The Best Writing on Mathematics 2018

The Best Writing on Mathematics 2018

The year’s finest mathematical writing from around the worldThis annual anthology brings together the year’s finest mathematics writing from around the world. Featuring promising new voices alongside some of the foremost names in the field, The Best Writing on Mathematics 2018 makes available to a wide audience many pieces not easily found anywhere else—and you don’t need to be a mathematician to enjoy them. These essays delve into the history, philosophy, teaching, and everyday aspects of math, offering surprising insights into its nature, meaning, and practice—and taking readers behind the scenes of today’s hottest mathematical debates.James Grime shows how to build subtly mischievous dice for playing slightly unfair games and Michael Barany traces how our appreciation of the societal importance of mathematics has developed since World War II. In other essays, Francis Su extolls the inherent values of learning, doing, and sharing mathematics, and Margaret Wertheim takes us on a mathematical exploration of the mind and the world—with glimpses at science, philosophy, music, art, and even crocheting. And there’s much, much more.In addition to presenting the year’s most memorable math writing, this must-have anthology includes an introduction by the editor and a bibliography of other notable pieces on mathematics.This is a must-read for anyone interested in where math has taken us—and where it is headed.

  • ASIN: B07DLHP9VR
  • Manufacturer: Princeton University Press

The Best Writing on Mathematics 2019

The Best Writing on Mathematics 2019

The year's finest mathematical writing from around the worldThis annual anthology brings together the year's finest mathematics writing from around the world. Featuring promising new voices alongside some of the foremost names in the field, The Best Writing on Mathematics 2019 makes available to a wide audience many articles not easily found anywhere else―and you don't need to be a mathematician to enjoy them. These essays delve into the history, philosophy, teaching, and everyday aspects of math, offering surprising insights into its nature, meaning, and practice―and taking readers behind the scenes of today's hottest mathematical debates.In this volume, Moon Duchin explains how geometric-statistical methods can be used to combat gerrymandering, Jeremy Avigad illustrates the growing use of computation in making and verifying mathematical hypotheses, and Kokichi Sugihara describes how to construct geometrical objects with unusual visual properties. In other essays, Neil Sloane presents some recent additions to the vast database of integer sequences he has catalogued, and Alessandro Di Bucchianico and his colleagues highlight how mathematical methods have been successfully applied to big-data problems. And there's much, much more.In addition to presenting the year's most memorable math writing, this must-have anthology includes an introduction by the editor and a bibliography of other notable writings on mathematics.This is a must-read for anyone interested in where math has taken us―and where it is headed.

  • ASIN: 0691198357
  • ISBN: 0691198357
  • Manufacturer: Princeton University Press

The Best Writing on Mathematics 2016

The Best Writing on Mathematics 2016

The year's finest mathematics writing from around the worldThis annual anthology brings together the year's finest mathematics writing from around the world. Featuring promising new voices alongside some of the foremost names in the field, The Best Writing on Mathematics 2016 makes available to a wide audience many articles not easily found anywhere else―and you don't need to be a mathematician to enjoy them. These writings offer surprising insights into the nature, meaning, and practice of mathematics today. They delve into the history, philosophy, teaching, and everyday occurrences of math, and take readers behind the scenes of today's hottest mathematical debates.Here Burkard Polster shows how to invent your own variants of the Spot It! card game, Steven Strogatz presents young Albert Einstein's proof of the Pythagorean Theorem, Joseph Dauben and Marjorie Senechal find a treasure trove of math in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Andrew Gelman explains why much scientific research based on statistical testing is spurious. In other essays, Brian Greene discusses the evolving assumptions of the physicists who developed the mathematical underpinnings of string theory, Jorge Almeida examines the misperceptions of people who attempt to predict lottery results, and Ian Stewart offers advice to authors who aspire to write successful math books for general readers. And there's much, much more.In addition to presenting the year's most memorable writings on mathematics, this must-have anthology includes a bibliography of other notable writings and an introduction by the editor, Mircea Pitici. This book belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in where math has taken us―and where it is headed.

