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The Mathematics of Origami - Joseph O'Rourke

Fascinating mathematics underlies the art of origami, which has applications including origami-based stents, deployment of solar arrays in space, and furniture design. This approachable book relies on geometric intuition and requires only high school-level geometry and trigonometry. It contains solved exercises and over 150 color illustrations.

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The Mathematics of the Gods and the Algorithms of Men - Paolo Zellini

Is mathematics a discovery or an invention? Do numbers truly exist? What sort of reality do formulas describe?The complexity of mathematics - its abstract rules and obscure symbols - can seem very distant from the everyday. There are those things that are real and present, it is supposed, and then there are mathematical concepts: creations of our mind, mysterious tools for those unengaged with the world. Yet, from its most remote history and deepest purpose, mathematics has served not just as a way to understand and order, but also as a foundation for the reality it describes.In this elegant book, mathematician and philosopher Paolo Zellini offers a brief cultural and intellectual history of mathematics, ranging widely from the paradoxes of ancient Greece to the sacred altars of India, from Mesopotamian calculus to our own contemporary obsession with algorithms. Masterful and illuminating, The Mathematics of the Gods and the Algorithms of Men transforms our understanding of mathematical thinking, showing that it is inextricably linked with the philosophical and the religious as well as the mundane - and, indeed, with our own very human experience of the universe.

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The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way - Charles Bukowski

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 profession with cynical aplomb, deflating pretensions and tearing down idols armed with only a typewriter and a bottle of beer. From numerous tales of the author's adventures at poetry readings, parties, film sets, and bars, to an unprecedented gathering of Bukowski's singular literary criticism, the author discusses his writing practices and his influences. The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way is a perfect guide to the man behind the myth and the disciplined artist behind the boozing brawler.

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The Price of Inequality - Joseph E. Stiglitz

Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz explains why we are experiencing such destructively high levels of inequality - and why this is not inevitable The top 1 percent have the best houses, the best educations, the best doctors, and the best lifestyles, but there is one thing that money doesn''t seem to have bought: an understanding that their fate is bound up with how the other 99 percent live. Throughout history, this is something that the top 1 percent eventually do learn - too late. In this timely book, Joseph Stiglitz identifies three major causes of our predicament: that markets don''t work the way they are supposed to (being neither efficient nor stable); how political systems fail to correct the shortcomings of the market; and how our current economic and political systems are fundamentally unfair. He focuses chiefly on the gross inequality to which these systems give rise, but also explains how inextricably interlinked they are. Providing evidence that investment - not austerity - is vital for productivity, and offering realistic solutions for levelling the playing field and increasing social mobility, Stiglitz argues that reform of our economic and political systems is not just fairer, but is the only way to make ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Mathematics of Love - Emma Darwin

From the Suffolk countryside to the old Basque towns of Spain, Emma Darwin''s unforgettable debut tells the astoundingly moving story of Stephen, a veteran of Waterloo, whose suffering and secret lost happiness is transformed by love. Gorgeously written, fascinating and engrossing, THE MATHEMATICS OF LOVE is a sexy, heartbreaking, glorious novel by a major new literary star.

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The Future of Power - Joseph Nye

The Future of Power examines what it means to be forceful and effective in a world in which the traditional ideas of state power have been upended by technology, and rogue actors.Joseph S. Nye, Jr., a longtime analyst of power and a hands-on practitioner in government, delivers a new power narrative that considers the shifts, innovations, bold technologies, and new relationships that are defining the twenty-first century. He shows how power resources are adapting to the digital age and how smart power strategies must include more than a country''s military strength.At the beginning of the twenty-first century, unsurpassed in military strength and ownership of world resources, the United States was indisputably the most powerful nation in the world. Today, China, Russia, India, and others are increasing their share of world power resources. Information once reserved for the government is now available for mass consumption. The Internet has literally put power at the fingertips of nonstate agents, allowing them to launch cyberattacks from their homes. The cyberage has created a new power frontier among states, ripe with opportunity for developing countries. To remain at the pinnacle of world power, the United States must adopt a strategy that designed for a global ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nora and the Compass of Chaos - Joseph Elliott

The side-splittingly funny sequel to Nora and the Map of Mayhem by award-winning author Joseph Elliott, star of CBeebies' Swashbuckle.When Nora is invited to a fancy dress party, she thinks that's the worst of her problems . . . until she discovers her friend Grizzler is missing. After finding his boat completely wrecked, Nora sets off on a wild adventure to try and find him - though she doesn't expect her great-grandkids, Atticus and Autumn, to have stowed away for the ride! Between dodging fingernail-eating skuttlecrags and wrangling ice-breathing jujugars, there's also whispers of a rogue Monster Hunter on the loose with monstrous plans in motion. With only some wool, a corkscrew and half a pack of sweets in their possession, can the trio stop the true villain before it's too late?Complete with wild and joyful illustrations from Nici Gregory, this rip-roaring tale is perfect for readers aged 8 and up!PRAISE FOR NORA AND THE MAP OF MAYHEM:'Exactly the kind of anarchy I love.' - Louie Stowell'Riotously funny, utterly unique' - Jenny Pearson'A whirlwind of hilarity!' - Laura Ellen Anderson

