Mathematics - General

This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable. The discipline of mathematics has not been spared the sweeping critique of postmodernism. Is mathematical theory true for all time, or are mathematical constructs in fact fallible? This fascinating book examines the...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Certificate Mathematics is a two-year revision course for students following the General Proficiency Syllabus in Mathematics of the Caribbean Examinations Council. It provides a programme for thorough review and consolidation of all the basic aspects of mathematics needed for success in the examination. The...

The use of algebraic methods for studying analysts is an important theme in modern mathematics. The most significant development in this field is microlocal analysis, that is, the local study of differential equations on cotangent bundles. This treatise provides a thorough description of microlocal...

A survey of recent developments both in the classical and modern fields of the theory. Contents include: The complex analytic structure of the space of closed Riemann surfaces; Complex analysis on noncompact Riemann domains; Proof of the Teichmuller-Ahlfors theorem; The conformal mapping of Riemann...

This classic study by the eminent Dutch historian of science E. J. Dijksterhuis (1892-1965) presents the work of the Greek mathematician and mechanical engineer to the modern reader. With meticulous scholarship, Dijksterhuis surveys the whole range of evidence on Archimedes' life and the 2000-year...

Book 4 in the Princeton Mathematical Series. Originally published in 1941. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important...

This classic study by the eminent Dutch historian of science E. J. Dijksterhuis (1892-1965) presents the work of the Greek mathematician and mechanical engineer to the modern reader. With meticulous scholarship, Dijksterhuis surveys the whole range of evidence on Archimedes' life and the 2000-year...

An accessible and rigorous textbook for introducing undergraduates to computer science theory What Can Be Computed? is a uniquely accessible yet rigorous introduction to the most profound ideas at the heart of computer science. Crafted specifically for undergraduates who are studying the subject for...

Explaining the science behind science fiction and fantasy--from the probable to the impossible From teleportation and space elevators to alien contact and interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant and innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideas--for...

This book serves both as a completely self-contained introduction and as an exposition of new results in the field of recursive function theory and its application to formal systems.Author: Raymond M. SmullyanISBN-10: 069108047XISBN-13: 9780691080475Publisher: Princeton University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/1961Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 8.88h x...

Author: Javier S. GuerreroISBN-10: 1413475418ISBN-13: 9781413475418Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2006Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 11.04h x 8.49w x 0.25d

Written by an experienced Soviet teacher, Candidate of Physico-mathematical sciences, I. F. Suvorov, this text represents a concise course in higher mathematics, with problems and exercises arranged in the same sequence as the theoretical material. It is designed for intermediate and higher educational institutions...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: J. D. DonnayISBN-10: 1406771104ISBN-13: 9781406771107Publisher:...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: L. BrouwerISBN-10: 1406753556ISBN-13: 9781406753554Publisher: Brouwer...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Jacques HadamardISBN-10: 1406753467ISBN-13: 9781406753462Publisher: Hadamard...

International Library of Psychology Philosophy and Scientific Method Possibility Possibility By SCOTT BUCHANAN LONDON KEGAN PAUL, TRENCH, TRUBNER Co., LTD. NEW YORK HARCOURT, BRACE COMPANY, INC. 1927 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE 9 INTRODUCTION i I. INTELLECTUAL IMAGINATION . 17 II. SCIENTIFIC POSSIBILITY ....

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1882 Edition.Author: William Kingdon CliffordISBN-10: 116996849XISBN-13: 9781169968493Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 358Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.74d

The Mathematical Theory of Eclipses According to Chauvenet's Transformation of Bessel's Method: Explained and Illustrated is a book written by Roberdeau Buchanan in 1904. The book details the mathematical theory behind eclipses, specifically focusing on Chauvenet's transformation of Bessel's method. The author provides a...

As software R&D investment increases, the benefits from short feedback cycles using technologies such as continuous deployment, experimentation-based development, and multidisciplinary teams require a fundamentally different strategy and process. This book will cover the three overall challenges that companies are grappling with: speed, data...

Updated to include recent results from intensive worldwide research efforts in materials science, surface science, and corrosion science, Corrosion Mechanisms in Theory and Practice, Third Edition explores the latest advances in corrosion and protection mechanisms. It presents a detailed account of the chemical and...

The authors' aim is to offer the reader the fundamentals of numerous mathematical methods with accompanying practical environmental applications. The material in this book addresses mathematical calculations common to both the environmental science and engineering professionals. It provides the reader with nearly 100 solved...

A logical problem-based introduction to the use of GeoGebra for mathematical modeling and problem solving within various areas of mathematics A well-organized guide to mathematical modeling techniques for evaluating and solving problems in the diverse field of mathematics, Mathematical Modeling: Applications with GeoGebra presents...

This text is an unbound, binder-ready edition.Transform your mathematics course into an engaging and mind-opening experience for even your most math-phobic students. Now in its Fourth Edition, The Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking succeeds at reaching non-math, non-science-oriented majors, encouraging them...

