Geometry Math

Mathematics is often perceived as a daunting subject, confined to numbers and equations. But what if you could unlock the secrets of math without ever needing to crunch numbers? The Hidden Geometry: Understanding Math Without Numbers invites you on a fascinating journey to explore the beauty and power of mathematical concepts in an accessible and engaging way. This book delves into the heart of mathematics, revealing its profound impact on our everyday lives, art, nature, technology, and beyond. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply a curious reader, this book offers a fresh ...

From the New York Times-bestselling author of How Not to Be Wrong—himself a world-class geometer—a far-ranging exploration of the power of geometry, which turns out to help us think better about practically everything How should a democracy choose its representatives? How can you stop a...

Discover the mesmerizing world of fractals with this captivating new eBook - The Beauty of Fractals! Get ready to embark on an eye-opening journey that uncovers the hidden brilliance and intricate patterns that govern our reality. From stunning displays in nature and art to breakthroughs in science and engineering, the influence of fractals is simply remarkable. Now, prepare to explore their endless wonders and master their mathematical intricacies with this comprehensive guide! With 20 enthralling chapters filled with rich content, The Beauty of Fractals starts by introducing the ...

Through Euclid's Window Leonard Mlodinow brilliantly and delightfully leads us on a journey through five revolutions in geometry, from the Greek concept of parallel lines to the latest notions of hyperspace. Here is an altogether new, refreshing, alternative history of math revealing how simple questions anyone might ask about space -- in the living room or in some other galaxy -- have been the hidden engine of the highest achievements in science and technology.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! An ode to triangles, the shape that makes our lives possible Trigonometry is perhaps the most essential concept humans have ever devised. The simple yet versatile triangle allows us to record music, map the world, launch rockets into space, and be...

#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AN ADAM SAVAGE BOOK CLUB PICK The book-length answer to anyone who ever put their hand up in math class and asked, “When am I ever going to use this in the real world?” “Fun, informative, and relentlessly entertaining, Humble Pi is a charming and very readable...

An audio tour of the structures and patterns we call "math" This is an audiobook about math, but it contains no numbers. Math Without Numbers is a vivid, conversational, and wholly original guide to the three main branches of abstract math—topology, analysis, and algebra—which turn out to be...

From ancient circles to modern supercomputers — the story of the world’s most mysterious number. 🔵 Discover the origins of Pi in ancient Egypt and Babylon — where geometry met mythology. ⚙️ Meet Archimedes, the genius who first calculated Pi with remarkable precision using polygons. 📜 Travel through history as Pi journeys from Greece to India, China, and the Islamic Golden Age. 🧮 Explore breakthroughs from Renaissance mathematicians and the birth of calculus. 💻 See how computers joined the race to calculate Pi to billions — now trillions — of digits. 🎂 Celebrate...

Unravel the fascinating story of mathematics in Journey Through the Ages: A Captivating History of Mathematics by Haselton Media Group. This captivating narrative traces the evolution of numbers and logic from ancient counting under starlit skies to the algorithms powering today’s world. Spanning millennia and continents, the book explores how practical needs—tallying sheep, surveying flooded Nile lands, or charting celestial maps—sparked intellectual leaps, from Mesopotamian clay tablets to Greek proofs, Islamic algebra, and the European Renaissance’s calculus revolution.Crafted ...

An Oxford mathematician, playwright, and musician reveals how creative people can harness the profound and productive relationship between mathematics and the arts When Shakespeare has the Three Witches cast Macbeth’s lot, he uses something very weird to do it: not simply “eye of newt...

Why the familiar equal sign isn’t just a marker of sameness but a gateway into math’s—and humanity’s—most profound questions Math is famous for its equations: 1 + 1 = 2, a2 + b2 = c2, or y = mx + b. Much of the time it can seem like that’s all mathematics is: following steps to show...

Turn Your AP Calculus Struggles Into a Score of 5 – Master the Math, Own the Exam, and Shine! Do you feel like AP Calculus is an impossible challenge, no matter how hard you try? Are you ready to transform confusion into clarity and finally feel in control of your success? Preparing for the AP Calculus AB/BC exam can feel like climbing a steep mountain. The fear of failure or the overwhelming amount of material might leave you feeling frustrated and unsure of where to start. Balancing school, life, and studying can make it even harder to stay on track. We understand how challenging this ...

A groundbreaking mathematician presents a new model for understanding financial markets. Benoit B. Mandelbrot, one of the century's most influential mathematicians, is world-famous for making mathematical sense of a fact everybody knows but that geometers from Euclid on down had never...

Conquer the GED Math: Your Symbol-Free, Narrative-Only Guide is designed to help students succeed on the GED Math test by providing a comprehensive, easy-to-understand study resource. This guide breaks down essential math topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis in a clear, narrative format without the use of symbols or complex formulas. Each concept is explained using real-world examples, making it accessible for all learners, especially those preparing for the GED. The guide covers a wide range of topics, including working with fractions, decimals, and percentages; ...

An illuminating, millennia-spanning history of the impact mathematics has had on the world, and the fascinating people who have mastered its inherent power, from Babylonian tax officials to the Apollo astronauts to the eccentric professor who invented the infrastructure of the online world...

The study of geometry is at least 2500 years old, and it is within this field that the concept of mathematical proof first arose. To this day geometry remains a very active area of research in mathematics. This Very Short Introduction covers the areas of mathematics falling under geometry, starting with topics such as Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, and ranging to curved spaces, projective geometry in Renaissance art, and geometry of space-time inside a black hole. Throughout, Maciej Dunajski outlines the role geometry plays in the broader context of science and art.

Conquer the SAT Math: Your Symbol-Free, Narrative-Only Guide" offers a fresh approach to mastering SAT math, tailored for students who prefer a verbal, narrative explanation over traditional symbols and equations. This guide walks you through each math concept, from basic arithmetic operations to advanced algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, using clear and concise verbal descriptions. It ensures you understand the processes behind solving equations and interpreting data without relying on visual aids like graphs or complex formulas. Designed with audiobook compatibility in mind, the guide ...

August, 1755. Newcastle, on the north bank of the Tyne. In the fields, men and women are getting the harvest in. Sunlight or rain. Scudding clouds and backbreaking labour. Three hundred feet underground, young Charles Hutton is at the coalface. Cramped, dust choked, wielding a five-pound pick by candlelight. Eighteen years old, he’s been down the pits on and off for more than a decade, and now it looks like a life sentence. No unusual story, although Charles is a clever lad - gifted at maths and languages - and for a time he hoped for a different life. Many hoped.

"Conquer the PSAT/NMSQT Math: Your Symbol-Free, Narrative-Only Guide" is designed to help students master the PSAT/NMSQT Math Test through clear, symbol-free explanations tailored for an audiobook format. This comprehensive guide covers all essential topics, including algebra, geometry, ratios, data analysis, and probability, all explained in a step-by-step, narrative style. By avoiding the use of symbols, diagrams, or formulas, the guide ensures that each concept is accessible, focusing on verbal clarity and real-world applications. Each chapter delves into specific math areas, emphasizing...

Flatland, like our own world, is on the verge of the millenium. On the last day of the year 1999, a Square—hitherto undistinguished from the other shapes of his two-dimensional world—receives the Gospel of Three Dimensions, revealed to that world's flat inhabitants only once every a thousand years. Transformed by a truth he is unable to conceal, he is promptly condemned as a heretic.