Mathematics - General

This introduction to the philosophy of mathematics focuses on contemporary debates in an important and central area of philosophy. The reader is taken on a fascinating and entertaining journey through some intriguing mathematical and philosophical territory, including such topics as the realism/anti-realism debate in...

Understanding and predicting the behavior of decision makers when choosing among discrete goods has been one of the most fruitful areas of applied research over the past thirty years. An understanding of individual consumer behavior can lead to significant changes in product or service...

The mathematical methods that physical scientists need for solving substantial problems in their fields of study are set out clearly and simply in this tutorial-style textbook. Students will develop problem-solving skills through hundreds of worked examples, self-test questions and homework problems. Each chapter concludes...

Models as Mediators discusses the ways in which models function in modern science, particularly in the fields of physics and economics. Models play a variety of roles in the sciences: they are used in the development, exploration and application of theories and in measurement...

A wide-ranging collection of exercises for homework, practice and revision. This series covers all areas of A and AS level mathematics, including optional topics, and has been designed for the new specifications. In each section of the book the questions are graded into four...

This text is designed for an intermediate-level, two-semester undergraduate course in mathematical physics. It provides an accessible account of most of the current, important mathematical tools required in physics. The book bridges the gap between an introductory physics course and more advanced courses in...

Models as Mediators discusses the ways in which models function in modern science, particularly in the fields of physics and economics. Models play a variety of roles in the sciences: they are used in the development, exploration and application of theories and in measurement...

Here is a wide-ranging collection of exercises for homework, practice and revision. This series covers all areas of A and AS level mathematics, including optional topics, and has been designed for the new specifications. In each section of the book the questions are graded...

Economic and financial time series feature important seasonal fluctuations. Despite their regular and predictable patterns over the year, month or week, they pose many challenges to economists and econometricians. This book provides a thorough review of the recent developments in the econometric analysis of...

Computers are one of the most important tools available to physicists, whether for calculating and displaying results, simulating experiments, or solving complex systems of equations. Introducing students to computational physics, this textbook reveals how to use computers to solve mathematical problems in physics and...

This introduction to the philosophy of mathematics focuses on contemporary debates in an important and central area of philosophy. The reader is taken on a fascinating and entertaining journey through some intriguing mathematical and philosophical territory, including such topics as the realism/anti-realism debate in...

This tutorial-style textbook develops the basic mathematical tools needed by first and second year undergraduates to solve problems in the physical sciences. Students gain hands-on experience through hundreds of worked examples, self-test questions and homework problems. Each chapter includes a summary of the main...

John Burgess is the author of a rich and creative body of work which seeks to defend classical logic and mathematics through counter-criticism of their nominalist, intuitionist, relevantist, and other critics. This selection of his essays, which spans twenty-five years, addresses key topics including...

This Student Solution Manual provides complete solutions to all the odd-numbered problems in Essential Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences. It takes students through each problem step-by-step, so they can clearly see how the solution is reached, and understand any mistakes in their own...

Process Control covers the most essential aspects of process control suitable for a one-semester introductory course. While classical techniques are discussed, Chau also covers state space modeling and control, a modern control topic lacking in most introductory texts. MATLAB, a popular engineering software package,...

How can human-level artificial intelligence be achieved? What are the potential consequences? This book describes a research approach toward achieving human-level AI, combining a doctoral thesis and research papers by the author.The research approach, called TalaMind, involves developing an AI system that uses a...

Fuzzy Control, die Steuerung von Prozessen auf der Grundlage von Fuzzy Logic, wird in diesem Werk auf hohem Niveau besprochen. Die Autoren f?ren die Anwendung linearer Matrixungleichungen in dieses Gebiet ein und diskutieren hier Designbeispiele aus der Robotik und der Steuerung chaotischer Systeme.Author: Kazuo...

Information is a recognized fundamental notion across the sciences and humanities, which is crucial to understanding physical computation, communication, and human cognition. The Philosophy of Information brings together the most important perspectives on information. It includes major technical approaches, while also setting out the...

Philosophy of Chemistry investigates the foundational concepts and methods of chemistry, the science of the nature of substances and their transformations. This groundbreaking collection, the most thorough treatment of the philosophy of chemistry ever published, brings together philosophers, scientists and historians to map out...

This book describes the application of nonlinear static and dynamic analysis for the design, maintenance and seismic strengthening of reinforced concrete structures. The latest structural and RC constitutive modelling techniques are described in detail, with particular attention given to multi-dimensional cracking and damage assessment,...

Mixed Effects Models involve measurements made over time on an individual in an experiment. This book presents the most recent techniques for analyzing this type of data in the statistical software program S-PLUS. It will be of interest to researchers and graduate students in...

Author: P. R. HalmosISBN-10: 0387960783ISBN-13: 9780387960784Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/17/1985Pages: 421Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.74lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.00d

This book introduces the general theory of relativity and includes applications to cosmology. The book provides a thorough introduction to tensor calculus and curved manifolds. After the necessary mathematical tools are introduced, the authors offer a thorough presentation of the theory of relativity. Also...

As the title suggests, this book explores the concepts of drawing, graphics and animation in the context of coding. In this endeavour, in addition to initiating the process with some historical perspectives on programming languages, it prides itself by presenting complex concepts in an...

Human Action Recognition is a challenging area presently. The vigor of research effort directed towards this domain is self indicative of this. With the ever-increasing involvement of Computational Intelligence in our day to day applications, the necessity of human activity recognition has been able...

Probability: A Philosophical Introduction introduces and explains the principal concepts and applications of probability. It is intended for philosophers and others who want to understand probability as we all apply it in our working and everyday lives. The book is not a course in...

