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Once Upon A Number
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Author : John Allen Paulos
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998-10-29
Once Upon A Number written by John Allen Paulos and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-10-29 with Mathematics categories.
From the author of "Innumeracy" and "A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper" comes a surprising and humorous look at the similarities between narratives and numbers.
Once Upon A Number
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Author : John Allen Paulos
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2008-08-04
Once Upon A Number written by John Allen Paulos and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-04 with Science categories.
What two things could be more different than numbers and stories? Numbers are abstract, certain, and eternal, but to most of us somewhat dry and bloodless. Good stories are full of life: they engage our emotions and have subtlety and nuance, but they lack rigor and the truths they tell are elusive and subject to debate. As ways of understanding the world around us, numbers and stories seem almost completely incompatible. Once Upon a Number shows that stories and numbers aren't as different as you might imagine, and in fact they have surprising and fascinating connections. The concepts of logic and probability both grew out of intuitive ideas about how certain situations would play out. Now, logicians are inventing ways to deal with real world situations by mathematical means -- by acknowledging, for instance, that items that are mathematically interchangeable may not be interchangeable in a story. And complexity theory looks at both number strings and narrative strings in remarkably similar terms. Throughout, renowned author John Paulos mixes numbers and narratives in his own delightful style. Along with lucid accounts of cutting-edge information theory we get hilarious anecdotes and jokes; instructions for running a truly impressive pyramid scam; a freewheeling conversation between Groucho Marx and Bertrand Russell (while they're stuck in an elevator together); explanations of why the statistical evidence against OJ Simpson was overwhelming beyond doubt and how the Unabomber's thinking shows signs of mathematical training; and dozens of other treats. This is another winner from America's favorite mathematician.
Once Upon A Number
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Author : John Allen Paulos
language : es
Publisher: Tusquets Editores, S.A.
Release Date : 1999-01
Once Upon A Number written by John Allen Paulos and has been published by Tusquets Editores, S.A. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-01 with Education categories.
Beside lucid accounts of cutting-edge information theory we get hilarious anecdotes and jokes; instructions for running a truly impressive pyramid scam as well as a new religious hoax; a freewheeling conversation between Groucho Marx and Bertrand Russell; explanations of why the mundane facts of the O. J. Simpson case are overwhelmingly incriminating; how the Unabomber's thinking shows signs of mathematical training; why we're much more likely to feel aggrieved than aggrieving; and dozens of other treats.
Once Upon A Number
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Author : John Allen Paulos
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998-12-31
Once Upon A Number written by John Allen Paulos and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-12-31 with categories.
Once Upon A Twice
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Author : Denise Doyen
language : en
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2011-10-26
Once Upon A Twice written by Denise Doyen and has been published by Random House Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-26 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
A cautionary tale for mice reminiscent of Carroll’s Jabberwocky! Out in the open, in the clear, Where any wisenmouse would fear, Jam licks his paw, he grooms an ear, And never hears approaching hisssss . . . What will happen to the brave mouse Jam when he breaks the rules and goes for a moonlit adventure against the advice of the elder mice? Award-winning illustrator Barry Moser has created a dark and vivid mouse world to complement this cautionary tale full of clever nonsense words and rhyming prose that will keep kids on the edge of their seats.
Once Upon A Singapore Traders
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Author : Tina Sim
language : en
Publisher: Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
Release Date : 2018-10-01
Once Upon A Singapore Traders written by Tina Sim and has been published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-01 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
While flipping through Grandpa's photo album of his childhood days, Aloysius and Grandpa are magically transported to 1900s Singapore. Aloysius, having grown up in a world of iPhones and movie theatres, finds himself in a foreign land, where cinemas travel around on wheels and letters take two weeks to arrive! With Grandpa as his tour guide, Aloysius travels around olden Singapore and meets traders who once did a roaring trade—and provided invaluable service to their communities—but are now vanishing. What else will Aloysius discover during this journey? How will experiencing the past change Aloysius? Will he find out how naughty Grandpa was at his age? Join Aloysius and Grandpa on a zany journey to the past! Just as Aloysius and Grandpa were transported through their book, Once Upon A Singapore… Traders will bring you on a fantastic and colourful ride as you get to meet the traders who are still remembered fondly by generations of Singaporeans today. Advance Praise: "Tina Sim and Alan Bay have done something thoroughly magical. They have revived the lost memories of Singaporean life in a medium whose potential they understand intimately... its pages explode with an impossible amount of joy. History never came brighter to us than this!" -- Gwee Li Sui (Spiaking Singlish, Myth of the Stone) "I wished my parents had this book... A great way to show kids what screen-free life was like!" -- Evangeline Neo (Eva, Kopi and Matcha) "The book, packed with engaging and informative illustrations, gives a wonderful snapshot of old Singapore. Grandparents and parents can use the book to take children on an immersive journey of what life was like in the past." -- Melody Zaccheus (The Straits Times)
Once Upon A Tower
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Author : Eloisa James
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2013-05-28
Once Upon A Tower written by Eloisa James and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-28 with Fiction categories.
