Mathematics 1001 : absolutely everything that matters in mathematics in 1001 bite-sized explanations / Richard Elwes.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781554077199
- ISBN: 1554077192
- Physical Description: 415 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2010.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
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Subject: | Mathematics. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Covington Branch | 510 E52m 2010 (Text) | 33126014788594 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Provides a practical reference to all aspects of mathematics, using clear explanations of such key mathematical concepts as analysis, logic, metamathematics, and mathematical physics. - Firefly Books Ltd
A comprehensive study of math principles in one volume for the general reader. - Firefly Books Ltd
A comprehensive study of math principles in one volume for the general reader - Firefly Books Ltd
A comprehensive study of math principles in one volume for the general reader
This practical reference provides clear and concise explanations of the most fascinating fundamental mathematical concepts Distilled into 1001 mini-essays arranged thematically, this unique book moves steadily from the basics through to the most advanced areas of math, making it the ideal guide for both the beginner and the math wiz
The book covers all of the fundamental mathematical disciplines:
- Geometry
- Numbers
- Analysis
- Logic
- Algebra
- Probability and statistics
- Applied mathematics
- Discrete mathematics
- Games and recreational mathematics
- Philosophy and metamathematics
Expert mathematician Richard Elwes explains difficult concepts in the simplest language with a minimum of jargon Along the way he reveals such mathematical magic as how to count to 1023 using just 10 fingers and how to make an unbreakable code
Enlightening and entertaining, Mathematics 1001 makes the language of math come alive
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