Max Tegmark leads us on an astonishing journey through past, present and future, and through the physics, astronomy and mathematics that are the foundation of his work, most particularly his hypothesis that our physical reality is a mathematical structure and his theory of the ultimate multiverse. In a dazzling combination of both popular and groundbreaking science, he not only helps us grasp his often mind-boggling theories, but he also shares with us some of the often surprising triumphs and disappointments that have shaped his life as a scientist. Fascinating from first to last—this is a book that has already prompted the attention and admiration of some of the most prominent scientists and mathematicians.
Winner of the 1983 National Book Award! "...a perfectly marvelous book about the Queen of Sciences, from which one will get a real feeling for what mathematicians do and who they are. The exposition is clear and full of wit and humor..." - The New Yorker (1983 National Book Award edition) Mathematics has been a human activity for thousands of years. Yet only a few people from the vast population of users are professional mathematicians, who create, teach, foster, and apply it in a variety of situations. The authors of this book believe that it should be possible for these professional mathematicians to explain to non-professionals what they do, what they say they are doing, and why the world should support them at it. They also believe that mathematics should be taught to non-mathematics majors in such a way as to instill an appreciation of the power and beauty of mathematics. Many people from around the world have told the authors that they have done precisely that with the first edition and they have encouraged publication of this revised edition complete with exercises for helping students to demonstrate their understanding. This edition of the book should find a new generation of general readers and students who would like to know what mathematics is all about. It will prove invaluable as a course text for a general mathematics appreciation course, one in which the student can combine an appreciation for the esthetics with some satisfying and revealing applications. The text is ideal for 1) a GE course for Liberal Arts students 2) a Capstone course for perspective teachers 3) a writing course for mathematics teachers. A wealth of customizable online course materials for the book can be obtained from Elena Anne Marchisotto ([email protected]) upon request.
'Football looked at in a very different way' Pat Nevin, former Chelsea and Everton star and football media analyst Football – the most mathematical of sports. From shot statistics and league tables to the geometry of passing and managerial strategy, the modern game is filled with numbers, patterns and shapes. How do we make sense of them? The answer lies in the mathematical models applied in biology, physics and economics. Soccermatics brings football and mathematics together in a mind-bending synthesis, using numbers to help reveal the inner workings of the beautiful game. This new and expanded edition analyses the current big-name players and teams using mathematics, and meets the professionals working inside football who use numbers and statistics to boost performance. Welcome to the world of mathematical modelling, expressed brilliantly by David Sumpter through the prism of football. No matter who you follow – from your local non-league side to the big boys of the Premiership, La Liga, the Bundesliga, Serie A or the MLS – you'll be amazed at what mathematics has to teach us about the world's favourite sport.
“A great storyteller.”—Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist Malba Tahan is the creation of a celebrated Brazilian mathematician looking for a way to bring some of the mysteries and pleasures of mathematics to a wider public. The adventures of Beremiz Samir, The Man Who Counted, take the reader on a journey in which, time and again, Samir summons his extraordinary mathematical powers to settle disputes, give wise advice, overcome dangerous enemies, and win for himself fame, fortune, and rich rewards. We learn of previous mathematicians and come to admire Samir’s wisdom and patience. In the grace of Tahan’s telling, these stories hold unusual delights for the reader.
While trying to decide on a science fair project, third-grader Wilson struggles with with fractions and, much to his embarrassment, his parents sign him up to work with a math tutor, in this long-anticipated sequel to "7 x 9 = Trouble." Illustrations.
CAMathories(TM) The Birth of Monkey King was adapted from "The Journey to the West". Colorful pictures, easy to read comic strips, exciting epic adventures with Monkey King, fun math games for children to play, and comes with answers and abundant parents' teaching notes. All games and teaching notes are designed and written by Mathematician Dr. Lorna Ayton and reviewed by early learning psychologist, Dr. David Whitebread, both from the University of Cambridge. "All-in-one" fantastic features! There are 8 mathematics games and puzzles in Monkey King's early adventure, and they involve the children in counting numbers of different objects in the mountain, recognizing different shapes, using numbers that are multiples of 2 to reach the top of the mountain, and allocating fruits to monkeys equally and formulating a correct equation. Each CAMathories(TM) book and app contains a series of teaching notes to help parents to teach their children mathematics based on the content of the games as well as real-life situations. Wish you happy learning and CAMathoring! CAMathories (TM) El nacimiento del Rey Mono se adaptó de la novela "Peregrinación al Oeste". Contiene dibujos coloridos, tiras cómicas fáciles de leer, una emocionante aventura épica con el Rey Mono, divertidos juegos de matemáticas para los niños, además de las respuestas y abundantes notas de enseñanza para los padres. Todos los juegos y notas de enseñanza han sido diseñados y escritos por la matemática Dra. Lorna Ayton, y revisados por el psicólogo de aprendizaje temprano, Dr. David Whitebread, ambos de la Universidad de Cambridge. ¡Fantásticas características "todo en uno"!Hay 8 juegos y ejercicios matemáticos en la primera aventura del Rey Mono, e involucran a los niños en contar números de diferentes objetos en la montaña, reconocer diferentes formas, usar números que son múltiplos de 2 para llegar a la cima de la montaña, y asignar frutas a los monos por igual y formular una ecuación correcta. Cada libro y aplicación de CAMathories (TM) contiene una serie de notas de enseñanza para ayudar a los padres a enseñar a sus hijos las matemáticas, basándose en el contenido de los juegos, así como en situaciones de la vida real. ¡Les deseamos que disfruten aprendiendo con CAMathories!
An outrageous graphic novel that investigates key concepts in mathematics Integers and permutations—two of the most basic mathematical objects—are born of different fields and analyzed with separate techniques. Yet when the Mathematical Sciences Investigation team of crack forensic mathematicians, led by Professor Gauss, begins its autopsies of the victims of two seemingly unrelated homicides, Arnie Integer and Daisy Permutation, they discover the most extraordinary similarities between the structures of each body. Prime Suspects is a graphic novel that takes you on a voyage of forensic discovery, exploring some of the most fundamental ideas in mathematics. Travel with Detective von Neumann as he leaves no clue unturned, from shepherds’ huts in the Pyrenees to secret societies in the cafés of Paris, from the hidden codes in the music of the stones to the grisly discoveries in Finite Fields. Tremble at the ferocity of the believers in deep and rigid abstraction. Feel the frustration—and the excitement—of our young heroine, Emmy Germain, as she blazes a trail for women in mathematical research and learns from Professor Gauss, the greatest forensic detective of them all. Beautifully drawn and exquisitely detailed, Prime Suspects is unique, astonishing, and witty—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience mathematics like never before.
