Marks' First Lessons in Geometry by Bernhard Marks is an introductory textbook designed to teach the basics of geometry to young students. The book presents geometric concepts in a clear and structured manner, starting with simple definitions and gradually building up to more complex topics. Marks uses a combination of text explanations and illustrations to help readers understand fundamental principles such as points, lines, angles, and shapes.The book is divided into lessons that progres...

The Japanese Middle Ages were a period when forms of secrecy dominated religious practice. This fascinating collection traces out the secret characteristics and practices in Japanese religion, as well as analyzing the decline of religious esotericism in Japan.The essays in this impressive work refer to Esoteric Buddhism as the core of Japan’s "culture of secrecy". Esoteric Buddhism developed in almost all Buddhist countries of Asia, but it was of particular importance in Japan wher...

In "Marks' First Lessons in Geometry," Bernhard Marks presents a foundational exploration of geometric principles, offering a structured approach to understanding the relationships between shapes, sizes, and spaces. The book is characterized by its clear, concise style, making complex concepts accessible to young learners and novices. With a focus on visual learning and practical applications, Marks employs illustrations and engaging exercises to encourage active participation, positioning...

How it ever came to pass that Arithmetic should be taught to the extent attained in the grammar schools of the civilized world, while Geometry is almost wholly excluded from them, is a problem for which the author of this little book has often sought a solution, but with only this result; viz., that Arithmetic, being considered an elementary branch, is included in all systems of elementary instruction; but Geometry, being regarded as a higher branch, is reserved for systems of advanced edu...

The Ultimate Math Library: 23 Must-Have Books presents a cross-section of profound mathematical thought, blending a wide array of literary styles that have shaped the intellectual landscape across centuries. Embracing a spectrum that stretches from theoretical musings to practical problem-solving, this anthology captures the essence of mathematics as both an art and a science. It includes pieces that explore mathematical concepts via geometry, algebra, and calculus, offering readers a chan...

Geometry Unfolded: 5 Classic Works on the Principles of Geometry is an indispensable collection that shines a light on the intricate world of geometric principles through an array of diverse literary forms. The anthology traverses myriad styles, from exploratory essays to theoretical discourses, encapsulating the disciplined beauty and philosophical intrigue of geometry. It artfully collates monumental pieces that provide an indispensable cross-section of geometrical thought, reinforced by...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 43rd International Conference on Current Trends in Theory and Practice of Computer Science, SOFSEM 2017, held in Limerick, Ireland, in January 2017.The 34 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 41 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: foundations in computer science; semantics, specification and compositionality; theory of mobile and distributed systems; verification and au...

Sustainable Steel Buildings reviews steel and its potential as a sustainable building material and shows how steel can be used to deliver buildings and structures with a high level of sustainability. The book's main focus is on the advantages and disadvantages of steel and how those characteristics can be used under a range of international certification systems (DGNB, LEED, BREEAM, openhouse etc).

Learn how to easily do quick mental math calculationsSpeed Math for Kids is your guide to becoming a math genius--even if you have struggled with math in the past. Believe it or not, you have the ability to perform lightning quick calculations that will astonish your friends, family, and teachers. You'll be able to master your multiplication tables in minutes, and learn basic number facts while doing it. While the other kids in class are still writing down...

This guide includes the essentials covered in all the basic areas of math. It contains information on set theories, real numbers, integers, fractions and much more.

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.