Kategoria BISAC: Mathematics >> Recreations & Games

An Entertaining and Enlightening Guide to the Who, What, and Why of String Theory, now also available in an updated reflowable electronic format compatible with mobile devices and e-readers.

During the last 50 years, numerous physicists have tried to unravel the secrets of string theory. Yet why do these scientists work on a theory lacking experimental confirmation?

Why String Theory? provides the answer, offering a highly readable and accessible panorama of the who, what, and why of this large aspect of modern theoretical physics. The author, a...

All real life mathematics is problem solving. And all those fascinated by puzzles are problem solvers at heart. But thinking mathematically is a skill we have to learn and one which it is easy to forget.
Recreational mathematicians and students can practise problem solving in different ways. In this book solving puzzles is practised in a different way from most books they will have seen before:
# Readers get no clues to what the puzzle is about
# They may take hours or even days to work out what is being asked of them
# Even after that, some problems may have no solution...

All real life mathematics is problem solving. And all those fascinated by puzzles are problem solvers at heart. But thinking mathematically is a skill we have to learn and one which it is easy to forget. Recreational mathematicians and students can practise problem solving in different ways. In this book solving puzzles is practised in a different way from most books they will have seen before:
# Readers get no clues to what the puzzle is about
# They may take hours or even days to work out what is being asked of them
# Even after that, some problems may have no solution
The...

The origami introduced in this book is designed based on geometry. The most important feature of 3D Origami Art is its form. The origami has curved folds and surfaces, unlike most known origami that is folded flat. The curved nature of 3D origami leads to many new and beautiful forms.This book explains how the shapes are designed with many easy-to-understand figures. The theory is mainly explained with figures. There are no equations so that general reader can understand and design their own origami with ease.

Yes, Your Kids CAN Do Math Without Tears: Denise Gaskins provides a treasure lode of helpful tips for all families, whether your children are homeschooling, unschooling, or attending a traditional classroom. Even if you struggled with math in school, you can help your kids practice mental math skills, master the basic facts, and ask the kind of questions that encourage deeper thought.

Sections include:

• How to Understand Math: Introduce your children to the thrill of conquering a challenge. Build deep understanding by thinking, playing, and asking questions...