  • ASIN: 0691175292
  • ISBN: 0691175292
  • Brand: PRINCETON
  • Manufacturer: Princeton University Press

The Best Writing on Mathematics 2017

The Best Writing on Mathematics 2017

The year's finest mathematics writing from around the worldThis annual anthology brings together the year’s finest mathematics writing from around the world. Featuring promising new voices alongside some of the foremost names in the field, The Best Writing on Mathematics 2017 makes available to a wide audience many articles not easily found anywhere else―and you don’t need to be a mathematician to enjoy them. These writings offer surprising insights into the nature, meaning, and practice of mathematics today. They delve into the history, philosophy, teaching, and everyday occurrences of math, and take readers behind the scenes of today’s hottest mathematical debates.Here Evelyn Lamb describes the excitement of searching for incomprehensibly large prime numbers, Jeremy Gray speculates about who would have won math’s highest prize―the Fields Medal―in the nineteenth century, and Philip Davis looks at mathematical results and artifacts from a business and marketing viewpoint. In other essays, Noson Yanofsky explores the inherent limits of knowledge in mathematical thinking, Jo Boaler and Lang Chen reveal why finger-counting enhances children’s receptivity to mathematical ideas, and Carlo Séquin and Raymond Shiau attempt to discover how the Renaissance painter Fra Luca Pacioli managed to convincingly depict his famous rhombicuboctahedron, a twenty-six-sided Archimedean solid. And there’s much, much more.In addition to presenting the year’s most memorable writings on mathematics, this must-have anthology includes a bibliography of other notable writings and an introduction by the editor, Mircea Pitici. This book belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in where math has taken us―and where it is headed.

  • ASIN: 0691178631
  • ISBN: 9780691178639
  • Manufacturer: Princeton University Press

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  • ASIN: B01J4HRI1S

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  • ASIN: B008JFLWLE
  • Brand: Vision Objects
  • Manufacturer: Vision Objects

Best American Science and Nature Writing 2016 (The Best American Series ®)

Best American Science and Nature Writing 2016 (The Best American Series ®)

Science writers get into the game with all kinds of noble, high-minded ambitions. We want to educate. To enlighten,” notes guest editor Amy Stewart in her introduction to The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2016. “But at the end of the day, we’re all writers . . . We’re here to play for the folks.” The writers in this anthology brought us the year’s highest notes in the genre. From a Pulitzer Prize–winning essay on the earthquake that could decimate the Pacific Northwest to the astonishing work of investigative journalism that transformed the nail salon industry, this is a collection of hard-hitting and beautifully composed writing on the wonders, dangers, and oddities of scientific innovation and our natural world.The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2016 includes Kathryn Schulz, Sarah Maslin Nir, Charles C. Mann, Oliver Sacks, Elizabeth Kolbert, Gretel Ehrlich, and others Amy Stewart, guest editor, is the award-winning author of seven books, including her acclaimed Kopp Sisters novels and the bestsellers The Drunken Botanist and Wicked Plants. She and her husband live in Eureka, California, where they own a bookstore called Eureka Books. Tim Folger, series editor, is a contributing editor at Discover and writes about science for several magazines. He lives in Gallup, New Mexico. 

