Random House New Releases - Mathematics - Between November 28, 2008 and December 28, 2009.

Numerology for Baby Names by Phyllis Vega

2009-09-30T00:30:00-05:00

Numerology for Baby Names Use the Ancient Art of Numerology to Give Your Baby a Head Start in Life
Written by Phyllis Vega

Zero Is The Leaves On The Tree by Shino Arihara

2009-08-11T00:30:00-05:00

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.

Tyrannosaurus Math by Doug Cushman

2009-07-14T00:30:00-05:00

Tyrannosaurus Math
Written by Michelle Markel
Illustrated by Doug Cushman

Who can add an entire herd of triceratops, multiply the legs of a group of ankylosaurs, and estimate the distance to the next tasty meal?

TYRANNOSAURUS MATH!

He's a number-crunching dinosaur who chews on math problems as easily as he thunders through the trees. When his little sister is in terrible danger, T-Math even saves the day by using his measurable math skills. Is there anything he can't figure?

The Book of Nothing by John D. Barrow

2009-05-20T00:30:00-05:00

The Book of Nothing Vacuums, Voids, and the Latest Ideas about the Origins of the Universe
Written by John D. Barrow

eBook, 384 pages | Vintage | Science - Physics; Mathematics - Number Theory | $15.95 | May 20, 2009 | 978-0-307-55481-9 (0-307-55481-3)

From one of our foremost mathematicians and cosmologists comes this fascinating exploration of the surprisingly substantial and varied nature of nothing.

With unassailable expertise and a proven ability to make complex theories and ideas clearly accessible, John Barrow examines and explains every aspect of nothingness. From the zeros of mathematicians to the void of philosophers, from Shakespeare to the null set, from the ether to the quantum vacuum, this book illustrates the fact that nothing is real.

Barrow begins with the origins of zero in ancient India, its rocky reception in Europe, and the early abhorrence and eventual acceptance of the concept of the void by Christianity. He traces the notion through the work of writers and thinkers from the ancient Greeks to our own time. He looks at mathematics, cosmology, theology, and physics to uncover the nothing that is at the heart of most things. Finally, he discusses recent concepts of nothing, which are having profound effects on our search for the origins and overall structure of the universe.

lluminating the many ways in which humankind has come to understand “nothing,” The Book of Nothing brilliantly belies its title.

From the Hardcover edition.

The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow

2009-05-05T00:30:00-05:00

The Drunkard's Walk How Randomness Rules Our Lives
Written by Leonard Mlodinow

Trade Paperback, 272 pages | Vintage | Science - Chaotic Behavior in Systems; Science - Life Sciences; Mathematics - Probability | $15.00 | May 5, 2009 | 978-0-307-27517-2 (0-307-27517-5)

With the born storyteller's command of narrative and imaginative approach, Leonard Mlodinow vividly demonstrates how our lives are profoundly informed by chance and randomness and how everything from wine ratings and corporate success to school grades and political polls are less reliable than we believe.

By showing us the true nature of chance and revealing the psychological illusions that cause us to misjudge the world around us, Mlodinow gives us the tools we need to make more informed decisions. From the classroom to the courtroom and from financial markets to supermarkets, Mlodinow's intriguing and illuminating look at how randomness, chance, and probability affect our daily lives will intrigue, awe, and inspire.

Random House New Releases - Mathematics - Between November 28, 2008 and December 28, 2009.

Numerology for Baby Names by Phyllis Vega

Numerology for Baby Names Use the Ancient Art of Numerology to Give Your Baby a Head Start in LifeWritten by Phyllis Vega

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