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“reuben hersh”

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  • What Is Mathematics, Really?

    by Reuben Hersh ...
    Most philosophers of mathematics treat it as isolated, timeless, ahistorical, inhuman. Reuben Hersh argues the contrary, that mathematics must be understood as a human activity, a social phenomenon, part of human culture, historically evolved, and intelligible only in a social context. Hersh pulls the screen back to reveal mathematics as seen by professionals, debunking many mathematical myths, ... Read more

    $20.79 CAD

  • What Is Mathematics, Really?

    by Reuben Hersh ...
    Most philosophers of mathematics treat it as isolated, timeless, ahistorical, inhuman. Reuben Hersh argues the contrary, that mathematics must be understood as a human activity, a social phenomenon, part of human culture, historically evolved, and intelligible only in a social context. Hersh pulls the screen back to reveal mathematics as seen by professionals, debunking many mathematical myths, ... Read more

    $20.79 CAD

  • Loving and Hating Mathematics

    Challenging the Myths of Mathematical Life

    by Reuben Hersh, Vera John-Steiner ...
    An exploration of the hidden human, emotional, and social dimensions of mathematicsMathematics is often thought of as the coldest expression of pure reason. But few subjects provoke hotter emotions—and inspire more love and hatred—than mathematics. And although math is frequently idealized as floating above the messiness of human life, its story is nothing if not human; often, it is all too human. ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

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    Everyday Maths Made Simple

    by Richard Elwes ...
    This is the perfect introduction for those who have a lingering fear of maths. If you think that maths is difficult, confusing, dull or just plain scary, then The Maths Handbook is your ideal companion.Covering all the basics including fractions, equations, primes, squares and square roots, geometry and fractals, Dr Richard Elwes will lead you gently towards a greater understanding of this ... Read more

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  • The Myth of Ability: Nurturing Mathematical Talent in Every Child

    by John Mighton ...
    A student in a remedial class who couldn't count by twos is now in an academic program a year ahead of her grade level. An entire Grade 3 class, including so-called slow learners, scores over 90% on a Grade 6-7 math test. These are just two of mathematician John Mighton's many success stories since he started JUMP (Junior Undiscovered Math Prodigies), a not-for-profit organization providing free ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Guesstimation 2.0

    Solving Today's Problems on the Back of a Napkin

    by Lawrence Weinstein ...
    Guesstimation 2.0 reveals the simple and effective techniques needed to estimate virtually anything--quickly--and illustrates them using an eclectic array of problems. A stimulating follow-up to Guesstimation, this is the must-have book for anyone preparing for a job interview in technology or finance, where more and more leading businesses test applicants using estimation questions just like ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

  • 1089 and All That: A Journey into Mathematics

    A Journey into Mathematics

    by David Acheson ...
    David Acheson's extraordinary little book makes mathematics accessible to everyone. From very simple beginnings he takes us on a thrilling journey to some deep mathematical ideas. On the way, via Kepler and Newton, he explains what calculus really means, gives a brief history of pi, and even takes us to chaos theory and imaginary numbers. Every short chapter is carefully crafted to ensure that no ... Read more

    $17.89 CAD

  • Beyond Infinity

    An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics

    by Eugenia Cheng ...
    **By one of our most imaginative mathematicians, a mind-expanding trip through the beauty—and the mysteries—of infinity  “Cheng does a great service by showing us non-mathematician schlubs how real mathematical creativity works." —*Wall Street Journal ***Imagine something small enough to fit in your head but too large to fit in the world—or even the universe. What would you call it? And what would ... Read more

    Was $12.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

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  • A-level Maths Revision

    Cheeky Revision Shortcuts

    by Scool Revision ...
    Series series Cheeky Revision Shortcuts
    Turn your hard work into top A-Level results with the Cheeky Shortcut Guide to the most common topics for A level maths revision. This workbook features key exam topics for maths with precise and clear points to help you achieve top marks.This guide covers:Coordinate GeometryTrigonometryBasic AlgebraAdvanced AlgebraSequences and SeriesFunctionsDifferentiationIntegrationNumerical MethodsVectors, ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Logician and the Engineer

    How George Boole and Claude Shannon Created the Information Age

    by Paul J. Nahin ...
    Boolean algebra, also called Boolean logic, is at the heart of the electronic circuitry in everything we use--from our computers and cars, to our kitchen gadgets and home appliances. How did a system of mathematics established in the Victorian era become the basis for such incredible technological achievements a century later? In The Logician and the Engineer, best-selling popular math writer Paul ... Read more

    $24.19 CAD

  • The Maths Behind...

    by Colin Beveridge ...
    Series series The Behind... series
    The Maths Behind over 60 everyday phenomena.Have you ever wondered why traffic jams often turn out to have no cause when you get to the end of the queue? There's a mathematical explanation for that. Or ever considered whether some lotteries might be easier to win than others? There's a formula for that too. If you've ever been curious about the mathematical strings that hold our world together, ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • The Man of Numbers

    Fibonacci's Arithmetic Revolution

    by Keith Devlin ...
    In 1202, a 32-year old Italian finished one of the most influential books of all time, which introduced modern arithmetic to Western Europe. Devised in India in the 7th and 8th centuries and brought to North Africa by Muslim traders, the Hindu-Arabic system helped transform the West into the dominant force in science, technology, and commerce, leaving behind Muslim cultures which had long known it ... Read more

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