Mathematics

Heavy tails -extreme events or values more common than expected -emerge everywhere: the economy, natural events, and social and information networks are just a few examples. Yet after decades of progress, they are still treated as mysterious, surprising,...

Computational complexity is one of the most beautiful fields of modern mathematics, and it is increasingly relevant to other sciences ranging from physics to biology. But this beauty is often buried underneath layers of unnecessary formalism, and...

This book is a guide to numerical methods for solving fluid dynamics problems. The most widely used discretization and solution methods, which are also found in most commercial CFD-programs, are described in detail. Some advanced topics, like moving...

Sudoku X is a brand new and irresistible twist on the sensational worldwide puzzle craze. It offers something new that no other Sudoku puzzle has offered before, the instantly recognisable 'X' formed by the diagonals.This first Sudoku X book includes 100...

Flatland is a unique, delightful satire that has charmed readers for over a century. Published in 1884 by the English clergyman and headmaster Edwin A. Abbott, it is the fanciful tale of A. Square, a two-dimensional being who is whisked away by a...

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...

In "The Cartoon Guide to Calculus", master cartoonist and former Harvard calculus instructor Larry Gonick offers a complete and up-to-date illustrated course in college-level calculus. Using graphics and humor to lighten what is frequently a tough...

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...

This book provides the tools, the methods, and the theory to meet the challenges of contemporary data science applied to geographic problems and data. In the new world of pervasive, large, frequent, and rapid data, there are new opportunities to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781872686158Author Peter RobsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Newby BooksPublisher Newby Books

Get a handle on one of the most powerful forces in the world today with this straightforward, no-jargon guide to corporate finance A firm grasp of the fundamentals of corporate finance can help explain and predict the behavior of businesses and...

This book is algebra with a jolt of fresh air and maybe a whiff of a caffeinated beverage. It's a complete algebra learning experience that engages readers by having them play games, solve puzzles, ponder mysteries, learn the fundamentals of Algebra I...

Real Analysis: An Undergraduate Problem Book for Mathematicians, Applied Scientists, and Engineers is a classical Real Analysis/Calculus problem book. This topic has been a compulsory subject for every undergraduate studying mathematics or engineering...

'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...

Used in conjunction with the Teacher's Guide, Progress Guide and Homework Guide, the Busy Ant Maths Pupil Book 1C is the best way to ensure that pupils achieve all the learning objectives of the new Primary Maths National Curriculum. Collins...

Mathematicians solve equations, or try to. But sometimes the solutions are not as interesting as the beautiful symmetric patterns that lead to them. Written in a friendly style for a general audience, Fearless Symmetry is the first popular math book to...

What games can teach us about life, the universe and ourselves. If you shuffle a deck of cards what are the odds that the sequence is unique? What is the connection between dice, platonic solids and Newton's theory of gravity? What is more random: a dice...

Systems Thinking, Systems Practice "Whether by design, accident or merely synchronicity, Checkland appears to have developed a habit of writing seminal publications near the start of each decade which establish the basis and framework for systems...

The SPCK Lectionary provides a clearly laid-out presentation of the Common Worship calendar and lectionary, with BCP readings on the same page. Sundays and major festivals are covered, as well as weekday services. An essential purchase for any church...

Full of fascinating and bizarre cases of genetic mutation and irregularity, 'Mutants' is an amazing exploration of the human form in all its beautiful and unique guises. Why are most of us born with one nose, two legs, ten fingers and...

'Lucid and entertaining. With barely an equation in sight, Numbercrunch makes a passionate case for how just a little bit more numeracy could help us all' - Tom Whipple, The Times'The perfect introduction to the power of mathematics - fluent, friendly...

Exam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: MathsFirst Teaching: 2014, First Exam: 2015 Masses of practice questions for every topic on the curriculum. Essential extra questions for every topic on the curriculum, to reinforce learning and...

Developed from celebrated Harvard statistics lectures, Introduction to Probability provides essential language and toolsfor understanding statistics, randomness, and uncertainty. The book explores a wide variety of applications and examples, ranging from...

This best-selling book remains the most popular stand-alone text for Advanced Level Statistics. It covers the AS and A2 specifications in Statistics for Advanced Level Maths across all boards. Over 300 worked examples. Advice on how to break down...

In mathematics, it simply is not true that 'you can't prove a negative'. Many revolutionary impossibility theorems reveal profound properties of logic, computation, fairness and the universe, and form the mathematical background of new technologies and...

The Shanghai Maths Project is based on the maths programme delivered in Shanghai. This authentic resource will provide complete coverage of the curriculum for years 1-11 plus varied practice of key concepts and summative assessments for each year. ...

Mental Arithmetic provides rich and varied practice to develop pupils' essential maths skills and prepare them for all aspects of the Key Stage 2 national tests. It may also be used as preparation for the 11+, and with older students for consolidation...

As a scientist, you are a professional writer: your career is built on successful proposals and papers. Success isn't defined by getting papers into print, but by getting them into the reader's consciousness. Writing Science is built upon the idea that...

This textbook presents a coherent and robust structure for integrated risk management in the context of operations and finance. It explains how the operations-finance interface jointly optimizes material and financial flows under intricate risk exposures...

How the concept of proof has enabled the creation of mathematical knowledgeThe Story of Proof investigates the evolution of the concept of proof-one of the most significant and defining features of mathematical thought-through critical episodes in its...

How do you refute the erroneous claim that all ratios are fractions? This book goes beyond a simple introduction to ratios, proportions and proportional reasoning. It will help broaden and deepen your mathematical understanding of one of the most...

Making the transition to student-centered learning begins with finding ways to get students to share their thinking, something that can be particularly challenging for math class. Authors Ruth Parker and Cathy Humphreys introduce. Making Number Talks...

Calculus Essentials For Dummies (9781119591207) was previously published as Calculus Essentials For Dummies (9780470618356). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be...

"One of the best critiques of current mathematics education I have ever seen."-Keith Devlin, math columnist on NPR's Morning Edition A brilliant research mathematician who has devoted his career to teaching kids reveals math to be creative and beautiful...

This book is about the harmonious synthesis of functional programming and numerical computation. It shows how the expressiveness of OCaml allows for fast and safe development of data science applications. Step by step, the authors build up to use cases...

Multivariate biomarker discovery is increasingly important in the realm of biomedical research, and is poised to become a crucial facet of personalized medicine. This will prompt the demand for a myriad of novel biomarkers representing distinct 'omic'...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781872686165Author Peter RobsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Newby BooksPublisher Newby Books

Ensure progress at the right pace with Pupil Book 1.2, the middle tier for the first year of teaching KS3. With fluency, mathematical reasoning and problem solving integrated throughout you can be confident you're covering the main aims of the new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956372895Author James V. StoneFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Sebtel PressPublisher Sebtel Press

This unique text by Stewart Shapiro looks at a range of philosophical issues and positions concerning mathematics in four comprehensive sections. The first describes questions and issues about mathematics that have motivated philosophers almost since the...