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Proof and the Art of Mathematics

by Joel David Hamkins ...

An introduction to writing proofs, presented through compelling mathematical statements with interesting elementary proofs.This book offers an introduction to the art and craft of proof-writing. The author, a leading research mathematician, presents a series of engaging and compelling mathematical statements with interesting elementary proofs. These proofs capture a wide range of topics, including ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

An introduction to writing proofs, presented through compelling mathematical statements with interesting elementary proofs.This book offers an introduction to the art and craft of proof-writing. The author, a leading research mathematician, presents a series of engaging and compelling mathematical statements with interesting elementary proofs. These proofs capture a wide range of topics, including
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Combinatorics

A Very Short Introduction

by Robin Wilson ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
How many possible sudoku puzzles are there? In the lottery, what is the chance that two winning balls have consecutive numbers? Who invented Pascal's triangle? (it was not Pascal) Combinatorics, the branch of mathematics concerned with selecting, arranging, and listing or counting collections of objects, works to answer all these questions. Dating back some 3000 years, and initially consisting ... Read more

$11.19 CAD

How many possible sudoku puzzles are there? In the lottery, what is the chance that two winning balls have consecutive numbers? Who invented Pascal's triangle? (it was not Pascal) Combinatorics, the branch of mathematics concerned with selecting, arranging, and listing or counting collections of objects, works to answer all these questions. Dating back some 3000 years, and initially consisting
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Walk Through Combinatorics, A: An Introduction To Enumeration And Graph Theory (Fourth Edition)

by Miklos Bona ...

This is a textbook for an introductory combinatorics course lasting one or two semesters. An extensive list of problems, ranging from routine exercises to research questions, is included. In each section, there are also exercises that contain material not explicitly discussed in the preceding text, so as to provide instructors with extra choices if they want to shift the emphasis of their course ... Read more

$59.39 CAD

This is a textbook for an introductory combinatorics course lasting one or two semesters. An extensive list of problems, ranging from routine exercises to research questions, is included. In each section, there are also exercises that contain material not explicitly discussed in the preceding text, so as to provide instructors with extra choices if they want to shift the emphasis of their course
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Fat Chance

Probability from 0 to 1

by Benedict Gross, Joe Harris, Emily Riehl ...

In a world where we are constantly being asked to make decisions based on incomplete information, facility with basic probability is an essential skill. This book provides a solid foundation in basic probability theory designed for intellectually curious readers and those new to the subject. Through its conversational tone and careful pacing of mathematical development, the book balances a ... Read more

$29.59 CAD

In a world where we are constantly being asked to make decisions based on incomplete information, facility with basic probability is an essential skill. This book provides a solid foundation in basic probability theory designed for intellectually curious readers and those new to the subject. Through its conversational tone and careful pacing of mathematical development, the book balances a
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Mathematical Recreations & Essays

Twelfth Edition

by H.S.M. Coxeter, W. W. Rouse Ball ...

Series series Heritage
For over eighty years this delightful classic has provided entertainment through mathematical problems commonly known as recreations. Although they often involve fundamental mathematical methods and notions, their chief appeal is as games or puzzles rather than the usefulness of their conclusions.This new edition upholds the original, but the terminology and treatment of problems have been updated ... Read more

$40.79 CAD

For over eighty years this delightful classic has provided entertainment through mathematical problems commonly known as recreations. Although they often involve fundamental mathematical methods and notions, their chief appeal is as games or puzzles rather than the usefulness of their conclusions.This new edition upholds the original, but the terminology and treatment of problems have been updated
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Combinatorics and Number Theory of Counting Sequences

by Istvan Mezo ...

Series series Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications
Combinatorics and Number Theory of Counting Sequences is an introduction to the theory of finite set partitions and to the enumeration of cycle decompositions of permutations.The presentation prioritizes elementary enumerative proofs. Therefore, parts of the book are designed so that even those high school students and teachers who are interested in combinatorics can have the benefit of them. ... Read more

$94.81 CAD

Combinatorics and Number Theory of Counting Sequences is an introduction to the theory of finite set partitions and to the enumeration of cycle decompositions of permutations.The presentation prioritizes elementary enumerative proofs. Therefore, parts of the book are designed so that even those high school students and teachers who are interested in combinatorics can have the benefit of them.
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Mathematical Principles of the Internet, Volume 2

