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

Format: eBook, 608 pages
On Sale: September 12, 2012
Price: $14.99

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... Read more >

Infinite Ascent
A Short History of Mathematics
Written by David Berlinski

Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: August 17, 2011
Price: $9.99

In Infinite Ascent, David Berlinski, the acclaimed author of The Advent of the Algorithm, A Tour of the Calculus, and Newton’s Gift, tells the story of mathematics, bringing to life with wit, elegance, and deep insight a 2,500-year-long intellectual adventure.

Berlinski focuses on the ten most important breakthroughs in mathematical history–and the... Read more >

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

Format: eBook, 336 pages
On Sale: September 30, 2009
Price: $13.99

What's in a name? In the fascinating terms of numerology--everything! Parents can now add a touch of magic to their search for the perfect, most meaningful name with this unique guide. Numerology asserts that all words, including our own names, have numeric equivalents which reveal fascinating information about who we are--and... Read more >

Kindergarten Fun with Numbers (Sylvan Fun on the Run Series)

Written by Sylvan Learning

Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: January 10, 2012
Price: $3.99

Have fun building math skills with Sylvan's proven techniques for success!

Kindergarten Fun with Numbers helps children become familiar with numbers, counting, and shapes through engaging games. Students can learn and practice numbers while they:

·  Navigate a maze by following a path of numbers in order
·  Show the order of pictures in a story...

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A Tour of the Calculus

Written by David Berlinski

Format: eBook, 352 pages
On Sale: April 27, 2011
Price: $11.99

In its largest aspect, the calculus functions as a celestial measuring tape, able to order the infinite expanse of the universe. Time and space are given names, points, and limits; seemingly intractable problems of motion, growth, and form are reduced to answerable questions. Calculus was humanity's first attempt to represent the... Read more >

Piece = Part = Portion
Fractions = Decimals = Percents
Written by Scott Gifford
Photographed by Shmuel Thaler

Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: September 1, 2003
Price: $15.99

Just as hola and bonjour mean “hello,” in the language of math, fractions, decimals, and percents describe the same thing in slightly different ways. So why are so many kids bewildered by this math basic? Because rarely is the explanation of this important concept presented so clearly. Now there'¬?s PIECE... Read more >

Kindergarten Numbers & Counting (Sylvan Workbooks)

Written by Sylvan Learning

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: January 24, 2012
Price: $12.99

Master numbers and counting with fun activities based on Sylvan's proven techniques for success!

A strong foundation in numbers and counting is essential for early success in math. The activities in this workbook are designed to familiarize your child with counting, number patterns, and fundamental math concepts like "more" and "less." This... Read more >

Stalking the Riemann Hypothesis
The Quest to Find the Hidden Law of Prime Numbers
Written by Dan Rockmore

Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: May 9, 2006
Price: $16.00

For 150 years the Riemann hypothesis has been the holy grail of mathematics. Now, at a moment when mathematicians are finally moving in on a proof, Dartmouth professor Dan Rockmore tells the riveting history of the hunt for a solution.In 1859 German professor Bernhard Riemann postulated a law capable of describing... Read more >

Poetry of the Universe

Written by Robert Osserman

Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: January 15, 1996
Price: $15.00

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What the Numbers Say
A Field Guide to Mastering Our Numerical World
Written by Derrick Niederman and David Boyum

Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: June 8, 2004
Price: $19.00

Our society is churning out more numbers than ever before, whether in the form of spreadsheets, brokerage statements, survey results, or just the numbers on the sports pages. Unfortunately, people’s ability to understand and analyze numbers isn’t keeping pace with today’s whizzing data streams. And the benefits of living in the... Read more >