What S In A Number
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Think Of A Number
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Author : Lines M E
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 1990-01-01
Think Of A Number written by Lines M E and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-01-01 with Science categories.
How many colors are needed to color a map? Must hailstones numbers always fall to the ground? Can statistics prove anything? What is a perfect square, and who has found the ultimate one? How do numbers affect national security? What kinds of problems confront the traveling salesman? Does anyone know how best to pack balls together? What is life like in 4 (or 3 1/2) dimensions? How does a clock count, and why should we care? What number secrets do sunflowers and pine cones conceal? What is a monster doing in mathematics? These and many other fascinating questions about familiar numbers like 1, 2, and 3 are explored in Malcolm Line's second adventure into the world of numbers. Written in a lively and readable style, Think of a Number relates the story of some of the most famous problems that have confronted the world's experts over the centuries, from the earliest interests of the ancient Greeks to the very cutting-edge of modern research involving today's most powerful computers. The book explores the relationship between numbers and nature in its broadest sense and discovers the beauty of fractals and chaos. Requiring little or no prior knowledge of mathematics, this resource will be fascinating reading for anyone with an interest in numbers and their role in the natural world.
Increasing The Number Of Chaplains In The Army Hearings On S 2917 Sept 27 1917
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1917
Increasing The Number Of Chaplains In The Army Hearings On S 2917 Sept 27 1917 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1917 with categories.
The Number Sense How The Mind Creates Mathematics
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Author : Stanislas Dehaene Research Affiliate Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1997-11-06
The Number Sense How The Mind Creates Mathematics written by Stanislas Dehaene Research Affiliate Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-11-06 with Mathematics categories.
Our understanding of how the human brain performs mathematical calculations is far from complete. But in recent years there have been many exciting scientific discoveries, some aided by new imaging techniques--which allow us for the first time to watch the living mind at work--and others by ingenious experiments conducted by researchers all over the world. There are still perplexing mysteries--how, for instance, do idiot savants perform almost miraculous mathematical feats?--but the picture is growing steadily clearer. In The Number Sense, Stanislas Dehaene offers general readers a first look at these recent stunning discoveries, in an enlightening exploration of the mathematical mind. Dehaene, a mathematician turned cognitive neuropsychologist, begins with the eye-opening discovery that animals--including rats, pigeons, raccoons, and chimpanzees--can perform simple mathematical calculations, and he describes ingenious experiments that show that human infants also have a rudimentary number sense (American scientist Karen Wynn, for instance, using just a few Mickey Mouse toys and a small puppet theater, proved that five-month-old infants already have the ability to add and subtract). Further, Dehaene suggests that this rudimentary number sense is as basic to the way the brain understands the world as our perception of color or of objects in space, and, like these other abilities, our number sense is wired into the brain. But how then did the brain leap from this basic number ability to trigonometry, calculus, and beyond? Dehaene shows that it was the invention of symbolic systems of numerals that started us on the climb to higher mathematics, and in a marvelous chapter he traces the history of numbers, from early times when people indicated a number by pointing to a part of their body (even today, in many societies in New Guinea, the word for six is "wrist"), to early abstract numbers such as Roman numerals (chosen for the ease with which they could be carved into wooden sticks), to modern numbers. On our way, we also discover many fascinating facts: for example, because Chinese names for numbers are so short, Chinese people can remember up to nine or ten digits at a time--English-speaking people can only remember seven. Dehaene also explores the unique abilities of idiot savants and mathematical geniuses, asking what might explain their special mathematical talent. And we meet people whose minute brain lesions render their mathematical ability useless--one man, in fact, who is certain that two and two is three. Using modern imaging techniques (PET scans and MRI), Dehaene reveals exactly where in the brain numerical calculation takes place. But perhaps most important, The Number Sense reaches many provocative conclusions that will intrigue anyone interested in mathematics or the mind. Dehaene argues, for instance, that many of the difficulties that children face when learning math, and which may turn into a full-blown adult "innumeracy," stem from the architecture of our primate brain, which has not evolved for the purpose of doing mathematics. He also shows why the human brain does not work like a computer, and that the physical world is not based on mathematics--rather, mathematics evolved to explain the physical world the way that the eye evolved to provide sight. A truly fascinating look at the crossroads where numbers and neurons intersect, The Number Sense offers an intriguing tour of how the structure of the brain shapes our mathematical abilities, and how our mathematics opens up a window on the human mind.
