Selected Books
The Math Book by
Learn about the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and movements in The Math Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Math in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Math Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Math, with: - More than 85 ideas and events key to the development of mathematics - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Math Book is a captivating introduction to the world's most famous theorems, mathematicians and movements, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Charting the development of math around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explains how math help us understand everything from patterns in nature to artificial intelligence. Your Math Questions, Simply Explained What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can math help us predict the future? This engaging overview explores answers to big questions like these and how they contribute to our understanding of math. If you thought it was difficult to learn about topics like algebra and statistics, The Math Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Learn about the history of math, from ancient ideas such as magic squares and the abacus to modern cryptography, fractals, and the final proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Math Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
Call Number: QA 93 .M3435 2019 (Camden)ISBN: 0744079373Publication Date: 2023-02-28
The Maths Handbook by
This is the perfect introduction for those who have a lingering fear of maths. If you think that maths is difficult, confusing, dull or just plain scary, then The Maths Handbook is your ideal companion. Covering all the basics including fractions, equations, primes, squares and square roots, geometry and fractals, Dr Richard Elwes will lead you gently towards a greater understanding of this fascinating subject. Even apparently daunting concepts are explained simply, with the assistance of useful diagrams, and with a refreshing lack of jargon. So whether you're an adult or a student, whether you like Sudoku but hate doing sums, or whether you've always been daunted by numbers at work, school or in everyday life, you won't find a better way of overcoming your nervousness about numbers and learning to enjoy making the most of mathematics.
Call Number: QA 93 .E59 2014 (Waycross)ISBN: 1782069453Publication Date: 2017-02-21
Math for Nurses by
Help your students learn to calculate dosages accurately with this easy-to-use pocket guide. Packed with real clinical examples and practice problems, Math for Nurses includes a review of basic math skills, measurement systems, and drug calculations/preparations, making it ideal for use in clinical settings or as a study aid. The book's step-by-step approach coupled with frequent examples that illustrate problem-solving helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need to calculate dosages effectively and improve the accuracy of drug delivery. Highlights of the 9th Edition Complete: This is the only dosage calculation pocket reference available today that covers the steps of drug preparation. Comprehensive: All methods of dosage calculations are used, including ratio, proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis. Hands-on: Practice problems throughout the text and end-of-chapter and end-of-unit review questions aid students' application and recall of material Practical: A handy pull-out quick-reference card contains basic equivalents, conversion factors, and math formulas. Interactive: Virtual Chalkboard tutorials (followed by quizzes) solve problems step-by-step using three different methods with a voice over that explains each step.
Call Number: RT68 .B68 2016 (Jesup)ISBN: 1496303415Publication Date: 2015-10-01
Selected eBooks
Developing Life Skills Through Math and Science Games by
Shaping character and life skills for our leaders of tomorrow has always been a challenging task. This exciting new book brings a new perspective to educating our young in a fun, exciting and engaging manner. High energy games that bring about both breadth and depth of discussion by the participants will inevitably develop their innate leadership potential and competency levels over time. These games are designed to be logistically minimal so that all can enjoy the games at any time.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9814439819Publication Date: 2013-01-21
Think Like a Mathematician by
'Think Like a Mathematician' is a fun introduction to the main ideas of mathematics. Mathematics is all around us. It is the language that lets us work with numbers, patterns, processes and the rules that govern the universe. It provides a way for us to understand our surroundings and model and predict phenomena. This book attempts to answer a series of mathematical - a life-related - questions in an entertaining and informative way.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781788886468Publication Date: 2019-01-01
Slicing Pizzas, Racing Turtles, and Further Adventures in Applied Mathematics by
Have you ever daydreamed about digging a hole to the other side of the world? Robert Banks not only entertains such ideas but, better yet, he supplies the mathematical know-how to turn fantasies into problem-solving adventures. In this sequel to the popular Towing Icebergs, Falling Dominoes (Princeton, 1998), Banks presents another collection of puzzles for readers interested in sharpening their thinking and mathematical skills. The problems range from the wondrous to the eminently practical. In one chapter, the author helps us determine the total number of people who have lived on earth; in another, he shows how an understanding of mathematical curves can help a thrifty lover, armed with construction paper and scissors, keep expenses down on Valentine's Day. In twenty-six chapters, Banks chooses topics that are fairly easy to analyze using relatively simple mathematics. The phenomena he describes are ones that we encounter in our daily lives or can visualize without much trouble. For example, how do you get the most pizza slices with the least number of cuts? To go from point A to point B in a downpour of rain, should you walk slowly, jog moderately, or run as fast as possible to get least wet? What is the length of the seam on a baseball? If all the ice in the world melted, what would happen to Florida, the Mississippi River, and Niagara Falls? Why do snowflakes have six sides? Covering a broad range of fields, from geography and environmental studies to map- and flag-making, Banks uses basic algebra and geometry to solve problems. If famous scientists have also pondered these questions, the author shares the historical details with the reader. Designed to entertain and to stimulate thinking, this book can be read for sheer personal enjoyment.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 1400843030Publication Date: 2012-05-02
Selected Videos
- The Great Math MysteryAstrophysicist Mario Livio, along with a colorful cast of mathematicians, physicists, and engineers, follow math from Pythagoras to Einstein and beyond, all leading to the ultimate riddle: Is math an invention or a discovery? Humankind's clever trick, or the language of the universe? Join NOVA for a mathematical mystery tour—a provocative exploration of math's astonishing power across the centuries.
- Mathematics and Civilization: Part 2The implementation of new ideas in mathematics in Europe took several hundred years and did not truly develop until the 12th century. During the Renaissance, many new mathematical theories were developed with the help of some famous figures, including Leonardo da Vinci, Descartes, Fermat, Isaac Newton, Gauss, and more. Learn about the major developments in mathematics during this time period and the famous mathematicians behind them.