maths the easy way. With their help, you can learn how to perform lightning calculations in your head, discover methods of incredible
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It All Adds Up

The Story of People and Mathematics

by Mickael Launay ...

Translated by Stephen S. Wilson ...

‘Fascinating … so enlightening that suddenly maths doesn’t seem so fearsome as it once did’ SIMON WINCHESTERFrom Aristotle to Ada Lovelace: a brief history of the mathematical ideas that have forever changed the world and the everyday people and pioneers behind them. The story of our best invention yet.From our ability to calculate the passing of time to the algorithms that control computers and ... Read more

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‘Fascinating … so enlightening that suddenly maths doesn’t seem so fearsome as it once did’ SIMON WINCHESTERFrom Aristotle to Ada Lovelace: a brief history of the mathematical ideas that have forever changed the world and the everyday people and pioneers behind them. The story of our best invention yet.From our ability to calculate the passing of time to the algorithms that control computers and
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The Elements of Euclid - The First Six Books (Illustrated Edition)

by John Casey ...

Euclid’s Elements form one of the most beautiful and influential works of science in the history of humankind. Its beauty lies in its logical development of geometry and other branches of mathematics. It has influenced all branches of science but none so much as mathematics and the exact sciences. The book It is a collection of definitions, postulates, propositions (theorems and constructions), ... Read more

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Euclid’s Elements form one of the most beautiful and influential works of science in the history of humankind. Its beauty lies in its logical development of geometry and other branches of mathematics. It has influenced all branches of science but none so much as mathematics and the exact sciences. The book It is a collection of definitions, postulates, propositions (theorems and constructions),
... Read more
As Easy As Pi

Stuff about numbers that isn't (just) maths

by Jamie Buchan ...

Series Book 11 - I Used to Know That
It's hard to imagine a world without numbers in this day and age, when our whole life is centered around commerce and money, and it is the only language that is the same the world over. However, did you know that for a long period of time people could not get their heads around the idea of zero, a figure representing nothing, and that it was even regarded as heretical in some circles? As Easy As ... Read more

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It's hard to imagine a world without numbers in this day and age, when our whole life is centered around commerce and money, and it is the only language that is the same the world over. However, did you know that for a long period of time people could not get their heads around the idea of zero, a figure representing nothing, and that it was even regarded as heretical in some circles? As Easy As
... Read more
The Trachtenberg Speed System of Basic Mathematics

by Jakow Trachtenberg ...

Translated by Ann Cutler, Rudolph McShane ...

Do high-speed, complicated arithmetic in your head using the Trachtenberg Speed System.Ever find yourself struggling to check a bill or a payslip? With The Trachtenberg Speed System you can. Described as the 'shorthand of mathematics', the Trachtenberg system only requires the ability to count from one to eleven. Using a series of simplified keys it allows anyone to master calculations, giving ... Read more

$20.92 NZD

Do high-speed, complicated arithmetic in your head using the Trachtenberg Speed System.Ever find yourself struggling to check a bill or a payslip? With The Trachtenberg Speed System you can. Described as the 'shorthand of mathematics', the Trachtenberg system only requires the ability to count from one to eleven. Using a series of simplified keys it allows anyone to master calculations, giving
... Read more
Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies

by Mark Zegarelli ...

Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293637) was previously published as Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118791981). 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.Tips for simplifying tricky basic math and pre-algebra operationsWhether you're ... Read more

$31.99 NZD

Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293637) was previously published as Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118791981). 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.Tips for simplifying tricky basic math and pre-algebra operationsWhether you're
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Quick Arithmetic

A Self-Teaching Guide

by Robert A. Carman, Marilyn J. Carman ...

Series Book 159 - Wiley Self-Teaching Guides
Master math at your own pace!Does working with numbers often frustrate you? Do you need to brush up on your basic math skills? Do you feel math stands between you and your career goals, or a better grade at school?Quick Arithmetic, Third Edition is the quickest and easiest way to teach yourself the basic math skills you need to advance on the job or in school. Using cartoons and a clear writing ... Read more

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Master math at your own pace!Does working with numbers often frustrate you? Do you need to brush up on your basic math skills? Do you feel math stands between you and your career goals, or a better grade at school?Quick Arithmetic, Third Edition is the quickest and easiest way to teach yourself the basic math skills you need to advance on the job or in school. Using cartoons and a clear writing
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Master Fracions Addition, Subtraction And Multiplication

Math Childern Book

by Mourad Boufadene ...

