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Euclid's Window

The Story of Geometry from Parallel Lines to Hyperspace

by Leonard Mlodinow ...

Through Euclid's Window, Leonard Mlondinow brilliantly and delightfully leads us on a journey through five revolutions in geometry, from the Greek concept of parallel lines to the latest notions of hyperspace. This new, refreshing, alternative history of maths reveals how simple questions anyone might ask about space in the living room or in some other galaxy have been the hidden engine of science ... Read more

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Through Euclid's Window, Leonard Mlondinow brilliantly and delightfully leads us on a journey through five revolutions in geometry, from the Greek concept of parallel lines to the latest notions of hyperspace. This new, refreshing, alternative history of maths reveals how simple questions anyone might ask about space in the living room or in some other galaxy have been the hidden engine of science
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Simply Maths

by DK ...

Series series DK Simply
Understanding maths has never been easier.Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Maths is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.Covering more than 90 key mathematical concepts from prime numbers and fractions to quadratic equations and probability experiments, each pared-back, single-page entry explains the ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

Understanding maths has never been easier.Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Maths is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.Covering more than 90 key mathematical concepts from prime numbers and fractions to quadratic equations and probability experiments, each pared-back, single-page entry explains the
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Measurement

by Paul Lockhart ...

Lockhart’s Mathematician’s Lament outlined how we introduce math to students in the wrong way. Measurement explains how math should be done. With plain English and pictures, he makes complex ideas about shape and motion intuitive and graspable, and offers a solution to math phobia by introducing us to math as an artful way of thinking and living. ... Read more

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Lockhart’s Mathematician’s Lament outlined how we introduce math to students in the wrong way. Measurement explains how math should be done. With plain English and pictures, he makes complex ideas about shape and motion intuitive and graspable, and offers a solution to math phobia by introducing us to math as an artful way of thinking and living.
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GRE Test Prep Geometry Review--Exambusters Flash Cards--Workbook 6 of 6

GRE Exam Study Guide

by GRE Exambusters ...

Series Book 6 - Exambusters GRE
"GRE Prep Flashcard Workbook 6: GEOMETRY REVIEW" 450 questions and answers (ILLUSTRATED) that focus on essential geometry theorems, postulates, concepts, and definitions. Includes complementary diagrams. Topics: Lines and Angles, Triangles, Proofs, Perpendicular Lines, Parallel Lines, Angle Sums, Quadrilaterals, Medians, Altitudes and Bisectors, Circles, Ratio and Proportion, Similar Polygons, ... Read more

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"GRE Prep Flashcard Workbook 6: GEOMETRY REVIEW" 450 questions and answers (ILLUSTRATED) that focus on essential geometry theorems, postulates, concepts, and definitions. Includes complementary diagrams. Topics: Lines and Angles, Triangles, Proofs, Perpendicular Lines, Parallel Lines, Angle Sums, Quadrilaterals, Medians, Altitudes and Bisectors, Circles, Ratio and Proportion, Similar Polygons,
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Geometry Part 1

by BarCharts,Inc ...

This guide contains the fundamental structure of geometry. Topics covered include: geometric formulas, description of undefined terms, defined terms, lines & line segments, planes, angels, rays and much more. ... Read more

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This guide contains the fundamental structure of geometry. Topics covered include: geometric formulas, description of undefined terms, defined terms, lines & line segments, planes, angels, rays and much more.
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String, Straightedge and Shadow: The Story of Geometry

by Julia E. Diggins ...

In this beautifully illustrated classic reader, Julia E. Diggins masterfully recreates the story of geometry. Using three simple tools — the string, the straightedge, and the shadow — early mathematicians discovered the basic principles and constructions of elementary geometry.This book reveals how these discoveries related to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. Diggins ... Read more

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In this beautifully illustrated classic reader, Julia E. Diggins masterfully recreates the story of geometry. Using three simple tools — the string, the straightedge, and the shadow — early mathematicians discovered the basic principles and constructions of elementary geometry.This book reveals how these discoveries related to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. Diggins
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Anaximander

And the Nature of Science

by Carlo Rovelli ...

Translated by Marion Lignana Rosenberg ...

