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  • The Princeton Companion to Mathematics

    Edited by Timothy Gowers, June Barrow-Green, Imre Leader ...
    This is a one-of-a-kind reference for anyone with a serious interest in mathematics. Edited by Timothy Gowers, a recipient of the Fields Medal, it presents nearly two hundred entries, written especially for this book by some of the world's leading mathematicians, that introduce basic mathematical tools and vocabulary; trace the development of modern mathematics; explain essential terms and ... Read more

    $79.99 USD

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  • Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Timothy Gowers ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    The aim of this book is to explain, carefully but not technically, the differences between advanced, research-level mathematics, and the sort of mathematics we learn at school. The most fundamental differences are philosophical, and readers of this book will emerge with a clearer understanding of paradoxical-sounding concepts such as infinity, curved space, and imaginary numbers. The first few ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • What Is Mathematics?:An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods

    An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods

    by Richard Courant, Herbert Robbins, Ian Stewart ...
    For more than two thousand years a familiarity with mathematics has been regarded as an indispensable part of the intellectual equipment of every cultured person. Today, unfortunately, the traditional place of mathematics in education is in grave danger. The teaching and learning of mathematics has degenerated into the realm of rote memorization, the outcome of which leads to satisfactory formal ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • How Not to Be Wrong

    The Power of Mathematical Thinking

    by Jordan Ellenberg ...
    **“Witty, compelling, and just plain fun to read . . ." —Evelyn Lamb, Scientific AmericanThe Freakonomics of math—a math-world superstar unveils the hidden beauty and logic of the world and puts its power in our hands**The math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In How Not to Be Wrong, Jordan Ellenberg shows us how terribly ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • The Power of Habit

    Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

    by Charles Duhigg ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD • This instant classic explores how we can change our lives by changing our habits.“Few [books] become essential manuals for business and living. The Power of Habit is an exception.”—Financial TimesA WALL STREET JOURNAL AND FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEARIn The Power of Habit, award-winning busines... ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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  • The Martian

    A Novel

    by Andy Weir ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA mission to Mars. A freak accident. One man’s struggle to survive. From the author of Project Hail Mary comes “a hugely entertaining novel that reads like a rocket ship afire” (Chicago Tribune).“Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . utterly compelling.”—The Wall ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • 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

    $3.99 USD

  • I Used to Know That: Maths

    by Chris Waring ...
    Series Book 19 - I Used to Know That
    If memories of learning algebra bring you out in a cold sweat and thoughts of quadratic equations cause you feelings of fear and dread, I Used to Know That: Maths can help. A light-hearted and informative reminder of the things that we learnt in school but have since become relegated to the backs of our minds, this book will help you to brush up on your mental arithmetic, including percentages, ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • McGraw-Hill's PMP Certification Mathematics with CD-ROM

    by Vidya Subramanian, Ravi Ramachandran ...
    Master the mathematics of project management!With McGraw-Hill’s PMP® Certification Mathematics, you have what you need to ace the toughest area of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification test—math and statistics. The book provides in-depth descriptions of every math concept covered on the exam, along with all relevant calculations and practical problem-solving strategies.Complete ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The Book of Numbers

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

    by Tim Glynne-Jones ...
    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

    $1.99 USD 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

    $2.99 USD

  • The Fear of Maths

    How to Overcome it: Sum Hope 3

    by Steve Chinn ...
    Maths is an essential skill but many people fear that they will never pick up the maths that they failed to understand in school. Don't worry. Most people know more maths than they realise, Steve Chinn is your guide to understanding the 'basic facts' of maths as you will use it in daily lifeThere are many reasons why the inability to 'do' maths affects so many children, and follows them into ... Read more

    $18.99 USD