Unknown Quantity: A Real and Imaginary History of Algebra
by John Derbyshire


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For curious nonmathematicians and armchair algebra buffs, John Derbyshire discovers the story behind the formulae, roots, and radicals. As he did so masterfully in Prime Obsession, Derbyshire brings the evolution of mathematical thinking to dramatic... (read more)

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An Introduction To Statistical Analysis for Business and Industry
by Michael Stuart


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Full title: 'Introductory Statistics for Business and Industry'.... (read more)

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Little Book of Sudoku Volume 2
by Pete Sinden


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Another 201 puzzles! 5 levels of difficulty! Feed that addiction! The incredible popularity of Sudoku shows no sign of slowing and for every fan of the fascinating and addictive number game, this second volume of The Little Book of Sudoku will... (read more)

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The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved: How Mathematical Genius Discovered the Language of Symmetry
by Mario Livio


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From the author of the bestseller "The Golden Ratio" comes the story of the 4,000-year-long mathematical quest that uncovered the laws of symmetry in nature and the arts.... (read more)

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Letters to a Young Mathematician
by Ian Stewart


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The first scientific entry in the acclaimed Art of Mentoring series from Basic Books, Letters to a Young Mathematician tells readers what Ian Stewart wishes he had known when he was a student and young faculty member. Subjects ranging from the... (read more)

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The Man Who Loved Only Numbers: The Story of Paul Erdos and the Search for Mathematical Truth
by Paul Hoffman




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Paul Erdos, the most prolific and eccentric mathematician of our time, forsook all creature comforts — including a home — to pursue his lifelong study of numbers. He was a man who possessed unimaginable powers of thought yet was unable to... (read more)

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Everything & More a Compact History of I
by Davide Fost Wallace


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Exploring the history of one of math's most enduring puzzles, this book deals with the seemingly paradoxical nature of infinity. Is infinity a valid mathematical property or a meaningless abstraction?... (read more)

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Poincare's Prize: The Hundred-Year Quest to Solve One of Math's Greatest Puzzles
by George G. Szpiro


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With a reclusive and eccentric hero, dramatic turns, and a million-dollar payoff, Poincars Prize is the stuff of great fiction. Amazingly, the story unveiled in it is true. In the world of math, the Poincar Conjecture was a holy grail. Decade after... (read more)

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New York Post Su Doku #03: New York Post Su Doku: The Official Utterly Addictive Number-Placing Puzzle
by Wayne Gould


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Su Doku, "the crosswords without words," come with a warning: it is seriously addictive. You don't need to be a mathematical genius to solve these puzzles; it is simply a question of logic and a little patience. Here is a collection of 100 new puzzles... (read more)

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Sudoku: Easy to Hard (Sudoku #02)
by Will Shortz




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This book has traveled with me daily since I purchased it a few months ago. It even prevented me — a lifelong reader — from picking up a "real" book for two months. Addictive, hypnotic, and just plain fun, I can't wait to complete the next... (read more)

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Pre-Algebra Demystified (Demystified)
by Allan Bluman


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TAKE THE ANXIETY OUT OF PRE-ALGEBRA In Pre-Algebra Demystified, experienced math instructor Allan Bluman provides an effective, anxiety-soothing, and totally painless way to master the math fundamentals so crucial to college¿but so difficult for the... (read more)

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Linear Algebra: Challenging Problems for Students (Johns Hopkins Studies in the Mathematical Sciences)
by Fuzhen Zhang


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"Linear algebra is an increasingly important part of any curriculum in mathematics in our days... A well-organized problem book, like this, will surely be welcomed by students as well as by instructors." -- Zentralblatt fuer... (read more)

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Q.E.D.: Beauty in Mathematical Proof (Wooden Books)
by Burkhard Polster


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Q.E.D. presents some of the most famous mathematical proofs in a charming book that will appeal to nonmathematicians and math experts alike. Grasp in an instant why Pythagoras's theorem must be correct. Follow the ancient Chinese proof of the volume... (read more)

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The Motion Paradox: The 2,500-Year-Old Puzzle Behind All the Mysteries of Time and Space
by Joseph Mazur


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The epic tale of an ancient, unsolved puzzle and how it relates to all scientific attempts to explain the basic structure of the universe At the dawn of science the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno formulated his paradox of motion, and amazingly, it is... (read more)

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Sudoku
by Tammy Seto


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Join legions of fans from around the globe who are already hooked on SUDOKU! These popular logic puzzles from Japan are taking the world by storm! Sudoku looks like arithmetic but requires just logic. Each puzzle consists of a grid of nine rows by... (read more)

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Number: The Language of Science
by Tobias Dantzig


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Number is an eloquent, accessible tour de force that reveals how the concept of number evolved from prehistoric times through the twentieth century. Tobias Dantzig shows that the development of math (from the invention of counting to the discovery of... (read more)

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Algebra Demystified (Demystified)
by Rhon Huettenmueller


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Unlike most books on algebra, this guide lets readers master algebra one simple step at a time--at their own speed. "Algebra Demystified" is loaded with diagrams to reinforce mathematical concepts, along with exercise sets, chapter ending quizzes, and... (read more)

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Spss Survival Manual for V12 2ND Edition
by Julie Pallant


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Praise for previous editions: "This book really is a life saver … If the mere thought of statistics gives you a headache, then this is the book for you." - Statistics student, UK "I just wanted to say how much I value Julie Pallant's SPSS Survival... (read more)

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