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  • Sample EBOOK - SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS - SAMPLES FROM EACH BOOK IN MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDE SERIES

    INCLUDING MR W'S EASY TO FOLLOW STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

    Series series MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDES
    WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach. ... Read more

    R67,29 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Calculus Made Easy

    Being a Very-Simplest Introduction to Those Beautiful Methods of Reckoning Which are Generally Called by the Terrifying Names of the Differential Calculus and the Integral Calculus

    Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus Phillips Thompson is an accessible and engaging introduction to the fundamental principles of calculus, offering readers a clear and simplified approach to understanding this essential branch of mathematics.Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus Phillips Thompson is a timeless classic that makes the complex world of calculus accessible to students and learners of all levels. ... Read more

    R146,61 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries

    The Extraordinary Story of Maths

    by Chris Waring ...
    We may remember their equations and discoveries from school, but do we remember who the men behind the maths were? From the theories of Pythagoras (and did you know he ran a secret brotherhood that studied maths, music and gymnastics?) to coining the term 'Googol', "Fom 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries: The Extraordinary Story of Maths" is packed full of fascinating stories and amazing facts from ... Read more

    R47,49

  • Calculus for the Practical Man

    A step-by-step guide to calculus featuring practice questions and exercises to help people improve their understanding of the mathematical study of change.First published in 1945, this edition of J. E. Thompson’s Calculus for the Practical Man is the ideal simple guide for those who are studying physics or mathematical courses at university, or for those who wish to brush up on the calculus they ... Read more

    R146,61 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Big Bang

    by Simon Singh ...
    The bestselling author of Fermat’s Last Theorem and The Code Book tells the story of the brilliant minds that deciphered the mysteries of the Big Bang. A fascinating exploration of the ultimate question: how was our universe created?Albert Einstein once said: ‘The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.’ Simon Singh believes geniuses like Einstein are not the ... Read more

    R173,41

  • The Maths Handbook

    Everyday Maths Made Simple

    by Richard Elwes ...
    This is the perfect introduction for those who have a lingering fear of maths. If you think that maths is difficult, confusing, dull or just plain scary, then The Maths Handbook is your ideal companion.Covering all the basics including fractions, equations, primes, squares and square roots, geometry and fractals, Dr Richard Elwes will lead you gently towards a greater understanding of this ... Read more

    R217,22

  • The Book of Numbers

    From Zero to Infinity, An Entertaining List of Every Number That Counts

    From zero to infinity, The Book of Numbers is a handy-sized volume which opens up a new realm of knowledge. Where else in one place could you find out how the illegal numbers racket worked, what makes some people see numbers as colours, why the standard US rail gauge exactly matches the axle width of an ancient Roman chariot, and the numerological connection between Adolf Hitler and Osama Bin ... Read more

    R36,35

  • GRADE 11 (MCR3U) SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TESTS AND EXAMS

    INCLUDING MR W'S EASY TO FOLLOW STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

    Series series MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDES
    WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach. ... Read more

    R249,99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Birth of a Theorem

    A Mathematical Adventure

    “This man could plainly do for mathematics what Brian Cox has done for physics” — Sunday TimesHow does a genius see the world? Where and how does inspiration strike?Cédric Villani takes us on a mesmerising adventure as he wrestles with the Boltzmann equation – a new theorem that will eventually win him the most coveted prize in mathematics and a place in the mathematical history books. Along the ... Read more

    R239,42

  • Introduction to Hamiltonian Fluid Dynamics and Stability Theory

    Series series Monographs and Surveys in Pure and Applied Mathematics
    Hamiltonian fluid dynamics and stability theory work hand-in-hand in a variety of engineering, physics, and physical science fields. Until now, however, no single reference addressed and provided background in both of these closely linked subjects. Introduction to Hamiltonian Fluid Dynamics and Stability Theory does just that-offers a comprehensive introduction to Hamiltonian fluid dynamics and ... Read more

    R1 695,07

  • Introduction To Number Theory

    Series Book 0 - Essential Textbooks In Mathematics
    'Probably its most significant distinguishing feature is that this book is more algebraically oriented than most undergraduate number theory texts.'MAA ReviewsIntroduction to Number Theory is dedicated to concrete questions about integers, to place an emphasis on problem solving by students. When undertaking a first course in number theory, students enjoy actively engaging with the properties and ... Read more

    R628,35

  • Lecture Notes On Mathematical Olympiad Courses: For Junior Section (In 2 Volumes) - Volume 2

    by Jiagu Xu ...
    Series Book 6 - Mathematical Olympiad Series
    Olympiad mathematics is not a collection of techniques of solving mathematical problems but a system for advancing mathematical education. This book is based on the lecture notes of the mathematical Olympiad training courses conducted by the author in Singapore. Its scope and depth not only covers and exceeds the usual syllabus, but introduces a variety concepts and methods in modern mathematics ... Read more

    R292,32

  • Solving Problems In Geometry: Insights And Strategies For Mathematical Olympiad And Competitions