Once upon a time… A duke fell in love Gowan Stoughton of Craigievar, Duke of Kinross, values order and self-control above all else. So when he meets a lady as serene as she is beautiful, he promptly asks for her hand in marriage. With a lady Edie—whose passionate temperament is the opposite of serene—had such a high fever at her own debut ball that she didn’t notice anyone, not even the notoriously elusive Duke of Kinross. When her father accepts his offer… she panics. And when their marriage night isn’t all it could be, she pretends. In a tower. But Edie’s inability to hide her feelings makes pretending impossible, and when their marriage implodes, she retreats to a tower—locking Gowan out. Now Gowan faces his greatest challenge. Neither commands nor reason work with his spirited young bride. How can he convince her to give him the keys to the tower… When she already has the keys to his heart?
The Lost Love Song
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Author : Minnie Darke
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2020-03-03
The Lost Love Song written by Minnie Darke and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-03 with Fiction categories.
A feel-good romance by the author of Star-crossed, perfect for anyone who loves David Nicholls, Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes. Arie and Diana were destined to be together. Arie falls for Diana in a heartbeat. Their love creates a life for them, a marriage and a home. Pianist Diana wants to capture this in a song for Arie. But that’s not where the story ends... After Diana debuts their song to a room full of strangers, tragedy strikes and Arie never gets to hear it. There’s still a verse to come. Diana’s melody lives beyond her and the lost love song begins to find its way back home. Can it help Arie to find new hope, and a new love? Readers love Minnie Darke 'Witty, mischievous and intelligent... if you enjoy Marian Keyes or Mhairi McFarlane, you'll enjoy this. 'A clever and witty comedy' 'Warm, funny, addictive, I couldn’t put it down.' 'A smart and funny novel' 'Beautifully written with warmth and wit... a truly delightful read.' 'Uplifting, romantic and fabulous... I loved this charming book.'
Once Upon A Wardrobe
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Author : Patti Callahan
language : en
Publisher: Harper Muse
Release Date : 2021-10-19
Once Upon A Wardrobe written by Patti Callahan and has been published by Harper Muse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-19 with Fiction categories.
College student Megs Devonshire sets out to fulfill her younger brother George’s last wish by uncovering the truth behind his favorite story. What transpires is a fascinating look into the bond between siblings and the life-changing magic of stories. 1950: Margaret Devonshire (Megs) is a seventeen-year-old student of mathematics and physics at Oxford University. When her beloved eight-year-old brother asks Megs if Narnia is real, logical Megs tells him it’s just a book for children, and certainly not true. Homebound due to his illness, and remaining fixated on his favorite books, George presses her to ask the author of the recently released novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe a question: “Where did Narnia come from?” Despite her fear about approaching the famous author, who is a professor at her school, Megs soon finds herself taking tea with C. S. Lewis and his own brother Warnie, begging them for answers. Rather than directly telling her where Narnia came from, Lewis encourages Megs to form her own conclusion as he shares the little-known stories from his own life that led to his inspiration. As she takes these stories home to George, the little boy travels farther in his imagination than he ever could in real life. After holding so tightly to logic and reason, her brother’s request leads Megs to absorb a more profound truth: “The way stories change us can’t be explained. It can only be felt. Like love.” From the New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea A captivating, standalone historical novel combining fact and fiction An emotional journey into the books and stories that make us who we are Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Once Upon A Rainbow Book 2 Mid To Late Elementary
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Once Upon A Rainbow Book 2 Mid To Late Elementary written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Music categories.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Written for the mid to late elementary piano student, the focus on the tone color and interpretation fosters musical growth while developing technical facility at the keyboard. The pieces are ideal for recital, festival, or personal enjoyment. Each piece includes a short creative opportunity to inspire the student's composing talent. Also included at the end of the book is an optional composing project. Titles include: I Love a Rainbow * Purple Rainbow Swirls * Rainbow in My Pocket * Rainbow Dreams * Rainbow Ice Cream * Walk in a Rainbow.