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Maths in Minutes

200 Key Concepts Explained In An Instant

de Paul Glendinning ...

Series series IN MINUTES
Both simple and accessible, Maths in Minutes is a visually led introduction to 200 key mathematical ideas. Each concept is quick and easy to remember, described by means of an easy-to-understand picture and a maximum 200-word explanation. Concepts span all of the key areas of mathematics, including Fundamentals of Mathematics, Sets and Numbers, Geometry, Equations, Limits, Functions and Calculus, ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Both simple and accessible, Maths in Minutes is a visually led introduction to 200 key mathematical ideas. Each concept is quick and easy to remember, described by means of an easy-to-understand picture and a maximum 200-word explanation. Concepts span all of the key areas of mathematics, including Fundamentals of Mathematics, Sets and Numbers, Geometry, Equations, Limits, Functions and Calculus,
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Advanced Abacus

Theory and Practice

de Takashi Kojima ...

This handy guide will take abacus users from beginner to master level in a very short time.Though the Japanese abacus may appear mysterious or even primitive, this intriguing tool is capable of amazing speed and accuracy. it is still widely used throughout the shop and markets of Asia and its popularity shows no sign of decline.This volume is designed for the student desiring a greater ... Leer más

$7.19 USD

This handy guide will take abacus users from beginner to master level in a very short time.Though the Japanese abacus may appear mysterious or even primitive, this intriguing tool is capable of amazing speed and accuracy. it is still widely used throughout the shop and markets of Asia and its popularity shows no sign of decline.This volume is designed for the student desiring a greater
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All of Statistics

A Concise Course in Statistical Inference

de Larry Wasserman ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
Taken literally, the title "All of Statistics" is an exaggeration. But in spirit, the title is apt, as the book does cover a much broader range of topics than a typical introductory book on mathematical statistics. This book is for people who want to learn probability and statistics quickly. It is suitable for graduate or advanced undergraduate students in computer science, mathematics, statistics ... Leer más

$58.49 USD

Taken literally, the title "All of Statistics" is an exaggeration. But in spirit, the title is apt, as the book does cover a much broader range of topics than a typical introductory book on mathematical statistics. This book is for people who want to learn probability and statistics quickly. It is suitable for graduate or advanced undergraduate students in computer science, mathematics, statistics
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SAS Text Analytics for Business Applications

Concept Rules for Information Extraction Models

de Teresa Jade, Biljana Belamaric-Wilsey, Michael Wallis ...

Extract actionable insights from text and unstructured data.Information extraction is the task of automatically extracting structured information from unstructured or semi-structured text. SAS® Text Analytics for Business Applications: Concept Rules for Information Extraction Models focuses on this key element of natural language processing (NLP) and provides real-world guidance on the effective ... Leer más

$55.79 USD

Extract actionable insights from text and unstructured data.Information extraction is the task of automatically extracting structured information from unstructured or semi-structured text. SAS® Text Analytics for Business Applications: Concept Rules for Information Extraction Models focuses on this key element of natural language processing (NLP) and provides real-world guidance on the effective
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Vector

A Surprising Story of Space, Time, and Mathematical Transformation

de Robyn Arianrhod ...

A celebration of the seemingly simple idea that allowed us to imagine the world in new dimensions—sparking both controversy and discovery.The stars of this book, vectors and tensors, are unlikely celebrities. If you ever took a physics course, the word “vector” might remind you of the mathematics needed to determine forces on an amusement park ride, a turbine, or a projectile. You might also ... Leer más

$8.69 USD

A celebration of the seemingly simple idea that allowed us to imagine the world in new dimensions—sparking both controversy and discovery.The stars of this book, vectors and tensors, are unlikely celebrities. If you ever took a physics course, the word “vector” might remind you of the mathematics needed to determine forces on an amusement park ride, a turbine, or a projectile. You might also
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Statistics For Dummies

de Deborah J. Rumsey ...

The fun and easy way to get down to business with statisticsStymied by statistics? No fear? this friendly guide offers clear, practical explanations of statistical ideas, techniques, formulas, and calculations, with lots of examples that show you how these concepts apply to your everyday life.Statistics For Dummies shows you how to interpret and critique graphs and charts, determine the odds with ... Leer más

$15.00 USD

The fun and easy way to get down to business with statisticsStymied by statistics? No fear? this friendly guide offers clear, practical explanations of statistical ideas, techniques, formulas, and calculations, with lots of examples that show you how these concepts apply to your everyday life.Statistics For Dummies shows you how to interpret and critique graphs and charts, determine the odds with
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The Man from the Future

The Visionary Ideas of John von Neumann

de Ananyo Bhattacharya ...

