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1	Hippos Go Berserk more books like this by Sandra Boynton Here is the classic Boynton counting story in a sturdy, board book version. Perfect for travel time, bedtime, or "PARTY TIME " see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The nothing that is : a natural history of zero more books like this by Robert Kaplan In this text, Robert Kaplan explores the peculiar course that the notion of "nothing" or its mathematical representative, zero, has taken throughout history. Forced into our awareness 4000 years ago by the need to count ever larger multitudes, zero drifted in and out of focus, disappeared for centuries, then swept from the East into the medieval ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.46! \| first editions \| SVS
3	1,2,3 to the Zoo more books like this by Eric Carle (Illustrator) "Storytime Giants" provides large-format versions of favourite picture stories by well-known authors. This is a counting book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| SVS
4	Number, the Language of Science more books like this by Dantzig "Number" is an eloquent, accessible tour de force that reveals how the concept of number evolved from prehistoric times through the twentieth century. Tobias Dantzig shows that the development of mathafrom the invention of counting to the discovery of infinityais a profoundly human story that progressed by atrying and erring, by groping and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Sea Squares more books like this by Joy N Hulme It's an ocean full of fun to go from basic counting to learning how to square numbers. With Hulme's frolicking rhymes and Schwartz's eye-popping illustrations, children will count the creatures of the sea from 1 one-ton whale, to 3 three-striped clown fish, up to 10 squirmy squids with 100 wagging tails. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Numerical Mathematics more books like this by Alfio Quarteroni, Riccardo Sacco, Fausto Saleri Numerical mathematics is the branch of mathematics that proposes, develops, analyzes and applies methods from scientific computing to several fields including analysis, linear algebra, geometry, approximation theory, functional equations, optimization and differential equations. Other disciplines, such as physics, the natural and biological ... see all copies from $58.50! new only from $58.50! \| SVS
7	Number words and number symbols; a cultural history of numbers more books like this by Karl Menninger Classic study discusses number sequence and number language, then explores written numerals and computations in a wide range of cultures. ." . . superior narrative ability." -- "Library Journal." 282 illus. see all copies from $6.22! new only from $14.24! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Number Stories of Long Ago more books like this by David E. Smith Ten stories explaining how and why the ancients created numbers. see all copies from $5.95! new only from $52.44! \| SVS
9	Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Algebra and Number Systems more books like this by Will J Gilbert, Scott Vanstone For a first course in proof for Mathematics or Computer Science majors. Besides giving students the techniques for solving polynomial equations and congruences, An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking provides preparation for more advanced courses in Linear and Modern Algebra, as well as Calculus. This text introduces the mathematics and ... see all copies from $42.95! new only from $66.86! \| SVS
10	Intimations of Infinity more books like this by Jadran Mimica This is a remarkable work which captures the reader's imagination as only few books do. From a description of the counting system of Iqwaye people of Papua New Guinea, the author develops a deeper and broader interpretation of the Iqwaye kinship system and cosmology, culminating in a powerful critique of western assumptions about the development ... see all copies from $2.40! new only from $5.79! \| SVS
11	My First Number Book more books like this by Marie Heinst Intended for pre-school children, this is a number book with bright photographic images from their daily lives. This book is part of a scheme which recognises the importance of developing basic numeracy alongside literacy skills and supports the National Literacy Strategy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.99!
12 view cover	Counting more books like this by H Pluckrose This revised edition of this maths book for the younger reader has new photographs and clearer text. It aims to promote discussion about the illustrations and encourage further investigation. The book also contains notes for teachers and parents. It is part of the "Knowabout" series of books. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.80! \| SVS
13 view cover	Gibbs Phenomenon in Fourier Analysis, Splines & Wavelet Approximations more books like this by Abdul J Jerri This is the first book dedicated to covering the basic elements of the Gibbs phenomenon as it appears in various applications where functions with jump discontinuities are represented. It is presented with detailed analysis and illustrations combined with historical information. The author covers the appearance of the Gibbs phenomenon in Fourier ... see all copies from $167.30! new only from $167.30! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Theoretical Numerical Analysis: A Functional Analysis Framework more books like this by Kendall E Atkinson, Weimin Han This book gives an introduction to functional analysis for graduate students pursuing research involving numerical analysis. The text covers basic results of functional analysis as well as additional topics needed in theoretical numerical analysis. Applications of this functional analysis are given by considering numerical methods for solving ... see all copies from $34.65! new only from $55.97! \| SVS
15 view cover	Finite geometries more books like this by Peter Dembowski From the reviews: "Such a vast amount of information as this book contains can only be accomplished in 375 pages by a very economical style of writing...it enables one to have a good look at the forest without being too detracted by the individual trees...The author deserves unstinting praise for the skill, energy, and perseverance which he ... see all copies from $28.25! new only from $28.25!