A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Anaximander is a delight and so is this book' -- James McConnachie, Sunday TimesNow widely available in English for the first time, this is Carlo Rovelli's first book: the thrilling story of a little-known man who created one of the greatest intellectual revolutionsOver two thousand years ago, one man changed the way we see the world.Since the dawn of civilization, hu... ... Read more

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A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Anaximander is a delight and so is this book' -- James McConnachie, Sunday TimesNow widely available in English for the first time, this is Carlo Rovelli's first book: the thrilling story of a little-known man who created one of the greatest intellectual revolutionsOver two thousand years ago, one man changed the way we see the world.Since the dawn of civilization, hu...
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Trigonometry

by I.M. Gelfand, Mark Saul ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
In a sense, trigonometry sits at the center of high school mathematics. It originates in the study of geometry when we investigate the ratios of sides in similar right triangles, or when we look at the relationship between a chord of a circle and its arc. It leads to a much deeper study of periodic functions, and of the so-called transcendental functions, which cannot be described using finite ... Read more

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In a sense, trigonometry sits at the center of high school mathematics. It originates in the study of geometry when we investigate the ratios of sides in similar right triangles, or when we look at the relationship between a chord of a circle and its arc. It leads to a much deeper study of periodic functions, and of the so-called transcendental functions, which cannot be described using finite
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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), and ... 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), and
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Non-Euclidean Geometry (illustrated)

by Henry P. Manning ...

Non-Euclidean Geometry is now recognized as an important branch of Mathematics.Those who teach Geometry should have some knowledge of this subject, and all who are interested in Mathematics will find much to stimulate them and much for them to enjoy in the novel results and views that it presents.This book is an attempt to give a simple and direct account of the Non-Euclidean Geometry, and one ... Read more

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Non-Euclidean Geometry is now recognized as an important branch of Mathematics.Those who teach Geometry should have some knowledge of this subject, and all who are interested in Mathematics will find much to stimulate them and much for them to enjoy in the novel results and views that it presents.This book is an attempt to give a simple and direct account of the Non-Euclidean Geometry, and one
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Advances in Discrete Differential Geometry

Edited by Alexander I. Bobenko ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This is one of the first books on a newly emerging field of discrete differential geometry and an excellent way to access this exciting area. It surveys the fascinating connections between discrete models in differential geometry and complex analysis, integrable systems and applications in computer graphics.The authors take a closer look at discrete models in differentialgeometry and dynamical ... Read more

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This is one of the first books on a newly emerging field of discrete differential geometry and an excellent way to access this exciting area. It surveys the fascinating connections between discrete models in differential geometry and complex analysis, integrable systems and applications in computer graphics.The authors take a closer look at discrete models in differentialgeometry and dynamical
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Delphi Collected Works of Euclid (Illustrated)

by Euclid of Alexandria ...

Series Book 96 - Delphi Ancient Classics
The father of geometry, Euclid was a Greek mathematician active in Alexandria during the reign of Ptolemy I (323-283 BC). His treatise on geometry, ‘Elements’, is one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics, serving as the main textbook for teaching mathematics from the time of its first publication until the early twentieth century. In the ‘Elements’, Euclid deduces the ... Read more

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The father of geometry, Euclid was a Greek mathematician active in Alexandria during the reign of Ptolemy I (323-283 BC). His treatise on geometry, ‘Elements’, is one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics, serving as the main textbook for teaching mathematics from the time of its first publication until the early twentieth century. In the ‘Elements’, Euclid deduces the
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Bridge To Linear Algebra, A

by Dragu Atanasiu, Piotr Mikusinski ...

'The last section is an interesting collection of geometry problems and their solutions from various International Mathematics Olympics … There are a sufficient number of exercises at the end of each chapter, and the answers to half of them are included at the end of the book, with an occasional full solution here and there. The book prepares the reader for a traditional introductory textbook in ... Read more

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'The last section is an interesting collection of geometry problems and their solutions from various International Mathematics Olympics … There are a sufficient number of exercises at the end of each chapter, and the answers to half of them are included at the end of the book, with an occasional full solution here and there. The book prepares the reader for a traditional introductory textbook in
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Handbook of Geometry and Topology of Singularities I

