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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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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
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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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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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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

$18.99 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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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
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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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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
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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

$15.99 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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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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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),
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Big Fat Notebook - Alles, was du für Algebra brauchst

Das geballte Wissen von der 5. bis zur 9. Klasse für bessere Noten - Ein Übungsbuch und Nachschlagewerk, das Spaß macht!

by Jason Wang ...

Illustrated by Kim Ku ...

Series series Big Fat Notebook
Keine Lust auf Algebra? Damit ist jetzt Schluss!So bekommst Du den Schulstoff von der 5. bis zur 9. Klasse in den Griff! Mit Definitionen, Lerntipps, Übungsseiten, Lösungen und Doodles Für bessere Noten!Erfahre alles über …… natürliche, ganze, rationale und irrationale Zahlen… Rechengesetze… Proportionalität und umgekehrte Proportionalität… Prozentrechnung und Zinsen… Potenzen und Wurzeln… lineare ... Read more

$36.99 NZD

Keine Lust auf Algebra? Damit ist jetzt Schluss!So bekommst Du den Schulstoff von der 5. bis zur 9. Klasse in den Griff! Mit Definitionen, Lerntipps, Übungsseiten, Lösungen und Doodles Für bessere Noten!Erfahre alles über …… natürliche, ganze, rationale und irrationale Zahlen… Rechengesetze… Proportionalität und umgekehrte Proportionalität… Prozentrechnung und Zinsen… Potenzen und Wurzeln… lineare
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Responsible Use of AI in Military Systems

Edited by Jan Maarten Schraagen ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Series
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely used in society today. The (mis)use of biased data sets in machine learning applications is well‑known, resulting in discrimination and exclusion of citizens. Another example is the use of non‑transparent algorithms that can’t explain themselves to users, resulting in the AI not being trusted and therefore not being used when it might be beneficial to use it ... Read more

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely used in society today. The (mis)use of biased data sets in machine learning applications is well‑known, resulting in discrimination and exclusion of citizens. Another example is the use of non‑transparent algorithms that can’t explain themselves to users, resulting in the AI not being trusted and therefore not being used when it might be beneficial to use it
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On a Dynamical Top, for exhibiting the phenomena of the motion of a system of invariable form about a fixed point, with

Some suggestions as to the Earth's motion

by Maxwell ...

On a Dynamical Top, for Exhibiting the Phenomena of the Motion of a System of Invariable Form about a Fixed Point, with Some Suggestions as to the Earth's Motion is a seminal work by Sir William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), first published in the 19th century. This book presents a detailed exploration of the dynamics of rigid bodies, specifically focusing on the motion of a top—a classic object in the ... Read more

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On a Dynamical Top, for Exhibiting the Phenomena of the Motion of a System of Invariable Form about a Fixed Point, with Some Suggestions as to the Earth's Motion is a seminal work by Sir William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), first published in the 19th century. This book presents a detailed exploration of the dynamics of rigid bodies, specifically focusing on the motion of a top—a classic object in the
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Plasma Physics via Computer Simulation

by C.K. Birdsall, A.B Langdon, A. Bruce Langdon ...

Series series Series in Plasma Physics
Divided into three main parts, the book guides the reader to an understanding of the basic concepts in this fascinating field of research. Part 1 introduces you to the fundamental concepts of simulation. It examines one-dimensional electrostatic codes and electromagnetic codes, and describes the numerical methods and analysis. Part 2 explores the mathematics and physics behind the algorithms used ... Read more

$327.99 NZD

Divided into three main parts, the book guides the reader to an understanding of the basic concepts in this fascinating field of research. Part 1 introduces you to the fundamental concepts of simulation. It examines one-dimensional electrostatic codes and electromagnetic codes, and describes the numerical methods and analysis. Part 2 explores the mathematics and physics behind the algorithms used
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Variational-Hemivariational Inequalities with Applications

by Mircea Sofonea, Stanislaw Migorski ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs and Research Notes in Mathematics
This research monograph represents an outcome of the cross-fertilization between nonlinear functional analysis and mathematical modelling, and demonstrates its application to solid and contact mechanics. Based on authors’ original results, it introduces a general fixed point principle and its application to various nonlinear problems in analysis and mechanics. The classes of history-dependent ... Read more

$411.99 NZD

This research monograph represents an outcome of the cross-fertilization between nonlinear functional analysis and mathematical modelling, and demonstrates its application to solid and contact mechanics. Based on authors’ original results, it introduces a general fixed point principle and its application to various nonlinear problems in analysis and mechanics. The classes of history-dependent
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IP Routing Protocols

Link-State and Path-Vector Routing Protocols

by James Aweya ...

This book discusses link-state routing protocols (OSPF and IS-IS), and the path-vector routing protocol (BGP). It covers their most identifying characteristics, operations, and the databases they maintain. Material is presented from a practicing engineer’s perspective, linking theory and fundamental concepts to common practices and real-world examples. Every aspect of the book is written to ... Read more

$211.99 NZD

This book discusses link-state routing protocols (OSPF and IS-IS), and the path-vector routing protocol (BGP). It covers their most identifying characteristics, operations, and the databases they maintain. Material is presented from a practicing engineer’s perspective, linking theory and fundamental concepts to common practices and real-world examples. Every aspect of the book is written to
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PRAXIS Core Test Prep Arithmetic Review--Exambusters Flash Cards--Workbook 6 of 8

PRAXIS Exam Study Guide

by PRAXIS Core Exambusters ...

