Number-Crunching
Number-Crunching

Author: Paul Nahin

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2011-08-08

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 1400839580

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More stimulating mathematics puzzles from bestselling author Paul Nahin How do technicians repair broken communications cables at the bottom of the ocean without actually seeing them? What's the likelihood of plucking a needle out of a haystack the size of the Earth? And is it possible to use computers to create a universal library of everything ever written or every photo ever taken? These are just some of the intriguing questions that best-selling popular math writer Paul Nahin tackles in Number-Crunching. Through brilliant math ideas and entertaining stories, Nahin demonstrates how odd and unusual math problems can be solved by bringing together basic physics ideas and today's powerful computers. Some of the outcomes discussed are so counterintuitive they will leave readers astonished. Nahin looks at how the art of number-crunching has changed since the advent of computers, and how high-speed technology helps to solve fascinating conundrums such as the three-body, Monte Carlo, leapfrog, and gambler's ruin problems. Along the way, Nahin traverses topics that include algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus, number theory, differential equations, Fourier series, electronics, and computers in science fiction. He gives historical background for the problems presented, offers many examples and numerous challenges, supplies MATLAB codes for all the theories discussed, and includes detailed and complete solutions. Exploring the intimate relationship between mathematics, physics, and the tremendous power of modern computers, Number-Crunching will appeal to anyone interested in understanding how these three important fields join forces to solve today's thorniest puzzles.

Crunching Numbers
Crunching Numbers

Author: Jason Fitzgerald

Publisher:

Published: 2016-09-08

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9780692742235

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The authoritative guide on the National Football League (NFL) salary cap and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Crunching Numbers: An Inside Look at the Salary Cap and Negotiating Player Contracts is the perfect book for any NFL fan to broaden their understanding of the rules and decision making processes general managers face each day, as they construct their team. Crunching Numbers goes into great detail to explain how the money works. Key concepts from the NFL CBA such as signing bonuses, dead money, free agency, salary guarantees, franchise tags, termination pay, minimum salary benefit, bonus forfeitures, grievances, and many more will be looked at closely. By using practical case player examples to illustrate the concepts within the CBA, readers will learn how to calculate a player's salary cap number and the ways in which teams manipulate those numbers to work within the NFL rules. In addition, Crunching Numbers explores ways to benchmark contracts and the roles team contract negotiators play in today's NFL. Whether you are a student with aspirations of working in an NFL front office, a sports agent, a sports writer or just an avid fan, Crunching Numbers will help you better understand the intricacies of the NFL's player's contracts, the salary cap, and salary cap management. For more information, please visit www.CrunchingNumbersBook.com. Praise for Crunching Numbers "Crunching Numbers fills the void that has existed for years when it comes to understanding NFL contracts and the rules regarding the salary cap." - Paraag Marathe, Executive VP of Football Operations, San Francisco 49ers "A must read for all who want to learn about NFL contracts and the salary cap." - Jason LaCanfora, CBS Sports "I've been covering the NFL since the 90's and consider Jason and Vijay to be indispensable resources for all things relating to the salary cap. Their extensive knowledge of the CBA shines through in this collaboration." - Mike Sando, ESPN Senior Writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame Selector "Crunching Numbers is a welcome addition to the sports management education literature. Fitzgerald and Natarajan's work provides and inside view far more credible than anecdotal commentaries, uncovering the accounting and strategy behind the NFL salary cap." - Dr. Kristi Sweeney, Assistant Professor, University of North Florida About the Authors Jason Fitzgerald is the founder of the website OverTheCap.com, which focuses on contract analytics and bench marking contracts. Jason is considered a salary cap expert and has been hired as a consultant by NFL teams and sports agencies to conduct contract analytic projects. His work has been cited by numerous print and digital media including Sports Illustrated, NFL.com, the New York Times, Boston Globe, and the Seattle Times to name a few. Jason has been a contributing writer for the Sporting News. Vijay Natarajan works in the athlete representation field overseeing the day to day operations for the NFL clients of KLASS Sports, LLC. Vijay performs statistical analysis and focuses numerous studies on expected contract trends. He is an expert at sports collective bargaining agreements, salary cap analysis, and player contract negotiations. Vijay has also worked closely on NBA player contract negotiations and is well versed in NBA contract analytics.

Ada and the Number-Crunching Machine
Ada and the Number-Crunching Machine

Author: Zoë Tucker

Publisher: NorthSouth Books

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13: 0735843171

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This is Ada. Although she might look like an ordinary little girl, she’s about to change the world. Augusta Ada Byron, better known as Ada Lovelace, is an inquisitive child. Like her clever mother, she loves solving problems—big problems, little problems, and tricky, complicated problems. Ada invents crazy contraptions and reads all the books in the library of her father, the poet Lord Byron; but most of all she loves to solve mathematical problems. Together with her teacher, the mathematician Charles Babbage, Ada invents the world’s first computer program. Her achievements made her a pioneer for women in the sciences. Zoë Tucker’s words capture the adventurous life of Ada succinctly, and debut picture book illustrator Rachel Katstaller’s art infuses Victorian London with humor. "An impressively balanced mix of engaging description and important facts with a quick explanation of the gender politics of the time and information about Ada's legacy...Inspiring, feminist, and informative in equal parts." –Kirkus Reviews

Number-Crunching Math Puzzles
Number-Crunching Math Puzzles

Author: Dick Hess

Publisher: Puzzlewright

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9781454909743

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Are you sharp enough to solve these devious mind-bogglers? These diverting number, geometric, logic, analytical, and story problems--which vary in difficulty from pleasantly puzzling to chew-your-pencil challenging--will test your smarts. Math conundrum connoisseurs will treasure this collection, and everyone who loves a good puzzle will feel a sense of accomplishment by the end of the book.