Edited by José Luis Cisneros Molina, Dũng Tráng Lê, José Seade ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This volume consists of ten articles which provide an in-depth and reader-friendly survey of some of the foundational aspects of singularity theory. Authored by world experts, the various contributions deal with both classical material and modern developments, covering a wide range of topics which are linked to each other in fundamental ways.Singularities are ubiquitous in mathematics and science ... Read more

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This volume consists of ten articles which provide an in-depth and reader-friendly survey of some of the foundational aspects of singularity theory. Authored by world experts, the various contributions deal with both classical material and modern developments, covering a wide range of topics which are linked to each other in fundamental ways.Singularities are ubiquitous in mathematics and science
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The Art of Doing Algebraic Geometry

Edited by Thomas Dedieu, Flaminio Flamini, Claudio Fontanari, Concettina Galati, Rita Pardini ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This volume is dedicated to Ciro Ciliberto on the occasion of his 70th birthday and contains refereed papers, offering an overview of important parts of current research in algebraic geometry and related research in the history of mathematics. It presents original research as well as surveys, both providing a valuable overview of the current state of the art of the covered topics and reflecting ... Read more

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This volume is dedicated to Ciro Ciliberto on the occasion of his 70th birthday and contains refereed papers, offering an overview of important parts of current research in algebraic geometry and related research in the history of mathematics. It presents original research as well as surveys, both providing a valuable overview of the current state of the art of the covered topics and reflecting
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Arithmetic and Geometry

Edited by Luis Dieulefait, Gerd Faltings, D. R. Heath-Brown, Yu. V. Manin, B. Z. Moroz, Jean-Pierre Wintenberger ...

Series Book 420 - London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series
The 'Arithmetic and Geometry' trimester, held at the Hausdorff Research Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, focussed on recent work on Serre's conjecture and on rational points on algebraic varieties. The resulting proceedings volume provides a modern overview of the subject for graduate students in arithmetic geometry and Diophantine geometry. It is also essential reading for any researcher ... Read more

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The 'Arithmetic and Geometry' trimester, held at the Hausdorff Research Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, focussed on recent work on Serre's conjecture and on rational points on algebraic varieties. The resulting proceedings volume provides a modern overview of the subject for graduate students in arithmetic geometry and Diophantine geometry. It is also essential reading for any researcher
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Geometría razonada

Volumen I

by Luis Dissett Vélez ...

Geometría razonada es un libro de geometría euclidiana destinado principalmente a la formación de profesores de Enseñanza Básica. Esta publicación destaca por su accesibilidad y versatilidad, ya que, aunque se presenta como una guía para cursos de formación, su lenguaje claro y su enfoque riguroso permiten que sea aprovechado por un amplio público interesado en explorar los principios de esta ... Read more

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Geometría razonada es un libro de geometría euclidiana destinado principalmente a la formación de profesores de Enseñanza Básica. Esta publicación destaca por su accesibilidad y versatilidad, ya que, aunque se presenta como una guía para cursos de formación, su lenguaje claro y su enfoque riguroso permiten que sea aprovechado por un amplio público interesado en explorar los principios de esta
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The Sistine Chapel: a Study in Celestial Cartography

The Mysteries and the Esoteric Teachings of the Catholic Church

by William John Meegan ...

GODS MISSIVE TO THE SOULTHE SISTINE CHAPEL: A Study in Celestial Cartography is a highly mystical and contemplative inquiry into The Mysteries and Esoteric Teachings of the Catholic Church.The Catholic Churchs only onus in the world is to re-articulate the sacred scriptures esoterically into as many artistic venues as possible. Through a comprehensive comparative analysis of the symbolic and ... Read more

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GODS MISSIVE TO THE SOULTHE SISTINE CHAPEL: A Study in Celestial Cartography is a highly mystical and contemplative inquiry into The Mysteries and Esoteric Teachings of the Catholic Church.The Catholic Churchs only onus in the world is to re-articulate the sacred scriptures esoterically into as many artistic venues as possible. Through a comprehensive comparative analysis of the symbolic and
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Hermitian Analysis

