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1	The Mathematical Experience more books like this by Philip J. Davis, Reuben Hersh add to wishlist This is the classic introduction for the educated lay reader to the richly diverse world of mathematics: its history, philosophy, principles, and personalities. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The mathematics of matrices; a first book of matrix theory and linear algebra more books like this by Philip J. Davis add to wishlist see all copies from $3.85! first editions \| SVS
3	The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition more books like this by Philip J Davis, Reuben Hersh, Elena A Marchisotto add to wishlist This is a revised edition of a monograph describing what mathematics is about and what mathematicians do. It is also a text aimed at non-mathematics majors. It contains exercises and is accompanied by an instructor's guide. see all copies from $41.67! new only from $41.67! \| SVS
4	No Way: The Nature of the Impossible more books like this by Philip J Davis (Editor), David Park (Editor) add to wishlist What do we really mean when we say something is impossible? How does the prospect of impossibility shape our outlook and direct our struggles? In this unique, mind-opening book, twenty writers--from the poet to the mountain climber, the biologist to the chemist, the musician to the philosopher, the lawyer to the economist--probe the idea of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.31! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Financial Structure: An Investigation of Sectoral Balance Sheets in the G-7 more books like this by E Philip Davis, Joseph P Byrne, Brian Corby (Editor) add to wishlist Cross-country comparisons of sectoral balance sheets offer crucial indications of differences in overall financial structure, which in turn underlie contrasts in financing and economic behaviour. In this context, this book aims to confront theory and extant empirical work with aggregate financial data across the G-7, covering the period from 1970 ... see all copies from $72.05! new only from $72.05!
6	Lore of Large Numbers more books like this by Philip J Davis add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
7	Descartes Dream Pa more books like this by Philip J Davis, Reuben Hersh add to wishlist Descartes' Dream presents a revealing investigation of our increasingly mathematicized world and of the faith we all too often place in scientific thought. Original, thought-provoking and accessible. Black-and-white illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.17! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Mathematics and Common Sense: A Case of Creative Tension more books like this by Philip J Davis add to wishlist Mathematics has long suffered in the public eye through portrayals of mathematicians as socially inept geniuses devoted to an arcane discipline. In this book, Philip J. Davis addresses this image through a question-and-answer dialogue that lays to rest many of the misnomers and misunderstandings of mathematical study. He answers these questions ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $31.99!
9	Methods of Numerical Integration more books like this by Philip Rabinowitz, Philip J Davis add to wishlist Useful to programmers and stimulating for theoreticians, this text offers a balanced presentation accessible to those with a background in calculus. Topics include approximate integration over finite and infinite intervals, error analysis, approximate integration in two or more dimensions, and automatic integration. Includes five helpful ... see all copies from $17.69! new only from $17.69! \| SVS
10	The Education of a Mathematician more books like this by Philip J Davis add to wishlist In this memoir, a renowned mathematician and winner of the American Book Award traces his career in mathematics from early lessons in horse racing and the realities of life to his adventures on the lecture circuit. see all copies from $13.15! new only from $57.31! \| signed copies \| first editions
11	The Companion Guide to the Mathematical Experience, Study Edition more books like this by Philip J Davis add to wishlist This guide is designed as a teaching tool, aimed at both teachers and student teachers. Its main purpose is to enhance the value of "The Mathematical Experience" as a textbook. It includes a sample syllabus, outlines for group work, sample exams and hints for grading essays. see all copies from $12.68! new only from $12.68! \| SVS
12	Thomas Gray in Copenhagen more books like this by Philip J Davis, Marguerite Dorian (Illustrator) add to wishlist The further adventures of a feline philosopher and friend. Could it be? Hans Christian Andersen - who wrote so lovingly of inchworms and ugly ducklings - an unrepentant despiser of cats? That's the rumor that the philosophical feline, Thomas Gray, and her (yes, her) cohort, Cambridge don Lucas Fysst, are determined to snuff out. In Copenhagen to ... see all copies from $5.35! new only from $55.00! \| first editions
13	Circulant Matrices more books like this by Philip J Davis add to wishlist see all copies from $19.95! new only from $39.10! \| first editions
14	Descartes' Dream: The World According to Mathematics more books like this by Phillip J Davis, Philip J Davis, Reuben Hersh add to wishlist Descartes' Dream consists of a series of thought-provoking essays examining the impact of mathematics and computers on universal ideas of reality, knowledge and time. Contains 71 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.74! \| first editions
15	The Schwarz Function and Its Applications more books like this by Philip J. Davis add to wishlist see all copies from $5.05! new only from $49.47! \| first editions \| SVS
16	Interpolation and Approximation more books like this by Philip J Davis add to wishlist Topics include remainder theory, convergence theorems for interpolatory processes; uniform, best and least square approximation, etc. 312 problems. see all copies from $29.41! first editions
17	The Mathematics of Matrices more books like this by Philip J Davis add to wishlist see all copies from $5.00! first editions
18 view cover	Thomas Gray, philosopher cat. more books like this by Philip J. Davis add to wishlist The whimsical story of a cat who lives in a college at Cambridge and just happens to be a philosopher. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19	Methods of Numerical Integration more books like this by Philip J Davis add to wishlist see all copies from $58.70!
20	Spirals: From Theodorus to Chaos more books like this by Philip J Davis add to wishlist In his introduction to Spirals: From Theodorus to Chaos, Phil Davis writes, "To me, mathematics has always been more than its form, or its content, its logic, its strategies, or its applications. Mathematics is one of the greatest of human intellectual experiences, and as such merits and requires a rather liberal approach." He takes just such an ... see all copies from $19.94! new only from $87.00! \| first editions
21	Davis/Chinn: 3 1416 & All That more books like this by Phillip Davis, Philip J Davis, William G Chinn (Photographer) add to wishlist see all copies from $2.95! new only from $23.00!
22 view cover	Selected Writings John Ruskin more books like this by John Ruskin, Philip Davis (Editor) add to wishlist Part of the "Everyman" series which has been re-set with wide margins for notes and easy-to-read type. Each title includes a themed introduction by leading authorities on the subject, life-and-times chronology of the author, text summaries, annotated reading lists and selected criticism and notes. see all copies from $3.47!
23	Scientific Development and Higher Education: The Case of Newly Industrializing Nations more books like this by Professor Philip G Altbach, Charles H Davis, Thomas O Eisemon add to wishlist This is the first book to provide detailed analysis of the relationship between higher education and scientific research in key Third World countries. Focusing on four of the most successful of the newly industrializing countries--Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore--the authors examine the intersection between outstanding economic ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95!
24 view cover	Descartes' Dream: The World According to Mathematics more books like this by Philip J Davis, Reuben Hersh add to wishlist These provocative essays take a modern look at the 17th-century thinker's dream, examining the influences of mathematics on society, particularly in light of technological advances. They survey the conditions that elicit the application of mathematic principles; the applications' effectiveness; and how applied mathematics transform perceptions of ... see all copies from $3.89! new only from $9.69! \| first editions
25 view cover	Mathematical Encounters of the Second Kind more books like this by Philip J Davis add to wishlist Philip Davis is one of America's outstanding writers on the philosophy of science, and in this text he provides an informative portrayal of an occupation that is either not well understood or misconceived by those outside the profession. see all copies from $4.99! new only from $27.77! \| first editions

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