Samantha Burket's Library
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| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9781107604636 | A Mathematician's Apology (Canto Classics) | G. H. Hardy | G. H. Hardy was one of this century's finest mathematical thinkers, renowned among his contemporaries as a 'real mathematician … the purest of the pure'. He was also, as C. P. Snow recounts in his Foreword, 'unorthodox, eccentric, radical, ready to talk about anything'. This 'apology', written in 1940, offers a brilliant and engaging account of mathematics as very much more than a science; when it was first published, Graham Greene hailed it alongside Henry James's notebooks as 'the best account of what it was like to be a creative artist'. C. P. Snow's Foreword gives sympathetic and witty insights into Hardy's life, with its rich store of anecdotes concerning his collaboration with the brilliant Indian mathematician Ramanujan, his idiosyncrasies, and his passion for cricket. This is a unique account of the fascination of mathematics and of one of its most compelling exponents in modern times. | Cambridge University Press |
| 9781908944368 | Euclid: The Man Who Invented Geometry (1) (Mega Minds) | Shoo Rayner | This book brings geometry to life with Euclid explaining the principles of Geometry to his friends. Full of fun, explanation and even jokes, thei is the perfect introduction to a sometimes tricky subject.Euclid lived 2300 years ago in Alexandria, in northern Egypt. His was a brilliant mind. He devised a method of learning Geometry starting from the simplest idea - an Axiom - something we can all agree is self-evident. Euclid built argument upon argument, creating a brillaintly simple system for learning Geometry which he wrote down in his book - Euclid's Elements - which was still in everyday use in schools well into the 20th century.Shoo Rayner brings another Mega-mind to life with wit, clarity and sensitivity. For any age that wants to get to grips with geometry. | Shoo Rayner |
| 9780471500308 | Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems Of Mathematics | William Dunham | 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 presented theirarguments." Ivars Peterson Author, The Mathematical TouristMathematics and Physics Editor, Science News"It is mathematics presented as a series of works of art; afascinating lingering over individual examples of ingenuity andinsight. It is mathematics by lightning flash." Isaac Asimov"It is a captivating collection of essays of major mathematicalachievements brought to life by the personal and historicalanecdotes which the author has skillfully woven into the text. Thisis a book which should find its place on the bookshelf of anyoneinterested in science and the scientists who create it." R. L.Graham, AT&T Bell Laboratories"Come on a time-machine tour through 2,300 years in which Dunhamdrops in on some of the greatest mathematicians in history. Almostas if we chat over tea and crumpets, we get to know them and theirideas ideas that ring with eternity and that offer glimpses intothe often veiled beauty of mathematics and logic. And all the whilewe marvel, hoping that the tour will not stop." Jearl Walker,Physics Department, Cleveland State University Author of The FlyingCircus of Physics | John Wiley & Sons |
| 9780300258516 | Mathematics For Human Flourishing | Francis Su | Winner of the Mathematics Association of America's 2021 Euler Book Prize, this is an inclusive vision of mathematics—its beauty, its humanity, and its power to build virtues that help us all flourish“This is perhaps the most important mathematics book of our time. Francis Su shows mathematics is an experience of the mind and, most important, of the heart.”—James Tanton, Global Math Project“A good book is an entertaining read. A great book holds up a mirror that allows us to more clearly see ourselves and the world we live in. Francis Su’s Mathematics for Human Flourishing is both a good book and a great book.”—MAA ReviewsFor mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity’s most beautiful ideas.In this profound book, written for a wide audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, an award‑winning mathematician and educator weaves parables, puzzles, and personal reflections to show how mathematics meets basic human desires—such as for play, beauty, freedom, justice, and love—and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing. These desires and virtues, and the stories told here, reveal how mathematics is intimately tied to being human. Some lessons emerge from those who have struggled, including philosopher Simone Weil, whose own mathematical contributions were overshadowed by her brother’s, and Christopher Jackson, who discovered mathematics as an inmate in a federal prison. Christopher’s letters to the author appear throughout the book and show how this intellectual pursuit can—and must—be open to all. | Yale University Press |
| 9780062024473 | Mathematics Through The Eyes Of Faith (Through The Eyes Of Faith Series) | Russell Howell, James Bradley | Ina new addition to the groundbreaking “Through the Eyes of Faith” series, thenation’s top Christian professors approach mathematics from a Christianperspective. Co-sponsored by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities,Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faithaddresses the Christianstudent’s need to bring science into accord with faith. This deeply insightfuland penetrating exploration of secular scholarship and spiritual pedagogydemonstrates how the discipline of mathematics penetrates the very core issuesof human existence, and illustrates how math contributes to the construction ofa consistent Christian worldview. | HarperOne |