Understanding Numbers Simplify Life S Mathematics Decode The World Around You
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Author : Marianne Freiberger
language : en
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Release Date : 2019-04-09
Understanding Numbers Simplify Life S Mathematics Decode The World Around You written by Marianne Freiberger and has been published by White Lion Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-09 with Mathematics categories.
"Simple, clear explanations of twenty ways in which mathematics helps us to understand practical issues of everyday life. Suitable for teenagers and adults, and beautifully produced. Highly recommended!" - Professor Ian Stewart, bestselling author of The Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities Mathematics is an indispensable tool for life. From the systems that underpin our newsfeeds, through to the data analysis that informs our health and financial decisions, to the algorithms that power how we search online – mathematics is at the heart of how our modern world functions. In 20 dip-in lessons, Understanding Numbers explains how and why mathematics fuels your world and arms you with the knowledge to make wiser choices in all areas of your life. • Make sense of health statistics • Understand the mathematics behind political voting systems • Get to grips with how online search tools work • Discover how mathematics can create the perfect city
Handbook Of Number Theory I
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Author : József Sándor
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2005-11-17
Handbook Of Number Theory I written by József Sándor and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-11-17 with Mathematics categories.
This handbook covers a wealth of topics from number theory, special attention being given to estimates and inequalities. As a rule, the most important results are presented, together with their refinements, extensions or generalisations. These may be applied to other aspects of number theory, or to a wide range of mathematical disciplines. Cross-references provide new insight into fundamental research. Audience: This is an indispensable reference work for specialists in number theory and other mathematicians who need access to some of these results in their own fields of research.
How To Use Numbers In Conversation Numbers In English Sentences
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Author : Manik Joshi
language : en
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Release Date : 2014-10-25
How To Use Numbers In Conversation Numbers In English Sentences written by Manik Joshi and has been published by Manik Joshi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-25 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This Book Covers The Following Topics: Types of Numbers Standard Words for Numbers Various Expressions Structure (1) -- Multiple Number [In the Beginning or Middle of the Sentence] Structure (2) -- Multiple Number + of + Noun Structure (3) -- Multiple Number + of + Noun + of Structure (4) -- Multiple Number (Less) + of + Multiple Number (More) Structure (5) -- Multiple Number (Less) + of + Multiple Number (More) + of + Noun Structure (6) -- Multiple Number + and + Multiple Number Structure (7) -- Number + Times Structure (8) -- Half/Double/Twice/Thrice/Fraction Structure (09) -- Number + As Many + (Noun, Etc. + As) Structure (10) -- As much (As) Structure (11) -- Number + ‘As Likely’ or ‘More Likely’ Sample This: Structure (1) -- Multiple Number [In the Beginning or Middle of Sentence] Hundreds gathered in front of the parliament building early on Monday. Hundreds were injured in two days of clashes. Thousands evacuated after explosions at a munitions depot. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Cubans and Haitians have lost their lives at sea seeking freedom and opportunity. Millions marched against the government in over 400 cities. The industry produced several hundred million units a year. The exact loss of the property is not yet known but rough estimates put the losses to ten million dollars. More than three million Australians lack access to critical financial services. Trillions dong spent to build ports which have been left idle. Trillions will need to be spent on infrastructure very soon. Agriculture and tourism are a trillion-dollar economy. Mobiles are a multi-trillion-dollar industry, even bigger than pharmaceuticals. It would add more than a trillion dollars to the economy every year. There are spiral galaxies out there with more than a trillion stars and giant elliptical galaxies with 100 trillion stars. Our inability to comprehend the sheer magnitude of 1 billion has been eclipsed by our inability to comprehend 1 trillion. Global loss to fraud ran into trillions. She said she would have donated most of her $4 trillion to charity. The universe is estimated to be somewhere between 13 billion to 14 billion years old. Structure (2) -- Multiple Number + of + Noun 2-A. HUNDREDS OF Hundreds of stocks saw much more dramatic gains. Hundreds of new jobs were being created every year. Hundreds of homes were destroyed in wildfires. Hundreds of police officers had taken off their bullet-proof vests. Hundreds of students participated in the competition. Hundreds of wannabe leaders are roaming our streets. Hundreds of candidates were standing for parliamentary elections. Hundreds of angry residents surrounded the police post to protest against the incident and demanded the arrest of the culprits. Hundreds of railway officials would be deployed to manage the smooth running of special trains. Hundreds of residents remained without electricity and water Monday evening. Hundreds of riot police continued to fire tear gas and jets of water during the agitation. Hundreds of protestors from a wide variety of activist groups staged protests. He has received hundreds of awards. Stories behind these and the hundreds of other Asian bus accidents are the same. He was welcomed to University by hundreds of students and fans. The flames torched hundreds of homes now. The explosion killed 15 people and destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes. Medical laboratory admitted to paying bribes to hundreds of doctors in the city. Many have walked hundreds of miles fleeing fighting in the capital. Just one severe typhoon could leave behind hundreds of people dead. Wildfires fueled by hot, gusty winds were burning hundreds of acres and forcing evacuations. He posted hundreds of messages on a public Internet forum. The process will involve hundreds of community meetings. There's little sense in having hundreds of followers who don't know what you do. Every year, hundreds of people across the country get infected with contagious diseases. He had hundreds of hats which were on display at the museum. There are hundreds of young writers in India. What about the hundreds of illegal refineries 'discovered' every day? The Corps of Engineers operates hundreds of reservoirs across the nation. We found maps of hundreds of houses. Heavy rainfall, cloud bursts, landslides and floods have caused widespread loss of life and property displacing hundreds of people. The fire has wiped out hundreds of homes. The police raid left hundreds of protesters injured. A squall line is a line of thunderstorms that extend for hundreds of miles. Police detained hundreds of illegal migrants. Many hundreds of fun activities exist on each Hawaiian Island.
