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How do you apply game theory to select who should be on your Christmas shopping list? What equations should you use to decorate the Christmas tree? Will calculations show Santa is getting steadily thinner-shimmying up and down chimneys for a whole night-or fatter-as he munches on cookies and milk in billions of houses across the world?
In The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus, distinguished mathematicians Hannah Fry and Thomas Oléron Evans demonstrate,...
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Les sujets suivants sont présentés dans ce livre :polynmes symétriques, fonctions symétriques, relations symétriques et modules de CauchyGroupe de Galois et théorie de Galois des équationséquations binomiales et théorème fondamentalproblème de Galois inverse et théorème de Ruffini-Abelrésolutions des équations du deuxième, troisième et quatrième degré et monodromie
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In the present text, we present a brief introduction to non-Euclidean geometries. We begin by presenting the foundations of classical geometry, and the discussion that gave rise to other geometries. There is an incredibly old example of an attempt to demonstrate the fifth postulate of Euclid due to Proclus, and part of Sacheri's work is retaken, to continue later with the achievements of Lobachevsky. In simple terms, the geometry to which we are accustomed,...
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Funforms is a new math symbol system. Unlike Roman Numerals, it is iconic and ideographic. It makes the continuity between whole numbers and fractions easily understood. It is a binary tally mark place order system. It is a math second language, giving the learner the opportunity to review what s/he learned before s/he had fully developed critical thinking skills. Try it, you'll like it!
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Dive into Stellar Mastery: Uncover the Universe's Secrets with Revolutionary Mathematical Insights.
Are you captivated by the vastness of our universe? Intrigued by the patterns and phenomena that govern our skies? Brace yourself for a groundbreaking expedition that delves deep into the heart of celestial dynamics.
This work is more than just a book-it's an invitation to explore a world where traditional norms are challenged, and innovative perspectives...
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For students, scientists, journalists and others, a comprehensive guide to communicating data clearly and effectively.
Acclaimed by scientists, journalists, faculty, and students, “The Chicago Guide to Writing about Numbers” has helped thousands communicate data clearly and effectively. It offers a much-needed bridge between good quantitative analysis and clear expository writing, using straightforward principles and efficient prose. With this...
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Did you know French fries come from potatoes? Thirty-five-year veteran photojournalist Kathy Coatney (specializing in agriculture) introduces second and third-graders to the world of potatoes or spuds as Farmer Terry calls them. Children see through photographs and easy-to-read text how potatoes are grown from planting to processing. The From the Farm to the Table series is designed for second and third grade readers, each book highlighting second...
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The math book for anyone who thinks they hate math, full of easy, entertaining and practical tricks for mentally solving problems in seconds.
No matter how much you might try to avoid numbers, we all use math every day to calculate a tip, figure out an interest rate, or estimate the cost of the groceries in your cart. But the good news is, math can be easy-and even fun-if you know how to do it all in your head.
With these simple and downright magical...
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Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin celebrates math for every kid, everywhere!
Manny, Olivia, and Mei go apple picking and sort their red, green, and yellow apples by color. But then they find an apple that's all three colors. What should they do? A playful exploration of sorting, classifying, and friendship.
Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful...
10) Who Jumps More?
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Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin celebrates math for every kid, everywhere!
Olivia and Mei jump in the snow all the way to the tall tree. Mei takes a few big leaps like a deer. Olivia makes lots of smaller hops like a bunny. Each jumps "more" in a different way. A playful exploration of measurement, proportion, and friendship.
Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world...
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A member of the elite group who helped forge the logical positivism movement delves into the intellectual world of early-twentieth-century Vienna.
Drawing together some of the greatest minds in Europe during the 1920s and 30s, the Vienna Circle had a profound influence on contemporary science and philosophy. Thinkers such as Moritz Schlick, Gustav Bergmann, and Karl Menger met regularly at the University of Vienna to discuss the philosophy of science,...
12) Yumbo Gumbo
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Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!
Annabelle's grandparents are finally going to teach her how to cook gumbo! But the family can't agree on what type of gumbo to make. They vote for their favorite, but the vote results in a tie. Now what? A playful exploration of data and social-emotional reasoning, featuring Louisiana Creole characters and a glossary of Louisiana Creole words.
Storytelling Math celebrates children using...
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Medieval math favorite Sir Cumference series is back! Lady Di of Ameter and Percilla Centwell figure out parts of a whole in this fun percent introduction.
Percilla Centwell and Lady Di are off to Gaggleston-on-Green to deliver Percilla's flock of one hundred geese to the townspeople who ordered them. When some of the geese go missing on the way, Percilla and Lady Di must figure out a way to make sure all of the customers still get their fair share...
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With real estate investing on the rebound, more and more people are jumping into the market. But not everyone is finding equal amounts of success. Why do some investments turn into gold mines and some into money pits? Oftentimes, the return on investment hinges less on the physical property and more on the math. If they had taken the right measures beforehand, they would've realized that the numbers just didn't add up. Before your next real estate...
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The international bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem explores the eccentric lives of history's foremost mathematicians.
From Archimedes's eureka moment to Alexander Grothendieck's seclusion in the Pyrenees, bestselling author Amir Aczel selects the most compelling stories in the history of mathematics, creating a colorful narrative that explores the quirky personalities behind some of the most groundbreaking, influential, and enduring theorems.
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¡Celebra la diversidad, las matemáticas y el poder de contar historias con esta edición bilingüe (español e inglés)!
Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling with this bilingual (Spanish and English) edition!
Los mellizos Lia y Luís han recibido de su abuela un rompecabezas con un código secreto. ¿Podrán armarlo para leer el mensaje oculto? Una divertida exploración de la geometría y la clasificación con personajes...
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