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“alan schoen”

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  • Homage to a Pied Puzzler

    Edited by Alan Schoen, Tom Rodgers, Ed Pegg Jr ...
    The tradition of honoring Martin Gardner continues with this edited collection of articles by those who have been inspired by Gardner to enter mathematics, to enter magic, to bring magic into their mathematics, or to bring mathematics into their magic. Contributing authors include world-leading puzzle designers, puzzle collectors, mathematicians, a ... Read more

    $104.99 USD

  • Mathematical Wizardry for a Gardner

    Edited by Ed Pegg Jr, Alan Schoen, Tom Rodgers ...
    In this volume, world-leading puzzle designers, puzzle collectors, mathematicians, and magicians continue the tradition of honoring Martin Gardner, who inspired them to enter mathematics, to enter magic, to bring magic into their mathematics, or to bring mathematics into their magic. This edited collection contains a variety of articles connected t ... Read more

    $104.99 USD

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    A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity

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  • Algebraic Equations

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    An essential outline of basic algebraic equations, formulas, properties and operations. This guide includes: properties of real numbers, operations of complex numbers and much more! ... Read more

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  • Algebra Part 2

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  • Pre-Calculus

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    This 4-page laminated guide includes basic principles of calculus, including: functions, coordinate geometry, exponents & logarithms, permutations & combinations, synthetic division, matrices and more. ... Read more

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  • The Logician and the Engineer

    How George Boole and Claude Shannon Created the Information Age

    by Paul J. Nahin ...
    Boolean algebra, also called Boolean logic, is at the heart of the electronic circuitry in everything we use--from our computers and cars, to our kitchen gadgets and home appliances. How did a system of mathematics established in the Victorian era become the basis for such incredible technological achievements a century later? In The Logician and the Engineer, best-selling popular math writer Paul ... Read more

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  • A Passion for Mathematics

    Numbers, Puzzles, Madness, Religion, and the Quest for Reality

    by Clifford A. Pickover ...
    A Passion for Mathematics is an educational, entertaining trip through the curiosities of the math world, blending an eclectic mix of history, biography, philosophy, number theory, geometry, probability, huge numbers, and mind-bending problems into a delightfully compelling collection that is sure to please math buffs, students, and experienced mathematicians alike. In each chapter, Clifford ... Read more

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  • Combinatorics

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Robin Wilson ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    How many possible sudoku puzzles are there? In the lottery, what is the chance that two winning balls have consecutive numbers? Who invented Pascal's triangle? (it was not Pascal) Combinatorics, the branch of mathematics concerned with selecting, arranging, and listing or counting collections of objects, works to answer all these questions. Dating back some 3000 years, and initially consisting ... Read more

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  • Number Freak

    From 1 to 200- The Hidden Language of Numbers Revealed

    by Derrick Niederman ...
    A compulsively readable look at the secret language of numbers- their role in nature, movies, science, and everything in between.What do Fight Club, wallpaper patterns, George Balanchine's Serenade, and Italian superstitions have in common? They're all included in the entry for the number 17 in this engaging book about numbers- detailing their unique properties, patterns, appeal, history, and lore ... Read more

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  • Math Geek

    From Klein Bottles to Chaos Theory, a Guide to the Nerdiest Math Facts, Theorems, and Equations

    by Raphael Rosen ...
    The new "sine" of mathematical geekdom!Do you dream about long division in your sleep? Does the thought of solving abstruse equations bring a smile to your face? Do you love celebrating pi every March? Then, Math Geek was made for you! With this guide, you'll learn even more about the power of numbers as you explore their brilliant nature in ways you've never imagined. From manhole covers to ... Read more

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  • Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers

    by Paul J. Nahin ...
    Series series Princeton Puzzlers
    What are your chances of dying on your next flight, being called for jury duty, or winning the lottery? We all encounter probability problems in our everyday lives. In this collection of twenty-one puzzles, Paul Nahin challenges us to think creatively about the laws of probability as they apply in playful, sometimes deceptive, ways to a fascinating array of speculative situations. Games of Russian ... Read more

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