Series series Math Childern Book
The majority of grade-school books attempt to cover the full range of topics in one book, ignoring to commit enough pages to essential mathematical concepts. However, Mathematical research has discovered that children find learning easier when they deal with one skill set at a time. We designed our newest books to help children with one specific mathematical skill set per book with these ... Read more

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The majority of grade-school books attempt to cover the full range of topics in one book, ignoring to commit enough pages to essential mathematical concepts. However, Mathematical research has discovered that children find learning easier when they deal with one skill set at a time. We designed our newest books to help children with one specific mathematical skill set per book with these
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Maths Hacks

by Richard Cochrane ...

Series series Hacks
Everything you need to know about 100 key mathematical concepts condensed into easy-to-understand sound bites designed to stick in your memory and give you an instant grasp of the concept.On each topic, you'll start with a helicopter overview of the subject, which will give you an introduction to the idea and some context surrounding it. Next, you'll zoom in on the core elements of the theory, ... Read more

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Everything you need to know about 100 key mathematical concepts condensed into easy-to-understand sound bites designed to stick in your memory and give you an instant grasp of the concept.On each topic, you'll start with a helicopter overview of the subject, which will give you an introduction to the idea and some context surrounding it. Next, you'll zoom in on the core elements of the theory,
... Read more
Introdução a Logaritmos e Exponenciais

by Simone Malacrida ...

Os pressupostos teóricos dos seguintes tópicos matemáticos são apresentados neste livro:funções logarítmicasfunções exponenciaisfunções hiperbólicasCada tópico é tratado enfatizando aplicações práticas e resolvendo alguns exercícios significativos. ... Read more

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Os pressupostos teóricos dos seguintes tópicos matemáticos são apresentados neste livro:funções logarítmicasfunções exponenciaisfunções hiperbólicasCada tópico é tratado enfatizando aplicações práticas e resolvendo alguns exercícios significativos.
... Read more
Vedic and Creative Math for 7th

Vedic Math, #5

by Gaurish Borkar ...

Series Book 5 - Vedic Math
Mathematics is a tricky subject. Those who love, enjoy it much and those who don't, feel it's boring. I lost interest in mathematics while in 7th class. Based on what I remember, it was mainly due to lack of understanding of negative numbers. By nature, I am kinaesthetic person and therefore I refuse to accept anything unless understood thoroughly. Generally, just memorization doesn't work for me ... Read more

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Mathematics is a tricky subject. Those who love, enjoy it much and those who don't, feel it's boring. I lost interest in mathematics while in 7th class. Based on what I remember, it was mainly due to lack of understanding of negative numbers. By nature, I am kinaesthetic person and therefore I refuse to accept anything unless understood thoroughly. Generally, just memorization doesn't work for me
... Read more
From the Farm to the Table Alpacas

Nonfiction 2-3 Grade Picture Book on Agriculture

by Kathy Coatney ...

Series Book 1 - From the Farm to the Table
Did you know that when alpacas make a cluck or click sound, they’re being friendly?Join 35-year veteran photojournalist Kathy Coatney, an agriculture specialist, as she takes second and third graders on an exciting journey into the amazing world of alpacas. With vibrant photographs and easy-to-read text about Farmer Scott at Crescent Moon Ranch, kids will discover what it’s like to raise these ... Read more

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Did you know that when alpacas make a cluck or click sound, they’re being friendly?Join 35-year veteran photojournalist Kathy Coatney, an agriculture specialist, as she takes second and third graders on an exciting journey into the amazing world of alpacas. With vibrant photographs and easy-to-read text about Farmer Scott at Crescent Moon Ranch, kids will discover what it’s like to raise these
... Read more
X Marks the Spot

The Lost Inheritance of Mathematics

by Richard Garfinkle, David Garfinkle ...