Mathematics

by Nirdosh Bhatnagar ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Computer and Information Science Series
This two-volume set on***Mathematical Principles of the Internet*** provides a comprehensive overview of the mathematical principles of Internet engineering. The books do not aim to provide all of the mathematical foundations upon which the Internet is based. Instead, they cover a partial panorama and the key principles.Volume 1 explores Internet engineering, while the supporting mathematics is ... Read more

$96.18 CAD

This two-volume set on***Mathematical Principles of the Internet*** provides a comprehensive overview of the mathematical principles of Internet engineering. The books do not aim to provide all of the mathematical foundations upon which the Internet is based. Instead, they cover a partial panorama and the key principles.Volume 1 explores Internet engineering, while the supporting mathematics is
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Algebra, Logic And Combinatorics

by Shaun Bullett, Tom Fearn, Frank Smith ...

Series Book 3 - Ltcc Advanced Mathematics Series
This book leads readers from a basic foundation to an advanced level understanding of algebra, logic and combinatorics. Perfect for graduate or PhD mathematical-science students looking for help in understanding the fundamentals of the topic, it also explores more specific areas such as invariant theory of finite groups, model theory, and enumerative combinatorics.Algebra, Logic and Combinatorics ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

This book leads readers from a basic foundation to an advanced level understanding of algebra, logic and combinatorics. Perfect for graduate or PhD mathematical-science students looking for help in understanding the fundamentals of the topic, it also explores more specific areas such as invariant theory of finite groups, model theory, and enumerative combinatorics.Algebra, Logic and Combinatorics
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Combinatorics

Topics, Techniques, Algorithms

by Peter J. Cameron ...

Combinatorics is a subject of increasing importance, owing to its links with computer science, statistics and algebra. This is a textbook aimed at second-year undergraduates to beginning graduates. It stresses common techniques (such as generating functions and recursive construction) which underlie the great variety of subject matter and also stresses the fact that a constructive or algorithmic ... Read more

$103.19 CAD

Combinatorics is a subject of increasing importance, owing to its links with computer science, statistics and algebra. This is a textbook aimed at second-year undergraduates to beginning graduates. It stresses common techniques (such as generating functions and recursive construction) which underlie the great variety of subject matter and also stresses the fact that a constructive or algorithmic
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Second Step To Mathematical Olympiad Problems, A

by Derek Allan Holton ...

Series Book 7 - Mathematical Olympiad Series
$32.99 CAD
Introduction to Lattices and Order

by B. A. Davey, H. A. Priestley ...

This new edition of Introduction to Lattices and Order presents a radical reorganization and updating, though its primary aim is unchanged. The explosive development of theoretical computer science in recent years has, in particular, influenced the book's evolution: a fresh treatment of fixpoints testifies to this and Galois connections now feature prominently. An early presentation of concept ... Read more

$80.79 CAD

This new edition of Introduction to Lattices and Order presents a radical reorganization and updating, though its primary aim is unchanged. The explosive development of theoretical computer science in recent years has, in particular, influenced the book's evolution: a fresh treatment of fixpoints testifies to this and Galois connections now feature prominently. An early presentation of concept
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The Lambert W Function

Its Generalizations and Applications

by Istvan Mezo ...

Series series Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications
This book is the very first one in the English language entirely dedicated to the Lambert W function, its generalizations, and its applications. One goal is to promote future research on the topic. The book contains all the information one needs when trying to find a result. The most important formulas and results are framed.The Lambert W function is a multi-valued inverse function with plenty of ... Read more

$116.79 CAD

This book is the very first one in the English language entirely dedicated to the Lambert W function, its generalizations, and its applications. One goal is to promote future research on the topic. The book contains all the information one needs when trying to find a result. The most important formulas and results are framed.The Lambert W function is a multi-valued inverse function with plenty of
... Read more
Board Games: Throughout The History And Multidimensional Spaces

by Jorma Kyppo ...

Series Book 63 - Series On Knots And Everything
In this richly illustrated book, Dr Jorma Kyppö explores the history of board games dating back to Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India and China. He provides a description of the evolution and various interpretations of chess. Furthermore, the book offers the study of the old Celtic and Viking board games and the old Hawaiian board game Konane, as well as a new hypothesis about the interpretation of ... Read more

$103.39 CAD

In this richly illustrated book, Dr Jorma Kyppö explores the history of board games dating back to Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India and China. He provides a description of the evolution and various interpretations of chess. Furthermore, the book offers the study of the old Celtic and Viking board games and the old Hawaiian board game Konane, as well as a new hypothesis about the interpretation of
... Read more
Additive Combinatorics

by Terence Tao, Van H. Vu ...

