Mathematics

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history.

The year 2014 is the Chinese Year of the Horse - what will this mean for you?

With 2014 marking the tercentenary of the Longitude Act, this eloquent celebration of the sextant tells the story of this elegant instrument and explores its vital role in man's attempts to map the world.

In The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage Sydney Padua transforms one of the most compelling scientific collaborations into a hilarious set of adventures The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage is a unique take on the unrealized invention of the computer in the 1830s by the eccentric polymath Charles Babbage and his accomplice, the daughter of Lord Byron, Ada, Countess of Lovelace.

Modelling and Control in Biomedical Systems (including Biological Systems) was held in Reims, France, 20-22 August 2006.

A key guide to the latest developments in assessment and aptitude testing.

What the year of the snake holds in store for the goat.

The year 2014 is the Chinese Year of the Horse - what will this mean for you?

The year 2013 is the Chinese Year of the Snake - what will this mean for you?

An intimate portrait of an everyday genius.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER At the end of World War II, a band of aces gathered in the Mojave Desert on a Top Secret quest to break the sound barriernicknamed "e;The Demon"e; by pilots.

Combining myth, biography, and wit, this is a highly original depiction of cutting-edge science and its profound implications, told through the scientists who are rewriting life on earth.

A guide to the complex subject of ethics explained in clear and entertaining language.

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum CryptographyFrom the best-selling author of Fermat's Last Theorem, The Code Book is a history of man's urge to uncover the secrets of codes, from Egyptian puzzles to modern day computer encryptions.

Never before have we attempted to measure as much as we do today.

In his bestselling book 1421:The Year China Discovered the World, Gavin Menzies revealed that it was the Chinese that discovered America, not Columbus.

First time in ebook format, this biography of Isaac Newton reveals the extraordinary influence that the study of alchemy had on the greatest Early Modern scientific discoveries.

'Truly eye-opening' The TimesDiscover what your dog is thinking in this groundbreaking book by a world-renowned neuroscientist and a highly respected dog trainer.

A single-volume reference on data science techniques for evaluating and solving business problems using Applied Machine Learning (ML).

This book is dedicated to the memory of Gisele Mersch whose life ended prematurely in June 2002.

Supernovae, hypernovae and gamma-ray bursts are among the most energetic explosions in the universe.

The aim of the present book is to present theoretical nonlinear aco- tics with equal stress on physical and mathematical foundations.

A clear, concise introduction to the quickly growing field of complexity science that explains its conceptual and mathematical foundations What is a complex system?

A Fields medalist recounts his lifelong effort to uncover the geometric shape-the Calabi-Yau manifold-that may store the hidden dimensions of our universe.

Fractal geometry is a uniquely fascinating area of mathematics, exhibited in a range of shapes that exist in the natural world, from a simple broccoli floret to a majestic mountain range.

This compelling book tells the history of the past two decades of efforts to reform mathematics education in California.

Did you know that it's easier to add and subtract from left to right, rather than the other way round?

Maths is an essential skill but many people fear that they will never pick up the maths that they failed to understand in school.

Do high-speed, complicated arithmetic in your head using the Trachtenberg Speed System.

This book lays out the theoretical groundwork for personalized search and reputation management, both on the Web and in peer-to-peer and social networks.

Mathematics for Engineers serves as a comprehensive guide on the basics of mathematics and their applications in engineering for students and seasoned professionals alike.

An essential guide for tackling outliers and anomalies in machine learning and data science.

El objetivo general de este libro es identificar, enlazar y aplicar los principales conceptos, metodos matematicos y herramientas de los sistemas dinamicos, la teoria de la estimacion y los sistemas de control en diversas areas del conocimiento (sistemas en contexto).

A cualquier matemático, tanto principiante como aficionado o profesional, le emociona encontrar soluciones sencillas y elegantes para problemas aparentemente difíciles.

Principles of Financial Engineering, Second Edition, is a highly acclaimed text on the fast-paced and complex subject of financial engineering.

'My favourite author has done it again.

* THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * 'Another masterpiece from one of my favorite authors .

A guide to critical thinking in the 'post-truth' era, from the author of Sunday Times best-seller The Organized Mind We live in a world of information overload.

BRAND NEW TOPIC AND TITLE IN FULL-COLORMany people find science fascinating and there never seems to be an end to facts and figures that can be learned.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speed Math provides easy-to-understand methods, tips, and tricks to do math in one's head, on paper, and on a calculator at a faster rate and with more accuracy for anyone who is intimidated by math and for whom such calculations would otherwise require paper or calculator.

The Humongous Books are typically 464 pages and contain 650 to 1,000 completed problems.

Just about everyone takes a geometry class at one time or another.

When not used on a daily basis, basic math concepts are difficult to recall and use.

Perhaps no subject strikes so much fear in the hearts of high school and college students as algebra, the complex but mandatory math discipline that seems to bear little relevance to everyday life.

Perhaps no subject strikes so much fear in the hearts of high school and college students as Algebra I, except of course its older, meaner sibling, Algebra II!

Statistics is a class that is required in many college majors, and it's an increasingly popular Advanced Placement high school course.

Let's face it: most students don't take calculus because they find it intellectually stimulating.

Idiot's Guides: Calculus II, like its counterpart Idiot's Guides: Calculus I, is a curriculum-based companion book that continues the tradition of taking the sting out of calculus by adding more explanatory graphs and illustrations in easy-to-understand language, practice problems, and even a test at the end.