Mathematics

Stochastic Calculus for Finance evolved from the first ten years of the Carnegie Mellon Professional Master's program in Computational Finance. The content of this book has been used successfully with students whose mathematics background consists of...

one-of-a-kind introduction to the theory and application of modeling and simulation techniques in the realm of international studies Modeling and Simulation for Analyzing Global Events provides an orientation to the theory and application of modeling...

Create confident and capable mathematicians with accessible explanations and engaging activities.This book gradually builds on prior knowledge to deepen understanding through clear explanations, worked examples and hundreds of differentiated questions,...

For many students, calculus can be the most mystifying and frustrating course they will ever take. The Calculus Lifesaver provides students with the essential tools they need not only to learn calculus, but to excel at it. All of the material in this...

Straightforward and easy to read, A FIRST COURSE IN DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH MODELING APPLICATIONS, 11E, INTERNATIONAL METRIC EDITION, gives you a thorough overview of the topics typically taught in a first course in differential equations. Your study...

Meet Norm. He's 31, 5'9", just over 13 stone, and works a 39 hour week. He likes a drink, doesn't do enough exercise and occasionally treats himself to a bar of chocolate (milk). He's a pretty average kind of guy. In fact, he is the average guy in this...

Linear algebra is a fundamental area of mathematics, and is arguably the most powerful mathematical tool ever developed. It is a core topic of study within fields as diverse as: business, economics, engineering, physics, computer science, ecology,...

Experience mathematics--and develop problem-solving skills that will benefit you throughout your life--with THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICS and its accompanying online learning tools. Karl Smith introduces you to proven problem-solving techniques and shows you...

One Saturday at the beach, Laura, Juan, and Sarah decide to have a sand castle contest. As the tide rises, the walls get longer, the towers get taller, and the moats get deeper. The friends measure their sand castles with spoons, shovels, and bare feet...

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR ELECTRICIANS, 9E will give readers the math skills they need to succeed in the electrical trade. It introduces them to the important math principles through problems designed for the electrical profession and offers...

Are you considering studying mathematics at university, having fallen in love with the subject at school? Are you ready to develop a variety of practical skills that employers need? Are you keen to have a wide range of career options after you...

Algebraic coding theory is a new and rapidly developing subject, motivated by immediate practical applications, but also rich in mathematical structure. This book provides an elementary yet rigorous introduction to the theory of error-correcting codes...

Designed for those approaching this subject for the first time, Easy Statistics in Psychology is a short, readable guide to the ideas behind statistical formulae and the benefits that a rigorous statistical approach brings to psychological research...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781735340883Author Dan LevyFormat PaperbackPage Count 254Imprint Dan LevyPublisher Dan LevyWeight(grams) 290gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 15mm

A bumper collection of easy, medium and difficult Su Doku puzzles to test your mental dexterity, powers of logic and deduction. You will find 100 easy, 100 medium and 100 hard puzzles in this latest collection so you can gauge your progression through...

Groups are important because they measure symmetry. This text, designed for undergraduate mathematics students, provides a gentle introduction to the highlights of elementary group theory. Written in an informal style, the material is divided into short...

Number theory is the branch of mathematics that is primarily concerned with the counting numbers. Of particular importance are the prime numbers, the 'building blocks' of our number system. The subject is an old one, dating back over two millennia to the...

Elements of Mathematics takes readers on a fascinating tour that begins in elementary mathematics--but, as John Stillwell shows, this subject is not as elementary or straightforward as one might think. Not all topics that are part of today's elementary...

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The latest volume in the hugely popular Killer Su Doku series from the puzzle suppliers to The Times, featuring the highest-quality puzzles with an extra element of arithmetic. ...

This book reviews math topics relevant to non-mathematics students and scientists, but which they may not have seen or studied for a while. These math issues can range from reading mathematical symbols, to using complex numbers, dealing with equations...

This title is part of the important new series from Oxford which provides accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple language by...

Welcome to The Penguin Sudoku Challenge: with 1 sudoku puzzle for every day of the year 2 challenge you in every way on 3 different levels - beginner, moderate and fist-clenchingly tricky. Perfect 4 sharpening your brain and honing your logic, sudoku...

Taking a quirky and insightful look at the world of numbers, As Easy As Pi will delight and entertain any number enthusiast.In this day and age it's hard to imagine a world without numbers. Our lives are centred around commerce and money, and it is the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781899618224Author Robert FieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Tarquin PublicationsPublisher Tarquin Publications

Concrete Abstract Algebra develops the theory of abstract algebra from numbers to Groebner bases, whilst taking in all the usual material of a traditional introductory course. In addition there is a rich supply of topics like cryptography, factoring...

This book can form the basis of a second course in algebraic geometry. As motivation, it takes concrete questions from enumerative geometry and intersection theory, and provides intuition and technique, so that the student develops the ability to solve...

Times Tables are essential tools for children to use when working with numbers at every stage of their education. These three Practise Times Tables books reflect the work that children are doing in school with emphasis on the two, five and ten times...

This Student Workbook provides supplementary support and practice for the mechanics topics in Edexcel's new linear specification. Designed to work alongside the AS and A Level Student Books, this Workbook offers both focussed revision sections and...

From the Big Bang to the present day, discover the wonders of our ever-changing planet as you fold out this brightly illustrated book. Then turn it over to find out how, through billions of years of volcanic eruptions, ice ages and mass extinctions, life...

This volume provides the definitive treatment of fortune's formula or the Kelly capital growth criterion as it is often called. The strategy is to maximize long run wealth of the investor by maximizing the period by period expected utility of wealth with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781922607348Author Alice VigorsFormat PaperbackPage Count 238Imprint Amba PressPublisher Amba PressWeight(grams) 272g

With small steps and our carefully crafted questions, every pupil will achieve greater progress.Designed to be used flexibly, this second edition textbook has been updated to include more Mastery-style questions and whole-class activities. Whether you...

Which famous proof did Archimedes inscribe on his tombstone? How and why do knots make perfect pentagons? Have you ever seen a proof so completely that it is just obvious? In this delicious little book, top down-under mathemagician Dr. Polster presents...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'An entertaining tour that will change how you see the world' Sean Carroll, author of Something Deeply HiddenIs there a secret formula for improving your life? For making something a viral hit? For deciding how long to stick...

The ideal gift for su doku enthusiasts. Posing an even greater challenge than Fiendish Su Doku puzzles, this bumper collection of more than 360 puzzles is for hard-core Su Doku solvers. Selected from the pages of The Times these puzzles will...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789922636085Author Khalid AlzamiliFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Dr. Khalid Alzamili PubPublisher Dr. Khalid Alzamili PubWeight(grams)...

Celebrating a century of geometry and geometry teaching, this book will give the reader an enjoyable insight into all things geometrical. There are a wealth of popular articles including sections on Pythagoras, the golden ratio and recreational geometry...

This engaging review guide and workbook is the ideal tool for sharpening your Trigonometry skills!This review guide and workbook will help you strengthen your Trigonometry knowledge, and it will enable you to develop new math skills to excel in your high...

The use of perspective in Renaissance painting caused a revolution in the history of seeing, allowing artists to depict the world from a spectator's point of view. But the theory of perspective that changed the course of Western art originated...

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level/Subject: AS and A Level Maths First teaching: September 2017 First exams: June 2018 This Student Book provides full support for AQA's new linear Further Maths...