wyszukanych pozycji: 17
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The History of Mathematics Set
ISBN: 9780816049523 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Who invented algebra? How was geometry first used? Why are probability and statistics important? ""The History of Mathematics"" set answers these questions and many others like them. Showing readers that math's historical development is based on discovery, innovation, collaboration, and experimentation, this set provides engaging, interdisciplinary information for curriculum-based classroom work and take-home assignments. Based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards, each of the set's five volumes focuses on one area of math, thoroughly examining the processes,...
Who invented algebra? How was geometry first used? Why are probability and statistics important? ""The History of Mathematics"" set answers these ques...
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809,71 zł |
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Energy and the Environment Set
ISBN: 9780816081615 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) The new six-volume Energy and the Environment set provides an accessible and comprehensive examination of the history, technology, science, environmental and social implications, and issues of environmental justice that are associated with the production of energy.
The new six-volume Energy and the Environment set provides an accessible and comprehensive examination of the history, technology, science, environmen...
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970,67 zł |
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Geometry: The Language of Space and Form
ISBN: 9780816079421 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 267 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Geometry, Revised Edition describes geometry in antiquity. Beginning with a brief description of some of the geometry that preceded the geometry of the Greeks, it takes up the story of geometry during the European Renaissance as well as the significant mathematical progress in other areas of the world. It also discusses the analytic geometry of Ren Descartes and Pierre Fermat, the alternative coordinate systems invented by Isaac Newton, and the solid geometry of Leonhard Euler. Also included is an overview of the geometry of one of the most successful mathematicians of the 19th century,...
Geometry, Revised Edition describes geometry in antiquity. Beginning with a brief description of some of the geometry that preceded the geometry of th...
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185,36 zł |
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Beyond Geometry: A New Mathematics of Space and Form
ISBN: 9780816079452 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 237 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Beyond Geometry describes how set-theoretic topology developed and why it now occupies a central place in mathematics. Describing axiomatic method as well as providing a definition of what a geometric property is, this new resource examines how early analysts incorporated geometric thinking into their development of the calculus. It also looks at the various mathematicians who struggled to develop a new conceptual framework for mathematics and examines one of the sub-disciplines of set-theoretic topology called dimension theory.
Beyond Geometry describes how set-theoretic topology developed and why it now occupies a central place in mathematics. Describing axiomatic method as ...
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185,36 zł |
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Probability and Statistics: The Science of Uncertainty
ISBN: 9780816079414 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 252 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Probability and Statistics, Revised Edition deals with the history of probability, describing the modern concept of randomness and examining "pre-probabilistic" ideas of what most people today would characterize as randomness. This revised book documents some historically important early uses of probability to illustrate some very important probabilistic questions. It goes on to explore statistics and the generations of mathematicians and non-mathematicians who began to address problems in statistical analysis, including the statistical structure of data sets as well as the theory of sampling...
Probability and Statistics, Revised Edition deals with the history of probability, describing the modern concept of randomness and examining "pre-prob...
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185,36 zł |
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Algebra: Sets, Symbols, and the Language of Thought
ISBN: 9780816079445 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 255 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Algebra, Revised Edition describes the history of both strands of algebraic thought. This updated resource describes some of the earliest progress in algebra as well as some of the mathematicians in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and Greece who contributed to this early period. It goes on to explore the many breakthroughs in algebraic techniques as well as how letters were used to represent numbers. New material has been added to the chapter on "modern" algebra, a type of mathematical research that continues to occupy the attention of many mathematicians today.
Algebra, Revised Edition describes the history of both strands of algebraic thought. This updated resource describes some of the earliest progress in ...
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185,36 zł |
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Significant Gestures: A History of American Sign Language
ISBN: 9780275989743 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Tabak has created a fascinating exploration of a unique and uniquely beautiful North American language. The story begins in 18th century France in the first schools to use signed language as the language of instruction. Early in the 19th century a few individuals introduced a variant of this language into the United States and developed an educational system in which to use it. Out of these schools come members of a new American social class, the Deaf--with a capital D--who, united by a common signed language, create institutions through which they can participate in society on terms equal... Tabak has created a fascinating exploration of a unique and uniquely beautiful North American language. The story begins in 18th century France in ... |
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220,78 zł |
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Numbers
ISBN: 9780816079407 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 262 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Numbers, Revised Edition deals with numbers from the point of view of computation, beginning with the earliest number concepts from ancient Mesopotamian, Chinese, and Mayan mathematicians. It describes the origin and diffusion of Arabic numerals, and it concludes with a discussion of the way that the number system is represented within computers. A new section describes some of the IEEE standards for floating point arithmetic, and a more detailed discussion of the work of G del and Turing has been added to this edition. Irrational numbers and the idea of infinity are also examined in this...
