Mathematics
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Fractals
£6.95Fractals
What are fractals? Why are they such fun? How do you make one? Why is a dripping tap not as random as it seems? What is chaos? Is the Mandelbrot Set really the most complex object in mathematics? Here, fractal-hunter Oliver Linton takes us on a fascinating journey into the mathematics of fractals and chaos, diving into many kinds of self-similar structures to reveal some of the most recently discovered and intriguing patterns in science and nature.
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Mathematical finance
£8.99Mathematical finance
Now a vital part of modern economies, the rapid growth of the finance industry in recent decades is largely due to the development of mathematical methods such as the theory of arbitrage. Asset valuation, credit trading, and fund management, now depend on these mathematical tools. Mark Davis explains the theories and their applications.
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Quantum leaps
£18.99Quantum leaps
How does Google know what you want to type? How did humans first reach the moon? Could we ever have a supercomputer the size of a pinhead? In this thrilling numerical journey, Hugh Barker explores how mathematics has helped to build the technology of today, and the fascinating ways it is shaping the future. From green energy to 3-D printing and from quantum cryptography to machine learning, ‘Quantum Leaps’ reveals the hidden mathematics in modern technology.
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Symmetry
£5.99Symmetry
David Wade introduces the main principles of symmetry, and shows how, despite opinions over exactly what it is, symmetry can be found in almost every corner of science, nature and human culture.
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That’s mathematics
£7.99That’s mathematics
That’s Mathematics is a vibrant picture book celebrating the maths children use every day when we count, share, play, do sport, make cakes or move to music. Young children will enjoy Tom Lehrer’s song lyrics while learning core maths language. Older children are challenged by activities devised to deepen knowledge.Â
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Useful Mathematical & Physical Formulae
£5.99Useful Mathematical & Physical Formulae
Mathematician Matthew Watkins and illustrator Matt Tweed have compressed almost every familiar equation from mathematics and physics into one tiny book. A quick, fun, stylish reference book with appeal to anyone interested in the sciences.
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