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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

$20.99 NZD

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

$5.99 NZD

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

$19.99 NZD

‘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

$20.99 NZD

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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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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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

$1.94 NZD

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

$5.99 NZD

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
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

$10.99 NZD

‘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 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

$21.99 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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Exercices de logarithmes et d'exponentielles

by Simone Malacrida ...

Dans ce livre, des exercices sont réalisés sur les sujets mathématiques suivants :fonctions et propriétés logarithmiquesfonctions et propriétés exponentielleséquations et inégalités logarithmiques et exponentielles.Des premières indications théoriques sont également présentées pour faire comprendre l'exécution des exercices. ... Read more

$6.49 NZD

Dans ce livre, des exercices sont réalisés sur les sujets mathématiques suivants :fonctions et propriétés logarithmiquesfonctions et propriétés exponentielleséquations et inégalités logarithmiques et exponentielles.Des premières indications théoriques sont également présentées pour faire comprendre l'exécution des exercices.
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Die Welt als Zahl

Wie Mathematik unseren Alltag prägt

by Ian Stewart ...

Translated by Monika Niehaus, Dr. Bernd Schuh ...

Wozu brauchen wir im täglichen Leben Mathematik?Warum es ganz und gar nicht «sinnlos» ist (wie viele zu Schulzeiten denken), sich mit Mathematik zu beschäftigen, erklärt der renommierte Professor und Bestsellerautor Ian Stewart in seinem neuen faktenreichen und anschaulichen Buch. Tatsächlich würde unsere moderne Welt ohne Mathematik auseinanderfallen, denn sie begegnet uns überall: Wenn wir ein ... Read more

$29.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Wozu brauchen wir im täglichen Leben Mathematik?Warum es ganz und gar nicht «sinnlos» ist (wie viele zu Schulzeiten denken), sich mit Mathematik zu beschäftigen, erklärt der renommierte Professor und Bestsellerautor Ian Stewart in seinem neuen faktenreichen und anschaulichen Buch. Tatsächlich würde unsere moderne Welt ohne Mathematik auseinanderfallen, denn sie begegnet uns überall: Wenn wir ein
... Read more
Vedic Math - Mental Math for Everyone

Vedic Math, #2

by Gaurish Borkar ...

Series Book 2 - Vedic Math
Vedic Math is simple and easy way of mathematics. It is mental and therefore 2 to 5 times faster than conventional methods. It is also very helpful in competitive exams. Vedic math has only 16 main formulae and these formulae cover most of the methods. Therefore, the methods are repeatable and easy to understand. Vedic math is also helpful to quickly check answers. It was invented by ... Read more

$7.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Vedic Math is simple and easy way of mathematics. It is mental and therefore 2 to 5 times faster than conventional methods. It is also very helpful in competitive exams. Vedic math has only 16 main formulae and these formulae cover most of the methods. Therefore, the methods are repeatable and easy to understand. Vedic math is also helpful to quickly check answers. It was invented by
... 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

$11.89 NZD

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
Mathematical Recreations & Essays

Twelfth Edition

by H.S.M. Coxeter, W. W. Rouse Ball ...

Series series Heritage
For over eighty years this delightful classic has provided entertainment through mathematical problems commonly known as recreations. Although they often involve fundamental mathematical methods and notions, their chief appeal is as games or puzzles rather than the usefulness of their conclusions.This new edition upholds the original, but the terminology and treatment of problems have been updated ... Read more

$80.99 NZD

For over eighty years this delightful classic has provided entertainment through mathematical problems commonly known as recreations. Although they often involve fundamental mathematical methods and notions, their chief appeal is as games or puzzles rather than the usefulness of their conclusions.This new edition upholds the original, but the terminology and treatment of problems have been updated
... Read more
The Arithmetics of ax2+bx+c . Pre-Algebra Course.

by Cheng De Hua ...

This book features the arithmetic perspective of the algebraic expression ax2+bx+c . It is intended for students with a basic understanding of Arithmetics, namely just the operations of Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication. It is a great guide for students who would like to have an overview of what ax2+bx+c is about from the perspective of Arithmetics. Easily read and brief in scope with only ... Read more

$5.99 NZD

This book features the arithmetic perspective of the algebraic expression ax2+bx+c . It is intended for students with a basic understanding of Arithmetics, namely just the operations of Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication. It is a great guide for students who would like to have an overview of what ax2+bx+c is about from the perspective of Arithmetics. Easily read and brief in scope with only
... Read more
Arithmetic Refresher

by A. A. Klaf ...

Series series Dover Books on Mathematics
The farther we get from our grade school days, the easier it is to forget those operations and nuances of arithmetical computation that keep recurring in our daily lives: interest and discount problems, time-payment calculations, tax problems, and so on.This handy book is designed to streamline your methods and resharpen your calculation skills for a variety of situations. Starting with the most ... Read more

$23.99 NZD

The farther we get from our grade school days, the easier it is to forget those operations and nuances of arithmetical computation that keep recurring in our daily lives: interest and discount problems, time-payment calculations, tax problems, and so on.This handy book is designed to streamline your methods and resharpen your calculation skills for a variety of situations. Starting with the most
... Read more
Python Programming

A Practical Approach

by Vijay Kumar Sharma, Vimal Kumar, Swati Sharma, Shashwat Pathak ...