Series series AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series
X Marks the Spot is written from the point of view of the users of mathematics. Since the beginning, mathematical concepts and techniques (such as arithmetic and geometry) were created as tools with a particular purpose like counting sheep and measuring land areas.Understanding those purposes leads to a greater understanding of why mathematics developed as it did. Later mathematical concepts came ... Read more

$129.99 NZD

X Marks the Spot is written from the point of view of the users of mathematics. Since the beginning, mathematical concepts and techniques (such as arithmetic and geometry) were created as tools with a particular purpose like counting sheep and measuring land areas.Understanding those purposes leads to a greater understanding of why mathematics developed as it did. Later mathematical concepts came
... Read more
Math Running Records in Action

A Framework for Assessing Basic Fact Fluency in Grades K-5

by Nicki Newton ...

In this new book from popular consultant and bestselling author Dr. Nicki Newton, you’ll discover how to use Math Running Records to assess students’ basic fact fluency and increase student achievement. Like a GPS, Math Running Records pinpoint exactly where students are in their understanding of basic math facts and then outline the next steps toward comprehensive fluency. This practical book ... Read more

$75.94 NZD

In this new book from popular consultant and bestselling author Dr. Nicki Newton, you’ll discover how to use Math Running Records to assess students’ basic fact fluency and increase student achievement. Like a GPS, Math Running Records pinpoint exactly where students are in their understanding of basic math facts and then outline the next steps toward comprehensive fluency. This practical book
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Quantum Chemistry and Computing for the Curious

Illustrated with Python and Qiskit® code

by Alex Khan, Keeper Layne Sharkey, Alain Chancé ...

Acquire knowledge of quantum chemistry concepts, the postulates of quantum mechanics, and the foundations of quantum computing, and execute illustrations made with Python code, Qiskit, and open-source quantum chemistry packagesKey FeaturesBe at the forefront of a quest for increased accuracy in chemistry applications and computingGet familiar with some open source quantum chemistry packages to run ... Read more

$53.81 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Acquire knowledge of quantum chemistry concepts, the postulates of quantum mechanics, and the foundations of quantum computing, and execute illustrations made with Python code, Qiskit, and open-source quantum chemistry packagesKey FeaturesBe at the forefront of a quest for increased accuracy in chemistry applications and computingGet familiar with some open source quantum chemistry packages to run
... Read more
Ketten und Verkettungen

Eine odysseanische Reise durch mathematische Verbindungen und ihre Auswirkungen

by B. Oulot ...

In "Ketten und Verkettungen" entfaltet B. Oulot ein komplexes narrative Gewebe, das sich mit den Themen der menschlichen Verbundenheit und der sozialen Dynamik auseinandersetzt. Mit einem literarischen Stil, der sowohl poetisch als auch analytisch ist, gelingt es Oulot, tief in die Psyche seiner Protagonisten einzutauchen und die feinen Verästelungen ihrer Beziehungen darzustellen. Der Roman ist ... Read more

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In "Ketten und Verkettungen" entfaltet B. Oulot ein komplexes narrative Gewebe, das sich mit den Themen der menschlichen Verbundenheit und der sozialen Dynamik auseinandersetzt. Mit einem literarischen Stil, der sowohl poetisch als auch analytisch ist, gelingt es Oulot, tief in die Psyche seiner Protagonisten einzutauchen und die feinen Verästelungen ihrer Beziehungen darzustellen. Der Roman ist
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Mathmatters

The Hidden Calculations of Everyday Life

by Chris Waring ...

Mathmatters is a humorous guide to the hidden calculations that are essential to everything we do.From making a cup of coffee to negotiating traffic to selecting candidates for an interview, we can’t make it through the day without employing some essential mathematics. Did you know that there are some serious calculations involved in making the perfect cup of coffee (involving ratios)? That an ... Read more

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Mathmatters is a humorous guide to the hidden calculations that are essential to everything we do.From making a cup of coffee to negotiating traffic to selecting candidates for an interview, we can’t make it through the day without employing some essential mathematics. Did you know that there are some serious calculations involved in making the perfect cup of coffee (involving ratios)? That an
... Read more
魔法算術！奇妙的印度數學

風靡全球的超強速解法，化繁為簡，運算速度提升10倍，增強解題力、邏輯力和創造力

Edited by 智力開發編輯部 ...