Narrative and Numbers
Narrative and Numbers

Author: Aswath Damodaran

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2017-01-10

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 0231542747

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How can a company that has never turned a profit have a multibillion dollar valuation? Why do some start-ups attract large investments while others do not? Aswath Damodaran, finance professor and experienced investor, argues that the power of story drives corporate value, adding substance to numbers and persuading even cautious investors to take risks. In business, there are the storytellers who spin compelling narratives and the number-crunchers who construct meaningful models and accounts. Both are essential to success, but only by combining the two, Damodaran argues, can a business deliver and sustain value. Through a range of case studies, Narrative and Numbers describes how storytellers can better incorporate and narrate numbers and how number-crunchers can calculate more imaginative models that withstand scrutiny. Damodaran considers Uber's debut and how narrative is key to understanding different valuations. He investigates why Twitter and Facebook were valued in the billions of dollars at their public offerings, and why one (Twitter) has stagnated while the other (Facebook) has grown. Damodaran also looks at more established business models such as Apple and Amazon to demonstrate how a company's history can both enrich and constrain its narrative. And through Vale, a global Brazil-based mining company, he shows the influence of external narrative, and how country, commodity, and currency can shape a company's story. Narrative and Numbers reveals the benefits, challenges, and pitfalls of weaving narratives around numbers and how one can best test a story's plausibility.

Mastering Basic Maths: A Step-by-Step Guide to Number Crunching Addition, Subtraction, and Division for Beginners
Mastering Basic Maths: A Step-by-Step Guide to Number Crunching Addition, Subtraction, and Division for Beginners

Author: MR. BIG WEALTH

Publisher: MR. BIG WEALTH

Published: 2023-09-03

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13:

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Mastering Basic Maths is the comprehensive guide you need to conquer the fundamentals of addition, subtraction, and division. Written by the esteemed MR. BIG WEALTH, this step-by-step guide is designed specifically for beginners. Whether you are a student looking to strengthen your math skills or an adult seeking to brush up on the basics, this book provides clear explanations and practical exercises to help you master these essential concepts. With MR. BIG WEALTH as your guide, you'll gain confidence in number crunching and lay a solid foundation for future mathematical success.

Piece of Pi
Piece of Pi

Author: Naila Bokari

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-05-31

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1000944255

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There are some topics or problems that have captured the interest of mathematicians for ages. Calculating pi is one of them. While students often encounter pi in the mathematics classroom when applying various formulas, rarely do they use or explore pi in other contexts. This marvelous infinite number we know as pi shows up in many fascinating and mysterious ways. It can be found everywhere, from astronomy and probability, to the physics of sound and light. It is one of the most important numbers that exists. Help your students discover the number that has intrigued mathematicians for centuries. Learn different ways pi has been calculated through the ages, use pi to figure out your hat size, perform a variety of experiments to estimate the value of pi, or relate pi to the alphabet. These interesting and exciting activities encourage higher order thinking and offer a complete overview of this important number while giving students practice in important math skills. This guide includes detailed lesson plans aligned to NCTM standards and reproducible student worksheets. Use them for Pi Day (March 14), as an enrichment or extension to your existing curriculum, or to challenge your ablest math students. Grades 6-8

Dinosaur Number Crunch
Dinosaur Number Crunch

Author: Kevin Pettman

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2018-02

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781438011325

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Strongest Bites, Longest Legs, Deadliest Claws, Fiercest Horns, Head-to-Head Dino Matchups, and Much More! Every page of this book is bursting with figures, facts, and prehistoric stats!

Java Number Cruncher
Java Number Cruncher

Author: Ronald Mak

Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 9780130460417

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Mak introduces Java programmers to numerical computing. This book contains clear, non-theoretical explanations of practical numerical algorithms, including safely summing numbers, finding roots of equations, interpolation and approximation, numerical integration and differentiation, and matrix operations, including solving sets of simultaneous equations.

Number Crunching for Business People
Number Crunching for Business People

Author: Rene Pellissier

Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780702176654

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This book has been written with the non-specialist statistician in mind. The text supplies practical information which will enable the business person to make sound decisions. It provides information on the basic statistical tools available for quantitative decision-making. Unique features: Makes the generation and use of statistical data both accessible and fun, thereby taking the 'sting' out of Mathematics; Focuses on the practical philosophy of exploratory data analysis (EDA) to assist with making justifiable business decisions; Includes notes on economic indicators for use in the bargaining forum and introductory principles of forecasting, regression and correlation; Introduces the notion of chaos theory for use in the field of forecasting.