  • ASIN: 0544748999
  • ISBN: 9780544748996
  • Brand: Mariner Books
  • Manufacturer: Best American Paper

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Double Layer Inverted Lightweight Folding Umbrella Hand Writing Mathematics Formula On Reverse Umbrella Men Large Inverted Umbrellas For Women Windproof Uv Protection For Rain With C-shaped Handle

About of Double Layer Inverted Umbrella Cars Reverse Umbrella Inverted Umbrella Specs: · Stretch Height: 31.5 in / 80 cm. · Umbrella face diameter: 42.5 in / 108 cm. · Length of arc: 48.8 in / 124 cm. · Length of collection: 31.5 in / 80 cm. · Weight: 18.52 oz / 0.525 kg. This exclusive Inverted umbrella is designed with durability, versatility and comfort in mind. The mechanism of our beautiful windproof umbrella is inverted which gives you the ability to close from the inside-out when you open the door or access the lobby room without dripping water after heavy rain.This authentic model prevents getting the car or floor wet, thus keeping dry and clean What separate us from the competition is the maximum performance against heavy rain. It's the best windproof umbrella that withstand wind speeds in excess 60 miles per hour. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction. Our Inverted umbrellas are tailor-made with customer's needs in mind and aimed for perfection.

  • ASIN: B07JWGJHSQ
  • Brand: WIEDLKL
  • Size: Large
  • Manufacturer: WIEDLKL

JTMOVING Dog Scarf Hand Writing Mathematics Formula On Printing Dog Bandana Triangle Kerchief Bibs Accessories for Large Boy Girl Dogs Cats Pets Birthday Party Gift

JTMOVING Dog Scarf Hand Writing Mathematics Formula On Printing Dog Bandana Triangle Kerchief Bibs Accessories for Large Boy Girl Dogs Cats Pets Birthday Party Gift

Want to add cute designs or your pets' name to your pets' collar? As easy as they are cute, this custom dog bandana is guaranteed to have you and your good friends jumping for joy.  130-140g/㎡.  Condition: 100% New  Meterial: Four-way stretch fabric 95% polyester, 5% spandex.  Color: as picture. Size: 25.98" (Neck Length) x 12.99" (Top to bottom of triangle) Machine wash and dry available.  Triangle-style bandana with Design printed on two sides. Image is professionally printed to ensure vibrant images. Feature: Pet Dog Cat Bandana Costumes Accessories Festival Holiday for Easter Western ideal.Suitable for large breeds dogs,cats or other animals in all kinds of parties in holiday festive. !Notice!: please measure your pet's neck girth first before ordering Ideal image size in pixels (W * H):4000 x 2000 or Higher / 150 dpi Measureed by hand,the size maybe have a little errors. Please understand!

  • ASIN: B07F7XX2QC
  • Brand: JTMOVING
  • Size: 25.98*12.99
  • Manufacturer: JTMOVING

VNASKL Sun Window Shade for Car Hand Writing Mathematics Formula On Polyester&aluminized Film Cushion Small Car Windshield Sun Shade Foldable Maximum Uv&Sun Protection Keep Your Vehicle Cool 55x30in

VNASKL Sun Window Shade for Car Hand Writing Mathematics Formula On Polyester&aluminized Film Cushion Small Car Windshield Sun Shade Foldable Maximum Uv&Sun Protection Keep Your Vehicle Cool 55x30in

---About Our Windshield Sun Shade Unique Design: We offer a wide range of beautiful DIY prints. At the same time, you can also send us your favorite HD pictures, we can customize your own unique car windshield sun visor. Material: 100% polyester and aluminized film cushion. Size: 55inch x 30inch (140cm x 75cm) Foldable design offers quick installation or removal. Using heat sublimation technique to prevent discoloring, long-lasting effects. ***Merging anti-UV coating and aluminized film cushion, this car sun shade can protect seats and dashboards from cracking due to sun damage while also keeping them cool to the touch. ***The sunshade for car windshield is perfect for those who wish to shield their car's electronic accessories and their mood. That's because this windshield shade will block up to 99% of harmful UV rays, The superior design offers maximum coverage and efficient UV and sun protection,keeping you and your loved ones' cooler and happier when you step back into your car! Tips: To ensure the highest quality prints, please note that the recommended image size for this product is pixel (W x H): 2000 x 2500 or higher.

  • ASIN: B07J59T89F
  • Brand: VNASKL
  • Size: 55x30inch
  • Manufacturer: VNASKL