Download or read book Mathematical Sorcery written by Calvin C. Clawson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-01-04 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mathematical Mysteries written by Calvin C. Clawson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-11-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A meditation on the beauty and meaning of numbers, exploring mathematical equations, describing some of the mathematical discoveries of the past millennia, and pondering philosophical questions about the relation of numbers to the universe.
Download or read book Language and Mathematics written by Marcel Danesi and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2016-06-06 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the many disciplinary and theoretical links between language, linguistics, and mathematics. It examines trends in linguistics, such as structuralism, conceptual metaphor theory, and other relevant theories, to show that language and mathematics have a similar structure, but differential functions, even though one without the other would not exist.
Download or read book A Day s Adventure In Math Wonderland written by Jin Akiyama and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Math Wonderland is a museum of interactive mathematical models in Hokkaido, Japan, founded by one of the authors, Jin Akiyama, in 2003. The models in Wonderland, many of which have been exhibited all over Japan and in cities around the world, are meant to help children and young adults discover and experience the wonders of mathematics.This book is centered around the experiences of three fictional middle-school students during a visit to Wonderland. They spend a day in Wonderland, handling the interactive models and participating in the activities offered there. At the end of the day, they leave with a genuine appreciation of mathematics gained from witnessing its beauty, applicability and inevitability.The book is an important contribution to the genre because it presents mathematics and models that have never before appeared in books in the same category: reversible solids, plane tiling with developments of tetrahedrons, and double-packable solids, which are derived from the authors' own research papers published in mathematics journals. It is designed to entertain, inform and even teach some mathematics. Although it is targeted at young adults, parents and teachers may learn something from the book as well.
Download or read book MATHKNOW written by Alfio Quarteroni and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-12-24 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathematics forms bridges between knowledge, tradition, and contemporary life. The continuous development and growth of its many branches, both classical and modern, permeates and fertilizes all aspects of applied science and technology, and so has a vital impact on our modern society. The book will focus on these aspects and will benefit from the contribution of several world-famous scientists from mathematics and related sciences, such as: Ralph Abraham, Andrew Crumey, Peter Markowich, Claudio Procesi, Clive Ruggles, Ismail Serageldin, Amin Shokrollahi, Tobias Wallisser.
Download or read book Magic written by Robert Ralley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysterious art of magic has been a source of wonderment since before the time of Christ. Shape shifting between the supernatural practices of 'real' magic and demonstrations of dazzling illusion, magic has been used to conjure the evil eye, burn villages to the ground, slice women in half, and save men from being crushed to death by five tonnes of cement. Robert Ralley's history takes us deep into this magical underworld to reveal the astounding stories of some of the world's greatest magicians. From the astrology of the three wise men to Harry Houdini's escapology, and David Blain's endurance tests, Ralley illustrates the changing perceptions of magic and the dangerous balance between illusion, fraud, and devilry that still exists today.
Download or read book Math with Bad Drawings written by Ben Orlin and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious reeducation in mathematics-full of joy, jokes, and stick figures-that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world. In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician. Truth and knowledge come in multiple forms: colorful drawings, encouraging jokes, and the stories and insights of an empathetic teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin shows us how to think like a mathematician by teaching us a brand-new game of tic-tac-toe, how to understand an economic crises by rolling a pair of dice, and the mathematical headache that ensues when attempting to build a spherical Death Star. Every discussion in the book is illustrated with Orlin's trademark "bad drawings," which convey his message and insights with perfect pitch and clarity. With 24 chapters covering topics from the electoral college to human genetics to the reasons not to trust statistics, Math with Bad Drawings is a life-changing book for the math-estranged and math-enamored alike.
Download or read book Maths Untangled written by Ann Moore and published by ShieldCrest Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maths does not have to be confusing or scary. It can be simple and understood by you. This book is your ‘no-nonsense’ travel guide. I am not a Mathematician. At school, I was no high-flier, not even an also ran. More a back-marker. I appreciate how it felt being the one who did not get it. Helping struggling or disillusioned students UNTANGLE doubt and become less fearful was my passion and driving force as a teacher. ● To develop my own different creative approaches, to unlock their potential. The key? ● To build their resilience, self-esteem and confidence and achieve light bulb moments, positive attitude change, and new-found motivation. ● To gain a realisation it is possible to understand, and yes, even enjoy the subject. My fondest memory is a bottom set student who wanted to be a mechanic and returned to tell me he became one.and returned to tell me he became one.
Download or read book The History of Magic written by Eliphas Levi and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 1999-01-15 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1913, this classic text is an invaluable source book on the history and practice of magic and occultism. The contents include: Magic of the Magi, Magic in Ancient Greece, the Kabalah, Primitive Symbolism, Mysticism, Oracles, Magical Monuments, Magic and Christianity, Pagan Magic, Kabalistic Paintings and Sacred Emblems, Sorcerers, Magic and Freemasonry, the Illuminati, and more. Illustrated.
Download or read book The Automaton in English Renaissance Literature written by Wendy Beth Hyman and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Automaton in English Renaissance Literature features original essays exploring the automaton-from animated statue to anthropomorphized machine-in the poetry, prose and drama of England in the 16th and 17th centuries. Addressing the history and significance of the living machine in early modern literature, the collection places literary automata of the period within their larger aesthetic, historical, philosophical and scientific contexts.