This exceptional review book provides extensive coverage of every aspect of nursing pharmacology. Students will appreciate the organized outline format when searching for information; and the questions and answers complete with rationale serve to enhance understanding and retention of learned material. Each chapter includes:...

Numbers permeate every aspect of our lives; very little happens without a basic ability to manipulate the simple whole numbers we all take for granted. Beautifully illustrated with old engravings as well as contemporary imagery, Sacred Number introduces basic counting systems; significant numbers from...

With the challenges that every college student faces in getting their degree, there is an ever increasing need to help students pass their college-level math courses and provide each student with successful learning strategies to achieve their college degree. As you reflect on this...

This book commemorates Solomon Marcus's fifth death anniversary with a selection of articles in mathematics, theoretical computer science, and physics written by authors who work in Marcus's research fields, some of whom have been influenced by his results and/or have collaborated with him.Author: Cristian...

As the title suggests, this book explores the concepts of drawing, graphics and animation in the context of coding. In this endeavour, in addition to initiating the process with some historical perspectives on programming languages, it prides itself by presenting complex concepts in an...

Author: Hmh HmhISBN-10: 0544432797ISBN-13: 9780544432796Publisher: Houghton MifflinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2014Pages: 424Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.05lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.50w x 0.90d

A photographic exploration of mathematicians' chalkboards "A mathematician, like a painter or poet, is a maker of patterns," wrote the British mathematician G. H. Hardy. In Do Not Erase, photographer Jessica Wynne presents remarkable examples of this idea through images of mathematicians' chalkboards. While...

This is an essential resource for teachers and parents who want not only to ensure their children know and remember their facts over time but use them in everyday and school settings. The explanations and lessons help children build a strong foundation with fluency...

Two fathers and two sons leave town. This reduces the population of the town by three. True? Yes, if the trio consists of a father, son, and grandson. This entertaining collection consists of more than 200 such riddles, drawn from every branch of mathematics....

Author: Tony Cotton, Caroline ClissoldISBN-10: 1382017316ISBN-13: 9781382017312Publisher: Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/16/2021Format: SpiralWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 11.30h x 8.50w x 0.70d

This book of ten multiple choice practice tests is designed especially for students preparing for the CXC General Proficiency examinations in Mathematics. All the questions are patterned along the lines of those used in the CXC examination and each test follows the format of...

Facilita una comprension segura y atenta de los conceptos matematicos. Este libro en espanol permitira a los alumnos alcanzar los mejores resultados. Cobertura completa del programa de estudios: la cobertura mas precisa del programa de estudios de la asignatura del Programa del Diploma, escrito...

Tailored to the needs of A & AS Level students of the latest 9709 syllabus, this series has been developed by experienced examiners and international authors to provide comprehensive and effective preparation for this syllabus and the Cambridge exams.Author: Linda Bostock, Sue ChandlerISBN-10: 140851558XISBN-13:...

This classic reference work has been completely revised and updated. Terms are clearly and simply defined, with illustrations that show clearly how mathematics is part of everyday life.Author: R. E. Jason AbdelnoorISBN-10: 074878196XISBN-13: 9780748781966Publisher: Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2014Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.29h...

David Acheson's extraordinary little book makes mathematics accessible to everyone. From very simple beginnings he takes us on a thrilling journey to some deep mathematical ideas. On the way, via Kepler and Newton, he explains what calculus really means, gives a brief history of...

Nearly half of all physicians and biologists are females, as are the majority of new psychologists, veterinarians, and dentists, suggesting that women have achieved equality with men in the workforce. But the ranks of professionals in math-intensive careers remain lopsidedly male; up to 93%...

In this deft and vigorous book, Mark Balaguer demonstrates that there are no good arguments for or against mathematical platonism (ie., the view that abstract, or non-spatio-temporal, mathematical objects exist, and that mathematical theories are descriptions of such objects). Balaguer does this by establishing...

Author: Pierre De FermatISBN-10: 141818098XISBN-13: 9781418180980Publisher: University of Michigan LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2006Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.47d

Author: J. F. AdamsISBN-10: 0226005240ISBN-13: 9780226005249Publisher: University of Chicago PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1995Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 7.92h x 5.38w x 0.94d

New carbon materials with improved mechanical, electrical, chemical, and optical properties are predicted and considered to be very promising for practical application. Carbon-based materials in the form of films, fabrics, aerogels, or microstructural materials are known for their large surface areas and pore volumes,...

The Student Solutions manual provides worked-out solutions to all the odd-numbered exercises in the text, as well as solutions to all chapter review and cumulative review exercises.Author: Dale EwenISBN-10: 1337630608ISBN-13: 9781337630603Publisher: Cengage LearningLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Format: Paperback

ELEMENTARY TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS helps students with minimal math background successfully prepare for technical, trade, allied health or tech prep programs. Author Dale Ewen focuses on fundamental concepts in basic arithmetic: the metric system and measurement, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics. Thousands of examples, exercises...

Saxon Math 5/4 is made up of five instructional components: Warm up Activities including Facts Practice, Mental Math, and Problem Solving, Daily Lesson, Lesson Practice, Cumulative Practice, and Cumulative Tests. The new edition includes: word problems, arithmetic algorithms, geometry and measurement, elapsed time, fractions,...

Saxon Math 6/5 is made up of five instructional components: Warm up Activities including Facts Practice, Mental Math, and Problem Solving; Daily Lesson; Lesson Practice; Cumulative Practice; and Cumulative Tests. The new edition includes: word problems, geometry and measurement, order of operations, integers, powers...