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The Abacus
| Author | : Jesse Dilson |
| Publisher | : St. Martin's Griffin |
| Total Pages | : 145 |
| Release | : 2013-07-30 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 1466850132 |
The abacus is as useful and effecient a machine today as it was when it was first created centures ago. Whether you're an expert in the latest computer technology or you're mastering arithmetic and word problems for the first time, it won't take long to learn the basics (and even the not-so-basics) of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing on this ingenious and fun-to-use mathematical tool.
The Computer Book
| Author | : Simson L Garfinkel |
| Publisher | : Union Square + ORM |
| Total Pages | : 739 |
| Release | : 2019-01-15 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 1454926228 |
An illustrated journey through 250 milestones in computer science, from the ancient abacus to Boolean algebra, GPS, and social media. With 250 illustrated landmark inventions, publications, and events—encompassing everything from ancient record-keeping devices to the latest computing technologies—The Computer Book takes a chronological journey through the history and future of computer science. Two expert authors, with decades of experience working in computer research and innovation, explore topics including: the Sumerian abacus * the first spam message * Morse code * cryptography * early computers * Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics * UNIX and early programming languages * movies * video games * mainframes * minis and micros * hacking * virtual reality * and more “What a delight! A fast trip through the computing landscape in the company of friendly tour guides who know the history.” —Harry Lewis, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University
The Abacus and the Sword
| Author | : Peter Duus |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 508 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0520213610 |
"This is a major historical work that, in the field of Japanese imperialism, will set a standard for careful and comprehensive analysis. The Abacus and the Sword is the handiwork of a master historian."—Mark R. Peattie, author of Nan'yo: The Rise and Fall of the Japanese in Micronesia, 1885-1945 "This book . . . deserves a wide readership, especially among East Asia history specialists, for it represents difficult and complex scholarship at its best. . . . It is clear from an analysis of his documentation that he put solid study into the Japan-Korea relationship problem, one of the most complex in modern East Asian history—the equivalent perhaps of the English-Irish relationship in Western History. . . . This book is . . . well worth reading, not only for East Asian specialists but for anyone fascinated by the mysteries of history." Hilary Conroy, American Academy of Political Science
Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci
| Author | : Laurence Sigler |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 736 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 1461300797 |
First published in 1202, Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci was one of the most important books on mathematics in the Middle Ages, introducing Arabic numerals and methods throughout Europe. This is the first translation into a modern European language, of interest not only to historians of science but also to all mathematicians and mathematics teachers interested in the origins of their methods.
The Abacus and the Cross
| Author | : Nancy Marie Brown |
| Publisher | : Basic Books |
| Total Pages | : 330 |
| Release | : 2010-12-07 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0465022952 |
The medieval Catholic Church, widely considered a source of intolerance and inquisitorial fervor, was not anti-science during the Dark Ages -- in fact, the pope in the year 1000 was the leading mathematician and astronomer of his day. Called "The Scientist Pope," Gerbert of Aurillac rose from peasant beginnings to lead the church. By turns a teacher, traitor, kingmaker, and visionary, Gerbert is the first Christian known to teach math using the nine Arabic numerals and zero. In The Abacus and the Cross, Nancy Marie Brown skillfully explores the new learning Gerbert brought to Europe. A fascinating narrative of one remarkable math teacher, The Abacus and the Cross will captivate readers of history, science, and religion alike.
The Universal History of Numbers
| Author | : Georges Ifrah |
| Publisher | : Harvill Press |
| Total Pages | : 410 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 9781860467387 |
First published in France in 1994.
Advanced Abacus
| Author | : Takashi Kojima |
| Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 124 |
| Release | : 2012-07-09 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 1462903657 |
This handy guide will take abacus users from beginner to master level in a very short time. Though the Japanese abacus may appear mysterious or even primitive, this intriguing tool is capable of amazing speed and accuracy. it is still widely used throughout the shop and markets of Asia and its popularity shows no sign of decline. This volume is designed for the student desiring a greater understanding of the abacus and its calculative functions. The text provides thorough explanations of the advanced operations involving negative numbers, decimals, different units of measurement, and square roots. Diagrams illustrate bead manipulation, and numerous exercises provide ample practice. Concise and easy-to-follow, this book will improve your abacus skills and help you perform calculations with greater efficiency and precision.
