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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...

A hilarious and bestselling reintroduction to mathematics, illustrating the ideas with stories, humor, and stick figures.In Math with Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals what math is all about. His tools are unorthodox: jokes, cartoons, strange-but-true...

This text provides a lively introduction to pure mathematics. It begins with sets, functions and relations, proof by induction and contradiction, complex numbers, vectors and matrices, and provides a brief introduction to group theory. It moves onto...

Looking for a head start in your undergraduate degree in mathematics? Maybe you've already started your degree and feel bewildered by the subject you previously loved? Don't panic! This friendly companion will ease your transition to real mathematical...

"In the footsteps of Tom Lehrer, Chris Smith shows that you are never too young to have fun with maths." - Johnny Ball, TV presenter and lifelong maths lover **Books for Topics Recommended Reads: 50 Best Books for Year 1** That's Mathematics is a...

Exam Board: AQA Level: A-Level Level 3 Subject: Maths Suitable for the 2024 exams Practice and pass your...

The Sunday Times Bestseller'Tim Harford is one of my favourite writers in the world. His storytelling is gripping but never overdone, his intellectual honesty is rare and inspiring, and his ability to make complex things simple - but not simplistic - is...

NHM Year 2 Activity Books: Have built-in assessment. Provide a structured development of each separate topic. Use language at an appropriate reading level. Place maths in a variety of contexts. Lead more able children through a range of problem-solving...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486469249Author George PolyaFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 110gDimensions(mm)...

Like its predecessor, Proofs without Words, this book is a collection of pictures or diagrams that help the reader see why a particular mathematical statement may be true and how one could begin to go about proving it. While in some proofs without words...

Make trigonometry as easy as 1-2-3 Believe it or not, trigonometry is easier than it looks! With the right help, you can breeze through your next trig class, test, or exam and be ready for your next math challenge. In Trigonometry For Dummies, you'll...

An exploration of mathematical style through 99 different proofs of the same theoremThis book offers a multifaceted perspective on mathematics by demonstrating 99 different proofs of the same theorem. Each chapter solves an otherwise unremarkable...

This CGP Exam Practice Workbook is full to the brim with exam-style questions for OCR MEI A-Level Maths. Plus there are plenty of useful exam tips, fully-worked answers and a mark scheme for every question. There's even a set of realistic practice exam...

This bright, friendly CGP Study Book covers all the topics 5-7 year-olds will learn about in KS1 Maths. It's written in a straightforward style that's easy to understand, with plenty of worked examples and pictures to help pupils develop key Maths skills...

Do you need to gain confidence with handling numbers and formulae? Do you want a clear, step-by-step guide to the key concepts and principles of statistics? Nearly all aspects of our lives can be subject to statistical analysis. Statistics: An...

The origami introduced in this book is based on simple techniques. Some were previously known by origami artists and some were discovered by the author. Curved-Folding Origami Design shows a way to explore new area of origami composed of curved folds...

Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018AQA ApprovedGive students the confidence to identify connections between topics and apply their reasoning to mathematical problems, so as to develop a...

This brilliant CGP Complete Revision & Practice book is a clear and concise guide to AS & A-Level AQA Further Maths. It's packed with essential revision notes and worked examples for the Compulsory Content topics, as well as the Mechanics, Statistics and...

Fads are as common in mathematics as in any other human activity, and it is always difficult to separate the enduring from the ephemeral in the achievements of one's own time. An unfortunate effect of the predominance of fads is that if a student doesn't...

The new edition of Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Student Book 2 develops reasoning, fluency and problem-solving to boost students' confidence and give them the best preparation for GCSE study. Purposefully updated based on feedback...

A comprehensive guide on creating, growing, and leveraging a board of directors written for CEOs, board members, and people seeking board roles. The first time many founders see the inside of a board room is when they step in to lead their board. But...

A tenth anniversary edition of the iconic book about the wonderful world of maths Sunday Times bestseller | Shortlisted for the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize 'Original and highly entertaining' Sunday Times 'A page turner about humanity's strange, never...

How do you begin to understand the concept of nothing? Where does it begin and where does it end?From the zeros of the mathematician to the void of the philosophers, from Shakespeare to the empty set, from the ether to the quantum vacuum, from being and...

How do you begin to understand the concept of nothing? Where does it begin and where does it end?From the zeros of the mathematician to the void of the philosophers, from Shakespeare to the empty set, from the ether to the quantum vacuum, from being and...

Containing a large and varied set of problems, this rich resource will allow students to stretch their mathematical abilities beyond the school syllabus, and bridge the gap to university-level mathematics. Many proofs are provided to better equip...

New 2017 Cambridge A Level Maths and Further Maths resources help students with learning and revision. Written for the OCR AS/A Level Mathematics specifications for first teaching from 2017, this print Student Book covers the content for AS and the...

Key Stage 2 Problem Solving is a series of graded activity books helping children to sharpen their mathematical skills. It encourages them to apply their maths skills to a range of 'real-life' situations, such as shopping and keeping score in games. Key...

This new eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent progress in the fields of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, with particular expansion to the areas of research design and plant and animal development. Over 120 new entries...

Exam Board: MEILevel: A-levelSubject: MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2018First Exam: June 2019An OCR endorsed textbookHelp students to develop their knowledge and apply their reasoning to mathematical problems with textbooks that draw on the...

This brilliant CGP Exam Practice Workbook is perfect for success in the latest OCR A-Level Maths exams. It's full to the brim with exam-style questions on every topic, plus useful exam tips, fully-worked answers and a mark scheme for every question...

Illustrated and engaging, these workbooks make learning fun! Each book contains: - Over 100 pages of topic-based practice- Questions split into three levels of increasing difficulty- Progress tests so children can revisit topics and...

Closely matched to the latest A-Level Edexcel Maths specification, these brilliant CGP Practice Papers are the most realistic way for students to prepare for the tough exams! This pack contains two complete sets of exam-style tests (six papers in total)...

There are some mathematical problems whose significance goes beyond the ordinary - like Fermat's Last Theorem or Goldbach's Conjecture - they are the enigmas which define mathematics. The Great Mathematical Problems explains why these problems...

This practical introduction to stochastic reaction-diffusion modelling is based on courses taught at the University of Oxford. The authors discuss the essence of mathematical methods which appear (under different names) in a number of interdisciplinary...

What enables individually simple insects like ants to act with such precision and purpose as a group? How do trillions of neurons produce something as extraordinarily complex as consciousness? In this remarkably clear and companionable book, leading...

Looking for a practical maths guide to help with home schooling? Maths for Mums and Dads is the solution.Maths for Mums and Dads guides you through the basics of primary school maths and covers the dilemmas and problems you are likely to be confronted...

An entertaining guide to how maths is relevant to our everyday lives. Why is it better to buy a lottery ticket on Friday? Why are showers always too hot or too cold? And which classic puzzle was destroyed by Allied...

This book covers all the content needed for AS and Year 1 of the Edexcel Pure Maths A-Level course and is fully up to date for the latest specifications. It has crystal-clear notes on all the theory for every topic, including annotated worked examples...

Bursting with brilliant exam practice for A-Level AQA Maths, these CGP Practice Papers are the best way for students to prepare for the tough exams! This pack contains two complete sets of exam-style tests (six papers in total) - plus a formula booklet...

The Pure and Applied Revision Guide has been designed to fully support you through your Maths course and help prepare you for the AS exams. / 'Quick Revision' is a short recap on the theories and techniques needed for each topic. / 'Looking at Exam...