Pi of Life: The Hidden Happiness of Mathematics (Singh Sunil)(Paperback)

Pi of Life: The Hidden Happiness of Mathematics (Singh Sunil)(Paperback)

Is the most important language in the universe also capable of making us happy in simple and profound ways? Can we really weave the foundations of lifelong joy-humility, gratitude, connection, etc.-through the apparent complexity of numbers? Have we oversold the practicality of mathematics, while

A History of Pi (Beckmann Petr)(Paperback)

The history of pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of the times when pi made progress -- and also when it did not, because science was being stifled by

In Search of the Hidden Codes of God in the Mathematics of Gematria: Discovering tbe True Da Vinci Code (Sipperly Patrick)(Paperback)

Number Theory: Step by Step (Singh Kuldeep)(Paperback)

Number theory is one of the oldest branches of mathematics that is primarily concerned with positive integers. While it has long been studied for its beauty and elegance as a branch of pure mathematics, it has seen a resurgence in recent years with the advent of the digital world for its modern

Life Of Pi (Yann Martel Martel)(Paperback)

One boy, one boat, one tiger . . . After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild, blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a zebra (with a broken leg), a female orang-utan - and a 450-pound Royal Bengal

Mathematics of the Breath and the Way - The Writing Life (Bukowski Charles)(Paperback / softback)

In The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way, Charles Bukowski considers the art of writing, and the art of living as writer. Bringing together a variety of previously uncollected stories, columns, reviews, introductions, and interviews, this book finds him approaching the dynamics of his chosen

The Jewels of Happiness: Inspiration and Wisdom to Guide your Life-Journey (Chinmoy Sri)(Paperback)

The Jewels of Happiness is a treasure chest of wisdom and joy - a compilation of succinct and insightful pieces of prose, practical exercises and uplifting aphorisms and verse, many of them published here for the first time. Addressing themes such as peace, enthusiasm and love, the self-contained

Linear Algebra: Step by Step (Singh Kuldeep)(Paperback)

Linear algebra is a fundamental area of mathematics, and is arguably the most powerful mathematical tool ever developed. It is a core topic of study within fields as diverse as: business, economics, engineering, physics, computer science, ecology, sociology, demography and genetics. For an example

Hidden Life of Trees - Peter Wohlleben

In The Hidden Life of Trees Peter Wohlleben makes the case that the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with therm, support them as they grow, share

The Heartbeat of Trees - Peter Wohlleben

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES ‘A simultaneously stimulating and soothing blend of nature writing and science … Strongly encourages tree hugging for our own, human sake’ Guardian Summer Reads 2021 A powerful return to the forest, where trees have

Year of Living Simply - The joys of a life less complicated (Humble Kate)(Paperback / softback)

Finding happiness in the simple

The Secret Life of Plays (Waters Steve)(Paperback)

The Secret Life of Plays examines several plays' hidden workings and the trade secrets that govern their writing. Steve Waters takes the reader through the key elements of dramatic writing to show how plays are more than the sum of their parts, with as much inner vitality as a living

Life Of Pi (Martel Yann)(Paperback / softback)

One boy, one boat, one tiger . . . After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild, blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a zebra (with a broken leg), a female orang-utan - and a 450-pound Royal

Life of Pi (Martel Yann)(Paperback)

NOW ON BROADWAYThe international bestseller and modern classic of adventure, survival, and the power of storytelling is now an award-winning play. 'A story to make you believe in the soul-sustaining power of fiction.'--Los Angeles Times Book Review After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary

Hidden Kingdom: The Insect Life of Costa Rica (Naskrecki Piotr)(Paperback)

Encounter some of the most beautiful creatures in Costa Rica in Piotr Naskrecki's Hidden Kingdom. This book is a visual journey into the world of the insects and their relatives that dominate all terrestrial habitats in Costa Rica through their sheer numbers, biomass, and the ecological functions

Proving It Her Way: Emmy Noether, a Life in Mathematics (Rowe David E.)(Paperback)

The name Emmy Noether is one of the most celebrated in the history of mathematics. A brilliant algebraist and iconic figure for women in modern science, Noether exerted a strong influence on the younger mathematicians of her time and long thereafter; today, she is known worldwide as the 'mother of

Fractals: Form, Chance and Dimension (Mandelbrot Benoit B.)(Paperback)

Discover the Hidden Mathematics of Modern Geometry Fractals, the never-ending geometric-mathematical patterns existing throughout nature, are revealed in the shapes of continents, galaxies, snowflakes, and grains of sand. In this fascinating and seminal volume, renowned pioneering-mathematician

The Nature of Things: Essays of a Tapestry Weaver (Scanlin Tommye McClure)(Paperback)

The Nature of Things weaves together a life full of happiness and sorrow. In these fourteen collected essays, Tommye McClure Scanlin reflects on her artistic journey and how crafting and life are interwoven, two threads that comprise a larger picture. Readers will find themselves lost in Scanlin's

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

Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics (Hamkins Joel David)(Paperback)

An introduction to the philosophy of mathematics grounded in mathematics and motivated by mathematical inquiry and practice. In this book, Joel David Hamkins offers an introduction to the philosophy of mathematics that is grounded in mathematics and motivated by mathematical inquiry and practice

The Mathematics of Secrets: Cryptography from Caesar Ciphers to Digital Encryption (Holden Joshua)(Paperback)

Explaining the mathematics of cryptographyThe Mathematics of Secrets takes readers on a fascinating tour of the mathematics behind cryptography--the science of sending secret messages. Using a wide range of historical anecdotes and real-world examples, Joshua Holden shows how mathematical

The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want (Lyubomirsky Sonja)(Paperback)

Learn how to achieve the happiness you deserve 'A guide to sustaining your newfound contentment.' --Psychology Today 'Lyubomirsky's central point is clear: a significant portion of what is called happiness . . . is up for grabs. Taking some pages out of the positive psychology playbook, she coaches

Life Energy: Using the Meridians to Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Emotions (Diamond M. D. John)(Paperback)

The Promise of Happiness (Ahmed Sara)(Paperback)

The Promise of Happiness is a provocative cultural critique of the imperative to be happy. It asks what follows when we make our desires and even our own happiness conditional on the happiness of others: 'I just want you to be happy'; 'I'm happy if you're happy.' Combining philosophy and feminist