Download or read book International Joint Conferences written by Héctor Quintián and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Selected Scientific Papers of Alfred Land written by P. Barut and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theoretical physicists allover the world are acquainted with Lande's celebrated computation of the g factor or splitting factor or, more precisely, the magne togyric factor. The so-called anomalous Zeeman effect had intrigued, if not vexed, some of the most distinguished physicists of that time, such as Bohr, Sommerfeld, Pauli, and others. Lande realized that this recalcitrant effect was inseparable from the multiplet line structure - a breakthrough in understanding which he achieved in 1922 at the age of thirty four. It was in the same year that Lande discovered the interval rule for the separation of multiplet sublevels, a significant result that holds in all cases of Russell-Saunders coupling and renders comparatively easy the empirical analysis of spectral multiplets. In the twenties, Lande succeeded in constructing some original concepts of axiomatic thermodynamics by employing Caratheodory's somewhat esoteric approach as his guiding concept. Published in the Handbuch der Physik, his comprehensive treatise, evincing several novel ideas, has become a classic. Lande, Sommerfeld's student though never a true disciple, published two monographs on quantum mechanics that are remarkable for their content and exposition. In this connection it may be apposite to stress that Lande had sub scribed for many years to the (infelicitously named) Copenhagen interpretation.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Magic Tricks written by Tom Ogden and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1998-11-01 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents step-by-step instructions for performing hundreds of tricks, provides tips on establishing a stage presence, and offers methods and styles of master magicians
Download or read book My Emergent God written by S. Kamiloni and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a serious attempt to compile a science-based worldview or ideology. My Emergent God is divided into three parts. The first part is an ontology, the second deals with socioeconomic and political doctrines, and the third part is on futurology, that is, the future of technology, ideology, and the human race.
Download or read book Pi of Life written by Sunil Singh and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is the most important language in the universe also capable of making us happy in simple and profound ways? Can we really weave the foundations of lifelong joy—humility, gratitude, connection, etc.—through the apparent complexity of numbers? Have we oversold the practicality of mathematics, while ignoring its larger and more human purposes—happiness? In Pi of Life: The Hidden Happiness of Mathematics, Sunil Singh takes the readers on a unique adventure, discovering that all the elements that are essential for lifelong happiness are deeply intertwined with the magic of mathematics. Blending classic wisdom with over 100 pop culture references—music, television and film—Singh whimsically switches the lens in this book from the traditional society teaching math to a new and bold math teaching society. Written with charming buoyancy and intimacy, he takes us on an emotional and surprising journey through the deepest goldmine of mathematics—our personal happiness.
Download or read book The Magic of liphas L vi written by Éliphas Lévi and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-23 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Magic of Éliphas Lévi,' the renowned French occultist delves into the mysteries of magic, symbolism, and the occult. Lévi's writing style is both poetic and scholarly, blending esoteric knowledge with a profound understanding of symbolism and mysticism. The book explores the concept of magic as a spiritual practice and a means of connecting with the divine, drawing on Lévi's expertise in the occult and the hidden knowledge of the ages. Lévi's work is both philosophical and practical, offering insights into the nature of reality and the power of the human mind to transcend mundane existence through the practice of magic. Éliphas Lévi, a 19th-century occultist and writer, was a key figure in the development of modern occultism and symbolism. His writings on magic, mysticism, and the esoteric have had a profound influence on subsequent generations of occultists and spiritual seekers. Lévi's background in the occult traditions of Western esotericism informed his groundbreaking work on magic and the occult, making him a seminal figure in the study of the hidden mysteries of the universe. 'The Magic of Éliphas Lévi' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of occultism, magic, and mysticism. Lévi's insights into the nature of magic and its transformative power offer a unique perspective on the pursuit of spiritual knowledge and self-discovery. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to explore the hidden depths of human consciousness and the mysteries of the universe.
Download or read book Magic The Complete Course written by Joshua Jay and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-11-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic is everywhere, from the big spectacle celebrity of David Copperfield and Siegfried and Roy to the quirky Penn and Teller to the spooky David Blaine and Criss Angel to the endless material on YouTube. But until now, learning it has never been easy—that's all about to change with Magic, a book that does for close-up magic what How to Grill does for barbecue. Written by charismatic young magician Joshua Jay, Magic combines expertise, photographs, and step-by-step directions showing how to perform 100 tricks. Joshua Jay took home the top prize at the World Magic Seminar (the Olympics of magic) when he was just 16 years old. Now he continues to perform magic, write about magic, eat, sleep, and breathe magic. Here, he brings all his passion and knowledge to teaching magic. Each trick is broken down into the Effect, the Secret, the Set-up, and, most important, the Performance, with lessons on what to say, how to direct the audience's attention, where to keep your hands, and so on. (In other words, how to be smart about the things your audience is surprisingly clueless about.) Here are the Ten Greatest Card Tricks; tricks to dazzle a dinner date; tricks to perform for the boss (poke a hole through his shirt, then magically mend it); tricks especially for kids; and even tricks for an audience in another state—with "Australian Self-Help," you can find a participant's chosen card over the phone. It's the Aha! book for a subject whose time has come.
