Download or read book Finding Zero written by Amir D. Aczel and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The invention of numerals is perhaps the greatest abstraction the human mind has ever created. Virtually everything in our lives is digital, numerical, or quantified. The story of how and where we got these numerals, which we so depend on, has for thousands of years been shrouded in mystery. Finding Zero is an adventure filled saga of Amir Aczel's lifelong obsession: to find the original sources of our numerals. Aczel has doggedly crisscrossed the ancient world, scouring dusty, moldy texts, cross examining so-called scholars who offered wildly differing sets of facts, and ultimately penetrating deep into a Cambodian jungle to find a definitive proof. Here, he takes the reader along for the ride. The history begins with the early Babylonian cuneiform numbers, followed by the later Greek and Roman letter numerals. Then Aczel asks the key question: where do the numbers we use today, the so-called Hindu-Arabic numerals, come from? It is this search that leads him to explore uncharted territory, to go on a grand quest into India, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and ultimately into the wilds of Cambodia. There he is blown away to find the earliest zero—the keystone of our entire system of numbers—on a crumbling, vine-covered wall of a seventh-century temple adorned with eaten-away erotic sculptures. While on this odyssey, Aczel meets a host of fascinating characters: academics in search of truth, jungle trekkers looking for adventure, surprisingly honest politicians, shameless smugglers, and treacherous archaeological thieves—who finally reveal where our numbers come from.

Download or read book Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them written by Antonio Padilla and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun, dazzling exploration of the strange numbers that illuminate the ultimate nature of reality. For particularly brilliant theoretical physicists like James Clerk Maxwell, Paul Dirac, or Albert Einstein, the search for mathematical truths led to strange new understandings of the ultimate nature of reality. But what are these truths? What are the mysterious numbers that explain the universe? In Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them, the leading theoretical physicist and YouTube star Antonio Padilla takes us on an irreverent cosmic tour of nine of the most extraordinary numbers in physics, offering a startling picture of how the universe works. These strange numbers include Graham’s number, which is so large that if you thought about it in the wrong way, your head would collapse into a singularity; TREE(3), whose finite nature can never be definitively proved, because to do so would take so much time that the universe would experience a Poincaré Recurrence—resetting to precisely the state it currently holds, down to the arrangement of individual atoms; and 10^{-120}, measuring the desperately unlikely balance of energy needed to allow the universe to exist for more than just a moment, to extend beyond the size of a single atom—in other words, the mystery of our unexpected universe. Leading us down the rabbit hole to a deeper understanding of reality, Padilla explains how these unusual numbers are the key to understanding such mind-boggling phenomena as black holes, relativity, and the problem of the cosmological constant—that the two best and most rigorously tested ways of understanding the universe contradict one another. Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them is a combination of popular and cutting-edge science—and a lively, entertaining, and even funny exploration of the most fundamental truths about the universe.

Download or read book Finding the Story Behind the Numbers written by James Cox and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2006-12-20 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A wonderful tool! No educational jargon to weed through. The author meshes the real world with the ideal world and provides a concrete guide for principals to work with their faculty." —Marie Blum, Superintendent Canaseraga Central School, NY "Provides insight, evidence, humor, and most important, practical tools every educator and school leader can use. With the wisdom earned through decades of work in schools of every conceivable description, Cox guides us through the belief systems and data analysis, as well as the impact of demographic characteristics, teaching practices, and leadership decisions on student achievement." —Douglas Reeves, Chairman Center for Performance Assessment Focus on program quality—not just test scores—and watch student achievement climb! In this remarkable book, renowned educational consultant James Cox offers a smarter way to look at data, putting test scores in context, not in isolation. Rather than focusing on last year′s findings for school improvement, educators can learn how to evaluate the processes and practices that lead to those data by using a user-friendly, three-pronged framework for school improvement: teacher quality, program elements, and leadership. This concise, practical guide offers easy-to-use tools and techniques for schools and districts to evaluate their programs using both quantiative and qualitative data. School leaders will learn to look at data, program evaluation, and school improvement differently and discover how to effectively: Define a quality program Analyze what is and is not working Avoid "test score fatigue" Packed with worksheets, step-by-step instructions, and an extensive appendix of tools, this book provides readers with a complete improvement plan to put into action today!

Download or read book Search and Find A Number of Numbers written by AJ Wood and published by Wide Eyed Editions. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a ride through 26 fully illustrated search and find spreads, each one themed on a number. Count the animals going into Noah’s Ark two-by-two, spot 13 scary skeletons at the haunted house on Halloween, and visit Farm Fifteen where everything from one scarecrow through to 15 apples need to be found. Allan Sanders’ weird and wonderful drawings are packed full of funny things to spot and plenty of Where’s Waldo style humor, making this the best way to learn your 1, 2, 3s . . .

