Mathematics
Discover top mathematics books, including the best textbooks, workbooks, and advanced engineering mathematics guides. Find essential mathematics dictionaries and the best books to learn math.
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Asymptotic Expansions of IntegralsAsymptotic analysis, that branch of mathematics devoted to the study of the behavior of functions within chosen limits, was once thought of more as a specialized art than a necessary discipline. Now, a solid foundation in the theory and technique of asymptotic expansion of...
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Thomas Harriot: A Life in ScienceAs Robyn Arianrhod shows in this new biography, the most complete to date, Thomas Harriot was a pioneer in both the figurative and literal sense. Navigational adviser and loyal friend to Sir Walter Ralegh, Harriot--whose life was almost exactly contemporaneous to Shakespeare's--took part in...
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Foundations of Measurement Volume I: Additive and Polynomial Representationsvolume 1All of the sciences -- physical, biological, and social -- have a need for quantitative measurement. This influential series, Foundations of Measurement, established the formal foundations for measurement, justifying the assignment of numbers to objects in terms of their structural correspondence.Volume I introduces the...
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Undergraduate Algebraic GeometryAlgebraic geometry is, essentially, the study of the solution of equations and occupies a central position in pure mathematics. With the minimum of prerequisites, Dr. Reid introduces the reader to the basic concepts of algebraic geometry, including: plane conics, cubics and the group law,...
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The European Mathematical Awakening: A Journey Through the History of Mathematics, 1000-1800Absorbing and entertaining, these thirty-two articles by distinguished educators offer a reader-friendly introduction to the history of mathematics. The newly corrected and updated essays cover eight centuries of discoveries, ranging from the medieval practice of finger calculus to the pioneering work of Leonhard Euler.Fascinating...
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Finite-Dimensional Linear Analysis: A Systematic Presentation in Problem FormA sequence of 2,400 propositions and problems features only hints. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this unique approach encourages students to work out their own proofs. 1974 edition.Author: I. M. Glazman, Ju I. LjubicPublisher: Dover PublicationsPublished: 09/15/2006Pages: 520Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 8.60h...
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Euclidean Geometry and TransformationsA good textbook. ― Mathematical Gazette. This introduction to Euclidean geometry emphasizes both the theory and the practical application of isometries and similarities to geometric transformations. Each chapter begins with an optional commentary on the history of geometry. Contents include modern elementary geometry, isometries...
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An Introduction to Information Theory: Symbols, Signals and NoiseUncommonly good...the most satisfying discussion to be found. -- Scientific American.Behind the familiar surfaces of the telephone, radio, and television lies a sophisticated and intriguing body of knowledge known as information theory. This is the theory that has permitted the rapid development of all...
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The Fourth Dimension Simply ExplainedTo remove the contents of an egg without puncturing its shell or to drink the liquor in a bottle without removing the cork is clearly unthinkable -- or is it? Understanding the world of Einstein and curved space requires a logical conception of the...
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Fundamental Concepts of AlgebraThis uncommonly interesting volume has been a favorite for 30 years, and is now available for the first time in a modestly priced paperback edition. Beginning with the fundamentals of numbers and sets, the author clearly guides the reader through the often discouraging complexities...
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Elementary Theory of NumbersThis superb text introduces number theory to readers with limited formal mathematical training. Intended for use in freshman- and sophomore-level courses in arts and science curricula, in teacher-training programs, and in enrichment programs for high-school students, it is filled with simple problems to stimulate...
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Introduction to Combinatorial AnalysisThis introduction to combinatorial analysis defines the subject as the number of ways there are of doing some well-defined operation. Chapter 1 surveys that part of the theory of permutations and combinations that finds a place in books on elementary algebra, which leads to...
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Tensor Analysis for Physicists, Second EditionThis brilliant study by a famed mathematical scholar and former professor of mathematics at the University of Amsterdam integrates a concise exposition of the mathematical basis of tensor analysis with admirably chosen physical examples of the theory.The first five chapters incisively set out the...
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Quantitative Risk Management: Concepts, Techniques and Tools - Revised EditionThis book provides the most comprehensive treatment of the theoretical concepts and modelling techniques of quantitative risk management. Whether you are a financial risk analyst, actuary, regulator or student of quantitative finance, Quantitative Risk Management gives you the practical tools you need to solve...
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Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with ApplicationsThis book has been widely acclaimed for its clear, cogent presentation of the theory of partial differential equations, and the incisive application of its principal topics to commonly encountered problems in the physical sciences and engineering. It was developed and tested at Purdue University...
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Mathematical Foundations of ElasticityThis advanced-level study approaches mathematical foundations of three-dimensional elasticity using modern differential geometry and functional analysis. It is directed to mathematicians, engineers and physicists who wish to see this classical subject in a modern setting with examples of newer mathematical contributions. Prerequisites include a...
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The Curves of LifeThe open-ended curve of the spiral gives a sensation of continuous motion -- of life, in fact. In The Curves of Life, Sir Theodore A. Cook (1867-1928), English author and editor, finds that the spiral or helix may lie at the core of life's...
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Numerical OptimizationThe new edition of this book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date description of the most effective methods in continuous optimization. Its publication responds to the growing interest in optimization in engineering, science, and business by focusing on the methods that are best suited to...
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Algebra 1, Student EditionPrepare students for 21st century success with... Seamlessly integrated print, digital, and interactive content that connects with students anytime and on any device Complete alignment with the Common Core State Standards Support and resources for tailoring instruction to all levels of learners Built-in, frequent...
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Numerical Methods for Scientists and EngineersNumerical analysis is a subject of extreme interest to mathematicians and computer scientists, who will welcome this first inexpensive paperback edition of a groundbreaking classic text on the subject. In an introductory chapter on numerical methods and their relevance to computing, well-known mathematician Richard...
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