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Colossal Book Of Mathematics
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Author : Martin Gardner
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2007-06-26
Colossal Book Of Mathematics written by Martin Gardner and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-26 with Mathematics categories.
No amateur or math authority can be without this ultimate compendium from America's best-loved mathematical expert. Whether discussing hexaflexagons or number theory, Klein bottles or the essence of "nothing," Martin Gardner has single-handedly created the field of "recreational mathematics." The Colossal Book of Mathematics collects together Gardner's most popular pieces from his legendary "Mathematical Games" column, which ran in Scientific American for twenty-five years. Gardner's array of absorbing puzzles and mind-twisting paradoxes opens mathematics up to the world at large, inspiring people to see past numbers and formulas and experience the application of mathematical principles to the mysterious world around them. With articles on topics ranging from simple algebra to the twisting surfaces of Mobius strips, from an endless game of Bulgarian solitaire to the unreachable dream of time travel, this volume comprises a substantial and definitive monument to Gardner's influence on mathematics, science, and culture. In its twelve sections, The Colossal Book of Math explores a wide range of areas, each startlingly illuminated by Gardner's incisive expertise. Beginning with seemingly simple topics, Gardner expertly guides us through complicated and wondrous worlds: by way of basic algebra we contemplate the mesmerizing, often hilarious, linguistic and numerical possibilities of palindromes; using simple geometry, he dissects the principles of symmetry upon which the renowned mathematical artist M. C. Escher constructs his unique, dizzying universe. Gardner, like few thinkers today, melds a rigorous scientific skepticism with a profound artistic and imaginative impulse. His stunning exploration of "The Church of the Fourth Dimension," for example, bridges the disparate worlds of religion and science by brilliantly imagining the spatial possibility of God's presence in the world as a fourth dimension, at once "everywhere and nowhere." With boundless wisdom and his trademark wit, Gardner allows the reader to further engage challenging topics like probability and game theory which have plagued clever gamblers, and famous mathematicians, for centuries. Whether debunking Pascal's wager with basic probability, making visual music with fractals, or uncoiling a "knotted doughnut" with introductory topology, Gardner continuously displays his fierce intelligence and gentle humor. His articles confront both the comfortingly mundane—"Generalized Ticktacktoe" and "Sprouts and Brussel Sprouts"—and the quakingly abstract—"Hexaflexagons," "Nothing," and "Everything." He navigates these staggeringly obscure topics with a deft intelligence and, with addendums and suggested reading lists, he informs these classic articles with new insight. Admired by scientists and mathematicians, writers and readers alike, Gardner's vast knowledge and burning curiosity reveal themselves on every page. The culmination of a lifelong devotion to the wonders of mathematics, The Colossal Book of Mathematics is the largest and most comprehensive math book ever assembled by Gardner and remains an indispensable volume for the amateur and expert alike.
Colossal Book Of Mathematics
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Author : Martin Gardner
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2001
Colossal Book Of Mathematics written by Martin Gardner and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Mathematics categories.
No amateur or math authority can be without this ultimate compendium of classic puzzles, paradoxes, and puzzles from America's best-loved mathematical expert. 320 line drawings.
The Colossal Book Of Short Puzzles And Problems
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Author : Martin Gardner
language : en
Publisher: W W Norton & Company Incorporated
Release Date : 2006
The Colossal Book Of Short Puzzles And Problems written by Martin Gardner and has been published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Games & Activities categories.
The renowned provocateur of popular math presents a collection of his widely recognized short puzzles--along with a few new ones--that explore chess, physics, probability, and topology, among other topics.
Hexaflexagons And Other Mathematical Diversions
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Author : Martin Gardner
language : en
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Release Date : 2020-10-05
Hexaflexagons And Other Mathematical Diversions written by Martin Gardner and has been published by American Mathematical Soc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-05 with Mathematics categories.
Martin Gardner's Mathematical Games columns in Scientific American inspired and entertained several generations of mathematicians and scientists. Gardner in his crystal-clear prose illuminated corners of mathematics, especially recreational mathematics, that most people had no idea existed. His playful spirit and inquisitive nature invite the reader into an exploration of beautiful mathematical ideas along with him. These columns were both a revelation and a gift when he wrote them; no one--before Gardner--had written about mathematics like this. They continue to be a marvel. This volume, originally published in 1959, contains the first sixteen columns published in the magazine from 1956-1958. They were reviewed and briefly updated by Gardner for this 1988 edition.