Series Book 105 - Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics
Additive combinatorics is the theory of counting additive structures in sets. This theory has seen exciting developments and dramatic changes in direction in recent years thanks to its connections with areas such as number theory, ergodic theory and graph theory. This graduate-level 2006 text will allow students and researchers easy entry into this fascinating field. Here, the authors bring ... Read more

$71.99 CAD

Additive combinatorics is the theory of counting additive structures in sets. This theory has seen exciting developments and dramatic changes in direction in recent years thanks to its connections with areas such as number theory, ergodic theory and graph theory. This graduate-level 2006 text will allow students and researchers easy entry into this fascinating field. Here, the authors bring
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A Course in Combinatorics

by J. H. van Lint, R. M. Wilson ...

This is the second edition of a popular book on combinatorics, a subject dealing with ways of arranging and distributing objects, and which involves ideas from geometry, algebra and analysis. The breadth of the theory is matched by that of its applications, which include topics as diverse as codes, circuit design and algorithm complexity. It has thus become essential for workers in many scientific ... Read more

$109.59 CAD

This is the second edition of a popular book on combinatorics, a subject dealing with ways of arranging and distributing objects, and which involves ideas from geometry, algebra and analysis. The breadth of the theory is matched by that of its applications, which include topics as diverse as codes, circuit design and algorithm complexity. It has thus become essential for workers in many scientific
... Read more
Solutions Manual to accompany Combinatorial Reasoning: An Introduction to the Art of Counting

by Duane DeTemple, William Webb ...

COMBINATORIAL REASONINGShowcases the interdisciplinary aspects of combinatorics and illustrates how to problem solve with a multitude of exercisesWritten by two well-known scholars in the field, Combinatorial Reasoning: An Introduction to the Art of Counting presents a clear and comprehensive introduction to the concepts and methodology of beginning combinatorics. Focusing on modern techniques and ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

COMBINATORIAL REASONINGShowcases the interdisciplinary aspects of combinatorics and illustrates how to problem solve with a multitude of exercisesWritten by two well-known scholars in the field, Combinatorial Reasoning: An Introduction to the Art of Counting presents a clear and comprehensive introduction to the concepts and methodology of beginning combinatorics. Focusing on modern techniques and
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Quantitative Literacy Through Games and Gambling

by Mark Hunacek ...

Series series Textbooks in Mathematics
This book was developed to address a need. Quantitative Literacy courses have been established in the mathematics curriculum for decades now. The students in these courses typically dislike and fear mathematics, and the result is often a class populated by many students who are unmotivated and uninterested in the material.This book is a text for such a course; however, it is focused on a single ... Read more

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This book was developed to address a need. Quantitative Literacy courses have been established in the mathematics curriculum for decades now. The students in these courses typically dislike and fear mathematics, and the result is often a class populated by many students who are unmotivated and uninterested in the material.This book is a text for such a course; however, it is focused on a single
... Read more
The Geometry of Musical Rhythm

What Makes a "Good" Rhythm Good?, Second Edition

by Godfried T. Toussaint ...

Series series AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series
The original edition of The Geometry of Musical Rhythm was the first book to provide a systematic and accessible computational geometric analysis of the musical rhythms of the world. It explained how the study of the mathematical properties of musical rhythm generates common mathematical problems that arise in a variety of seemingly disparate fields. The book also introduced the distance approach ... Read more

$85.19 CAD

The original edition of The Geometry of Musical Rhythm was the first book to provide a systematic and accessible computational geometric analysis of the musical rhythms of the world. It explained how the study of the mathematical properties of musical rhythm generates common mathematical problems that arise in a variety of seemingly disparate fields. The book also introduced the distance approach
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Combinatorics: Ancient & Modern

Edited by Robin Wilson, John J. Watkins ...

