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History of mathematics
Paperback. Pure mathematical gold, this insightful book by established author David Acheson makes mathematics accessible to everyone. The entertaining journey through the subject includes some fascinating puzzles and is accompanied by numerous illustrations and sketches by world famous cartoonists. Num Pages: 192 pages, 92 line and 23 halftone illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 122 x 10. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199590025
- ISBN
- 9780199590025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.00
€ 14.99
€ 12.00
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718199463
- ISBN
- 9780718199463
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.48
€ 17.99
€ 13.48
Paperback. An informal guide to the evolution of mathematical language and its profound influence on our lives Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: PBX; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 29. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472117113
- ISBN
- 9781472117113
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Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.81
€ 14.99
€ 11.81
Paperback. The updated new edition of the classic and comprehensive guide to the history of mathematics
For more than forty years, A History of Mathematics has been the reference of choice for those looking to learn about the fascinating history of humankind s relationship with numbers, shapes, and patterns. Num Pages: 688 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 48. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 688
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470525487
- ISBN
- 9780470525487
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Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 31.46
€ 43.99
€ 31.46
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 444 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691610511
- ISBN
- 9780691610511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.38€ 67.88
€ 88.38
€ 67.88
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 444 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3H; PBX; PDZM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 799.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691638638
- ISBN
- 9780691638638
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 295.26
€ 295.26
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, b/w photos & illus. BIC Classification: PBX; YFB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 224 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- A Cappella Books United States
- Edition
- 3rd
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781556523502
- ISBN
- 9781556523502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.27
€ 21.99
€ 21.27
Paperback. A title that inspired the film The Imitation Game, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley, and which has received eight Oscar nominations, including: Best film; Best Actor in a Leading Role; Best Supporting Actress; Best Adapted Screenplay; and Alan Turing was the mathematician whose cipher-cracking transformed the Second World War. Num Pages: 768 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGT; GPJ; JWKF; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 41. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Film Tie-In
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781784700089
- ISBN
- 9781784700089
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.67
€ 14.99
€ 11.67
Paperback. Editor(s): Appel, Andrew W. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBCD; PBX; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 178 x 253 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691164731
- ISBN
- 9780691164731
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.37
€ 17.99
€ 14.37
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781316633304
- ISBN
- 9781316633304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 24.34
€ 40.99
€ 24.34
Paperback. An easy-to-read presentation of the early history of mathematics Engaging and accessible, An Introduction to the Early Development of Mathematics provides a captivating introduction to the history of ancient mathematics in early civilizations for a nontechnical audience. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 167 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119104971
- ISBN
- 9781119104971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.48
€ 79.48
Paperback. Offers a basic introduction to the types of problems that illustrate the earliest forms of algebra. This book presents some significant steps in solving equations and, wherever applicable, to link these developments to the extension of the number system. It analyzes various examples of problems, with their typical solution methods. Translator(s): Pierrehumbert, Anna. Series: Mathematical World. Num Pages: 174 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBF; PBK; PBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 182 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821844731
- ISBN
- 9780821844731
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.50
€ 75.50
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 212 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 28.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691626949
- ISBN
- 9780691626949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.45
€ 46.99
€ 33.45
hardcover. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 212 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBB; PBX; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691653105
- ISBN
- 9780691653105
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.81
€ 140.81
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 460 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 255 x 177 x 24. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691607771
- ISBN
- 9780691607771
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 91.92€ 70.30
€ 91.92
€ 70.30
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 460 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBTB; PBX; PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 999.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691636290
- ISBN
- 9780691636290
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 304.75
€ 304.75
Hardback. Revealing the mathematical side of Benjamin Franklin, this book explains the mathematics behind Franklin's popular "Poor Richard's Almanac", which featured such things as population estimates and a host of mathematical digressions. It includes optional math problems that challenge readers to match wits with the Founding Father himself. Num Pages: 272 pages, 9 color plates. 50 halftones. 52 line illus. BIC Classification: PBC; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691129563
- ISBN
- 9780691129563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 22.38
€ 29.99
€ 22.38
Paperback. The name Bourbaki is known to every mathematician. This book presents accounts of the origins of Bourbaki, their meetings, their seminars, and the members themselves. It also discusses the lasting influence that Bourbaki has had on mathematics, through both the Elements and the Seminaires. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PBB; PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 178 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821839676
- ISBN
- 9780821839676
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.75
€ 46.99
€ 46.75
Hardcover. The story of how calculus came to be, accessible to anyone with a basic knowledge of geometry and algebra. Series: Spectrum. Num Pages: 180 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBK; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 257 x 180 x 15. Weight in Grams: 476. Series: Spectrum. 180 pages, illustrations. The story of how calculus came to be, accessible to anyone with a basic knowledge of geometry and algebra. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PBK; PBX. Dimension: 257 x 180 x 15. Weight: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Mathematical Association of America
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780883855751
- ISBN
- 9780883855751
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.50
€ 75.50
Hardback. Calculus in Context is a compelling exploration-for students and instructors alike-of a discipline that is both rich in conceptual beauty and broad in its applied relevance. Num Pages: 712 pages, 645, 645 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PBJ; PBKA; PBW; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 46. .
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421422305
- ISBN
- 9781421422305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.86€ 85.06
€ 94.86
€ 85.06