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The Daughter of Time - Josephine Tey

Voted the top crime novel of all time by the UK Crime Writers' Association, The Daughter of Time is Josephine Tey's last and most successful book. Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers.These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is introduced by writer David Stuart Davies. Inspector Alan Grant is laid up in hospital with a spinal injury and he's bored.Renowned for his ability to read a face, he passes the time looking at old portraits and one which particularly grabs his attention is of Richard III, the supposed arch villain who killed his own nephews, 'the princes in the tower'. But Grant doesn't accept the face in the portrait is the face of a villain so he sets out to investigate what really happened. An unusual premise for a crime novel perhaps, but nevertheless an extremely clever and engrossing one, brilliantly plotted and written with enormous charm and erudition.

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St Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury - Lionel Smithett Lewis

Reprinted by popular demand, this book tells the story of St Joseph of Arimathea and the legend of his journey to Britain as a metal merchant seeking tin. Tradition states that on this journey he was accompanied by none other than Jesus, who at this stage was a young boy. This title reveals the events of St Joseph''s time at Glastonbury, and explores the legend behind this intriguing story. Britain is proverbially rich in monuments of the past, but of all the ancient places with outward and visible links with antiquity this little Somerset town is unique. For it is not only bestowed with visible evidences, wrought in stone, of generations long departed, but it is also steeped in fascinating legend and tradition. One of these later traditions states that Glastonbury was the very cradle of English Christianity, where an infant church was planted by those who personally knew Jesus. This is a truly fascinating and innovative perspective on the story of St Joseph of Arimathea, which promises to enthral the reader.

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The Ghosts Of Rome - Joseph O'Connor

''Thrilling, terrifying and entertaining in equal measure'' Liz Nugent, Number One Bestselling author of Strange Sally DiamondFebruary 1944. Six months since Nazi forces occupied Rome.Inside the beleaguered city, the Contessa Giovanna Landini is a member of the band of Escape Line activists known as ‘The Choir’. Their mission is to smuggle refugees to safety and help Allied soldiers, all under the nose of Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann.During a ferocious morning air raid a mysterious parachutist lands in Rome and disappears into the backstreets. Is he an ally or an imposter? His fate will come to put the whole Escape Line at risk.Meanwhile, Hauptmann’s attention has landed on the Contessa. As his fascination grows, she is pulled into a dangerous game with him – one where the consequences could be lethal.''As thrilling, beautiful and sensational a novel as you''ll read this year or any year'' Donal Ryan, Sunday Times''Vivid and moving'' Guardian‘A stellar piece of storytelling’ Daily Mail''Not just a wartime thriller, but a meditation on how we remember, how we resist and how, even in the darkest times, humanity endures'' New York Times''Excellent...rings so emotionally true and clear... The writing has the energy and tension of a thriller, yet the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Ghosts Of Rome - Joseph O'Connor

''Thrilling, terrifying and entertaining in equal measure'' Liz Nugent, Number One Bestselling author of Strange Sally DiamondFebruary 1944. Six months since Nazi forces occupied Rome.Inside the beleaguered city, the Contessa Giovanna Landini is a member of the band of Escape Line activists known as ‘The Choir’. Their mission is to smuggle refugees to safety and help Allied soldiers, all under the nose of Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann.During a ferocious morning air raid a mysterious parachutist lands in Rome and disappears into the backstreets. Is he an ally or an imposter? His fate will come to put the whole Escape Line at risk.Meanwhile, Hauptmann’s attention has landed on the Contessa. As his fascination grows, she is pulled into a dangerous game with him – one where the consequences could be lethal.''As thrilling, beautiful and sensational a novel as you''ll read this year or any year'' Donal Ryan, Sunday Times''Vivid and moving'' Guardian‘A stellar piece of storytelling’ Daily Mail''Not just a wartime thriller, but a meditation on how we remember, how we resist and how, even in the darkest times, humanity endures'' New York Times''Excellent...rings so emotionally true and clear... The writing has the energy and tension of a thriller, yet the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Daughter Of Time - Josephine Tey

''A detective story with a very considerable difference. Ingenious, stimulating and very enjoyable'' SUNDAY TIMES''As interesting and enjoyable a book as they will meet in a month of Sundays'' OBSERVERScotland Yard inspector Alan Grant, recovering from a broken leg, becomes fascinated with a contemporary portrait of Richard III, believed to have brutally killed his brother''s children - the Princes in the Tower - to make his crown secure. But is the hunchback with such a sensitive, noble face really one of the world''s most heinous villains? Or was he the victim of one of the most insidious plots in history?''One of the best mysteries of all time'' NEW YORK TIMES''Suspense is achieved by unexpected twists and extremely competent storytelling . . . credible and convincing'' SPECTATOR

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The Magic of Language - Joseph Quinn

This is the story of James Joyce, a writer who overcame the limitations of poverty, nationalism, religion, family and near blindness. He only wrote about his native city, Dublin, though he refused to live there. In his lifetime, he was much criticised, but he became one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. However, he would not have achieved this without the help of three women. Dossier:The Irish renaissanceIrish emigration

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The Power of Myth - Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers

The noted mythologist discusses the relationship of ancient myths to modern life, including discussions of recent heros, tales of love and marriage, the power of myth, and mythic themes

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The Promise of Mediation - Joseph P. Folger, Robert A. Baruch Bush

Presents an account of the transformative model of mediation and its practical application, including a description of how the field has moved toward increasing acceptance of the transformative model. This work offers information about how to use it effectively and clarifications of common misconceptions about the model.

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The Mathematics of Classical and Quantum Physics - Lord Byron, Robert W. Fuller

Well-organized text designed to complement graduate-level physics texts in classical mechanics, electricity, magnetism, and quantum mechanics. Topics include theory of vector spaces, analytic function theory, Green''s function method of solving differential and partial differential equations, theory of groups, more. Many problems, suggestions for further reading.

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The Innocents of Florence - Joseph Luzzi

How a Florentine orphanage rescued thousands of children and revolutionised childhood education amid the splendour of Renaissance art

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Pokemon Origami: Fold Your Own Pokemon - Scholastic

Turn your favourite Pokémon into folded art with the easy origamiprojects in Pokémon Origami: Fold Your Own Pokémon! Eighty full-colourpages featuring 48 pages of instructions and all the specialsheets of origami paper needed to complete 10 Pokémon!

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The Daughter of Time - Josephine Tey

Who really killed the princes in the tower?

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Avy Joseph

An intuitive and expert guide to some of the most effective techniques in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy In the newly revised fourth edition of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Your Route Out of Perfectionism, Self-Sabotage and Other Everyday Habits with CBT/REBT, accredited therapist Avy Joseph delivers an up-to-date exploration of proven cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) philosophy and techniques that work to improve your own life and the lives of others. Joseph explains how to challenge irrational, negative thoughts and unhealthy beliefs about yourself and your life. You'll learn to improve your outlook, mindset, and mood at home and at work. This latest edition of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy offers updated scenarios and exercises you can start using immediately, as well as: Discussions of the theory of the Multiplicity of Origins, a model explaining the development of unhealthy beliefsUnderstand that we have a biological predisposition to irrationality when something negative happens and how to use our free will to direct our mind to rationality and act constructively achieve our goalsStep-by-step strategies to change our unhealthy beliefs and unhelpful behaviours that sabotage our goals in the real world, including methods for understanding the solution intellectually and transforming it into emotional understanding A powerful and hands-on resource ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Mount Horeb Palestine - Joseph E. Yoakum

In 1962 at the age of 71, Joseph E. Yoakum (1891–1972) reported having a dream that inspired him to draw. Thereafter the retired veteran began a daily practice and over the next 10 years produced some 2,000 works. Yoakum was born into poverty, had very little schooling, and at an early age left home to join a circus. He wound up working with several circuses, traveling across the United States as well as abroad and becoming intimately familiar with the world’s various landscapes. These experiences would provide the foundational memories that fueled his deeply spiritual vision decades later. When he began to put that vision to paper in his apartment on Chicago’s South Side in the early 1960s, Yoakum quickly developed a unique visual language, independent and distinct from other artists in the city, such as those involved in the flourishing Black Arts Movement or the up-and-coming Chicago Imagist group. His drawings – predominantly landscapes in ballpoint pen, colored pencil, pastel, and watercolor and inscribed with locations from all seven continents – reflect the scope of his national and international travels as well as his idiosyncratic and poetic vision of the natural world.

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The (Mis)Behaviour of Markets - Benoit B. Mandelbrot, Richard L. Hudson

This international bestseller, which foreshadowed a market crash, explains why it could happen again if we don''t act now. Fractal geometry is the mathematics of roughness: how to reduce the outline of a jagged leaf or static in a computer connection to a few simple mathematical properties. With his fractal tools, Mandelbrot has got to the bottom of how financial markets really work. He finds they have a shifting sense of time and wild behaviour that makes them volatile, dangerous - and beautiful. In his models, the complex gyrations of the FTSE 100 and exchange rates can be reduced to straightforward formulae that yield a much more accurate description of the risks involved.

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The Library of Fragrance Dark Roses kolínská voda unisex 30 ml

Kolínská voda Dark Roses od The Library of Fragrance je unisex vůně s hlubokou květinovou kompozicí. Kombinuje tóny čajové růže, pačuli, ambry a vetiveru. Je určena pro večerní nošení a speciální příležitosti.

  • Unisex vůně vhodná pro ženy i muže
  • Hluboká a elegantní květinová kompozice
  • Vydatná koncentrace kolínské vody
  • Autentická a jedinečná vonná skladba

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The Shining (1444720724)

Kniha The Shining od Stephena Kinga vypráví příběh pětiletého Dannyho, který má psychické schopnosti. Když se jeho rodina přestěhuje jako správci do opuštěného hotelu Overlook, Danny začne zažívat děsivé vize. Hotel ožívá vlastním životem a rodina se ocitá v pasti během zimní bouře.

  • Klasický horor od Stephena Kinga v anglickém jazyce
  • Brožovaná vazba pro snadné čtení a přenášení
  • Intenzivní atmosféra izolace a nadpřirozena
  • Poutavý příběh s psychologickými prvky

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Lying Numbers - Pocket Book of Revelation Hugh Barker

A readily understandable exploration of how figures are badly reported or deliberately misrepresented everywhere from political arguments and briefings to business presentations and shopping offers.Praise for Hugh Barker''s Million Dollar Maths:''Great fun. A clear, original and highly readable account of the curious relationship between mathematics and money.'' Professor Ian Stewart - author of Significant Figures''A lively crash course in the mathematics of gambling, investing, and managing. Hugh Barker makes deep ideas fun and profitable.'' William Poundstone - author of How to Predict the UnpredictablePoliticians, economists, scientists, journalists . . . all of them have been known to bend the truth and to twist the facts from time to time. But surely the numbers and statistics they rely on are cold, hard objective facts that tell the real story? Of course the truth is much murkier than that. Figures can be misinterpreted, misunderstood, misconstrued and misused in hundreds of different ways. This book takes a look at the many ways that statistical information can be badly reported or deliberately misused in all walks of life, from political arguments, to business presentations, to more local concerns such as shopping offers and utility bills. A polemical guide to how numbers are used to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tubbz kachnička Last of Us Bill první edice

Tubbz kachnička představuje postavu Billa z hororové hry The Last of Us v humorném pojetí. Figurka je vyrobena z vinylu, měří 9 cm a je oficiálně licencovaná. Není určena pro hraní ve vodě a je vhodná pro děti od 6 let.

  • Oficiálně licencovaná figurka z The Last of Us
  • Detailní zpracování a věrné zachycení postavy
  • Vhodná pro sběratele od 6 let
  • První edice s vysokou sběratelskou hodnotou

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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1473619815)

Román vypráví příběh Rosemary Harper, která se připojí k posádce lodi Wayfarer. Posádce je nabídnuta jedinečná příležitost vybudovat hyperspace tunel na vzdálenou planetu. V těsném prostoru vesmírné lodi se postupně odhalují tajemství jednotlivých členů posádky.

  • Brožovaná vazba s matným přebalem
  • Rozsah 432 stran pro ponoření se do příběhu
  • Originální anglický text pro autentický zážitek
  • Přístupná cena díky brožované verzi

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The Days I Loved You Most - Amy Neff

What if you could write the final chapter of your own love story?Sixty years ago, in the summer of 1941, Joseph and Evelyn fell in love on the shores on their New England beach homes.Now, they gather their three grown children to share the staggering news: in one year's time, they will end their lives on their own terms. She has received a diagnosis and he cannot – will not – live without her.But as their final days draw closer and their choice becomes more real, will they – can they – go through with their plan?This unforgettable debut is a joyful celebration of life and a deeply romantic love story. Told in a dual timeline, The Days I Loved You Most is a moving tribute to the enduring power of love in all its guises.

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The Trial - Franz Kafka

Kafka's gripping work of psychological horror, with a new introduction and notes by Carolin Duttlinger A terrifying psychological trip into the life of one Joseph K., an ordinary man who wakes up one day to find himself accused of a crime he did not commit, a crime whose nature is never revealed to him. Once arrested, he is released, but must report to court on a regular basis--an event that proves maddening, as nothing is ever resolved. As he grows more uncertain of his fate, his personal life--including work at a bank and his relations with his landlady and a young woman who lives next door--becomes increasingly unpredictable.As K. tries to gain control, he succeeds only in accelerating his own excruciating downward spiral.

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The Trial - Franz Kafka

A terrifying psychological trip into the life of one Joseph K., an ordinary man who wakes up one day to find himself accused of a crime he did not commit, a crime whose nature is never revealed to him. Once arrested, he is released, but must report to court on a regular basis - an event that proves maddening, as nothing is ever resolved. As he grows more uncertain of his fate, his personal life - including work at a bank and his relations with his landlady and a young woman who lives next door - becomes increasingly unpredictable. As K. tries to gain control, he succeeds only in accelerating his own excruciating downward spiral.

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The Ultimate Book of Origami Animals - Fumiaki Shingu

Fold your favorite origami animals—from cute Panda Cubs, Kittens and Penguins to the menacing Great White Shark and Tyrannosaurus Rex.The step-by-step instructions in this book show you how to fold 120 amazing animal origami models. Once you''re done folding them, you can decorate your creations with eye stickers to create a truly lifelike collection of creatures.The following are just a few of the unique origami projects your whole family will enjoy creating with this book:Three different kinds of cuddly Dogs and CatsA pride of LionsA floppy-eared Elephant, complete with pleated trunk and pile of poop!A spiny-but-cute Porcupine—watch your fingers!A sleepy-eyed Sloth—hang him upside down for a napA Panda parent and baby—including bamboo to munch on! A playful Otter with her fishy snackA friendly Flying SquirrelAn adorable pair of Bunnies, complete with crunchy Carrots!Snakes, Lizards, Sharks, Crustaceans, Primates, Dinosaurs, and so much more!The folded animal projects range from easy to challenging, and each one is clearly labeled with the difficulty level. Start with simple models and move on to the intermediate and challenging animals as your build your origami skills! Japanese author Fumiaki Shingu is one of the world''s leading origami experts, having published over 20 books on the subject. Fumiaki ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Language of Mathematics - Raul Rojas

A marvelous compendium of mathematical symbols and their fascinating historiesGalileo famously wrote that the book of nature is written in mathematical language. The Language of Mathematics is a wide-ranging and beautifully illustrated collection of short, colorful histories of the most commonly used symbols in mathematics, providing readers with an engaging introduction to the origins, evolution, and conceptual meaning of each one. In dozens of lively and informative entries, Raúl Rojas shows how today’s mathematics stands on the shoulders of giants, mathematicians from around the world who developed mathematical notation through centuries of collective effort. He tells the stories of such figures as al-Khwarizmi, René Descartes, Joseph-Louis Lagrange, Carl Friedrich Gauss, Augustin-Louis Cauchy, Karl Weierstrass, Sofia Kovalevskaya, David Hilbert, and Kenneth Iverson. Topics range from numbers and variables to sets and functions, constants, and combinatorics. Rojas describes the mathematical problems associated with different symbols and reveals how mathematical notation has sometimes been an accidental process. The entries are self-contained and can be read in any order, each one examining one or two symbols, their history, and the variants they may have had over time. An essential companion for math enthusiasts, The Language of Mathematics shows how mathematics is a living and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Spirit of Mathematics - David Acheson

What makes mathematics so special?Whether you have anxious memories of the subject from school, or solve quadratic equations for fun, David Acheson''s book will make you look at mathematics afresh. Following on from his previous bestsellers, The Calculus Story and The Wonder Book of Geometry, here Acheson highlights the power of algebra, combining it with arithmetic and geometry to capture the spirit of mathematics. This short book encompasses an astonishing array of ideas and concepts, from number tricks and magic squares to infinite series and imaginary numbers.Acheson''s enthusiasm is infectious, and, as ever, a sense of quirkiness and fun pervades the book. But it also seeks to crystallize what is special about mathematics: the delight of discovery; the importance of proof; and the joy of contemplating an elegant solution. Using only the simplest of materials, it conjures up the depth and the magic of the subject.

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Step-by-Step Introduction To The Art of Paper Folding - Origami Activity Book for Children

Perfect the Japanese art of paper-folding and have hours of enjoyment creating incredible models, with simple step-by-step instructions, ranging from cool fighter jets and cranes to amazing animals and more. With this activity book, enter the advanced stage of making origami models and master the complex creations to make stunning origami. This activity book is a must-have for children! It offers: A perfect selection for early learners to develop a love for the craft The book is accompanied by 10+ colorful origami sheets The engaging paper-folding activities will stimulate the child's imagination It helps in strengthening hand-eye coordination and concentration The comprehensive steps promote patience and reasoning skills

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The Simple Art of Japanese Origami - Mari Ono

Discover TRUE JAPANESE DESIGN with 24 BEAUTIFUL paper projects, designed by BESTSELLING author Mari Ono, with 50 sheets of origami paper included. IDEAL FOR BEGINNNERS: each project features clear STEP-BY-STEP images and EASY-TO-FOLLOW instructions.Tokyo-born Mari Ono introduces you to the top Japanese origami techniques, teaching you how to understand and use paper authentically to make beautiful gifts, decorations, and more. Plus, the 50 pieces of gorgeous origami paper included mean you can get started right away. The projects range from traditional ideas to more contemporary designs. Give a card embellished with symbols of love and luck for a special occasion, fill a vase with pretty paper irises to decorate your home, or bring the paper to life by folding a sweet rabbit or crane. Including professional tips and finishing touches, this is the book that will show you how to create truly authentic Japanese papercrafts using the best paper designs from the modern East.

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Origami: Step-By-Step Introduction to the Art of Paper-Folding

Perfect the Japanese art of paper-folding and have hours of enjoyment creating incredible models, with simple step-by-step instructions, ranging from funky hats and flowers to amazing animals and more. With this activity book, enter the intermediate stage of making origami models and take your creativity to the next level. This activity book is a must-have for children! It offers: A perfect selection for early learners to develop a love for the craft The book is accompanied by 10+ colorful origami sheets The engaging paper-folding activities will stimulate the child's imagination It helps in strengthening hand-eye coordination and concentration The comprehensive steps promote patience and reasoning skills

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A Short History of Brexit - Kevin O'Rourke

''Crisp, clear and quietly devastating'' Guardian''Excellent, authoritative, highly readable'' Irish TimesA succinct, expert guide to how we got to BrexitAfter all the debates, manoeuvrings, recriminations and exaltations, Brexit is upon us. But, as Kevin O''Rourke writes, Brexit did not emerge out of nowhere: it is the culmination of events that have been under way for decades and have historical roots stretching back well beyond that. Brexit has a history.O''Rourke, one of the leading economic historians of his generation, explains not only how British attitudes to Europe have evolved, but also how the EU''s history explains why it operates as it does today - and how that history has shaped the ways in which it has responded to Brexit. Why are the economics, the politics and the history so tightly woven together? Crucially, he also explains why the question of the Irish border is not just one of customs and trade, but for the EU goes to the heart of what it is about. The way in which British, Irish and European histories continue to interact with each other will shape the future of Brexit - and of the continent.Calm and lucid, A Short History of Brexit rises above the usual ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho - Joseph Paterson

''Absolutely loving this . . . A great storyteller and a fabulous actor. Well done, sir!'' DAVID HAREWOOD, actor and author of Maybe I Don''t Belong Here''Phenomenal! Highly recommended'' MALORIE BLACKMAN, author of Noughts and Crosses ''Sings with the words of a man who survives his struggles, and expresses himself through music, language and love'' GRETCHEN GERZINA, author, historian and academicMeet Charles Ignatius Sancho: his extraordinary story, hidden for three hundred years, is about to be told.I had little right to live, born on a slave ship where my parents both died. But I survived, and indeed, you might say I did more...It''s 1746 and Georgian London is not a safe place for a young Black man, especially one who has escaped slavery. After the twinkling lights in the Fleet Street coffee shops are blown out and the great houses have closed their doors for the night, Sancho must dodge slave catchers and worse. The man he hoped would help - a kindly duke who taught him to write - is dying. Sancho is desperate and utterly alone.So how does Charles Ignatius Sancho meet the King, write and play highly acclaimed music, become the first Black person to vote in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps - Xbox One (LFM-00019)

Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, krabicová verze, české titulky, žánr: akční,, ve které hrajete za bílého guirdian spirita jménem Ori. Pomáháte mu vyřešit různé hlavolamy a hádanky. Samozřejmostí je systém soul links, který hráči umožní libovolné uložení hry a vylepšování Oriho schopností. 90% Hra od Moon Studios, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, je akční plošinovka, kterou vydáváXbox Game Studios Líbezné prostředí se střídá s temnými vizemi, které si užijete v nádherně kreslené grafice ve 4K a 60 snímcích za vteřinu. Na cestě kouzelným lesem narazíte na roztodivné tvory, u nichž popustili vývojáři ze studia Moon uzdu své fantazie....

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps - Xbox/Win 10 Digital (G7Q-00085)

Hra na PC a XBOX - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, české titulky, žánr: akční,, ve které hrajete za bílého guirdian spirita jménem Ori. Pomáháte mu vyřešit různé hlavolamy a hádanky. Samozřejmostí je systém soul links, který hráči umožní libovolné uložení hry a vylepšování Oriho schopností. 90% Hra od Moon Studios, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, je akční plošinovka, kterou vydává Xbox Game Studios. Líbezné prostředí se střídá s temnými vizemi, které si užijete v nádherně kreslené grafice ve 4K a 60 snímcích za vteřinu. Na cestě kouzelným lesem narazíte na roztodivné tvory, u nichž popustili vývojáři ze studia Moon uzdu své fantazie....

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The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics - Dr David Nelson

The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics takes in all branches of pure and applied mathematics, from algebra to mechanics and from number theory to statistics. Invaluable for students at all levels, it is also a useful and versatile source book for economists, business people, engineers, technicians and scientists of all kinds who use mathematics in the course of their work.

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The Funny Stuff - Patrick Jake O'Rourke

''P. J. O''Rourke was the funniest writer of his generation, one of the smartest and one of the most prolific. Now that he belongs to the ages, P.J. takes his rightful place along with Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain and Dorothy Parker in the Pantheon of Quote Gods.'' Christopher Buckley from his introductionWhen The Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations was published in 1994, P. J. O''Rourke had more entries than any living writer. And he kept writing funny stuff for another 28 years. Now, for the first time, the best material is collected in one volume. Edited by his longtime friend Terry McDonell, The Funny Stuff is arranged in six sections, organized by subject in alphabetical order from Agriculture to Xenophobia. Not only did P.J. write memorable one-liners, he also meticulously constructed riffs that built to a crescendo of hilarity and outrage - and are still being quoted years later. His prose has the electric verbal energy of Tom Wolfe or Hunter S. Thompson, but P.J. is more flat-out funny. And through it all comes his clear-eyed take on politics, economics, human nature - and fun. The Funny Stuff is a book for P.J. fans to devour but also a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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At The Table Of La Fortezza - David Loftus, Annette Joseph

Annette Joseph shares recipes from the charming Lunigiana region of Tuscany that were developed at her medieval fortress, La Fortezza. This is the first book on the cuisine of this important slow-food area.Lunigiana is a rugged, mountainous region of Tuscany, flanked by the Liguria coastline and Emilia-Romagna, whose cuisine has been shaped by its distinctive landscape and location. Author and stylist Annette Joseph purchased and renovated a stunning medieval fortress, aptly named La Fortezza (“The Fortress”), in this little-known area. Enamored by Lunigiana’s rich food heritage and traditions, Joseph sought out authentic and traditional dishes from the best chefs, home cooks, and slow-food purveyors in the region. This book showcases these rustic recipes, some of which have been enjoyed for centuries. Lunigiana’s cuisine brings together the flavors of both the coast and the mountains and draws inspiration from the neighboring regions. It is home to unique ingredients, such as chestnut flour, and its specialties are often still prepared the ancient way. Lunigiana is also recognized by UNESCO as a sustainable region, and Joseph’s recipes highlight slow-food practices, such as sourcing seasonal ingredients from local producers. Breathtaking photographs by David Loftus highlight the beauty of Lunigiana’s cuisine and countryside, as well ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Joseph Stalin and the Art of Tyranny - William Nester

Joseph Stalin and the Art of Tyranny examines authoritarian rule, revealing how tyrants sustain power through a mix of comfort, terror, love, and fear, often convincing their subjects of their divine purpose. Such leaders build systems of loyalists and subservient institutions, enabling unchecked authority. Joseph Stalin exemplifies this tyranny. As Soviet leader from 1929 to 1953, he implemented totalitarian policies, nationalizing industry and agriculture, controlling economic production through five-year plans, and eliminating dissent through imprisonment, forced labour, or execution. His brutal regime caused an estimated 20 million deaths. Despite this grim legacy, Stalin’s reputation remains divisive. In Western democracies, he is remembered as a genocidal dictator, but in Russia he often ranks among the most admired historical figures, illustrating the paradox of his influence. Stalinism served as a model for Communist regimes in China, Vietnam, and Cuba, shaping their governance. While many of these nations transitioned toward democracy, countries like Russia, China, and North Korea continue to echo Stalinist practices. Modern leaders such as Saddam Hussein, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping have adopted similar strategies of control. Joseph Stalin and the Art of Tyranny offers crucial insights into authoritarianism, revealing the enduring appeal and devastating impact of totalitarian rule.

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Mathematics for the IB MYP 1 - Irina Amlin, Rita Bateson

Exam Board: IBLevel: MYPSubject: MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2017A concept-driven and assessment-focused approach to Mathematics teaching and learning.- Approaches each chapter with statements of inquiry framed by key and related concepts, set in a global context- Supports every aspect of assessment using tasks designed by an experienced MYP educator- Differentiates and extends learning with research projects and interdisciplinary opportunities- Applies global contexts in meaningful ways to offer an MYP Mathematics programme with an internationally-minded perspectiveRita Bateson was, until very recently, the Curriculum Manager for MYP Mathematics and Sciences at the International Baccalaureate® (IB) and continues to be involved in curriculum review. She is an experienced teacher of MYP and DP Mathematics and Sciences, and is Head of Mathematics in her current school. She has taught in many international schools in Europe as well as North America. Her interest include overcoming mathematics anxiety in pupils and STEM education. She is also the author of MYP by Concept 4&5 Mathematics. Irina Amlin has been an MYP Mathematics educator and department head, the Chair and frequent presenter of the island-wide Bermuda Math Educators'' Learning Network, and has been involved in IB curriculum development and assessment activities. Her primary area of focus ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Craft of Research, Fifth Edition - Gregory G. Colomb, William T. FitzGerald, Wayne C. Booth, Joseph M. Williams, Joseph Bizup

A thoroughly updated edition of a beloved classic that has guided generations of researchers in conducting effective and meaningful research.  With more than a million copies sold since its first publication, The Craft of Research has helped generations of researchers at every level—from high-school students and first-year undergraduates to advanced graduate students to researchers in business and government. Conceived by seasoned researchers and educators Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams, this fundamental work explains how to choose significant topics, pose genuine and productive questions, find and evaluate sources, build sound and compelling arguments, and convey those arguments effectively to others. While preserving the book’s proven approach to the research process, as well as its general structure and accessible voice, this new edition acknowledges the many ways research is conducted and communicated today. Thoroughly revised by Joseph Bizup and William T. FitzGerald, it recognizes that research may lead to a product other than a paper—or no product at all—and includes a new chapter about effective presentations. It features fresh examples from a variety of fields that will appeal to today’s students and other readers.  It also accounts for new technologies used in research and offers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On the End of the World - Joseph Roth

A powerful collection written on the eve of the destruction of Europe by the Second World War, by the great Joseph RothHaving fled to Paris in January 1933, on the very day Hitler seized power in Germany, Joseph Roth wrote a series of articles in that ''hour before the end of the world'', that he foresaw was coming and which would see the full horror of Hitler''s barbarism, the Second World War and most crucially for Roth, the final irreversible destruction of a pan European consciousness. Incisive and ironic, the writing evokes Roth''s bitterness, frustration and morbid despair at the coming annihilation of the free world while displaying his great nostalgia for the Hapsburg Empire into which he was born and his ingrained fear of nationalism in any form.

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Schaum's Outline of Discrete Mathematics, Fourth Edition - Marc Lipson, Seymour Lipschutz

Study smarter and stay on top of your discrete mathematics course with the bestselling Schaum’s Outline—now with the NEW Schaum’s app and website! Schaum’s Outline of Discrete Mathematics, Fourth Edition is the go-to study guide for more than 115,000 math majors and first- and second-year university students taking basic computer science courses. With an outline format that facilitates quick and easy review, Schaum’s Outline of Discrete Mathematics, Fourth Edition helps you understand basic concepts and get the extra practice you need to excel in these courses.Coverage includes set theory; relations; functions and algorithms; logic and propositional calculus; techniques of counting; advanced counting techniques, recursion; probability; graph theory; directed graphs; binary trees; properties of the integers; languages, automata, machines; finite state machines and Turning machines; ordered sets and lattices, and Boolean algebra.Features • NEW to this edition: the new Schaum’s app and website!• NEW to this edition: 20 NEW problem-solving videos online• 467 solved problems, and hundreds of additional practice problems• Outline format to provide a concise guide to the standard college course in discrete mathematics• Clear, concise explanations of discrete mathematics concepts• Expanded coverage of logic, the rules of inference and basic types of proofs in mathematical reasoning• Increased emphasis ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Origami Kid - Robert McGuire

For origami lovers, adventurers, and storytellers, fold origami right alongside Mike in this modern retelling of the popular Japanese fable, Momotaro (“The Peach Boy”). Includes 28 sheets of origami paper, 7 different origami models, and a bonus recipe for "folded" dumplings. Mike is bored at home on a rainy day. Luckily, he can make his own fun! With nothing but his imagination (and some origami paper), Mike sets out on an epic journey through a jungle, across an ocean, and up the tallest mountain. Along the way, he encounters some new paper friends—Zoe the dog, Monkey, and Bird. Fold origami with Mike on his journey to save his newly folded friends from the monster…and maybe save the monster, too!

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A Brief History of Mathematics - Tianxin Cai

This volume, originally published in China and translated into four other languages, presents a fascinating and unique account of the history of mathematics, divided into eight chronologically organized chapters. Tracing the development of mathematics across disparate regions and peoples, with particular emphasis on the relationship between mathematics and civilization, it examines mathematical sources and inspirations leading from Egypt, Babylon and ancient Greece and expanding to include Chinese, Indian and Arabic mathematics, the European Renaissance and the French revolution up through the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. Each chapter explores connections among mathematics and cultural elements of the time and place treated, accompanying the reader in a varied and exciting journey through human civilizations. The book contemplates the intersections of mathematics with other disciplines, including the relationship between modern mathematics and modern art, and the resultingapplications, with the aid of images and photographs, often taken by the author, which further enhance the enjoyment for the reader. Written for a general audience, this book will be of interest to anyone who''s studied mathematics in university or even high school, while also benefiting researchers in mathematics and the humanities.Â

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