**A Scientific American 2023 Staff RecommendationAn electrifying biography of one of the most extraordinary scientists of the twentieth century and the world he made.**The smartphones in our pockets and computers like brains. The vagaries of game theory and evolutionary biology. Nuclear weapons and self-replicating spacecrafts. All bear the fingerprints of one remarkable, yet largely overlooked, ... Leer más

$13.69 USD

**A Scientific American 2023 Staff RecommendationAn electrifying biography of one of the most extraordinary scientists of the twentieth century and the world he made.**The smartphones in our pockets and computers like brains. The vagaries of game theory and evolutionary biology. Nuclear weapons and self-replicating spacecrafts. All bear the fingerprints of one remarkable, yet largely overlooked,
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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

Deluxe Illustrated E-Reader Edition

de Edwin A. Abbott ...

The "Deluxe Illustrated E-Reader Edition" of Flatland is the edition you've been waiting for; a nicely formatted e-reader edition of the classic novella Flatland, including all original illustrations, a table of contents, original footnotes, and bonus footnotes."The best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions." -- Isaac Asimov.First published in 1884, Edwin A. Abbott's ... Leer más

$0.99 USD

The "Deluxe Illustrated E-Reader Edition" of Flatland is the edition you've been waiting for; a nicely formatted e-reader edition of the classic novella Flatland, including all original illustrations, a table of contents, original footnotes, and bonus footnotes."The best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions." -- Isaac Asimov.First published in 1884, Edwin A. Abbott's
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The Improbability Principle

Why Coincidences, Miracles, and Rare Events Happen Every Day

de David J. Hand ...

"Human beings are a superstitious lot; we see patterns everywhere. But as Hand makes clear in this enlightening book, it all comes down to the math." —Jennifer Ouellette, The New York Times Book ReviewA Success Magazine Best Book of the YearIn The Improbability Principle, the renowned statistician David J. Hand argues that extraordinarily rare events are anythi... ... Leer más

$14.39 USD

"Human beings are a superstitious lot; we see patterns everywhere. But as Hand makes clear in this enlightening book, it all comes down to the math." —Jennifer Ouellette, The New York Times Book ReviewA Success Magazine Best Book of the YearIn The Improbability Principle, the renowned statistician David J. Hand argues that extraordinarily rare events are anythi...
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On the Edge

The Art of Risking Everything

de Nate Silver ...

**The Instant New York Times Bestseller“Engaging and entertaining… a glimpse of the economy of the future.” —Tim Wu, New York Times Book ReviewFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise, the definitive guide to our era of risk—and the players raising the stakes**In a world wired for chaos, these players are rewriting the rules. High-stakes, high-IQ, and often high on ... Leer más

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**The Instant New York Times Bestseller“Engaging and entertaining… a glimpse of the economy of the future.” —Tim Wu, New York Times Book ReviewFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise, the definitive guide to our era of risk—and the players raising the stakes**In a world wired for chaos, these players are rewriting the rules. High-stakes, high-IQ, and often high on
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A Brief History of Mathematics

A Promenade through the Civilizations of Our World

de Tianxin Cai ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This volume, originally published in China and translated into four other languages, presents a fascinating and unique account of the history of mathematics, divided into eight chronologically organized chapters. Tracing the development of mathematics across disparate regions and peoples, with particular emphasis on the relationship between mathematics and civilization, it examines mathematical ... Leer más

$40.49 USD

This volume, originally published in China and translated into four other languages, presents a fascinating and unique account of the history of mathematics, divided into eight chronologically organized chapters. Tracing the development of mathematics across disparate regions and peoples, with particular emphasis on the relationship between mathematics and civilization, it examines mathematical
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A History of Mathematics

de Carl B. Boyer, Uta C. Merzbach ...

The updated new edition of the classic and comprehensive guide to the history of mathematicsFor more than forty years, A History of Mathematics has been the reference of choice for those looking to learn about the fascinating history of humankind’s relationship with numbers, shapes, and patterns. This revised edition features up-to-date coverage of topics such as Fermat’s Last Theorem and the ... Leer más

$25.00 USD

The updated new edition of the classic and comprehensive guide to the history of mathematicsFor more than forty years, A History of Mathematics has been the reference of choice for those looking to learn about the fascinating history of humankind’s relationship with numbers, shapes, and patterns. This revised edition features up-to-date coverage of topics such as Fermat’s Last Theorem and the
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Love Triangle

How Trigonometry Shapes the World

de Matt Parker ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!An ode to triangles, the shape that makes our lives possible**Trigonometry is perhaps the most essential concept humans have ever devised. The simple yet versatile triangle allows us to record music, map the world, launch rockets into space, and be slightly less bad at pool. Triangles underpin our day-to-day lives and civilization as we know it.In Love ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!An ode to triangles, the shape that makes our lives possible**Trigonometry is perhaps the most essential concept humans have ever devised. The simple yet versatile triangle allows us to record music, map the world, launch rockets into space, and be slightly less bad at pool. Triangles underpin our day-to-day lives and civilization as we know it.In Love
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The Selfish Gene

40th Anniversary edition

de Richard Dawkins ...

