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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

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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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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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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
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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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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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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

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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),
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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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Brainstorm with Bharat

by SHUBHAM SINGH ...

Brainstorm with Bharat brings you 100 puzzles, brain teasers, and real-world problems — crafted thoughtfully for the students, working professionals, dreamers, and lifelong learners of Bharat. Blending inspiration from legends like Shakuntala Devi, H.C. Verma, and the spirit of Bharat's diverse challenges, every question here makes you think, rethink, and realize the hidden strength of logical ... Read more

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Brainstorm with Bharat brings you 100 puzzles, brain teasers, and real-world problems — crafted thoughtfully for the students, working professionals, dreamers, and lifelong learners of Bharat. Blending inspiration from legends like Shakuntala Devi, H.C. Verma, and the spirit of Bharat's diverse challenges, every question here makes you think, rethink, and realize the hidden strength of logical
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How Math Works

A Guide to Grade School Arithmetic for Parents and Teachers

by G. Arnell Williams ...

We hear all the time how American children are falling behind their global peers in various basic subjects, but particularly in math. Is it our fear of math that constrains us? Or our inability to understand math’s place in relation to our everyday lives? How can we help our children better understand the basics of arithmetic if we’re not really sure we understand them ourselves?Here, G. Arnell ... Read more

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We hear all the time how American children are falling behind their global peers in various basic subjects, but particularly in math. Is it our fear of math that constrains us? Or our inability to understand math’s place in relation to our everyday lives? How can we help our children better understand the basics of arithmetic if we’re not really sure we understand them ourselves?Here, G. Arnell
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Arithmetic For Parents: A Book For Grown-ups About Children's Mathematics (Revised Edition)

by Ron Aharoni ...

This book is the result of a unique experience: a research mathematician teaching in an elementary school. It tells about a fascinating discovery made by the author — that elementary mathematics has a lot of depth and beauty, and that the secret to its teaching is in understanding its deep points.The first part of the book discusses the nature of mathematics and its beauty. The second part tells ... Read more

$27.99 NZD

This book is the result of a unique experience: a research mathematician teaching in an elementary school. It tells about a fascinating discovery made by the author — that elementary mathematics has a lot of depth and beauty, and that the secret to its teaching is in understanding its deep points.The first part of the book discusses the nature of mathematics and its beauty. The second part tells
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Applied Soft Computing

Techniques and Applications

Edited by Samarjeet Borah, Ranjit Panigrahi ...

This new volume explores a variety of modern techniques that deal with estimated models and give resolutions to complex real-life issues. Soft computing has played a crucial role not only with theoretical paradigms but is also popular for its pivotal role for designing a large variety of expert systems and artificial intelligence-based applications.Involving the concepts and practices of soft ... Read more

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This new volume explores a variety of modern techniques that deal with estimated models and give resolutions to complex real-life issues. Soft computing has played a crucial role not only with theoretical paradigms but is also popular for its pivotal role for designing a large variety of expert systems and artificial intelligence-based applications.Involving the concepts and practices of soft
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Matematica: equazioni e disequazioni

by Simone Malacrida ...

In questo libro sono presentati i presupposti teorici dei seguenti argomenti matematici:equazioni e disequazioni di primo gradoequazioni e disequazioni di secondo gradosistemi di equazioni e disequazioniequazioni e disequazioni irrazionaliequazioni e disequazioni con il moduloequazioni e disequazioni parametricheOgni argomento è trattato mettendo in risalto le applicazioni pratiche e risolvendo ... Read more

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In questo libro sono presentati i presupposti teorici dei seguenti argomenti matematici:equazioni e disequazioni di primo gradoequazioni e disequazioni di secondo gradosistemi di equazioni e disequazioniequazioni e disequazioni irrazionaliequazioni e disequazioni con il moduloequazioni e disequazioni parametricheOgni argomento è trattato mettendo in risalto le applicazioni pratiche e risolvendo
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Introductions to Set and Functions

by Simone Malacrda ...

The theoretical assumptions of the following mathematical topics are presented in this book:mathematical logicset theoryfunction theoryliteral calculusproperties of powers and radicalsmonomial and polynomial calculusEach topic is covered by emphasizing practical applications and solving some significant exercises. ... Read more

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The theoretical assumptions of the following mathematical topics are presented in this book:mathematical logicset theoryfunction theoryliteral calculusproperties of powers and radicalsmonomial and polynomial calculusEach topic is covered by emphasizing practical applications and solving some significant exercises.
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Machine Learning

Theory and Practice

by Jugal Kalita ...

