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  • Magical Mathematics

    The Mathematical Ideas That Animate Great Magic Tricks

    de Persi Diaconis, Ron Graham ...
    The mathematics behind some of the world's most amazing card tricksMagical Mathematics reveals the secrets of fun-to-perform card tricks—and the profound mathematical ideas behind them—that will astound even the most accomplished magician. Persi Diaconis and Ron Graham provide easy, step-by-step instructions for each trick, explaining how to set up the effect and offering tips on what to say and ... Leer más

    $17.29 USD

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  • Guesstimation 2.0

    Solving Today's Problems on the Back of a Napkin

    de Lawrence Weinstein ...
    Guesstimation 2.0 reveals the simple and effective techniques needed to estimate virtually anything--quickly--and illustrates them using an eclectic array of problems. A stimulating follow-up to Guesstimation, this is the must-have book for anyone preparing for a job interview in technology or finance, where more and more leading businesses test applicants using estimation questions just like ... Leer más

    $14.99 USD

  • In Pursuit of the Traveling Salesman

    Mathematics at the Limits of Computation

    de William J. Cook ...
    The story of one of the greatest unsolved problems in mathematicsWhat is the shortest possible route for a traveling salesman seeking to visit each city on a list exactly once and return to his city of origin? It sounds simple enough, yet the traveling salesman problem is one of the most intensely studied puzzles in applied mathematics—and it has defied solution to this day. In this book, William ... Leer más

    $13.99 USD

  • Flow

    Nature's patterns: a tapestry in three parts

    de Philip Ball ...
    From the swirl of a wisp of smoke to eddies in rivers, and the huge persistent storm system that is the Great Spot on Jupiter, we see similar forms and patterns wherever there is flow - whether the movement of wind, water, sand, or flocks of birds. It is the complex dynamics of flow that structures our atmosphere, land, and oceans. Part of a trilogy of books exploring the science of patterns in ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

  • Chases and Escapes

    The Mathematics of Pursuit and Evasion

    de Paul J. Nahin ...
    Series series Princeton Puzzlers
    We all played tag when we were kids. What most of us don't realize is that this simple chase game is in fact an application of pursuit theory, and that the same principles of games like tag, dodgeball, and hide-and-seek are also at play in military strategy, high-seas chases by the Coast Guard, and even romantic pursuits. In Chases and Escapes, Paul Nahin gives us the first complete history of ... Leer más

    $13.99 USD

  • Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers

    de 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 ... Leer más

    $13.99 USD

  • Towing Icebergs, Falling Dominoes, and Other Adventures in Applied Mathematics

    de Robert B. Banks ...
    Series series Princeton Puzzlers
    An engineering professor reveals how math and reasoning apply in the real world with a "fascinating" collection of problems and puzzles ( Library Journal).A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the YearAlthough we seldom think of it, our lives are played out in a world of numbers. Such common activities as throwing baseballs, skipping rope, growing flowers, playing football, measuring savings ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries

    de Ian Stewart ...
    Acclaimed writer and mathematician Ian Stewart's third miscellany of mathematical curios and conundrums.In Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries, acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart presents an enticing collection of mathematical curios and conundrums. With a new puzzle on each page, this compendium of brainteasers will both teach and delight.Guided by stalwart detective Hemlock ... Leer más

    $13.99 USD

  • Slicing Pizzas, Racing Turtles, and Further Adventures in Applied Mathematics

    de Robert B. Banks ...
    Series series Princeton Puzzlers
    "Banks turns trivial questions into mind-expanding demonstrations of the magical powers of mathematics. . . . generously garnished with his unpredictable wit." — BooklistHave you ever daydreamed about digging a hole to the other side of the world? Robert Banks not only entertains such ideas but supplies the mathematical know-how to turn fantasies into problem-solving adventures. Now the author of ... Leer más

    $17.29 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Across the Board

    The Mathematics of Chessboard Problems

    de John J. Watkins ...
    Series series Princeton Puzzlers
    Across the Board is the definitive work on chessboard problems. It is not simply about chess but the chessboard itself--that simple grid of squares so common to games around the world. And, more importantly, the fascinating mathematics behind it. From the Knight's Tour Problem and Queens Domination to their many variations, John Watkins surveys all the well-known problems in this surprisingly ... Leer más

    $13.99 USD

  • Mathematics in Nature

    Modeling Patterns in the Natural World

    de John A. Adam ...
    From rainbows, river meanders, and shadows to spider webs, honeycombs, and the markings on animal coats, the visible world is full of patterns that can be described mathematically. Examining such readily observable phenomena, this book introduces readers to the beauty of nature as revealed by mathematics and the beauty of mathematics as revealed in nature.Generously illustrated, written in an ... Leer más

    $43.99 USD

  • 3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development

    de Fletcher Dunn ...
    This engaging book presents the essential mathematics needed to describe, simulate, and render a 3D world. Reflecting both academic and in-the-trenches practical experience, the authors teach you how to describe objects and their positions, orientations, and trajectories in 3D using mathematics. The text provides an introduction to mathematics for ... Leer más

    $77.99 USD