Numbers
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Author : Alfred S. Posamentier
language : en
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date : 2015-08-11
Numbers written by Alfred S. Posamentier and has been published by Prometheus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-11 with Mathematics categories.
Did you grow up thinking math is boring? It’s time to reconsider. This book will teach you everything you ever wondered about numbers—and more. How and why did human beings first start using numbers at the dawn of history? Would numbers exist if we Homo sapiens weren’t around to discover them? What’s so special about weird numbers like pi and the Fibonacci sequence? What about rational, irrational, real, and imaginary numbers? Why do we need them? Two veteran math educators explain it all in ways even the most math phobic will find appealing and understandable. You’ll never look at those squiggles on your calculator the same again.
The Secret Lives Of Numbers
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Author : Alfred S. Posamentier
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2022-07-01
The Secret Lives Of Numbers written by Alfred S. Posamentier and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-01 with Mathematics categories.
We see numbers on automobile license plates, addresses, weather reports, and, of course, on our smartphones. Yet we look at these numbers for their role as descriptors, not as an entity in and unto themselves. Each number has its own history of meaning, usage, and connotation in the larger world. The Secret Lives of Numbers takes readers on a journey through integers, considering their numerological assignments as well as their significance beyond mathematics and in the realm of popular culture. Of course we all know that the number 13 carries a certain value of unluckiness with it. The phobia of the number is called Triskaidekaphobia; Franklin Delano Roosevelt was known to invite and disinvite guests to parties to avoid having 13 people in attendance; high-rise buildings often skip the 13th floor out of superstition. There are many explanations as to how the number 13 received this negative honor, but from a mathematical point of view, the number 13 is also the smallest prime number that when its digits are reversed is also a prime number. It is honored with a place among the Fibonacci numbers and integral Pythagorean triples, as well as many other interesting and lesser-known occurrences. In The Secret Lives of Numbers, popular mathematician Alfred S. Posamentier provides short and engaging mini-biographies of more than 100 numbers, starting with 1 and featuring some especially interesting numbers –like 6,174, a number with most unusual properties –to provide readers with a more comprehensive picture of the lives of numbers both mathematically and socially.
Exploring Numbers
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Author : S.Chand Experts
language : en
Publisher: S. Chand Publishing
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Exploring Numbers written by S.Chand Experts and has been published by S. Chand Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Mathematics categories.
Maths for Fun explores maths through interactive projects, experiments and fun games, raging from the simple to the more challenging. Filled with ideas for making helpful tools, hints and tips and even further concepts to explore, Maths for Fun puts the f
More Precisely
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Author : Eric Steinhart
language : en
Publisher: Broadview Press
Release Date : 2009-01-29
More Precisely written by Eric Steinhart and has been published by Broadview Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-29 with Philosophy categories.
More Precisely provides a rigorous and engaging introduction to the mathematics necessary to do philosophy. It is impossible to fully understand much of the most important work in contemporary philosophy without a basic grasp of set theory, functions, probability, modality and infinity. Until now, this knowledge was difficult to acquire. Professors had to provide custom handouts to their classes, while students struggled through math texts searching for insight. More Precisely fills this key gap. Eric Steinhart provides lucid explanations of the basic mathematical concepts and sets out most commonly used notational conventions. Furthermore, he demonstrates how mathematics applies to many fundamental issues in branches of philosophy such as metaphysics, philosophy of language, epistemology, and ethics.