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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (Dover Thrift Editions)
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Edwin A Abbott
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Classic of science (and mathematical) fiction. Charmingly illustrated by author. Describes the journeys of A. Square, a resident of Flatland, and his adventures in Spaceland (three dimensions), Lineland (one dimension) and Pointland (no dimensions). A... (read more)

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Complex Analysis
Complex Analysis
by John M. Howie
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Complex analysis is one of the most attractive of all the core topics in an undergraduate mathematics course. Its importance to applications means that it can be studied both from a very pure perspective and a very applied perspective. This book takes... (read more)

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Logic & Structure 4TH Edition
Logic & Structure 4TH Edition
by Dirk Van Dalen
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From the reviews: "A good textbook can improve a lecture course enormously, especially when the material of the lecture includes many technical details. Van Dalen's book, the success and popularity of which may be suspected from this steady interest in... (read more)

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Geometry: A Self-Teaching Guide
Geometry: A Self-Teaching Guide
by Steve Slavin
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An unbeatable study companion for geometry students everywhere Using the proven Self-Teaching Guide format, this thorough, easy-to-use guide walks high school and college students through key concepts in geometry. The " insured learning" format... (read more)

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Descartes's Secret Notebook: A True Tale of Mathematics, Mysticism, and the Quest to Understand the Universe
Descartes's Secret Notebook: A True Tale of Mathematics, Mysticism, and the Quest to Understand the Universe
by Amir D. Aczel
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René Descartes (1596–1650) is one of the towering and central figures in Western philosophy and mathematics. His apothegm “Cogito, ergo sum” marked the birth of the mind-body problem, while his creation of so-called Cartesian... (read more)

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Painless Algebra 2ND Edition
Painless Algebra 2ND Edition
by Lynette Long
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For students who are intimidated by all forms of math, here is a set of easy steps that lead to an understanding of elementary algebra. The author defines all terms, points out potential pitfalls in algebraic calculation, and makes problem solving a fun... (read more)

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Games and Decisions: Introduction and Critical Survey
Games and Decisions: Introduction and Critical Survey
by R. Duncan Luce and Howard Raiffa
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Superb nontechnical introduction to game theory and related disciplines, primarily as applied to the social sciences. Clear, comprehensive coverage of utility theory, 2-person zero-sum games, 2-person non-zero-sum games, n-person games, individual and... (read more)

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Riemannian Geometry 2ND Edition
Riemannian Geometry 2ND Edition
by Peter Petersen
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Intended for a one year course, this volume serves as a single source, introducing students to the important techniques and theorems, while also containing enough background on advanced topics to appeal to those students wishing to specialize in... (read more)

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The Unfinished Game: Pascal, Fermat, and the Seventeenth-Century Letter That Made the World Modern
The Unfinished Game: Pascal, Fermat, and the Seventeenth-Century Letter That Made the World Modern
by Keith Devlin
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Before the mid-seventeenth century, scholars generally agreed that it was impossible to predict something by calculating mathematical outcomes. One simply could not put a numerical value on the likelihood that a particular event would occur. Even the... (read more)

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Basic math and pre-algebra
Basic math and pre-algebra
by Jerry Bobrow
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We take great notes — and make learning a snap When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core mathematical concepts — from fractions,... (read more)

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Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers
Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers
by Jan Gullberg
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This gently guided, profusely illustrated Grand Tour of the world mathematics takes the reader on a long and fascinating journey - from the dual invention of numbers and language, through the primary realms of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry,... (read more)

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Master Math: Algebra
Master Math: Algebra
by Debra Ross
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Master Math: Algebra makes the transition form pre-algebra smooth and stress-free. This math reference guide makes learning and understanding algebraic equations, inequalities, polynmials and linear equations as simple as "two plus two."... (read more)

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A Geometric Introduction to Topology
A Geometric Introduction to Topology
by C T C Wall
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Intended to provide a first course in algebraic topology to advanced undergraduates, this book introduces homotopy theory, the duality theorem and the relation of topological ideas to other branches of pure mathematics. It is unique in not presupposing a... (read more)

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A Tour of the Calculus
A Tour of the Calculus
by David Berlinski
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Were it not for the calculus, mathematicians would have no way to describe the acceleration of a motorcycle or the effect of gravity on thrown balls and distant planets, or to prove that a man could cross a room and eventually touch the opposite wall... (read more)

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Algebra I (Cliffs Quick Review) - Study Notes
Algebra I (Cliffs Quick Review) - Study Notes
by Jerry Bobrow
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We take great notes—and make learning a snap When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core algebraic concepts—from monomials... (read more)

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Catastrophe Theory and Its Applications
Catastrophe Theory and Its Applications
by Tim Poston
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First integrated treatment of main ideas behind René Thom's theory of catastrophes stresses detailed applications in the physical sciences. Mathematics of theory explained with a minimum of technicalities. Over 200 illustrations clarify text... (read more)

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Singular Integral Equations: Boundary Problems of Function Theory and Their Application to Mathematical Physics
Singular Integral Equations: Boundary Problems of Function Theory and Their Application to Mathematical Physics
by N I Muskhelishvili
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This high-level treatment by a noted mathematician considers one-dimensional singular integral equations involving Cauchy principal values. Intended for graduate students and professionals, its coverage includes such topics as the Hölder condition... (read more)

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World of Mathematics Volume 2
World of Mathematics Volume 2
by James Roy Newman
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Vol. 2 of a monumental 4-vol. set covers mathematics and the physical world, mathematics and social science, and the laws of chance, with nontechnical essays by and about scores of eminent mathematicians, economists, scientists, and others. Individual... (read more)

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Mathematical Fallacies and Paradoxes
Mathematical Fallacies and Paradoxes
by Bryan H Bunch
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Stimulating, thought-provoking analysis of the most interesting intellectual inconsistencies in mathematics, physics, and language, including being led astray by algebra (De Morgan's paradox). 1982 edition.... (read more)

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Calculus the Easy Way 3RD Edition
Calculus the Easy Way 3RD Edition
by Douglas Downing
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This ingenious, user-friendly introduction to calculus recounts adventures that take place in the mythical land of Carmorra. As the story's narrator meets Carmorra's citizens, they confront a series of practical problems, and their method of working out... (read more)

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