Series Book 6 - Exambusters PRAXIS Core
"PRAXIS Core Prep Flashcard Workbook 6: ARITHMETIC REVIEW" 600 questions and answers highlight essential arithmetic definitions, problems, and concepts. Topics: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division of Whole Numbers; Fractions and Decimals, Multiplication Tables, Word Problems, Percents, Measurement, Metric System, Square Roots and Powers, Real Numbers, Properties of Numbers [======= ... Read more

$8.32 NZD

"PRAXIS Core Prep Flashcard Workbook 6: ARITHMETIC REVIEW" 600 questions and answers highlight essential arithmetic definitions, problems, and concepts. Topics: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division of Whole Numbers; Fractions and Decimals, Multiplication Tables, Word Problems, Percents, Measurement, Metric System, Square Roots and Powers, Real Numbers, Properties of Numbers [=======
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Information Technology in Medical Diagnostics III

Metrological Aspects of Biomedical Research

Edited by Waldemar Wójcik, Saygid Uvaysov, Andrzej Smolarz ...

The science of biomedical measurements is experiencing a period of rapid development. Biomedical measuring systems are becoming increasingly accurate on the one hand and complex on the other. In order to make progress in this field, metrological problems must be solved using a systemic and formal approach. To this end, it is necessary to define the components of the system and the rules for their ... Read more

$152.87 NZD

The science of biomedical measurements is experiencing a period of rapid development. Biomedical measuring systems are becoming increasingly accurate on the one hand and complex on the other. In order to make progress in this field, metrological problems must be solved using a systemic and formal approach. To this end, it is necessary to define the components of the system and the rules for their
... Read more
Basic Math & Pre-Algebra

1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (+ Free Online Practice)

by Mark Zegarelli ...

Practice makes perfect—gain math mastery with DummiesBasic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems on all the major topics in middle-grade math and Pre-Algebra—in the book and online! Get extra practice with tricky subjects, solidify what you’ve already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this ... Read more

$37.99 NZD

Practice makes perfect—gain math mastery with DummiesBasic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems on all the major topics in middle-grade math and Pre-Algebra—in the book and online! Get extra practice with tricky subjects, solidify what you’ve already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this
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Arithmetic Counts!

Why Americans Have Trouble with Math and How to Fix It (Colored Version)

by Paul Shoecraft ...

Dr. Shoecraft may be the only mathematician to thoroughly analyze arithmetic and how it has been taught since 1880 with the rise of the Progressive Education movement, which was not progressive. In Arithmetic Counts, he explains how every textbook-based presentation of arithmetic in every elementary school in America is holding children back in math. In writing this book, he hopes to start another ... Read more

$7.82 NZD

Dr. Shoecraft may be the only mathematician to thoroughly analyze arithmetic and how it has been taught since 1880 with the rise of the Progressive Education movement, which was not progressive. In Arithmetic Counts, he explains how every textbook-based presentation of arithmetic in every elementary school in America is holding children back in math. In writing this book, he hopes to start another
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Speed Math

Simple Methods to Do Math Quickly in One’s Head

by Gaurav Tekriwal ...

Series series Idiot's Guides
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Speed Math provides easy-to-understand methods, tips, and tricks to do math in one's head, on paper, and on a calculator at a faster rate and with more accuracy for anyone who is intimidated by math and for whom such calculations would otherwise require paper or calculator. ... Read more

$32.53 NZD

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Speed Math provides easy-to-understand methods, tips, and tricks to do math in one's head, on paper, and on a calculator at a faster rate and with more accuracy for anyone who is intimidated by math and for whom such calculations would otherwise require paper or calculator.
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Introduction to Logarithms and Exponentials

by Simone Malacrida ...

The theoretical assumptions of the following mathematical topics are presented in this book:logarithmic functionsexponential functionshyperbolic functionsEach topic is treated by emphasizing practical applications and solving some significant exercises. ... Read more

$6.49 NZD

The theoretical assumptions of the following mathematical topics are presented in this book:logarithmic functionsexponential functionshyperbolic functionsEach topic is treated by emphasizing practical applications and solving some significant exercises.
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Simple Arithmetic

The Origin of the Universe

by Douglas ...

This book is refreshingly simple; it reveals that by simple arithmetic, the whole of the ‘Creation’ was accomplished and by simple arithmetic it will end. The booklet describes how all the Galaxies, the Universes, the Stars and the Planets were formed. In addition, by simple arithmetic, it describes how life began - in particular the life of human beings - and how all life will end. The writer ... Read more

$11.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is refreshingly simple; it reveals that by simple arithmetic, the whole of the ‘Creation’ was accomplished and by simple arithmetic it will end. The booklet describes how all the Galaxies, the Universes, the Stars and the Planets were formed. In addition, by simple arithmetic, it describes how life began - in particular the life of human beings - and how all life will end. The writer
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