| 9780142410370 | Matilda | ROALD DAHL | From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film!Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!"Matilda will surely go straight to children's hearts." —The New York Times Book Review | PENGUIN US |
| 9781338730968 | Roll with It | Jamie Sumner | "This heartwarming book tells the story of an irrepressible girl with cerebral palsy whose life takes an unexpected turn when she moves to a new town."--Publisher's website. | |
| 9781119766292 | Row The Boat: A Never-Give-Up Approach To Lead With Enthusiasm And Optimism And Improve Your Team And Culture (Jon Gordon) | Jon Gordon, P.J. Fleck | Learn to live and lead with enthusiasm and optimism, impact your team, and transform your culture In Row the Boat, Minnesota Golden Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck and bestselling author Jon Gordon deliver an inspiring message about what you can achieve when you approach life with a never-give-up philosophy. The book shows you how to choose enthusiasm and optimism as your guiding lights instead of being defined by circumstances and events outside of your control.Discover how to put the three key components of row the boat into practice in your life: The Oar: The energy. Only you can dictate whether your oar is in the water or whether you take it out and decide not to use it. The Boat: The sacrifice. The more you give, serve, and make your life about helping others, the better and more fulfilled your life will be, and the bigger your boat gets. The Compass: The direction. The vision you have for your life and the people you surround yourself with help create the dream of where you want to go.Perfect for athletes, coaches, business leaders, and anyone else who hopes to squeeze a little more enjoyment and productivity out of life, Row the Boat will propel leaders, teams, and organizations to greater heights than they have ever reached before. | Wiley |
| 9780375725609 | Stories Through The Ages Baby Boomers Plus 2017 | Peavler, Henry E., Peavler, Dan, Concannon, Tony, Greasley, Nadia, Jorgensen, Dan, Lebduska, Lisa, Lowell, Susan, Marcos, Ernesto, Mattaboni, Suzanne Grieco, McPherson, Richard | two Men, Each Handsome And Unusually Adept At His Chosen Work, Embodied An Element Of The Great Dynamic That Characterized America’s Rush Toward The Twentieth Century. The Architect Was Daniel Hudson Burnham, The Fair’s Brilliant Director Of Works And The Builder Of Many Of The Country’s Most Important Structures, Including The Flatiron Building In New York And Union Station In Washington, D.c. The Murderer Was Henry H. Holmes, A Young Doctor Who, In A Malign Parody Of The White City, Built His “world’s Fair Hotel” Just West Of The Fairgrounds—a Torture Palace Complete With Dissection Table, Gas Chamber, And 3,000-degree Crematorium. Burnham Overcame Tremendous Obstacles And Tragedies As He Organized The Talents Of Frederick Law Olmsted, Charles Mckim, Louis Sullivan, And Others To Transform Swampy Jackson Park Into The White City, While Holmes Used The Attraction Of The Great Fair And His Own Satanic Charms To Lure Scores Of Young Women To Their Deaths. What Makes The Story All The More Chilling Is That Holmes Really Lived, Walking The Grounds Of That Dream City By The Lake.the devil In The White City draws The Reader Into A Time Of Magic And Majesty, Made All The More Appealing By A Supporting Cast Of Real-life Characters, Including Buffalo Bill, Theodore Dreiser, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, And Others. In This Book The Smoke, Romance, And Mystery Of The Gilded Age Come Alive As Never Before.erik Larson’s Gifts As A Storyteller Are Magnificently Displayed In This Rich Narrative Of The Master Builder, The Killer, And The Great Fair That Obsessed Them Both.to Find Outmore About This Book, Go To Http://www.devilinthewhitecity.com.from The Hardcover Edition.publishers Weeklythis Is A Steady Performance Of A Book That, While Gripping In Its Content And Crisply Paced, Isn't Quite A Gold Mine For An Audio Performer. It Relies On Journalistic Narration And Includes Almost No Quotes, So There Isn't Much Chance For Interesting Characterization. But It Is Excellent Nonfiction, Chronicling The Hurly-burly Planning And Construction Of The 1893 Chicago World's Fair (which Did, As The Title Suggests, Include Building What Amounted To An Entire City) And A Cruelly Calculating Sociopath Who Used The Event's Tumult And Crowds To Serve His Homicidal Compulsion. Goldwyn Is An Experienced Narrator With A Keen Dramatic Sense, And His Resonant Voice Is Well-suited To The Project. Music Is Used Only Sparingly, But The Few Subdued, Creepy Bars Goldwyn Reads Over In The Beginning Do An Excellent Job Of Creating Atmosphere For A Tale That Is Subtle But Often Genuinely Unsettling. Listeners Will Also Be Fascinated By Descriptions Of The Sheer Logistics Of The Fair Itself, Which Serve As Not Only Carefully Crafted And Informative History, But Also As Welcome Breaks From The Macabre And Relentless Contrivances Of The Killer. In All, It's A Polished Presentation Of An Intriguing Book That Outlines The Heights Of Human Imagination And Perseverance Against The Depths Of Our Depravity. Simultaneous Release With The Crown Hardcover (forecasts, Dec. 16, 2002). (feb.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information. | Living Springs Publishers |
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