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2010-02-08

Universal Book of Mathematics

万能数学小百科

David Darling大卫·达林

Darling, who has written books about astronomy and science for young adults, has followed the successful formula found in his Universal Book of Astronomy (Wiley, 2004), to compile an encyclopedia of mathematical terms, concepts, and problem...

2010-02-08

Prime Numbers: The Most Mysterious Figures in Math

质数：数学中最神秘的数字

D. G. WellsD·G·威尔斯

The recent spate of popular books on the Riemann hypothesis, which concerns the distribution of prime numbers and is the greatest unsolved math problem since Andrew Wiles solved Fermat's famous last theorem 10 years ago, augurs well for thi...

2010-02-07

A Passion for Mathematics

数学激情

Clifford A. Pickover克利福德·A·匹克欧弗

A Passion for Mathematics is an educational, entertaining trip through the curiosities of the math world, blending an eclectic mix of history, biography, philosophy, number theory, geometry, probability, huge numbers, and mind-bending probl...

2010-02-07

Unknown Quantity: A Real and Imaginary History of Algebra

未知数量：真实代数史和假想代数史

John Derbyshire约翰·德比夏尔

This book's title is deceiving, for Derbyshire offers a very real and very entertaining survey of the development of algebra. Real and imaginary refer to types of numbers, and Derbyshire ( Prime Obsession ) opens with a basic primer on the...

2010-02-07

The Liar Paradox and the Towers of Hanoi: The Ten Greatest Math Puzzles of All Time

说谎者悖论和河内塔：历史上十大数学难题

Marcel Danesi马塞尔·丹尼斯

As an undergraduate math major, I studied various areas of mathematics as if under a sequence of microscopes. I had no clear picture of what mathematics as a whole was about. Here is a book, based on ten great puzzles, that provides that mu...

2010-01-27

Calculus Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide

揭秘微积分：自学指南

Steven G. Krantz史蒂芬·G·克兰茨

LEARNING CALCULUS JUST GOT A LOT EASIER! Heres an innovative shortcut to gaining a more intuitive understanding of both differential and integral calculus. In Calculus Demystified an experienced teacher and author of more than 30 books puts...

2010-01-27

Statistics Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide

揭秘统计学：自学指南

Stan Gibilisco斯坦·吉比利斯科

INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF LEARNING STATISTICS Now anyone with an interest in mastering statistics can do so -- without formal training, unlimited time, or a private tutor. In Statistics Demystified, best-selling science and math writer Stan Gib...

2010-01-27

Everyday Math Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide

揭秘生活中的数学：自学指南

Stan Gibilisco斯坦·吉比利斯科

IT ALL ADDS UP: A GREAT NEW METHOD FOR LEARNING REAL-WORLD MATH Now anyone with an interest in the math of daily life can gain a deeper understanding. Everyday Math Demystified provides an effective, fun, and totally painless way to improve...

2010-01-26

Probability Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide

揭秘概率论：自学指南

Allan G. Bluman阿兰·G·布鲁曼

DON'T ROLL THE DICE LEARNING PROBABILITY! Now anyone who ever flipped a coin, played cards, or placed a bet can grasp the principles that govern probability -- without formal training, unlimited time, or an Einstein IQ. In Probability Demys...

2010-01-26

Geometry Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide

揭秘几何：自学指南

Stan Gibilisco斯坦·吉比利斯科

LEARN GEOMETRY FROM AN ALL-NEW ANGLE! Now anyone with an interest in basic, practical geometry can master it -- without formal training, unlimited time, or a genius IQ. In Geometry Demystified, best-selling author Stan Gibilisco provides a...