Save 17% when you order the complete set! A monumental 4-volume reference, 15 years in the making, The World of Mathematics was specially designed to make mathematics more accessible to the inexperienced. It comprises non-technical essays on every aspect of the vast subject, including articles by scores of eminent mathematicians and other thinkers.
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Excursions in Number Theory by C. Stanley Ogilvy, John T. Anderson Challenging, accessible mathematical adventures involving prime numbers, number patterns, irrationals and iterations, calculating prodigies, and more. ". . . splendidly written, well selected and presented collection . . ." — Martin Gardner.
The Nature and Power of Mathematics by Donald M. Davis This captivating book explains some of the most fascinating ideas of mathematics to nonspecialists, focusing on non-Euclidean geometry, number theory, and fractals. Numerous illustrations. 1993 edition.
Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint: Geometry by Felix Klein This comprehensive treatment features analytic formulas, enabling precise formulation of geometric facts, and it covers geometric manifolds and transformations, concluding with a systematic discussion of fundamentals. 1939 edition. Includes 141 figures.
Factorization Methods for Discrete Sequential Estimation by Gerald J. Bierman Geared toward advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this text describes matrix factorization methods employed by numerical analysts, featuring techniques that lead to efficient, economical, reliable, and flexible estimation algorithms. 1977 edition.
Challenging Mathematical Problems 2 Vol Set by Dover Save Over 11%! This 2-volume set of Challenging Mathematical Problems with Elementary Solutions features over 170 challenging problems ranging from the relatively simple to the extremely difficult.