Numbers, Revised Edition deals with numbers from the point of view of computation, beginning with the earliest number concepts from ancient Mesopotami...
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185,36 zł |
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Mathematics and the Laws of Nature: Developing the Language of Science
ISBN: 9780816079438 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This volume of the History of Mathematics series delves into the topic of how mathematical concepts are very much ingrained in the laws of nature.
This volume of the History of Mathematics series delves into the topic of how mathematical concepts are very much ingrained in the laws of nature.
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185,36 zł |
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The History of Mathematics Set
ISBN: 9780816084098 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This set features five revised editions and one brand-new volume that cover a significant portion of recent mathematical history as well as its origins. From the in-depth interviews with prominent mathematicians, readers will develop an appreciation for current work in mathematics as well as an interest in the future of this remarkable subject.
This set features five revised editions and one brand-new volume that cover a significant portion of recent mathematical history as well as its origin...
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1092,62 zł |
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Biofuels
ISBN: 9780816070824 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This text describes the most common types of biofuels and biofuel technologies and seeks to identify both the advantages and disadvantages associated with their use.
This text describes the most common types of biofuels and biofuel technologies and seeks to identify both the advantages and disadvantages associated ...
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165,85 zł |
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Nuclear Energy
ISBN: 9780816070855 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Neither an endorsement nor a condemnation of nuclear power, 'Nuclear Energy' provides objective information that is accessible - assuming only a modest knowledge of high school algebra on the part of the reader - and broad in scope.
Neither an endorsement nor a condemnation of nuclear power, 'Nuclear Energy' provides objective information that is accessible - assuming only a modes...
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165,85 zł |
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Solar and Geothermal Energy
ISBN: 9780816070862 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This reference describes two of the least objectionable means by which electricity is generated today. In addition to describing the nature of solar and geothermal energy and the processes by which they can be harnessed, this accessible book details how they are used in practice to supply electricity to the power markets.
This reference describes two of the least objectionable means by which electricity is generated today. In addition to describing the nature of solar a...
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165,85 zł |
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Biohazards
ISBN: 9780816046874 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 194 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Some of the most significant and potentially devastating dangers to human and animal life come from sources we cannot see without the help of microscopes. Viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms have been a troubling presence in the world probably from the time multicellular life first appeared. As part of the new Science and Technology in Focus series, Biohazards covers the history of how these extremely powerful microscopic invaders have plagued the human race and how humans have responded to these attacks. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this volume looks at the recent resurgence of...
Some of the most significant and potentially devastating dangers to human and animal life come from sources we cannot see without the help of microsco...
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141,40 zł |
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Natural Gas and Hydrogen
ISBN: 9780816070848 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 203 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This study describes the technology and scale of the infrastructure that has evolved to produce, transport, and consume natural gas. It emphasizes the business of natural gas production and the energy futures markets that have evolved as vehicles for both speculation and risk management.
This study describes the technology and scale of the infrastructure that has evolved to produce, transport, and consume natural gas. It emphasizes the...
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165,85 zł |
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Wind and Water
ISBN: 9780816070879 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 'Wind and Water' describes conventional hydropower, or wind power, and some of the newer technologies (with less certain futures) that are being introduced to harness the power of ocean currents, ocean waves, and the temperature difference between the upper and lower layers of the ocean.
'Wind and Water' describes conventional hydropower, or wind power, and some of the newer technologies (with less certain futures) that are being intro...
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165,85 zł |
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Coal and Oil
ISBN: 9780816070831 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Coal and oil are two of the world's most important sources of primary energy. A multi-trillion dollar infrastructure has been created to locate, produce, transport, process, and burn coal and oil. This infrastructure has made modern life possible. This book describes the history of these sources of energy.
Coal and oil are two of the world's most important sources of primary energy. A multi-trillion dollar infrastructure has been created to locate, produ...
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165,85 zł |