Maintaining a practical perspective, Python Programming: A Practical Approachacquaints you with the wonderful world of programming. The book is a starting point for those who want to learn Python programming. The backbone of any programming, which is the data structure and components such as strings, lists, etc., have been illustrated with many examples and enough practice problems to instill a ... Read more

$162.99 NZD

Maintaining a practical perspective, Python Programming: A Practical Approachacquaints you with the wonderful world of programming. The book is a starting point for those who want to learn Python programming. The backbone of any programming, which is the data structure and components such as strings, lists, etc., have been illustrated with many examples and enough practice problems to instill a
... Read more
The First 498 Bernoulli Numbers

by Various ...

The First 498 Bernoulli Numbers is a comprehensive mathematical reference work that presents the values of the Bernoulli numbers from B₀ through B₄₉₇. Compiled by mathematician David P. Robbins and first published in 1962, this book serves as an essential resource for researchers, students, and enthusiasts in number theory, analysis, and related fields. Bernoulli numbers are a sequence of rational ... Read more

$29.99 NZD

The First 498 Bernoulli Numbers is a comprehensive mathematical reference work that presents the values of the Bernoulli numbers from B₀ through B₄₉₇. Compiled by mathematician David P. Robbins and first published in 1962, this book serves as an essential resource for researchers, students, and enthusiasts in number theory, analysis, and related fields. Bernoulli numbers are a sequence of rational
... Read more
会速算的人，人生都不会太差

by （美）托马斯·奥康纳·斯隆 ...

《会速算的人，人生都不会太差》以新奇和消遣的方式，介绍了速算法在数学领域内的运用，通过建立数与数之间的特殊关系，来进行较快的加减乘除运算。《会速算的人，人生都不会太差》所介绍的计算方法，既可以应用于实际工作，提高运算速度和准确率，也可以让读者领会到精彩的算术运算，锻炼逻辑思维能力。《会速算的人，人生都不会太差》用新奇、有趣、实用的方式教会我们怎样快速准确地进行加减乘除，让数学运算变得简单、快捷、高效。全书读来，毫无晦涩之感，反而让人有欲罢不能之感，极欲一下子读罢全书，掌握所有的有效、富有技巧性的计算方法。本书极具实用性、趣味性、可操作性，值得大家阅读。 ... Read more

$25.99 NZD

《会速算的人，人生都不会太差》以新奇和消遣的方式，介绍了速算法在数学领域内的运用，通过建立数与数之间的特殊关系，来进行较快的加减乘除运算。《会速算的人，人生都不会太差》所介绍的计算方法，既可以应用于实际工作，提高运算速度和准确率，也可以让读者领会到精彩的算术运算，锻炼逻辑思维能力。《会速算的人，人生都不会太差》用新奇、有趣、实用的方式教会我们怎样快速准确地进行加减乘除，让数学运算变得简单、快捷、高效。全书读来，毫无晦涩之感，反而让人有欲罢不能之感，极欲一下子读罢全书，掌握所有的有效、富有技巧性的计算方法。本书极具实用性、趣味性、可操作性，值得大家阅读。
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Elementos V-IX

by Euclides de Alejandría ...

Translated by Paloma Ortiz García ...

Series Book 76 - Nueva Biblioteca Clásica Gredos
Los Elementos de Euclides es una de las escasísimas obras antiguas que puede presumir de haber constituido, casi de golpe, la base sobre la que se ha levantado toda una ciencia, en este caso la geometría y la aritmética, al menos desde el siglo III a. C. hasta el siglo XIX. La razón de su prolongado éxito radica en sus grandes virtudes expositivas y didácticas, así como en su afán de ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

Los Elementos de Euclides es una de las escasísimas obras antiguas que puede presumir de haber constituido, casi de golpe, la base sobre la que se ha levantado toda una ciencia, en este caso la geometría y la aritmética, al menos desde el siglo III a. C. hasta el siglo XIX. La razón de su prolongado éxito radica en sus grandes virtudes expositivas y didácticas, así como en su afán de
... Read more
Mysterious Mathematics Made Easy 1

Numerics, Statistics and Probability (A)

by Alfred Unwanaobong ...

In the world of mathematics, scientists have improved so much on math aspects like algebra, equation, statistics,etc, but we've almost forgotten one fact; Maths is basically the science of numbers. Each chapter of this e-material gives an interesting, indepth study to minute math characteristics such as numbers, math symbols, etc that makes mathematical statements like equaions, set notations, etc ... Read more

$35.28 NZD

In the world of mathematics, scientists have improved so much on math aspects like algebra, equation, statistics,etc, but we've almost forgotten one fact; Maths is basically the science of numbers. Each chapter of this e-material gives an interesting, indepth study to minute math characteristics such as numbers, math symbols, etc that makes mathematical statements like equaions, set notations, etc
... Read more
Democratization of Expertise

How Cognitive Systems Will Revolutionize Your Life

by Ron Fulbright ...

We create technology enabling us to do things never before possible and it ultimately changes the way we live, work, play, and interact with each other. Throughout human history, the democratization of technology making a technology available to the masses, has brought about sweeping cultural, social, political, and societal changes. In the last half-century, the democratization of computers, ... Read more

$199.99 NZD

We create technology enabling us to do things never before possible and it ultimately changes the way we live, work, play, and interact with each other. Throughout human history, the democratization of technology making a technology available to the masses, has brought about sweeping cultural, social, political, and societal changes. In the last half-century, the democratization of computers,
... Read more

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