    Series Book 10 - Mathematical Olympiad Series
    'This book is a useful reference for faculty members involved in contest preparation or teaching Euclidean geometry at the college level.'MAA ReviewsThis new volume of the Mathematical Olympiad Series focuses on the topic of geometry. Basic and advanced theorems commonly seen in Mathematical Olympiad are introduced and illustrated with plenty of examples. Special techniques in solving various ... Read more

    R394,55

  • Prime Wave

    Prime Numbers

    Series series Prime Numbers
    A PRIME NUMBER SERIES PREDICTIVE EQUATION. This new (@ 2016) equation defines the Prime Number Series to infinity proving they are not random and explains exactly why the apparently unusual PRIME DISTRIBUTION gaps exist as they do. The author proves that each Prime generates two waves, which intertwine, a little like a strand of DNA and demonstrates that each Prime forms infinitely long strings. ... Read more

    R129,86

  • Aproximaciones de pi Usando Python y Numpy

    by Luis Brito ...
    Este es un libro corto que tiene la intención de servir de practica a las funciones de python y numpy mediante su aplicación a un problema relativamente simple, pero que ha estado en el interés de las matemáticas desde la antigüedad como lo es la de obtener aproximaciones al valor de pi. En este libro se discuten métodos geométricos como la aproximación del valor de pi mediante polígonos inscritos ... Read more

    R63,37 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Basic Math and Pre-Algebra

    Tutorial and Practice Problems

    Series series Idiot's Guides
    When not used on a daily basis, basic math concepts are difficult to recall and use. When people plan to return to school, they must take entrance and placement exams with a significant math portion. Idiot's Guides: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra helps readers get back up to speed and relearn the primary concepts of mathematics, geometry, and pre-algebra so that they can pass entrance exams, such as ... Read more

    R423,65

  • Science Mysteries Explained

    In-Depth Explorations of Natural Science’s Most Fascinating Facts

    Series series Idiot's Guides
    BRAND NEW TOPIC AND TITLE IN FULL-COLORMany people find science fascinating and there never seems to be an end to facts and figures that can be learned. Idiot's Guides: Science Mysteries Explained takes a question/answer-based approach to teach readers a variety of topics in Earth Science, Life Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Cosmology. Using helpful four-color illustrations and expert ... Read more

    R423,65

  • How to Read Historical Mathematics

    Techniques for deciphering texts by early mathematiciansWritings by early mathematicians feature language and notations that are quite different from what we're familiar with today. Sourcebooks on the history of mathematics provide some guidance, but what has been lacking is a guide tailored to the needs of readers approaching these writings for the first time. How to Read Historical Mathematics ... Read more

    R686,77

  • An Introduction to Differential Geometry - With the Use of Tensor Calculus

    Since 1909, when my Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces was published, the tensor calculus, which had previously been invented by Ricci, was adopted by Einstein in his General Theory of Relativity, and has been developed further in the study of Riemannian Geometry and various generalizations of the latter. In the present book the tensor calculus of cuclidean 3-space is developed and then ... Read more

    R146,61 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Best Writing on Mathematics 2021

    by Mircea Pitici ...
    Series series The Best Writing on Mathematics
    The year’s finest mathematical writing from around the worldThis annual anthology brings together the year’s finest mathematics writing from around the world—and you don’t need to be a mathematician to enjoy the pieces collected here. These essays—from leading names and fresh new voices—delve into the history, philosophy, teaching, and everyday aspects of math, offering surprising insights into ... Read more

    R364,65

  • The Number Mysteries

    A Mathematical Odyssey through Everyday Life

    From the author of The Music of the Primes and Finding Moonshine comes a short, lively book on five mathematical problems that just refuse be solved – and on how many everyday problems can be solved by maths.Every time we download a song from i-tunes, take a flight across the Atlantic or talk on our mobile phones, we are relying on great mathematical inventions. Maths may fail to provide answers ... Read more

    R143,05

  • CRC Standard Mathematical Tables and Formulas

    Edited by Daniel Zwillinger ...
    Series series Advances in Applied Mathematics
    Containing more than 6,000 entries, CRC Standard Mathematical Tables and Formulas, 33rd Edition continues to provide essential formulas, tables, figures and detailed descriptions. The newest edition of this popular series also features many diagrams, group tables, and integrals that are not available online.This edition also incorporates important topics such as max plus algebra, financial options ... Read more

    R2 617,78

  • Inteligencia matemática

    "¿Quién leería un libro sobre matemáticas sin que le obliguen?", se preguntará el lector de este libro. Porque al leer sobre ellas se corren varios riesgos… Tal vez cambiemos nuestra idea sobre las matemáticas, con las que hemos vivido tan cómodamente todo este tiempo, y es posible que terminen por gustarnos. Este libro te mostrará que las matemáticas no son tan odiosas como aparentan; en ellas ... Read more

    R159,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Classical Orthogonal Polynomials, The

    This book defines sets of orthogonal polynomials and derives a number of properties satisfied by any such set. It continues by describing the classical orthogonal polynomials and the additional properties they have.The first chapter defines the orthogonality condition for two functions. It then gives an iterative process to produce a set of polynomials which are orthogonal to one another and then ... Read more

    R526,11