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In order to understand the universe you must know the language in which it is written. And that language is mathematics.' Galileo (1564-1642) For hundreds of thousands of years, we have sought order in the apparent chaos of the universe. Mathematics has been our most valuable tool in that search, uncovering the patterns and rules that govern our world and beyond. The Story of Mathematics traces humankind's greatest achievements, plotting a journey...
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In order to understand the universe you must know the language in which it is written. And that language is mathematics.
- Galileo (1564-1642)
People have always sought order in the apparent chaos of the universe. Mathematics has been our most valuable tool in that search, uncovering the patterns and rules that govern our world and beyond. This book traces humankind's greatest achievements, plotting a journey through the mathematical intellects...
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Mathematics is all around us. It is the universal language that allows us to work with numbers, patterns, processes, and the rules that govern the entire universe. Math enables us to understand our surroundings and model and predict phenomena. This insightful and comprehensive volume answers a series of compelling mathematical and life-related questions in an entertaining and informative way, showing inquisitive readers, how math is the basis for...
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Was mathematics invented or discovered? Why do we have negative numbers? How much math does a pineapple know?
Think Like a Mathematician will answer all your burning questions about mathematics, as well as some ones you never thought of asking! Whether you want to know about probability, infinity, or even the possibility of alien life, this book provides a fun and accessible approach to understanding all things mathematics - and more - in the context...
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The 15-Minute Mathematician introduces the reader to the main ideas of mathematics. Mathematics is all around us. It governs how information is presented to us and how we understand it. It underpins all science and has thus been responsible for mankind's incredible progress throughout the ages. This is a fun introduction to the subject...
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