Series Book 1 - 益智玩家
★風靡全球，簡單有趣，掌握基本運算過程即可無限延神，迅速破題求正解★化繁為簡，每天10分鐘，運算速度提升10倍，強化大腦靈活性，學會永不忘★0～99歲都能學的「頭腦瑜伽」，打破既定思維，同步提升邏輯力、創造力化繁為簡，翻轉運算過程，比計算機更簡便、比心算更強大的神奇速解法免背公式，3秒求解，快速、正確，一看就會，從玩中練出數學金頭腦本書解讀印度數學的精髓和運算過程，打破以往演算的定向思維，免背公式，快速提升邏輯推演能力。印度數學中獨特的逆向演算法、補數演算法等計算過程，能夠讓學習者跳出慣性思考，培養跳躍式的解題路徑，直達問題核心，做到「一看算式，立知答案」的數學直覺。◆你能在3秒內算... ... Read more

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★風靡全球，簡單有趣，掌握基本運算過程即可無限延神，迅速破題求正解★化繁為簡，每天10分鐘，運算速度提升10倍，強化大腦靈活性，學會永不忘★0～99歲都能學的「頭腦瑜伽」，打破既定思維，同步提升邏輯力、創造力化繁為簡，翻轉運算過程，比計算機更簡便、比心算更強大的神奇速解法免背公式，3秒求解，快速、正確，一看就會，從玩中練出數學金頭腦本書解讀印度數學的精髓和運算過程，打破以往演算的定向思維，免背公式，快速提升邏輯推演能力。印度數學中獨特的逆向演算法、補數演算法等計算過程，能夠讓學習者跳出慣性思考，培養跳躍式的解題路徑，直達問題核心，做到「一看算式，立知答案」的數學直覺。◆你能在3秒內算...
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Introducción a las ecuaciones y las inecuaciones

by Simone Malacrida ...

En este libro se presentan los supuestos teóricos de los siguientes temas matemáticos:ecuaciones e inecuaciones de primer gradoecuaciones e inecuaciones de segundo gradosistemas de ecuaciones e inecuacionesecuaciones e inecuaciones irracionalesecuaciones y desigualdades con el móduloecuaciones y desigualdades paramétricasCada tema se trata haciendo hincapié en las aplicaciones prácticas y ... Read more

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En este libro se presentan los supuestos teóricos de los siguientes temas matemáticos:ecuaciones e inecuaciones de primer gradoecuaciones e inecuaciones de segundo gradosistemas de ecuaciones e inecuacionesecuaciones e inecuaciones irracionalesecuaciones y desigualdades con el móduloecuaciones y desigualdades paramétricasCada tema se trata haciendo hincapié en las aplicaciones prácticas y
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Le nombre 1 dans l'imaginaire

Les Mathématiques et le réel

by Komla AKO ...

Le nombre 1 dans l’imaginaireRéflexion sur ce que nous sommes dans un monde qui parait réel, mais dans la réalité, il est imaginaire par la pensée de ses acteurs et actrices. Komla AKO s’intéresse à la relativité de l’unité qui régit les rapports humains dans nos sociétés économiques.Du jour au lendemain, on peut se retrouver sans actifs, mais avec des dettes et dans l’incapacité de les rembourser ... Read more

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Le nombre 1 dans l’imaginaireRéflexion sur ce que nous sommes dans un monde qui parait réel, mais dans la réalité, il est imaginaire par la pensée de ses acteurs et actrices. Komla AKO s’intéresse à la relativité de l’unité qui régit les rapports humains dans nos sociétés économiques.Du jour au lendemain, on peut se retrouver sans actifs, mais avec des dettes et dans l’incapacité de les rembourser
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