16 view cover	Linear geometry more books like this by Rafael Artzy Most linear algebra texts neglect geometry in general and linear geometry in particular. This text for advanced undergraduates and graduate students stresses the relationship between algebra and linear geometry. Topics include transformations in the Euclidean plane, affine and Euclidean geometry, projective geometry and non-Euclidean geometries, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Number Theory, Volume 2: Analytic and Modern Tools more books like this by Henri Cohen This book deals with several aspects of what is now called "explicit number theory." The central theme is the solution of Diophantine equations, i.e., equations or systems of polynomial equations which must be solved in integers, rational numbers or more generally in algebraic numbers. This theme, in particular, is the central motivation for the ... see all copies from $41.58! new only from $41.58! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Nodal Discontinuous Galerkin Methods: Algorithms, Analysis, and Applications more books like this by Jan S Hesthaven The text offers an introduction to the key ideas, basic analysis, and efficient implementation of discontinuous Galerkin finite element methods (DG-FEM) for the solution of partial differential equations. All key theoretical results are either derived or discussed, including an overview of relevant results from approximation theory, convergence ... see all copies from $41.97! new only from $41.97! \| first editions \| SVS
19	Geometry revisited more books like this by H. S. M. Coxeter, Samuel L. Greitzer Among the many beautiful and nontrivial theorems in geometry found in Geometry Revisited are the theorems of Ceva, Menelaus, Pappus, Desargues, Pascal, and Brianchon. A nice proof is given of Morley's remarkable theorem on angle trisectors. The transformational point of view is emphasized: reflections, rotations, translations, similarities, ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $20.99!
20 view cover	Concurrent scientific computing more books like this by Van de Velde This text covers the fundamental issues of developing programs for scientific computation on concurrent computers. Its purpose is to construct a conceptual framework that is a basis for understanding the real issues of concurrency. The core problems are often buried by mountains of technical detail. The conceptual framework allows us to cut ... see all copies from $25.00! new only from $44.50! \| SVS
21 view cover	Mathematical Analysis and Numerical Methods for Science and Technology: Volume 2: Functional and Variational Methods more books like this by Robert Dautray These 6 volumes - the result of a 10 year collaboration between the authors, two of France's leading scientists and both distinguished international figures - compile the mathematical knowledge required by researchers in mechanics, physics, engineering, chemistry and other branches of application of mathematics for the theoretical and numerical ... see all copies from $44.50! new only from $44.50! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Modeling and Simulation in Scilab/Scicos more books like this by Mr. Stephen Campbell, Jean-Philippe Chancelier, Ramine Nikoukhah Scilab is a free open-source software package for scientific computation. It includes hundreds of general purpose and specialized functions for numerical computation, organized in libraries called toolboxes, which cover such areas as simulation, optimization, systems and control, and signal processing. One important Scilab toolbox is Scicos. ... see all copies from $38.23! new only from $38.47! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	1, 2, 3 to the Zoo: A Counting Book more books like this by Eric Carle Come one, come all, come to the zoo! One elephant, two hippos, three giraffes, four lions ...Join Eric Carle's delightful animal train on its way to the zoo as you count the animals one by one, all the way up to ten brightly coloured birds! This title provides a richly satisfying introduction to numbers and counting. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99!
24 view cover	Variational Analysis and Generalized Differentiation II: Applications more books like this by Boris S Mordukhovich Variational analysis is a fruitful area in mathematics that, on one hand, deals with the study of optimization and equilibrium problems and, on the other hand, applies optimization, perturbation, and approximation ideas to the analysis of a broad range of problems that may not be of a variational nature. This monograph in two volumes contains a ... see all copies from $69.30! new only from $69.30! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The universal history of numbers more books like this by Georges Ifrah A comprehensive history of numbers and mathematics, in a three-volume set. Georges Ifrah, a maths teacher, gave up his job and travelled around the world to assemble a complete answer to the question, "Where do numbers come from?" This work covers the art and science of numeration from Magnon Man to the electronic spreadsheet; from Scandinavia to ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS

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