Who first presented Pascal's triangle? (It was not Pascal.) Who first presented Hamiltonian graphs? (It was not Hamilton.) Who first presented Steiner triple systems? (It was not Steiner.) The history of mathematics is a well-studied and vibrant area of research, with books and scholarly articles published on various aspects of the subject. Yet, the history of combinatorics seems to have been ... Read more

$46.39 CAD

Who first presented Pascal's triangle? (It was not Pascal.) Who first presented Hamiltonian graphs? (It was not Hamilton.) Who first presented Steiner triple systems? (It was not Steiner.) The history of mathematics is a well-studied and vibrant area of research, with books and scholarly articles published on various aspects of the subject. Yet, the history of combinatorics seems to have been
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The Art of Proving Binomial Identities

by Michael Z. Spivey ...

Series series Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications
The Art of Proving Binomial Identities accomplishes two goals: (1) It provides a unified treatment of the binomial coefficients, and (2) Brings together much of the undergraduate mathematics curriculum via one theme (the binomial coefficients). The binomial coefficients arise in a variety of areas of mathematics: combinatorics, of course, but also basic algebra (binomial theorem), infinite series ... Read more

$96.18 CAD

The Art of Proving Binomial Identities accomplishes two goals: (1) It provides a unified treatment of the binomial coefficients, and (2) Brings together much of the undergraduate mathematics curriculum via one theme (the binomial coefficients). The binomial coefficients arise in a variety of areas of mathematics: combinatorics, of course, but also basic algebra (binomial theorem), infinite series
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Information Retrieval and Natural Language Processing

A Graph Theory Approach

by Sheetal S. Sonawane, Parikshit N. Mahalle, Archana S. Ghotkar ...

Series Book 104 - Studies in Big Data
This book gives a comprehensive view of graph theory in informational retrieval (IR) and natural language processing(NLP). This book provides number of graph techniques for IR and NLP applications with examples. It also provides understanding of graph theory basics, graph algorithms and networks using graph. The book is divided into three parts and contains nine chapters. The first part gives ... Read more

$140.89 CAD

This book gives a comprehensive view of graph theory in informational retrieval (IR) and natural language processing(NLP). This book provides number of graph techniques for IR and NLP applications with examples. It also provides understanding of graph theory basics, graph algorithms and networks using graph. The book is divided into three parts and contains nine chapters. The first part gives
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Introduction to Radar Analysis

by Bassem R. Mahafza ...

Series series Advances in Applied Mathematics
Introduction to Radar Analysis, Second Edition is a major revision of the popular textbook. It is written within the context of communication theory as well as the theory of signals and noise. By emphasizing principles and fundamentals, the textbook serves as a vital source for students and engineers.Part I bridges the gap between communication, signal analysis, and radar. Topics include ... Read more

$96.18 CAD

Introduction to Radar Analysis, Second Edition is a major revision of the popular textbook. It is written within the context of communication theory as well as the theory of signals and noise. By emphasizing principles and fundamentals, the textbook serves as a vital source for students and engineers.Part I bridges the gap between communication, signal analysis, and radar. Topics include
... Read more
The Star and the Whole

Gian-Carlo Rota on Mathematics and Phenomenology

by Fabrizio Palombi ...

The Star and the Whole: Gian-Carlo Rota on Mathematics and Phenomenology, authored by Fabrizio Palombi, is the first book to study Rota's philosophical reflection. Rota (1932-1999) was a leading figure in contemporary mathematics and an outstanding philosopher, inspired by phenomenology, who made fundamental contributions to combinatorial analysis, ... Read more

$71.44 CAD

The Star and the Whole: Gian-Carlo Rota on Mathematics and Phenomenology, authored by Fabrizio Palombi, is the first book to study Rota's philosophical reflection. Rota (1932-1999) was a leading figure in contemporary mathematics and an outstanding philosopher, inspired by phenomenology, who made fundamental contributions to combinatorial analysis,
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Clifford Algebras And Zeons: Geometry To Combinatorics And Beyond

by George Stacey Staples ...

Clifford algebras have many well-known applications in physics, engineering, and computer graphics. Zeon algebras are subalgebras of Clifford algebras whose combinatorial properties lend them to graph-theoretic applications such as enumerating minimal cost paths in dynamic networks. This book provides a foundational working knowledge of zeon algebras, their properties, and their potential ... Read more

$47.29 CAD

Clifford algebras have many well-known applications in physics, engineering, and computer graphics. Zeon algebras are subalgebras of Clifford algebras whose combinatorial properties lend them to graph-theoretic applications such as enumerating minimal cost paths in dynamic networks. This book provides a foundational working knowledge of zeon algebras, their properties, and their potential
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