The Joy of X

The Joy of X
Author: Steven Henry Strogatz
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2012
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0547517653

A delightful tour of the greatest ideas of math, showing how math intersects with philosophy, science, art, business, current events, and everyday life, by an acclaimed science communicator and regular contributor to the "New York Times."

The Joy of Finite Mathematics

The Joy of Finite Mathematics
Author: Chris P. Tsokos
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 556
Release: 2015-10-27
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0128029854

The Joy of Finite Mathematics: The Language and Art of Math teaches students basic finite mathematics through a foundational understanding of the underlying symbolic language and its many dialects, including logic, set theory, combinatorics (counting), probability, statistics, geometry, algebra, and finance. Through detailed explanations of the concepts, step-by-step procedures, and clearly defined formulae, readers learn to apply math to subjects ranging from reason (logic) to finance (personal budget), making this interactive and engaging book appropriate for non-science, undergraduate students in the liberal arts, social sciences, finance, economics, and other humanities areas. The authors utilize important historical facts, pose interesting and relevant questions, and reference real-world events to challenge, inspire, and motivate students to learn the subject of mathematical thinking and its relevance. The book is based on the authors' experience teaching Liberal Arts Math and other courses to students of various backgrounds and majors, and is also appropriate for preparing students for Florida's CLAST exam or similar core requirements. - Highlighted definitions, rules, methods, and procedures, and abundant tables, diagrams, and graphs, clearly illustrate important concepts and methods - Provides end-of-chapter vocabulary and concept reviews, as well as robust review exercises and a practice test - Contains information relevant to a wide range of topics, including symbolic language, contemporary math, liberal arts math, social sciences math, basic math for finance, math for humanities, probability, and the C.L.A.S.T. exam - Optional advanced sections and challenging problems are included for use at the discretion of the instructor - Online resources include PowerPoint Presentations for instructors and a useful student manual

The Joy of Mathematics

The Joy of Mathematics
Author: Alfred S. Posamentier
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2017
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1633882977

Arithmetic novelties -- Algebraic explanations of accepted concepts -- Geometric curiosities -- Probability applied to everyday experiences -- Common sense from a mathematical perspective

The Joy of SET

The Joy of SET
Author: Liz McMahon
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0691192324

"Have you ever played the addictive card game SET? Have you ever wondered about the connections between games and mathematics? . . . The Joy of SET takes readers on a fascinating journey into this seemingly simple card game and reveals its surprisingly deep and diverse mathematical dimensions. Absolutely no mathematical background is necessary to enjoy this book - all you need is a sense of curiosity and adventure. Originally invented in 1974 by Marsha Falco and officially released in 1991, SET has gained a widespread, loyal following. SET's eighty-one cards consist of one, two, or three symbols of different shapes (diamond, oval, squiggle), shadings (solid, striped, open), and colors (green, purple, red). In order to win, players must identify 'sets' of three cards for which each characteristic is the same - or different - on all the cards. SET's strategic and unique design opens connections to a plethora of mathematical disciplines, including geometry, modular arithmetic, combinatorics, probability, linear algebra, and computer simulations. The Joy of SET looks at these areas as well as avenues for further mathematical exploration. As the authors show, the relationship between SET and mathematics runs in both directions - playing this game has generated new mathematics, and the math has led to new questions about the game itself."--Provided by publisher.

Figuring: The Joy Of Numbers

Figuring: The Joy Of Numbers
Author: Shakuntala Devi
Publisher: Orient Paperbacks
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2005-03
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9788122200386

There is a range and richness to numbers. They can come alive, cease to be symbols written on a black board, and lead the reader into a world of intellectual adventure where calculations are thrilling. In Figuring: The Joy of Numbers, Shakuntala Devi dramatizes the endless fascination of numbers and their ability to amaze and entertain. She offers easy-to-learn short cuts on how to add long columns in your head, multiply, divide, and find square roots quickly, almost magically. Fractions, decimals, and compound interest become clear and easy to deal with. The author takes delight in working out huge problems mentally, and sometimes even faster than computers. In Figuring she shares her secrets with you.

Abstract and Concrete Categories

Abstract and Concrete Categories
Author: Jiri Adamek
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Categories (Mathematics)
ISBN: 9780486469348

This up-to-date introductory treatment employs category theory to explore the theory of structures. Its unique approach stresses concrete categories and presents a systematic view of factorization structures, offering a unifying perspective on earlier work and summarizing recent developments. Numerous examples, ranging from general to specific, illuminate the text. 1990 edition, updated 2004.

More Joy of Mathematics

More Joy of Mathematics
Author: Theoni Pappas
Publisher: Wide World Publishing
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1991
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Ideas, puzzles, games from around the world, historic background, graphics, and recent math breakthroughs, from the author of The joy of mathematics and The mathematics calendar. Published by Wide World Publishing, PO Box 476, San Carlos, CA 94070. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Joy of Sets

The Joy of Sets
Author: Keith Devlin
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 146120903X

This text covers the parts of contemporary set theory relevant to other areas of pure mathematics. After a review of "naïve" set theory, it develops the Zermelo-Fraenkel axioms of the theory before discussing the ordinal and cardinal numbers. It then delves into contemporary set theory, covering such topics as the Borel hierarchy and Lebesgue measure. A final chapter presents an alternative conception of set theory useful in computer science.

The Gentle Art of Mathematics

The Gentle Art of Mathematics
Author: Dan Pedoe
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2012-12-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0486164063

This lighthearted work uses a variety of practical applications and puzzles to take a look at today's mathematical trends. In nine chapters, Professor Pedoe covers mathematical games, chance and choice, automatic thinking, and more.