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| Author | : Alex Bellos |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 449 |
| Release | : 2010-04-05 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 1408811146 |
A tenth anniversary edition of the iconic book about the wonderful world of maths Sunday Times bestseller | Shortlisted for the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize 'Original and highly entertaining' Sunday Times 'A page turner about humanity's strange, never easy and, above all, never dull relationship with numbers' New Scientist 'Will leave you hooked on numbers' Daily Telegraph In this richly entertaining and accessible book, Alex Bellos explodes the myth that maths is best left to the geeks, and demonstrates the remarkable ways it's linked to our everyday lives. Alex explains the surprising geometry of the 50p piece, and the strategy of how best to gamble it in a casino. He shines a light on the mathematical patterns in nature, and on the peculiar predictability of random behaviour. He eats a potato crisp whose revolutionary shape was unpalatable to the ancient Greeks, and he shows the deep connections between maths, religion and philosophy. From the world's fastest mental calculators in Germany to numerologists in the US desert, from a startlingly numerate chimpanzee in Japan to venerable Hindu sages in India, these dispatches from 'Numberland' are an unlikely but exhilarating cocktail of history, reportage and mathematical proofs. The world of maths is a much friendlier and more colourful place than you might have imagined. This anniversary edition is fully revised and updated.
| Author | : Alex Bellos |
| Publisher | : Free Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2011-04-19 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 9781416588283 |
Too often math gets a bad rap, characterized as dry and difficult. But, Alex Bellos says, "math can be inspiring and brilliantly creative. Mathematical thought is one of the great achievements of the human race, and arguably the foundation of all human progress. The world of mathematics is a remarkable place." Bellos has traveled all around the globe and has plunged into history to uncover fascinating stories of mathematical achievement, from the breakthroughs of Euclid, the greatest mathematician of all time, to the creations of the Zen master of origami, one of the hottest areas of mathematical work today. Taking us into the wilds of the Amazon, he tells the story of a tribe there who can count only to five and reports on the latest findings about the math instinct—including the revelation that ants can actually count how many steps they’ve taken. Journeying to the Bay of Bengal, he interviews a Hindu sage about the brilliant mathematical insights of the Buddha, while in Japan he visits the godfather of Sudoku and introduces the brainteasing delights of mathematical games. Exploring the mysteries of randomness, he explains why it is impossible for our iPods to truly randomly select songs. In probing the many intrigues of that most beloved of numbers, pi, he visits with two brothers so obsessed with the elusive number that they built a supercomputer in their Manhattan apartment to study it. Throughout, the journey is enhanced with a wealth of intriguing illustrations, such as of the clever puzzles known as tangrams and the crochet creation of an American math professor who suddenly realized one day that she could knit a representation of higher dimensional space that no one had been able to visualize. Whether writing about how algebra solved Swedish traffic problems, visiting the Mental Calculation World Cup to disclose the secrets of lightning calculation, or exploring the links between pineapples and beautiful teeth, Bellos is a wonderfully engaging guide who never fails to delight even as he edifies. Here’s Looking at Euclid is a rare gem that brings the beauty of math to life.
| Author | : Shawn Inmon |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 326 |
| Release | : 2020 |
| Genre | : Father and child |
| ISBN | : |
Life after his deployment with Army Special Forces was rough for Alex. His ex-wife thought he needed to stop disappointing their daughter, and she was right. He would try harder. With six hours before his little girl's fourth birthday party, he observed that the wall he'd been obsessing over in his basement was too short. Plenty of time to tear out a panel and look behind it. He found a brick wall. Behind that was another just like the first, and he still had time. When the second wall came down, Alex stood and stared at the shining doorway. Next to it, held up by a knife, was a note with a warning which he didn't heed. He is transported to a future unlike anything we've imagined, and Alex's fight to get back home becomes an epic struggle.
| Author | : Olga Jaffae |
| Publisher | : Tate Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 400 |
| Release | : 2009-12 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1615663002 |
'You left your skates in the locker room, walked away, and somebody tampered with them.' 'But...but who did it?' Cammie asked weakly. Coach Ferguson looked her straight in the face. 'This is the question you should ask yourself. Who is the person that hates you so much that he, or she, is willing to jeopardize your test?' Cammie swallowed hard, but the lump in her throat didn't dissolve. 'I...I don't know.' Eleven-year-old Cammie is one of the best ice skaters at her hometown rink. But when an older girl joins her class, Cammie is in awe of the beautiful sixteen-year-old's expensive clothes and ability to glide gracefully over the ice. Isabelle and Cammie soon become best friends, and Isabelle convinces Cammie to move to Skateland, a magical place with skating rinks of unusual, enchanting colors. Cammie's parents and coach are hesitant, uncertain as to whether she is ready to be on her own, but Cammie is captivated by her new life...that is, until everything starts falling apart. Something strange is going on in Skateland-someone is trying to sabotage her chances at a gold medal! With the help of her friend Alex, Cammie must unravel the mystery at Rainbow Rinks and save her skating career before it's too late! Cammie and Alex's Adventures at Rainbow Rinks is Olga Jaffae's second book following friends Cammie and Alex in an ice-skating fantasy that teaches about the importance of telling the truth and being yourself that children and young adults will love.
