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Strange happenstances and chance encounters have puzzled us for centuries. This fun and fascinating book takes readers on a journey through the mathematics behind coincidences both famous and never-……続きを見る

Want to sharpen your mathematical wits? If so, then Mathematical Conundrums is for you. Daily Telegraph enigmatologist, Barry R. Clarke, presents over 120 fiendish problems that will test both your ……続きを見る

Embark on an epic adventure into the immersive world of Roblox with "Roblox Unleashed: A Journey into the Metaverse." This interactive ebook guide is your ultimate companion to mastering the Roblox ……続きを見る

Entertaining word problems that let verbal types master the language of math! Math is a universal language, but it’s also the least understood and most undervalued subject taught in school. Two Trai……続きを見る

Unmatched: 50 Years of Supercomputing: A Personal Journey Accompanying the Evolution of a Powerful Tool The rapid and extraordinary progress of supercomputing over the past half-century is a powerfu……続きを見る

The math book for anyone who thinks they hate math, full of easy, entertaining and practical tricks for mentally solving problems in seconds. No matter how much you might try to avoid numbers, we al……続きを見る

A physicist explains the science behind some of the greatest feats in sports historyーfrom diving like Greg Louganis to bending it like Beckham. Nothing is quite as thrilling as watching superior at……続きを見る

The Eudaemonic Pie is the bizarre true story of how a band of physicists and computer wizards took on Las Vegas. 続きを見る

An “accessible and engaging” tool for understanding the branch of mathematics that is so crucial to modern computer science, using real-life problems (Mathematical Reviews). What is the maximum numb……続きを見る

Why are ideas similar to each other regardless of time, space and words? What exactly are inventions and how does it accumulate money or relationships? 続きを見る

This book depicts the fascinating life story of Wu Wenjun, a renowned mathematician who made significant contribution in the field of topology, ancient Chinese mathematics, and mathematics mechaniza……続きを見る

We live in a world that is not quite "right." The central tenet of statistical inquiry is that Observation = Truth + Error because even the most careful of scientific investigations have always been……続きを見る

We continue with the "Be Smarter" series of books. On this occasion we address one of the most important skills of thought, the so-called strategic thinking. There are many examples where strategic ……続きを見る

The human brain is like one of our muscles, and like any of them, you must work constantly to not atrophy. We are used to seeing physically wellbeing more important than our own thinking, and becaus……続きを見る

Geometry for the Artist is based on a course of the same name which started in the 1980s at Maharishi International University. Itis aimed both at artists willing to dive deeper into geometry and at……続きを見る

Basic Gambling Mathematics: The Numbers Behind the Neon, Second Edition explains the mathematics involved in analyzing games of chance, including casino games, horse racing and other sports, and lot……続きを見る

Professor Michael Edgeworth McIntyre is an eminent scientist who has also had a part-time career as a musician. In this book he offers an extraordinary synthesis, revealing the many deep connections……続きを見る

Forces shaping human history are complex, but the course of history is undeniably changed on many occasions by conscious acts. These may be premeditated or responsive, calmly calculated or performed……続きを見る

Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations is both a collection of origami tessellations and a manual to design them. This book begins by explaining general design methods, the history and definiti……続きを見る

A 2021 Mathical Honor Book: “One of the best math teachers on the planet. His book is as buoyant, open-hearted, and energetic as he is.” ーSteven Strogatz, New York Times–bestselling author of Infin……続きを見る

Una fascinante historia salpicada de anécdotas, paradojas y personajes singulares, en busca de los fundamentos de la matemáticas y el pensamiento racional. Para la mayoría de nosotros, la matemática……続きを見る

Discover the intricate world of modular Kusudama paper folding! Kusudama are elaborate geodesic spheres assembled from many small folded pieces of paper. They were originally used to hold incense in……続きを見る

Il calcio non è soltanto un gioco. È anche un rito che muove passioni viscerali e un’industria che produce giri d’affari miliardari. Un fenomeno tanto importante è stato studiato in ogni suo aspetto……続きを見る

Miracles, Mystics, Mathematicians: Searching for Deep Reality focuses on the lives and writings of some of history’s most influential mathematicians and the impact that their mystical beliefs had on……続きを見る

Mathematicians Playing Games explores a wide variety of popular mathematical games, including their historical beginnings and the mathematical theories that underpin them. Its academic level is suit……続きを見る

The weekly lottery numbers were drawn: 25 – 40 – 41 – 52 – 56. Have you ever wondered why 25? Have you ever wondered why not 39? Have you ever wondered why didn't you choose 41? Have you ever wonder……続きを見る

From the ancients’ first readings of the innards of birds to your neighbor’s last bout with the state lottery, humankind has put itself into the hands of chance. Today life itself may be at stake wh……続きを見る

**NAMED A MOST-ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2024 BY FT, The Guardian, and The Sunday Times From the New York Times bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise,the definitive guide to our era of riskーand ……続きを見る

“Perfect for parents who want to understand the different methods to do arithmetic their children are learningーand why they are being taught that way.” ーKeith Devlin, award-winning Stanford Univer……続きを見る

This book not only introduces important methods and strategies for solving problems in mathematics competition, but also discusses the basic principles behind them and the mathematical way of thinki……続きを見る