Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics (Dunham William)(Paperback)

Journey Through Genius: Great Theorems of Mathematics (Dunham William)(Pevná vazba)

Praise for William Dunham s Journey Through Genius The GreatTheorems of Mathematics 'Dunham deftly guides the reader throughthe verbal and logical intricacies of major mathematical questionsand proofs, conveying a splendid sense of how the greatestmathematicians from ancient to modern times

Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics (Dunham William)(Paperback)

Like masterpieces of art, music, and literature, great mathematical theorems are creative milestones, works of genius destined to last forever. Now William Dunham gives them the attention they deserve. Dunham places each theorem within its historical context and explores the very human and often

Sacred Mirrors: The Visionary Art of Alex Grey (Grey Alex)(Paperback)

This unique series of paintings takes the viewer on a graphic, visionary journey through the physical, metaphysical, and spiritual anatomy of the self. From anatomically correct rendering of the body systems, Grey moves to the spiritual/energetic systems with such images as 'Universal Mind

Windblown - Landscape, Legacy and Loss - The Great Storm of 1987 (Jones Tamsin Treverton)(Paperback / softback)

A journey through the Great Storm and the re-birth of the English

A History of Mathematics: From Mesopotamia to Modernity (Hodgkin Luke)(Paperback)

A History of Mathematics covers the evolution of mathematics through time and across the major Eastern and Western civilizations. It begins in Babylon, then describes the trials and tribulations of the Greek mathematicians. The important, and often neglected, influence of both Chinese and Islamic

Inside Campaigns: Elections Through the Eyes of Political Professionals (Feltus William J.)(Paperback)

Take your students on a journey into the world of campaign managers. Powered by scores of interviews and surveys of political professionals, the book considers the purpose, potency, and poetry of modern political campaigns in the

Great Railway Bazaar - By Train Through Asia (Theroux Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The Great Railway Bazaar is Paul Theroux's account of his epic journey by rail through Asia. Filled with evocative names of legendary train routes - the Direct-Orient Express, the Khyber Pass Local, the Delhi Mail from Jaipur, the Golden Arrow to Kuala Lumpur, the Hikari Super Express to Kyoto and

Black Lamb and Grey Falcon: A Journey Through Yugoslavia (West Rebecca)(Paperback)

'Rebecca West's magnum opus . . . one of the great books of our time.' --The New Yorker Written on the brink of World War II, Rebecca West's classic examination of the history, people, and politics of Yugoslavia illuminates a region that is still a focus of international concern. A magnificent

Journey Through the Chiltern Hills (Eyers Jill)(Paperback / softback)

This fascinating journey through the beautiful, protected area of England explores the history of the Chiltern Hills and its

The Art of More: how mathematics created civilisation - Michael Brooks

Bestselling science writer Michael Brooks takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of civilisation, as he explains why maths is fundamental to our understanding of the world. | 1, 2, 3 … ? The untrained brain isn’t wired for maths; beyond the number 3, it just sees ‘more’. So why

Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faith (Howell Russell)(Paperback)

In this comprehensive work, top professors present the discipline of mathematics from a Christian worldview. It addresses the needs of Christian students who wish to align science and faith, and demonstrates that the most abstract topic can be a pathway to a closer relationship with God

The USSR Olympiad Problem Book: Selected Problems and Theorems of Elementary Mathematics (Shklarsky D. O.)(Paperback)

This book contains 320 unconventional problems in algebra, arithmetic, elementary number theory, and trigonometry. Most of the problems first appeared in competitive examinations sponsored by the School Mathematical Society of the Moscow State University and the Mathematical Olympiads held in

William the Conqueror: The Bastard of Normandy (Rex Peter)(Paperback)

Of Franco-Scandinavian descent through his father, Duke Robert 'the Magnificent', William the Conqueror is revealed as the brutal and violent product of his time, much given to outbursts of rage, capable of great cruelty, autocratic, avaricious and prone to a sort of grisly humour. Yet, with all

This Old Heart of Mine - My Inspirational Cardiac Journey (Hillman Chris)(Paperback / softback)

The story of the author's journey to and through heart

The Abc's of Science (Mussardo Giuseppe)(Paperback)

Absolute zero. Some like it cold.- Boltzmann. The genius of disorder.- Chandra. The journey of a star.- Dimensions. The story behind the scenery.- Euler. A mine of golden formulas.- Faraday. A portrait of the scientist as a young man.- Germain. Sophie's choice.- Harriott. Looking for Mr. Harry.-

The Anatomy of Disgust (Miller William Ian)(Paperback)

William Miller embarks on an alluring journey into the world of disgust, showing how it brings order and meaning to our lives even as it horrifies and revolts us. Our notion of the self, intimately dependent as it is on our response to the excretions and secretions of our bodies, depends on it

The Light Through the Leaves (Vanderah Glendy)(Paperback)

Go on a powerful journey of forgiveness and healing with The Light Through the Leaves, a transcendent novel of love, loss, and self-discovery by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Where the Forest Meets the Stars.One unbearable mistake at the edge of the forest.In a moment of crisis,

Border - A Journey to the Edge of Europe (Kassabova Kapka)(Paperback / softback)

One of the most celebrated books of the year: a vivid journey through the haunted borderlands that once made up the easternmost stretch of the old Iron Curtain and today mark the outer reaches of

The Robber of Memories: A River Journey Through Colombia (Jacobs Michael)(Paperback)

Running through the heart of Colombia is a river emblematic of the fascination and tragedy of South America, the Magdalena. Considered by some to be the most dangerous place in the world, travellers along the river - for centuries the only route into the vast South American interior - were at the

Sovietistan - A Journey Through Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan (Fatland Erika)(Paperback / softback)

An unforgettable journey through the former Soviet Republics, by a prizewinning author of international

Advent for Everyone (2018): A Journey through Luke (Wright Tom)(Paperback / softback)

Tom Wright invites you on an Advent journey through the Gospel of Luke, linking his reflections to the Sunday readings for Year C in the Revised Common

Dawn of the New Everything - A Journey Through Virtual Reality (Lanier Jaron)(Paperback / softback)

The Weird Tales of William Hope Hodgson (Hope-Hodgson William)(Paperback)

The splash from something enormous resounds through the sea-fog. In the stillness of a dark room, some unspeakable evil is making its approach. . . Abandon the safety of the familiar with 10 nerve-wracking episodes of horror penned by master of atmosphere and suspense, William Hope Hodgson. From

The Calculus Gallery: Masterpieces from Newton to Lebesgue (Dunham William)(Paperback)

More than three centuries after its creation, calculus remains a dazzling intellectual achievement and the gateway to higher mathematics. This book charts its growth and development by sampling from the work of some of its foremost practitioners, beginning with Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm