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Did you know that only 5% of the Earth's oceans have been explored? Underwater investigators are on a mission to find out more! These passionate people come from different backgrounds with interests that range from science to shipwrecks. But they all share a deep respect for life under the sea. Learn more about underwater exploration with this nonfiction math book that uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading...
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A magnificent new collection of 60 sculptural paper models from a mathematical origami master!
Master origami folder and author Jun Maekawa is known for developing innovative new methods of folding origami based on fundamental mathematical principles. In “The Art & Science of Geometric Origami”, he shows you how to fold over 60 different geometric shapes through clear, easy-to-follow instructions and photos.
The unique origami designs in this...
3163) Ocean Puzzles
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You're trapped on a sinking submarine! Solve the puzzles to take control and navigate safely back to land. Devised by an expert on brain training, these mental gymnastics-and a friendly dolphin-will see you through your ocean adventure!
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Joshua M. Epstein directs the Center for Advanced Modeling at The Johns Hopkins University, where he is a professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine with joint appointments in the Departments of Applied Mathematics, Economics, International Health, Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Civil Engineering, and the Institute for Computational Medicine. He is also an external professor at the Santa Fe Institute. This volume forms a trilogy...
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A memorable, inspiring introduction to a groundbreaking figure in STEM history.
Growing up in southern India during British rule, Srinivasa Ramanujan was fascinated by numbers: they made patterns only he could see. Soon he spent as much time as he could in the world of mathematics, exploring concepts and trying to publish his ideas. In 1914, twenty-six-year-old Ramanujan sailed to England to work with the acclaimed mathematician G.H. Hardy. Cambridge...
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Did you know that only 5% of the Earth's oceans have been explored? Underwater investigators are on a mission to find out more! These passionate people come from different backgrounds with interests that range from science to shipwrecks. But they all share a deep respect for life under the sea. Learn more about underwater exploration with this nonfiction math book that uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading...
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Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling with this bilingual (Spanish and English) edition!
On Luna's birthday, the whole family goes out for dim sum-but Luna and her brothers can't agree on how to share their pork buns fairly. How can three people divide up five buns? A playful exploration of division and fractions, featuring Chinese American characters and a cultural note.
Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their...
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À la decouverte de l'univers des parachutes, parapentes, deltas, rigides et autres planeurs
Cet ouvrage contient la quasi-totalité de ce qu'il faudrait savoir pour prétendre maîtriser la pratique et la théorie du treuillage des aéronefs sans moteur, lesquels exigent une mise en hauteur préalable (un décollage) pour traquer les ascendances atmosphériques après largage du câble. Les procédures permettant de réaliser des treuillées en...
3169) The Logician and the Engineer: How George Boole and Claude Shannon Created the Information Age
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Paul J. Nahin is the author of many bestselling popular math books, including Mrs. Perkins's Electric Quilt, In Praise of Simple Physics, and An Imaginary Tale (all Princeton). He is professor emeritus of electrical engineering at the University of New Hampshire.
How two pioneers of math and technology ushered in the computer revolution
Boolean algebra, also called Boolean logic, is at the heart of the electronic circuitry in everything we use-from...
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Why does the dominant partner in any sexual relationship usually sleep on the side of the bed nearest the door? Is there a direct relationship between the length of hemlines and the state of the national economy? Are odd numbers evil? And why do drivers with hats drive twenty miles per hour slower than those without?
These are the big questions of life, and it takes a brave man to tackle them. Author, broadcaster, and columnist Peter FitzSimons is...
3171) Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum
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Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!
On Luna's birthday, the whole family goes out for dim sum-but Luna and her brothers can't agree on how to share their pork buns fairly. How can three people divide up five buns? Should some siblings get more than others? Or should they cut the buns into smaller and smaller pieces so everyone gets the same amount? A playful exploration of division and fractions, featuring Chinese American...
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The art of thinking strategically
This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing game theory, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Quickly master the concept of strategic behavior and interactive decisions
• Anticipate the actions of your opponents to react accordingly and maximize gains
• Find the key to cooperating in order to reach collective...
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Michael Suk-Young Chwe is professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the author of Rational Ritual: Culture, Coordination, and Common Knowledge (Princeton).
How the works of Jane Austen show that game theory is present in all human behavior
Game theory-the study of how people make choices while interacting with others-is one of the most popular technical approaches in social science today. But as Michael Chwe...
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El arte del pensamiento estratégico
Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para entender y aplicar la teoría de juegos, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos usted podrá:
• Anticiparse a los actos de sus oponentes para maximizar sus ganancias
• Descubrir cómo colaborar para alcanzar objetivos comunes
• Entender los límites de la teoría de juegos y sus aplicaciones
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People are often confronted with choices where morality and pragmatism seem to be at odds. In these situations, leaders are supposed to go with pragmatism: making 'tough calls.' But Sasha Chanoff became a better leader, and saved lives, when he chose empathy and altruism. Through his extraordinary story and the stories of other brave leaders, this book inspires everyone to be guided by his or her deepest moral values. All leaders face defining moments,...
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What is the likelihood that common chemicals such as bisphenol-A, which is found in plastic water bottles, are harming us? Should shoppers be concerned about pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables in the supermarket produce aisle? Are we risking adverse health effects when we use insect repellent that contains DEET or slather on sunscreen? Modern life requires us to navigate an endless sea of chemicals. How do we know whether we need to worry...
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Meet Raye Montague-the hidden mastermind who made waves in the U.S. Navy!
After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted-finally gaining her well-deserved title in history:...
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Kenneth Arrow's pathbreaking "impossibility theorem" was a watershed in the history of welfare economics, voting theory, and collective choice, demonstrating that there is no voting rule that satisfies the four desirable axioms of decisiveness, consensus, nondictatorship, and independence. In this book, Amartya Sen and Eric Maskin explore the implications of Arrow's theorem. Sen considers its ongoing utility, exploring the theorem's value and limitations...
3179) Volcanoes
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This book uses math and science to help students learn about volcanoes. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of volcanoes.
3180) Rivers
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This book uses math and science to help students learn about rivers. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of rivers.
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