You've just purchased a TI-84 Plus calculator to assist in performing different types of mathematical equations -- now, how can you get the most out of it? You'll find the answer to this question with our comprehensive, 6-page guide that shows in great detail what exactly the TI-84 Plus can do. Function key and mode descriptions, as well as ......
BarCharts' handy 3-panel guide can make even the most complicated probability equations a breeze. Definitions, hints and sample problems are contained within each page, along with full-color illustrations and graphs highlighting specific problems. The "probability" of attaining better grades with this excellent reference tool is very good!
Picking Partners, Passwords, and Careers by the Numbers
How do dating sites match compatible partners? What do cell phones and sea coasts have in common? And why do computer scientists keep ant colonies? Jeff Suzuki answers these questions and more in Patently Mathematical, which explores the mathematics behind some of the key inventions that have changed our ......
Facing Scary Symbols and Everything Else That Freaks You Out About Mat
Provides an introduction to the world of mathematical symbols, their meanings, and their uses. This title introduces readers to the main concepts of mathematics and painlessly demonstrating how they are expressed as symbols, why symbols are used, and what can be achieved by doing so.
Topology'the branch of mathematics that studies the properties of spaces that remain unaffected by stretching and other distortions'can present significant challenges for undergraduate students of mathematics and the sciences. Understanding Topology aims to change that.
The perfect introductory topology textbook, ......
With this fun romp through the world of equations we encounter in our everyday lives, you'll find yourself flipping through the stories of fifty-two formulas faster than a deck of cards. John M. Henshaw's intriguing true accounts, each inspired by a different mathematical equation, are both succinct and easy to read. His tales come from the ......
Taking a "music first" approach, Gareth E. Roberts's From Music to Mathematics will inspire students to learn important, interesting, and at times advanced mathematics. Ranging from a discussion of the geometric sequences and series found in the rhythmic structure of music to the phase-shifting techniques ......
How should we count the population of the United States? What would happen if we replaced the electoral college with a direct popular vote? What are the consequences of allowing unlimited partisan gerrymandering of congressional districts? Can six-person juries yield verdicts consistent with the needs of justice? Is it racist to stop and frisk ......
During the twentieth century, many artists and writers turned to abstract mathematical ideas to help them realise their aesthetic ambitions. M C Escher, Marcel Duchamp, and, perhaps most famously, Piet Mondrian used principles of mathematics in their work. Was it mere coincidence, or were these artists simply following their instincts, which in ......
Rubik's Cube, Merlin's Machine, and Other Mathematical Toys 2ed
David Joyner uses mathematical toys such as the Rubik's Cube to make abstract algebra and group theory fun. Joyner employs permutation puzzles such as the 15 puzzle, the Rainbow Masterball, the Pyraminx, the Skewb, the Megaminx, Merlin's Machine, and variants of the Rubik's Cube to explain topics in introductory algebra (matrices, combinatorics, ......
Mel Gibson teaching Euclidean geometry, Meg Ryan and Tim Robbins acting out Zeno's paradox, Michael Jackson proving in three different ways that 7 x 13 = 28. These are just a few of the intriguing mathematical snippets that occur in hundreds of movies. Burkard Polster and Marty Ross have pored through the cinematic calculus and here offer a ......
Take the mystery out of basic math with the latest edition of BarCharts' best-selling Math Review QuickStudy (R) guide. With updated content and an additional panel of information, Math Review includes hard-to-remember formulas and properties, along with numerous examples and illustrations to improve understanding. This comprehensive math guide ......
Scientific knowledge grows at a phenomenal pace--but few books have had as lasting an impact or played as important a role in our modern world as The Mathematical Theory of Communication, published originally as a paper on communication theory more than fifty years ago. Republished in book form shortly thereafter, it has since gone through four ......
Join sensational drag queen Kyne Santos on an extraordinary journey through the glamorous world of... math?
This sassy book is your VIP pass, taking you behind the scenes with a TikTok superstar who shatters stereotypes and proves that math can be fascinating and fun, even ......
In Badiou, Infinity, and Subjectivity: Reading Hegel and Lacan after Badiou, Mohammad Reza Naderi elaborates on the trajectory of Alain Badiou's philosophy by following a leading thread: the dominance of axiomatic thought and the category of mathematical infinity. According to this primary proposition, axiomatic thought is the only form of ......
Applies contemporary rhetorical analysis to mathematical discourse, calling into question the commonly held view that math equals truth. Explores how mathematical innovation has historically relied on rhetorical practices of making meaning, such as analogy, metaphor, and invention.
How Faculty Preparation in Higher Education Can Lead to Student Success
This book will provide support for faculty across the country and help enhance their readiness for teaching developmental and corequisite mathematics courses.