Series series Oxford Landmark Science
The million copy international bestseller, critically acclaimed and translated into over 25 languages. As influential today as when it was first published, The Selfish Gene has become a classic exposition of evolutionary thought. Professor Dawkins articulates a gene's eye view of evolution - a view giving centre stage to these persistent units of information, and in which organisms can be seen ... Leer más

$11.39 USD

The million copy international bestseller, critically acclaimed and translated into over 25 languages. As influential today as when it was first published, The Selfish Gene has become a classic exposition of evolutionary thought. Professor Dawkins articulates a gene's eye view of evolution - a view giving centre stage to these persistent units of information, and in which organisms can be seen
... Leer más
It's All a Game

The History of Board Games from Monopoly to Settlers of Catan

de Tristan Donovan ...

"[A] timely book . . . a wonderfully entertaining trip around the board, through 4,000 years of game history." — The Wall Street JournalBoard games have been with us even longer than the written word. But what is it about this pastime that continues to captivate us well into the age of smartphones and instant gratification?In It's All a Game, Tristan Donovan, British journalist and author of ... Leer más

$14.39 USD

"[A] timely book . . . a wonderfully entertaining trip around the board, through 4,000 years of game history." — The Wall Street JournalBoard games have been with us even longer than the written word. But what is it about this pastime that continues to captivate us well into the age of smartphones and instant gratification?In It's All a Game, Tristan Donovan, British journalist and author of
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Origametry

Mathematical Methods in Paper Folding

de Thomas C. Hull ...

Origami, the art of paper folding, has a rich mathematical theory. Early investigations go back to at least the 1930s, but the twenty-first century has seen a remarkable blossoming of the mathematics of folding. Besides its use in describing origami and designing new models, it is also finding real-world applications from building nano-scale robots to deploying large solar arrays in space. Written ... Leer más

$40.19 USD

Origami, the art of paper folding, has a rich mathematical theory. Early investigations go back to at least the 1930s, but the twenty-first century has seen a remarkable blossoming of the mathematics of folding. Besides its use in describing origami and designing new models, it is also finding real-world applications from building nano-scale robots to deploying large solar arrays in space. Written
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The Magic Theorem

A Greatly-Expanded, Much-Abridged Edition of The Symmetries of Things

de John H. Conway, Heidi Burgiel, Chaim Goodman-Strauss ...

Series series AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series
The Magic Theorem: a Greatly-Expanded, Much-Abridged Edition of The Symmetries of Things presents a wonder- fully unique re-imagining of the classic book, The Symmetries of Things. Begun as a standard second edition by the original author team, it changed in scope following the passing of John Conway. This version of the book fulfills the original vision for the project: an elementary introduction ... Leer más

$34.99 USD

The Magic Theorem: a Greatly-Expanded, Much-Abridged Edition of The Symmetries of Things presents a wonder- fully unique re-imagining of the classic book, The Symmetries of Things. Begun as a standard second edition by the original author team, it changed in scope following the passing of John Conway. This version of the book fulfills the original vision for the project: an elementary introduction
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The Golden Ratio

The Story of PHI, the World's Most Astonishing Number

de Mario Livio ...

Throughout history, thinkers from mathematicians to theologians have pondered the mysterious relationship between numbers and the nature of reality. In this fascinating book, Mario Livio tells the tale of a number at the heart of that mystery: phi, or 1.6180339887...This curious mathematical relationship, widely known as "The Golden Ratio," was discovered by Euclid more than two thousand years ago ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Throughout history, thinkers from mathematicians to theologians have pondered the mysterious relationship between numbers and the nature of reality. In this fascinating book, Mario Livio tells the tale of a number at the heart of that mystery: phi, or 1.6180339887...This curious mathematical relationship, widely known as "The Golden Ratio," was discovered by Euclid more than two thousand years ago
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Why String Theory?

de Joseph Conlon ...