Machine Learning: Theory and Practice provides an introduction to the most popular methods in machine learning. The book covers regression including regularization, tree-based methods including Random Forests and Boosted Trees, Artificial Neural Networks including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), reinforcement learning, and unsupervised learning focused on clustering. Topics are introduced in ... Read more

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Machine Learning: Theory and Practice provides an introduction to the most popular methods in machine learning. The book covers regression including regularization, tree-based methods including Random Forests and Boosted Trees, Artificial Neural Networks including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), reinforcement learning, and unsupervised learning focused on clustering. Topics are introduced in
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Classical Mechanics

A Computational Approach with Examples Using Mathematica and Python

by Christopher W. Kulp, Vasilis Pagonis ...

Classical Mechanics: A Computational Approach with Examples using Python and Mathematica providesa unique, contemporary introduction to classical mechanics, with a focus on computational methods. In addition to providing clear and thorough coverage of key topics, this textbook includes integrated instructions and treatments of computation.Full of pedagogy, it contains both analytical and ... Read more

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Classical Mechanics: A Computational Approach with Examples using Python and Mathematica providesa unique, contemporary introduction to classical mechanics, with a focus on computational methods. In addition to providing clear and thorough coverage of key topics, this textbook includes integrated instructions and treatments of computation.Full of pedagogy, it contains both analytical and
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Análisis Matemático: Cálculo Diferencial e Integral

Académico, #1

by Editorial Queyam, Gilbert Adrián Añazco- Campoverde, Paul André Añazco- Campoverde ...

Series Book 1 - Académico
Análisis Matemático: Cálculo Diferencial e Integral es una obra didáctica y rigurosa que aborda los fundamentos del cálculo diferencial e integral desde una perspectiva aplicada. ... Read more

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Análisis Matemático: Cálculo Diferencial e Integral es una obra didáctica y rigurosa que aborda los fundamentos del cálculo diferencial e integral desde una perspectiva aplicada.
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Computational Statistical Methodologies and Modeling for Artificial Intelligence

Edited by Priyanka Harjule, Azizur Rahman, Basant Agarwal, Vinita Tiwari ...

Series series Edge AI in Future Computing
This book covers computational statistics-based approaches for Artificial Intelligence. The aim of this book is to provide comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals through the applications of the different kinds of mathematical modelling and statistical techniques and describing their applications in different Artificial Intelligence systems. The primary users of this book will include ... Read more

$135.99 NZD

This book covers computational statistics-based approaches for Artificial Intelligence. The aim of this book is to provide comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals through the applications of the different kinds of mathematical modelling and statistical techniques and describing their applications in different Artificial Intelligence systems. The primary users of this book will include
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Mining Complex Networks

by Bogumił Kamiński, Paweł Prałat, François Théberge ...

Series series Advances in Applied Mathematics
This book concentrates on mining networks, a subfield within data science. Many data science problems can be viewed as a study of some properties of complex networks in which nodes represent the entities that are being investigated, and edges represent relations between these entities.In these networks (for example, the Instagram and Facebook online social networks), nodes not only contain some ... Read more

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This book concentrates on mining networks, a subfield within data science. Many data science problems can be viewed as a study of some properties of complex networks in which nodes represent the entities that are being investigated, and edges represent relations between these entities.In these networks (for example, the Instagram and Facebook online social networks), nodes not only contain some
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Imparare la matematica zero

by MatematicaFacile ...

Tutto quello che c’è da sapere per imparare le basi della matematica, partendo dall’ingrediente per eccellenza: i numeri, fino al concetto di equazione. Affrontiamo insieme, con semplicità, i concetti di matematica zero, come cifre, posizionamento, numeri negativi, numeri decimali, periodicità, le quattro operazioni (addizione, sottrazione, moltiplicazione e divisione), multipli e divisori, numeri ... Read more

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Tutto quello che c’è da sapere per imparare le basi della matematica, partendo dall’ingrediente per eccellenza: i numeri, fino al concetto di equazione. Affrontiamo insieme, con semplicità, i concetti di matematica zero, come cifre, posizionamento, numeri negativi, numeri decimali, periodicità, le quattro operazioni (addizione, sottrazione, moltiplicazione e divisione), multipli e divisori, numeri
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Machine Translation and Transliteration involving Related, Low-resource Languages

by Anoop Kunchukuttan, Pushpak Bhattacharyya ...

Machine Translation and Transliteration involving Related, Low-resource Languages discusses an important aspect of natural language processing that has received lesser attention: translation and transliteration involving related languages in a low-resource setting. This is a very relevant real-world scenario for people living in neighbouring states/provinces/countries who speak similar languages ... Read more

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Machine Translation and Transliteration involving Related, Low-resource Languages discusses an important aspect of natural language processing that has received lesser attention: translation and transliteration involving related languages in a low-resource setting. This is a very relevant real-world scenario for people living in neighbouring states/provinces/countries who speak similar languages
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