From Fourier Series to Cauchy-Riemann Geometry

by John P. D'Angelo ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
Hermitian Analysis: From Fourier Series to Cauchy-Riemann Geometry provides a coherent, integrated look at various topics from undergraduate analysis. It begins with Fourier series, continues with Hilbert spaces, discusses the Fourier transform on the real line, and then turns to the heart of the book, geometric considerations. This chapter includes complex differential forms, geometric ... Read more

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Hermitian Analysis: From Fourier Series to Cauchy-Riemann Geometry provides a coherent, integrated look at various topics from undergraduate analysis. It begins with Fourier series, continues with Hilbert spaces, discusses the Fourier transform on the real line, and then turns to the heart of the book, geometric considerations. This chapter includes complex differential forms, geometric
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Semi-Riemannian Geometry With Applications to Relativity

by Barrett O'Neill ...

Series Book 103 - Pure and Applied Mathematics
This book is an exposition of semi-Riemannian geometry (also called pseudo-Riemannian geometry)--the study of a smooth manifold furnished with a metric tensor of arbitrary signature. The principal special cases are Riemannian geometry, where the metric is positive definite, and Lorentz geometry. For many years these two geometries have developed almost independently: Riemannian geometry ... Read more

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This book is an exposition of semi-Riemannian geometry (also called pseudo-Riemannian geometry)--the study of a smooth manifold furnished with a metric tensor of arbitrary signature. The principal special cases are Riemannian geometry, where the metric is positive definite, and Lorentz geometry. For many years these two geometries have developed almost independently: Riemannian geometry
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Algebraic Geometry for Coding Theory and Cryptography

IPAM, Los Angeles, CA, February 2016

Edited by Kristin E. Lauter, Everett W. Howe, Judy L. Walker ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Covering topics in algebraic geometry, coding theory, and cryptography, this volume presents interdisciplinary group research completed for the February 2016 conference at the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) in cooperation with the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM). The conference gathered research communities across disciplines to share ideas and problems in their ... Read more

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Covering topics in algebraic geometry, coding theory, and cryptography, this volume presents interdisciplinary group research completed for the February 2016 conference at the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) in cooperation with the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM). The conference gathered research communities across disciplines to share ideas and problems in their
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Large Deviations and Asymptotic Methods in Finance

Edited by Peter K. Friz, Jim Gatheral, Archil Gulisashvili, Antoine Jacquier, Josef Teichmann ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Topics covered in this volume (large deviations, differential geometry, asymptotic expansions, central limit theorems) give a full picture of the current advances in the application of asymptotic methods in mathematical finance, and thereby provide rigorous solutions to important mathematical and financial issues, such as implied volatility asymptotics, local volatility extrapolation, systemic ... Read more

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Topics covered in this volume (large deviations, differential geometry, asymptotic expansions, central limit theorems) give a full picture of the current advances in the application of asymptotic methods in mathematical finance, and thereby provide rigorous solutions to important mathematical and financial issues, such as implied volatility asymptotics, local volatility extrapolation, systemic
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First Steps in Differential Geometry

Riemannian, Contact, Symplectic

by Andrew McInerney ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
Differential geometry arguably offers the smoothest transition from the standard university mathematics sequence of the first four semesters in calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations to the higher levels of abstraction and proof encountered at the upper division by mathematics majors. Today it is possible to describe differential geometry as "the study of structures on the tangent ... Read more

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Differential geometry arguably offers the smoothest transition from the standard university mathematics sequence of the first four semesters in calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations to the higher levels of abstraction and proof encountered at the upper division by mathematics majors. Today it is possible to describe differential geometry as "the study of structures on the tangent
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Vectors, Pure and Applied

A General Introduction to Linear Algebra

by T. W. Körner ...

Many books in linear algebra focus purely on getting students through exams, but this text explains both the how and the why of linear algebra and enables students to begin thinking like mathematicians. The author demonstrates how different topics (geometry, abstract algebra, numerical analysis, physics) make use of vectors in different ways and how these ways are connected, preparing students for ... Read more

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Many books in linear algebra focus purely on getting students through exams, but this text explains both the how and the why of linear algebra and enables students to begin thinking like mathematicians. The author demonstrates how different topics (geometry, abstract algebra, numerical analysis, physics) make use of vectors in different ways and how these ways are connected, preparing students for
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