Series series Discovering Physics
Physics World's 'Book of the Year' for 2016An Entertaining and Enlightening Guide to the Who, What, and Why of String Theory, now also available in an updated reflowable electronic format compatible with mobile devices and e-readers.During the last 50 years, numerous physicists have tried to unravel the secrets of string theory. Yet why do these scientists work on a theory lacking experimental ... Leer más

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Physics World's 'Book of the Year' for 2016An Entertaining and Enlightening Guide to the Who, What, and Why of String Theory, now also available in an updated reflowable electronic format compatible with mobile devices and e-readers.During the last 50 years, numerous physicists have tried to unravel the secrets of string theory. Yet why do these scientists work on a theory lacking experimental
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Interpersonal Communication

Putting Theory into Practice

de Denise Solomon, Jennifer Theiss ...

The third edition of this text continues to provide a comprehensive and practical introduction to the field of interpersonal communication, linking theory to the everyday so that readers may navigate personal, social, and professional situations in ways that are fulfilling and effective.This edition again builds on foundational research and theory with attention to current developments in the ... Leer más

$89.99 USD

The third edition of this text continues to provide a comprehensive and practical introduction to the field of interpersonal communication, linking theory to the everyday so that readers may navigate personal, social, and professional situations in ways that are fulfilling and effective.This edition again builds on foundational research and theory with attention to current developments in the
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The Thinker's Guide to Analytic Thinking

How to Take Thinking Apart and What to Look for When You Do

de Linda Elder, Richard Paul ...

Series series Thinker's Guide Library
The Thinker’s Guide to Analytic Thinking explores the practice of analyzing problems and opportunities and provides a framework for finding common denominators, inconsistencies, biases, and underlying causes. It helps readers learn to think within the logic of subjects and professions. By offering proper tools for analysis and assessment of thought, it empowers readers to address any decision with ... Leer más

$25.69 USD

The Thinker’s Guide to Analytic Thinking explores the practice of analyzing problems and opportunities and provides a framework for finding common denominators, inconsistencies, biases, and underlying causes. It helps readers learn to think within the logic of subjects and professions. By offering proper tools for analysis and assessment of thought, it empowers readers to address any decision with
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My Search for Ramanujan

How I Learned to Count

de Ken Ono, Amir D. Aczel ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
"The son of a prominent Japanese mathematician who came to the United States after World War II, Ken Ono was raised on a diet of high expectations and little praise. Rebelling against his pressure-cooker of a life, Ken determined to drop out of high school to follow his own path. To obtain his father’s approval, he invoked the biography of the famous Indian mathematical prodigy Srinivasa Ramanujan ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

"The son of a prominent Japanese mathematician who came to the United States after World War II, Ken Ono was raised on a diet of high expectations and little praise. Rebelling against his pressure-cooker of a life, Ken determined to drop out of high school to follow his own path. To obtain his father’s approval, he invoked the biography of the famous Indian mathematical prodigy Srinivasa Ramanujan
... Leer más
The Grapes of Math

How Life Reflects Numbers and Numbers Reflect Life

de Alex Bellos ...

From triangles, rotations and power laws, to cones, curves and the dreaded calculus, Alex takes you on a journey of mathematical discovery with his signature wit and limitless enthusiasm. He sifts through over 30,000 survey submissions to uncover the world’s favourite number, and meets a mathematician who looks for universes in his garage. He attends the World Mathematical Congress in India, and ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

From triangles, rotations and power laws, to cones, curves and the dreaded calculus, Alex takes you on a journey of mathematical discovery with his signature wit and limitless enthusiasm. He sifts through over 30,000 survey submissions to uncover the world’s favourite number, and meets a mathematician who looks for universes in his garage. He attends the World Mathematical Congress in India, and
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Mathe kompakt für Dummies

de Mark Zegarelli ...

Series series Für Dummies
Mathematik ist nicht jedermanns Sache und oft hapert es schon an den Grundlagen. Frei nach dem Motto "Einst gelernt, doch längst vergessen" bereiten oft gerade die einfachen Fragestellungen Probleme. Wie viel Prozent sind das nochmal? Wie war das doch gleich mit der Bruchrechnung und wie berechnet man eigentlich den Flächeninhalt eines Dreiecks? Mark Zegarelli erklärt es Ihnen, einfach und ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Mathematik ist nicht jedermanns Sache und oft hapert es schon an den Grundlagen. Frei nach dem Motto "Einst gelernt, doch längst vergessen" bereiten oft gerade die einfachen Fragestellungen Probleme. Wie viel Prozent sind das nochmal? Wie war das doch gleich mit der Bruchrechnung und wie berechnet man eigentlich den Flächeninhalt eines Dreiecks? Mark Zegarelli erklärt es Ihnen, einfach und
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