Ian Stewart
Author
Publisher
CRC Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xxii, 314 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Extensions Solving Equations of Degree Four or Less Finite Fields Structure of Finite Fields The Multiplicative Group Application to Solitaire Regular Polygons What Euclid Knew Which Constructions Are Possible Regular Polygons Fermat Numbers How to Draw a Regular 17-gon Circle Division Genuine Radicals Fifth Roots Revisited Vandermonde Revisited The General Case Cyclotomic Polynomials Galois Group of Q([zeta]) : Q The Technical Lemma More on Cyclotomic...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
It is one of the wonders of mathematics that, for every problem mathematicians solve, another awaits to perplex and galvanize them. Some of these problems are new, while others have puzzled and bewitched thinkers across the ages. Such challenges offer a tantalizing glimpse of the field's unlimited potential, and keep mathematicians looking toward the horizons of intellectual possibility.
In Visions of Infinity, celebrated mathematician...
In Visions of Infinity, celebrated mathematician...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Life is full of uncertainty-- indeed, scientific advances indicate that the universe might be fundamentally inexact-- and humans are terrible at guessing. Stewart reveals that, over the course of history, mathematics has given us some of the tools we need to better manage the uncertainty that pervades our lives. From forecasting, to medical research, to figuring out how to win Let's Make a Deal, he provides a tour of what we can know, and what we...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
x, 342 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
In In Pursuit of the Unknown, celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart uses a handful of mathematical equations to explore the vitally important connections between math and human progress. We often overlook the historical link between mathematics and technological advances, says Stewart--but this connection is integral to any complete understanding of human history. Equations are modeled on the patterns we find in the world around us, says Stewart, and...
13) Cows in the maze
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
xi, 306 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
viii, 358 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the role mathematics plays in revealing the hidden complexities of the natural world, and explains how mathematicians and biologists now work together on difficult scientific problems such as the origin of life.
Author
Series
Publisher
Visible Ink Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
xii, 388 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Simplifying the complex chemical reactions that take place every day through the well-stated answers for more than 900 common chemistry questions, this reference is the go-to guide for students and professionals alike. The book covers everything from the history, major personalities, and groundbreaking reactions and equations in chemistry to laboratory techniques throughout history and the latest developments in the field. Chemistry is an essential...
Publisher
British Broadcasting Corp
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (approximately 300 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This groundbreaking series, from the team behind Earth: the biography, reveals the epic tale of how the forces of the Earth have shaped human civilization. With passionate storytelling and extraordinary HD camerawork, this engaging and visually stunning series combines bold ideas with new science to form an original version of human history. Includes: Filming in Extremes: An Interview with Presenter Ian Stewart.
Author
Publisher
Capitol Records
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (143 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Language
English
Description
Recorded live at New York's Madison Square Garden in August, 2008, Neil Diamond performs twenty-six career-spanning hits. Includes a behind-the-scenes look at Neil's pilgrimage to his childhood home in Brooklyn.