Famous mathematical constants include the ratio of circular circumference to diameter, π = 3.14 ..., and the natural logarithm base, e = 2.718 .... Students and professionals can often name a few others, but there are many more buried in the literature and awaiting...

Is college worth the cost? Should I worry about arsenic in my rice? Can we recycle pollution? Real questions of personal finance, public health, and social policy require sober, data-driven analyses. This unique text provides students with the tools of quantitative reasoning to answer...

How Humans Learn to Think Mathematically describes the development of mathematical thinking from the young child to the sophisticated adult. Professor David Tall reveals the reasons why mathematical concepts that make sense in one context may become problematic in another. For example, a child's...

This truly philosophical book takes us back to fundamentals - the sheer experience of proof, and the enigmatic relation of mathematics to nature. It asks unexpected questions, such as 'what makes mathematics mathematics?', 'where did proof come from and how did it evolve?', and...

In this concise yet comprehensive guide to the mathematics of modern portfolio theory the authors discuss mean-variance analysis, factor models, utility theory, stochastic dominance, very long term investing, the capital asset pricing model, risk measures including VAR, coherence, market efficiency, rationality and the modelling...

From the basics to the forefront of modern research, this book presents all aspects of probability theory, statistics and data analysis from a Bayesian perspective for physicists and engineers. The book presents the roots, applications and numerical implementation of probability theory, and covers advanced...

The Archimedes Palimpsest is the name given to a Byzantine prayer-book which was written over a number of earlier manuscripts, including three unique examples containing works by Archimedes, unquestionably the greatest mathematician of antiquity. Sold at auction in 1998, it has since been the...

This book will help you to prepare numerical reasoning tests for any competition or selection procedure, especially to work in the EU institutions - EPSO Administrators (AD), Assistants (AST), and calls for contract agents (CAST). It includes the tools that you need to face...

SSAT Upper Level Math WorkbookSSAT Math Workbooks covers all Math topics you will ever need to prepare for the SSAT Upper Level Math test. This workbook contains the key areas of the SSAT Upper Level Math. It reviews the most important components of the...

This book analyzes the different ways mathematics is applicable in the physical sciences, and presents a startling thesis--the success of mathematical physics appears to assign the human mind a special place in the cosmos. Mark Steiner distinguishes among the semantic problems that arise from...

From self-driving cars and recommender systems to speech and face recognition, machine learning is the way of the future. Would you like to learn the mathematics behind machine learning to enter the exciting fields of data science and artificial intelligence? There aren't many resources...

Author: Hmh HmhISBN-10: 0544432827ISBN-13: 9780544432826Publisher: Houghton MifflinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/29/2014Pages: 504Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.07lbsSize: 10.70h x 8.30w x 0.90d

Author: Hmh HmhISBN-10: 0544432770ISBN-13: 9780544432772Publisher: Houghton MifflinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/29/2014Pages: 400Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.85lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.80d

Author: Hmh HmhISBN-10: 0544432762ISBN-13: 9780544432765Publisher: Houghton MifflinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2014Pages: 408Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.02lbsSize: 10.70h x 8.50w x 0.70d

Author: Hmh HmhISBN-10: 0544251830ISBN-13: 9780544251830Publisher: Houghton MifflinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2013Pages: 104Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.00h x 10.50w x 0.40d

This book provides professionals with a large selection of algorithms, kernels and solutions ready for implementation and suitable for standard pattern discovery problems in fields such as bioinformatics, text analysis and image analysis. It also serves as an introduction for students and researchers to...

The partial differential equations that govern scalar and vector fields are the very language used to model a variety of phenomena in solid mechanics, fluid flow, acoustics, heat transfer, electromagnetism and many others. A knowledge of the main equations and of the methods for...

Given that a college level life science student will take only one additional calculus course after learning its very basics, what material should such a course cover? This book answers that question. It is based on a very successful one-semester course taught at Harvard...

This first comprehensive and coherent introduction to modern quantum cosmology presents a useful survey of the many profound consequences of supersymmetry (supergravity) in quantum cosmology. Covering a general introduction to quantum cosmology, Hamiltonian supergravity and canonical quantization and quantum amplitudes through to models of...

The latest addition to this popular series contains the National Mathematics Contest papers from 1988 to 1996, together with comments, hints and full solutions. Additional problems of a similar nature are included in the form of short multiple choice tests. Ideal for students aged...

Since the time of the Ancient Greeks, much has been written about the relation between mathematics and music: from harmony and number theory, to musical patterns and group theory. Benson provides a wealth of information here to enable the teacher, the student, or the...

Rather than follow the traditional approach of stating mathematical principles and then citing some physical examples for illustration, Professor Mei puts applications at center stage. Beginning with the problem, he finds the mathematics that suits it and closes with a mathematical analysis of the...