| Author | : C. Lamb |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2018-03-17 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781519279774 |
Alex Rogers is a young, intelligent, workaholic who had jumped from high school, to college, to a career with little time for a personal life. With his dog Kinsey, he pursues his only vice, wandering in the wilderness areas of Washington State, and dreaming of adventure. Without warning, he and Kinsey find themselves in an unfamiliar land, unable to speak the language, and fighting for their lives. It is here that Alex discovers he has been dropped in the middle of an ancient struggle for power, in a land where magic replaces science. If he can survive the near future, he has the potential to become a great wizard, feared by the very people he needs to protect.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 106 |
| Release | : 2015-10-12 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781518764851 |
Out of all the places in Minecraft that people like to go the Nether isn't normally one of them, Alex however loved going into the Nether because you never knew what was going to happen. For instance, you may get caught in the middle of a group of pigmen and accidentally hit one or maybe you find a blaze spawner and the blazes aren't happy with you. But the one thing she never imagined happening would be a run in with the Nether king himself; the Wither! Find out what happens when the most powerful monster in the Nether and Overworld decides to attack!
| Author | : Ron Goulart |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-03-29 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9781613450918 |
Alex Raymond was one of the most influential comic strip artists of the 20th Century, creating action-packed art for Secret Agent X-9, the spectacular, classic imagery for Flash Gordon, and the nuanced, brilliant artwork for the detective/film-noiresque Rip Kirby. Now, for the first time, Hermes Press presents a comprehensive, definitive, art monograph covering Raymond's complete artistic output with an authoritative text by noted comics historian Ron Goulart. This new exhaustive full color art book features over 400 images, many scanned directly from Raymond's original artwork, and is being published under license from King Features as part of their 100th anniversary celebration. See original artwork from Raymond's work on Secret Agent X-9, Flash Gordon, Jungle Jim, and Rip Kirby together with numerous examples of his earliest strip artwork, commercial illustration, and more. This extra large format art book is presented in a 10 by 13 inch size, so collectors can savor every detail of Raymond's artistic genius.
| Author | : Cube Hunter |
| Publisher | : Alex's Adventure |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-11-20 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
Alex had always lived a quiet life with her loving parents; her caring mother and Minecraft-obsessed father. Alex shared the same Minecraft passion with her father, who had her playing the game ever since she was old enough and reading the rule books until she had them memorized. However, this simple life changes on Alex's fourteenth birthday. She had a dream about a mob of Enderman and a group of villagers. This was soon the reality as she was transported into a world of Minecraft characters and the game she had practically played all her life. Here she meets Steve and other friends who helped her search for the red stone but she had to defeat the witch and dragon first. Armed only with the skills of a Minecraft gamer, she must embark on this journey with her new friends as she learns more about her new world and develops what legends refer to as a purpose. But would that be enough to make it through the dangerous path that lay ahead of her in accomplishing this goal? Will she defeat the witch and reclaim the red stones just in to save her parents? Will her skills and courage be enough to make a difference? ＊＊＊ This unofficial Minecraft book is not authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by Microsoft Corp., Mojang AB, Notch Development AB, or any other person or entity owning or controlling the rights of the Minecraft name, trademark, or copyrights. All characters, names, places, and other aspects of the game described herein are trademarked and owned by their respective owners.
| Author | : Michelle Loree Dion |
| Publisher | : FriesenPress |
| Total Pages | : 21 |
| Release | : 2019-08-20 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1525553941 |
Can you imagine exploring the West Coast of Canada firsthand? You can, in the company of Alex, the young explorer who wants to take you on many fascinating adventures! Join Alex on her first adventure, which includes a surprising encounter with an eagle and an owl. Here, the little girl entreats her old friend the owl to help her new friend the eagle, whose spirit went on an adventure. And while it is unusual to seek cooperation between these foes, the raptors trust Alex. Read on to find out if their trust was well placed!
| Author | : Alex Bellos |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 450 |
| Release | : 2011-04-04 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1408809591 |
The world of maths can seem mind-boggling, irrelevant and, let's face it, boring. This groundbreaking book reclaims maths from the geeks. Mathematical ideas underpin just about everything in our lives: from the surprising geometry of the 50p piece to how probability can help you win in any casino. In search of weird and wonderful mathematical phenomena, Alex Bellos travels across the globe and meets the world's fastest mental calculators in Germany and a startlingly numerate chimpanzee in Japan. Packed with fascinating, eye-opening anecdotes, Alex's Adventures in Numberland is an exhilarating cocktail of history, reportage and mathematical proofs that will leave you awestruck.