Mathematics Magic And Mystery
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Author : Martin Gardner
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2014-12-02
Mathematics Magic And Mystery written by Martin Gardner and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-02 with Games & Activities categories.
Famed puzzle expert explains math behind a multitude of mystifying tricks: card tricks, stage "mind reading," coin and match tricks, counting out games, geometric dissections, etc. More than 400 tricks. 135 illustrations.
The Unexpected Hanging
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Author : Martin Gardner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
The Unexpected Hanging written by Martin Gardner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Games categories.
Mathematical Carnival
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Author : Martin Gardner
language : en
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Release Date : 2020-10-06
Mathematical Carnival written by Martin Gardner and has been published by American Mathematical Soc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-06 with Mathematics categories.
Martin Gardner's Mathematical Games columns in Scientific American inspired and entertained several generations of mathematicians and scientists. Gardner in his crystal-clear prose illuminated corners of mathematics, especially recreational mathematics, that most people had no idea existed. His playful spirit and inquisitive nature invite the reader into an exploration of beautiful mathematical ideas along with him. These columns were both a revelation and a gift when he wrote them; no one--before Gardner--had written about mathematics like this. They continue to be a marvel. This volume, first published in 1975, contains columns published in the magazine from 1965-1967. This 1989 MAA edition contains a foreword by John H. Conway and a postscript and extended bibliography added by Gardner for this edition.
Ingenious Mathematical Problems And Methods
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Author : L. A. Graham
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1959-01-01
Ingenious Mathematical Problems And Methods written by L. A. Graham and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959-01-01 with Mathematics categories.
This original collection features 100 of the best puzzles from the mid-20th-century column The Graham Dial, submitted by an international readership of workers in applied mathematics. Most include details of several problem-solving methods plus critiques of their efficacy, challenging readers to improve on the solutions. Themes include engineering situations, logic, number theory, and geometry.
Mathematics And Computation
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Author : Avi Wigderson
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2019-10-29
Mathematics And Computation written by Avi Wigderson and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-29 with Computers categories.
From the winner of the Turing Award and the Abel Prize, an introduction to computational complexity theory, its connections and interactions with mathematics, and its central role in the natural and social sciences, technology, and philosophy Mathematics and Computation provides a broad, conceptual overview of computational complexity theory—the mathematical study of efficient computation. With important practical applications to computer science and industry, computational complexity theory has evolved into a highly interdisciplinary field, with strong links to most mathematical areas and to a growing number of scientific endeavors. Avi Wigderson takes a sweeping survey of complexity theory, emphasizing the field’s insights and challenges. He explains the ideas and motivations leading to key models, notions, and results. In particular, he looks at algorithms and complexity, computations and proofs, randomness and interaction, quantum and arithmetic computation, and cryptography and learning, all as parts of a cohesive whole with numerous cross-influences. Wigderson illustrates the immense breadth of the field, its beauty and richness, and its diverse and growing interactions with other areas of mathematics. He ends with a comprehensive look at the theory of computation, its methodology and aspirations, and the unique and fundamental ways in which it has shaped and will further shape science, technology, and society. For further reading, an extensive bibliography is provided for all topics covered. Mathematics and Computation is useful for undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics, computer science, and related fields, as well as researchers and teachers in these fields. Many parts require little background, and serve as an invitation to newcomers seeking an introduction to the theory of computation. Comprehensive coverage of computational complexity theory, and beyond High-level, intuitive exposition, which brings conceptual clarity to this central and dynamic scientific discipline Historical accounts of the evolution and motivations of central concepts and models A broad view of the theory of computation's influence on science, technology, and society Extensive bibliography
Fads And Fallacies In The Name Of Science
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Author : Martin Gardner
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1957-06-01
Fads And Fallacies In The Name Of Science written by Martin Gardner and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1957-06-01 with Science categories.
Reviews fads, hoaxes, and cults propagated under the guise of being scientifically founded and proven