Download or read book Finding God in the Rubble of Numbers written by Ruth M. Penksa and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As I thought of writing a second book my mind drifted toward a theme to draw out my thoughts. I dont know when numbers** became the tool, the angle Id use to tell my stories. Perhaps it was my frequent trips down Hertel Avenue that suggested the use of numbers. I would glance to the left at a small shop and memories of my dad and his watch repair shop would quickly emerge. Vivid pictures flashed in my minds eye- dad bent over his work bench or standing in front of the shop near a window marked Jewelry Repair. Today my eye rests on the number- 638the same number, the address of the shop of my memories. The first episode I wrote thus emerged- 638 The Watchmakers Shop. It was a deciding moment. I would reach into my life to tell the stories based on the numbers that would be associated with each. Thus I began to seek out those numbers. They might refer to dates, years, months, addresses, age, room numbers, school numbers, grades in school, a count of items or people.and on and on. The point- each provoked a story to tell. However, the real story- the story intended for the reader is hidden in the scriptural reflection that follows each episode. Here the reader is exposed to the Word of God. Here the reader will find the place for his story and is able to find God in the rubble of his own life and numbers if he but listen. .. Although each episode is related to a number, they were written randomly. The reader will read them in numerical order beginning with 1 and ending with ? Something came to my attention as I was well into writing. I received an email that asked the question: Do you know why 1 is one, 2 is two, 3 is three, 4 is four. I enjoyed the logic that traced them 1-9. that attached number with its numeral. The answer is There are angles! Very interesting is: 0! For a peek at numbers from this angle, for your information- be it fact or fiction, I have included pictures and internet info showing the primitive forms of numbers known as Arabic algorithms*** rather than roman algorithms. However the queen of internet encyclopedias- Wikipedia, debunks the theory as urban myth. For me, myth or not, as I reflected on my writing, I realized that I had been doing just that- checking out the angles associated with each number that told a story and finding God in the rubble of those numbers.

Download or read book Search Find Numbers written by Clever Publishing and published by Clever Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorful multi-purpose padded board book contains Search & Find activities, exercises to learn number and colors, and an encyclopedia - all under one cover! Each spread features unique content that teaches children numbers through activities such as objects to find and questions to answer - all designed to stimulate logical and creative thinking. Children will easily grasp the concepts of numbers and colors, and learn new words as well. The toddler-friendly format with a padded cover, rounded corners, and thick cardboard pages is prefect for early readers.

Download or read book Look Find Numbers to Color written by Victoria Maderna and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-08-20 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look for 8s in the kitchen, 4s on the beach, 6s on the farm, and other numerals and equivalent numbers of objects in fun-to-color places, including a castle, witch's lair, pirate ship, and more.

Download or read book Lets Find All the Right Numbers written by Kim Freeman and published by Mahobe. This book was released on 2007 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Identifying Numbers Find Your Partner Activity written by Denise LaRose and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help young children practice basic mathematical concepts in an engaging game format. Lesson plan and necessary patterns and game pieces are provided. Learning how to identify numbers has never been so fun!

Download or read book Prime Numbers Proof and Journey Finding the Fingerprint of God written by Martin P. Miller NCARB and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of nature is complex, are prime numbers so complex that we cannot solve them. Martin P. Miller, a nationally certified architect, seeks to answer that question and others in this mathematical and philosophical work that reveals the fingerprints of God on multiple levels. He shares how as a young child, he made a table that fifty years later solved prime numbers. After watching a CD on the history of mathematics, he decided to solve what everyone said was the randomness of prime numbers. The number three – which is everywhere – proved very significant. Miller also shares a near-death experience and seeks to answer questions such as: • Why is there bright light in heaven? • Can we travel backward in time and rewrite history? • What are dreams and what do they mean? • Can the seeming randomness of prime numbers be similar to life’s experiences? Throughout the book, the author seeks to find order in chaos, rhythm in randomness, and the fingerprints of God – finding proof of his existence in nature, in our DNA, and in the universal language of mathematics.

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Download or read book Love by the Numbers written by Glynis McCants and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To put it simply, if cupid and a clairvoyant were to have an affair, Glynis McCants would very much look like their offspring." — L.A. Confidential magazine An exciting guide to love through the power of numerology! The greatest gift one can receive is that of true and lasting love, and the secret to understanding your partner is to look to the numbers. International bestselling author and media sensation Glynis McCants has a contemporary spin on the ancient Science of Numerology that is easy to use and amazingly accurate. Create a Numerology Blueprint to discover how to: pick the right partner from the start reignite the passionate love you once had find compatibility with the right person for you! With Love by the Numbers as your guide, you can ensure that your love relationship stays healthy, satisfying, and on track for a lifetime.

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Download or read book Really Big Numbers written by Richard Evan Schwartz and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the American Mathematical Society's first-ever book for kids (and kids at heart), mathematician and author Richard Evan Schwartz leads math lovers of all ages on an innovative and strikingly illustrated journey through the infinite number system. By means of engaging, imaginative visuals and endearing narration, Schwartz manages the monumental task of presenting the complex concept of Big Numbers in fresh and relatable ways. The book begins with small, easily observable numbers before building up to truly gigantic ones, like a nonillion, a tredecillion, a googol, and even ones too huge for names! Any person, regardless of age, can benefit from reading this book. Readers will find themselves returning to its pages for a very long time, perpetually learning from and growing with the narrative as their knowledge deepens. Really Big Numbers is a wonderful enrichment for any math education program and is enthusiastically recommended to every teacher, parent and grandparent, student, child, or other individual interested in exploring the vast universe of numbers.

Download or read book The Psychology of Number and Its Applications to Methods of Teaching Arithmetic written by James Alexander McLellan and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: