Random House New Releases - Mathematics - Between May 25, 2012 and June 24, 2013.

THE PHYSICISTS by Daniel J. Kevles

2013-06-05T00:30:00-05:00

THE PHYSICISTS
Written by Daniel J. Kevles

This magnificent account of the coming of age of physics in America has been heralded as the best introduction to the history of science in the United States. Unsurpassed in its breadth and literary style, Kevles's account portrays the brilliant scientists who became a powerful force in bringing the world into a revolutionary new era. The book ranges widely as it links these exciting developments to the social, cultural, and political changes that occurred from the post-Civil War years to the present. Throughout, Kevles keeps his eye on the central question of how an avowedly elitist enterprise grew and prospered in a democratic culture. In this new edition, the author has brought the story up to date by providing an extensive, authoritative, and colorful account of the Superconducting Super Collider, from its origins in the international competition and intellectual needs of high-energy particle physics, through its establishment as a multibillion-dollar project, to its termination, in 1993, as a result of angry opposition within the American physics community and the Congress.

Beyond Numeracy by John Allen Paulos

2013-05-29T00:30:00-05:00

Beyond Numeracy
Written by John Allen Paulos

eBook, 304 pages | Vintage | Mathematics | $11.99 | May 29, 2013 | 978-0-307-83333-4 (0-307-83333-X)

From the author of the national bestseller Innumeracy, a delightful exploration and explanation of mathematical concepts from algebra to zero in easily accessible alphabetical entries. "Paulos . . . does for mathematics what The Joy of Sex did for the boudoir. . . ."--Washington Post Book World. First time in paperback.

Zero Is The Leaves On The Tree by Shino Arihara

2013-04-24T00:30:00-05:00

Zero Is The Leaves On The Tree
Written by Betsy Franco
Illustrated by Shino Arihara

It's easy to count three of something-- just add them up. But how do you count zero, a number that is best defined by what it's not?

Can you see it?
Can you hear it?
Can you feel it?

This important math concept is beautifully explored in a way that will inspire children to find zero everywhere--from the branches of a tree by day to the vast, starry sky by night.

First Grade Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

First Grade Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Basic math skills are critical for early success in elementary school and beyond. These brand new flashcards provide plenty of math practice and are designed to help children catch up, keep up, and get ahead--and best of all, to have fun doing it! The box contains 230 flashcards with colorful illustrations, plus 10 blank cards that children can illustrate themselves.

Second Grade Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Second Grade Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Third Grade Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Third Grade Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

These brand new flashcards provide plenty of practice with problem solving and key math concepts and are designed to help children catch up, keep up, and get ahead--and best of all, to have fun doing it! The box contains 230 flashcards with instructional content and colorful visuals, plus 10 blank cards that children can customize themselves with topics they need to review.

Fourth Grade Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Fourth Grade Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Fifth Grade Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Fifth Grade Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

These brand new flashcards provide plenty of practice with problem solving and key math concepts and are designed to help children catch up, keep up, and get ahead--and best of all, to have fun doing it! The box contains 230 flashcards with instructional content and colorful visuals, plus 10 blank cards that students can customize themselves with topics they need to review.

Kindergarten Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Kindergarten Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Pre-K Numbers & Shapes Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Pre-K Numbers & Shapes Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Sylvan Learning is the premier provider of tutoring services for grades pre-K to 12 in North America. With over 850 locations in the United States and Canada, Sylvan provides individualized tutoring services, both in centers and online, in subjects including math, language arts, writing, study skills, and more.

Proving Darwin by Gregory Chaitin

2013-02-26T00:30:00-05:00

Proving Darwin Making Biology Mathematical
Written by Gregory Chaitin

Groundbreaking mathematician Gregory Chaitin gives us the first book to posit that we can prove how Darwin’s theory of evolution works on a mathematical level.

For years it has been received wisdom among most scientists that, just as Darwin claimed, all of the Earth’s life-forms evolved by blind chance. But does Darwin’s theory function on a purely mathematical level? Has there been enough time for evolution to produce the remarkable biological diversity we see around us? It’s a question no one has yet answered—in fact, no one has attempted to answer it until now. In this illuminating and provocative book, Gregory Chaitin elucidates the mathematical scheme he’s developed that can explain life itself, and examines the works of mathematical pioneers John von Neumann and Alan Turing through the lens of biology. Fascinating and thought-provoking, Proving Darwin makes clear how biology may have found its greatest ally in mathematics.

The Fractalist by Benoit Mandelbrot

2012-10-30T00:30:00-05:00

The Fractalist Memoir of a Scientific Maverick
Written by Benoit Mandelbrot

A fascinating memoir from the man who revitalized visual geometry, and whose ideas about fractals have changed how we look at both the natural world and the financial world.

Benoit Mandelbrot, the creator of fractal geometry, has significantly improved our understanding of, among other things, financial variability and erratic physical phenomena. In The Fractalist, Mandelbrot recounts the high points of his life with exuberance and an eloquent fluency, deepening our understanding of the evolution of his extraordinary mind. We begin with his early years: born in Warsaw in 1924 to a Lithuanian Jewish family, Mandelbrot moved with his family to Paris in the 1930s, where he was mentored by an eminent mathematician uncle. During World War II, as he stayed barely one step ahead of the Nazis until France was liberated, he studied geometry on his own and dreamed of using it to solve fresh, real-world problems. We observe his unusually broad education in Europe, and later at Caltech, Princeton, and MIT. We learn about his thirty-five-year affiliation with IBM’s Thomas J. Watson Research Center and his association with Harvard and Yale. An outsider to mainstream scientific research, he managed to do what others had thought impossible: develop a new geometry that combines revelatory beauty with a radical way of unfolding formerly hidden laws governing utter roughness, turbulence, and chaos.

Here is a remarkable story of both the man’s life and his unparalleled contributions to science, mathematics, and the arts.

The Fractalist by Benoit Mandelbrot

2012-10-30T00:30:00-05:00

The Fractalist Memoir of a Scientific Maverick
Written by Benoit Mandelbrot

Paradox by Jim Al-Khalili

2012-10-23T00:30:00-05:00

Paradox The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics
Written by Jim Al-Khalili

A fun and fascinating look at great scientific paradoxes.

Throughout history, scientists have come up with theories and ideas that just don't seem to make sense. These we call paradoxes. The paradoxes Al-Khalili offers are drawn chiefly from physics and astronomy and represent those that have stumped some of the finest minds. For example, how can a cat be both dead and alive at the same time? Why will Achilles never beat a tortoise in a race, no matter how fast he runs? And how can a person be ten years older than his twin?

With elegant explanations that bring the reader inside the mind of those who've developed them, Al-Khalili helps us to see that, in fact, paradoxes can be solved if seen from the right angle. Just as surely as Al-Khalili narrates the enduring fascination of these classic paradoxes, he reveals their underlying logic. In doing so, he brings to life a select group of the most exciting concepts in human knowledge. Paradox is mind-expanding fun.

Paradox by Jim Al-Khalili

2012-10-23T00:30:00-05:00

Paradox The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics
Written by Jim Al-Khalili

Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2013 Edition by Princeton Review

2012-10-16T00:30:00-05:00

Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2013 Edition
Written by Princeton Review

If you need to know it, it’s in this book. Cracking the AP Calculus AB and BC Exams, 2013 Edition has been optimized for e-reader viewing with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations, and includes:

   • 5 full-length practice tests with detailed explanations (3 for AB and 2 for BC)
   • A comprehensive review of all topics, from derivatives to integrals to logarithmic functions
   • Over 400 practice questions to hone your skills, with detailed answers and explanations to show you exactly how to improve
   • A cheat sheet of key formulas
   • Updated strategies which reflect the AP test scoring change

The Value of Science by Henri Poincare

2012-09-12T00:30:00-05:00

The Value of Science Essential Writings of Henri Poincare
Written by Henri Poincare

More than any other writer of the twentieth century, Henri Poincaré brought the elegant, but often complicated, ideas about science and mathematics to the general reader. A genius who throughout his life solved complex mathematical calculations in his head, and a writer gifted with an inimitable style, Poincaré rose to the challenge of interpreting the philosophy of science to scientists and nonscientists alike. His lucid and welcoming prose made him the Carl Sagan of his time. This volume collects his three most important books: Science and Hypothesis (1903); The Value of Science (1905); and Science and Method (1908).

The Secrets of Triangles by Alfred S. Posamentier

2012-08-28T00:30:00-05:00

The Secrets of Triangles A Mathematical Journey
Written by Alfred S. Posamentier

Requiring no more than a knowledge of high school mathematics and written in clear and accessible language, this book will give all readers a new insight into some of the most enjoyable and fascinating aspects of geometry. Everyone knows what a triangle is, yet very few people appreciate that the common three-sided figure holds many intriguing "secrets." For example, if a circle is inscribed in any random triangle and then three lines are drawn from the three points of tangency to the opposite vertices of the triangle, these lines will always meet at a common point-no matter what the shape of the triangle. This and many more interesting geometrical properties are revealed in this entertaining and illuminating book about geometry. Flying in the face of the common impression that mathematics is usually dry and intimidating, this book proves that this sometimes-daunting, abstract discipline can be both fun and intellectually stimulating. The authors, two veteran math educators, explore the multitude of surprising relationships connected with triangles and show some clever approaches to constructing triangles using a straightedge and a compass. Readers will learn how they can improve their problem-solving skills by performing these triangle constructions. The lines, points, and circles related to triangles harbor countless surprising relationships that are presented here in a very engaging fashion.

The Secrets of Triangles by Alfred S. Posamentier

2012-08-24T00:30:00-05:00

The Secrets of Triangles A Mathematical Journey
Written by Alfred S. Posamentier

Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2013 Edition by Princeton Review

2012-08-07T00:30:00-05:00

Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2013 Edition
Written by Princeton Review

If you need to know it, it’s in this book. Cracking the AP Calculus AB and BC Exams, 2013 Edition includes:

   • 5 full-length practice tests with detailed explanations (3 for AB and 2 for BC)
   • A comprehensive review of all topics, from derivatives to integrals to logarithmic functions
   • Over 400 practice questions to hone your skills, with detailed answers and explanations to show you exactly how to improve
   • A cheat sheet of key formulas
   • Updated strategies which reflect the AP test scoring change

Random House New Releases - Mathematics - Between May 25, 2012 and June 24, 2013.

THE PHYSICISTS by Daniel J. Kevles

THE PHYSICISTS Written by Daniel J. Kevles

Beyond Numeracy by John Allen Paulos

Beyond Numeracy Written by John Allen Paulos

Zero Is The Leaves On The Tree by Shino Arihara

Zero Is The Leaves On The Tree Written by Betsy Franco Illustrated by Shino Arihara

First Grade Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

First Grade Math Flashcards Written by Sylvan Learning

Second Grade Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

Second Grade Math Flashcards Written by Sylvan Learning

Third Grade Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

Third Grade Math Flashcards Written by Sylvan Learning

Fourth Grade Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

Fourth Grade Math Flashcards Written by Sylvan Learning

Fifth Grade Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

Fifth Grade Math Flashcards Written by Sylvan Learning

Kindergarten Math Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

Kindergarten Math Flashcards Written by Sylvan Learning

Pre-K Numbers & Shapes Flashcards by Sylvan Learning

Pre-K Numbers & Shapes Flashcards Written by Sylvan Learning

Proving Darwin by Gregory Chaitin

Proving Darwin Making Biology MathematicalWritten by Gregory Chaitin

The Fractalist by Benoit Mandelbrot

The Fractalist Memoir of a Scientific MaverickWritten by Benoit Mandelbrot

The Fractalist by Benoit Mandelbrot

The Fractalist Memoir of a Scientific MaverickWritten by Benoit Mandelbrot

Paradox by Jim Al-Khalili

Paradox The Nine Greatest Enigmas in PhysicsWritten by Jim Al-Khalili

Paradox by Jim Al-Khalili

Paradox The Nine Greatest Enigmas in PhysicsWritten by Jim Al-Khalili

Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2013 Edition by Princeton Review

Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2013 Edition Written by Princeton Review

The Value of Science by Henri Poincare

The Value of Science Essential Writings of Henri PoincareWritten by Henri Poincare

The Secrets of Triangles by Alfred S. Posamentier

The Secrets of Triangles A Mathematical JourneyWritten by Alfred S. Posamentier

The Secrets of Triangles by Alfred S. Posamentier

The Secrets of Triangles A Mathematical JourneyWritten by Alfred S. Posamentier

Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2013 Edition by Princeton Review

Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2013 Edition Written by Princeton Review

THE PHYSICISTS
Written by Daniel J. Kevles

Beyond Numeracy
Written by John Allen Paulos

Zero Is The Leaves On The Tree
Written by Betsy Franco
Illustrated by Shino Arihara

First Grade Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Second Grade Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Third Grade Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Fourth Grade Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Fifth Grade Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Kindergarten Math Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Pre-K Numbers & Shapes Flashcards
Written by Sylvan Learning

Proving Darwin Making Biology Mathematical
Written by Gregory Chaitin

The Fractalist Memoir of a Scientific Maverick
Written by Benoit Mandelbrot

The Fractalist Memoir of a Scientific Maverick
Written by Benoit Mandelbrot

Paradox The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics
Written by Jim Al-Khalili

Paradox The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics
Written by Jim Al-Khalili

Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2013 Edition
Written by Princeton Review

The Value of Science Essential Writings of Henri Poincare
Written by Henri Poincare

The Secrets of Triangles A Mathematical Journey
Written by Alfred S. Posamentier

The Secrets of Triangles A Mathematical Journey
Written by Alfred S. Posamentier

Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2013 Edition
Written by Princeton Review