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Professor Atiyah is one of the greatest living mathematicians and
is well known throughout the mathematical world. He is a recipient
of the Fields Medal, the mathematical equivalent of the Nobel
Prize, and is still at the peak of his career. His huge number of
published papers, focusing on the areas of algebraic geometry and
topology, have here been collected into six volumes, divided
thematically for easy reference by individuals interested in a
particular subject. From 1977 onwards his interest moved in the
direction of gauge theories and the interaction between geometry
and physics.
One of the greatest mathematicians in the world, Michael Atiyah has
earned numerous honors, including a Fields Medal, the mathematical
equivalent of the Nobel Prize. While the focus of his work has been
in the areas of algebraic geometry and topology, he has also
participated in research with theoretical physicists. For the first
time, these volumes bring together Atiyah's collected papers--both
monographs and collaborative works-- including those dealing with
mathematical education and current topics of research such as
K-theory and gauge theory. The volumes are organized thematically.
They will be of great interest to research mathematicians,
theoretical physicists, and graduate students in these areas.
Primary Maths for Scotland Textbook 1C is the third of 3 first
level textbooks. These engaging and pedagogically rigorous books
are the first maths textbooks for Scotland completely aligned to
the benchmarks and written specifically to support Scottish
children in mastering mathematics at their own pace. Primary Maths
for Scotland Textbook 1C is the third of 3 first level textbooks.
The books are clear and simple with a focus on developing
conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency. They cover
the entire first level mathematics Curriculum for Excellence in an
easy-to-use set of textbooks which can fit in with teacher's
existing planning, resources and scheme of work. - Packed with
problem-solving, investigations and challenging problems -
Diagnostic check lists at the start of each unit ensure that pupils
possess the required pre-requisite knowledge to engage on the unit
of work - Worked examples and non-examples help pupils fully
understand mathematical concepts - Includes intelligent practice
that reinforces pupils' procedural fluency
Quadratic equations, Pythagoras' theorem, imaginary numbers, and pi
- you may remember studying these at school, but did anyone ever
explain why? Never fear - bestselling science writer, and your new
favourite maths teacher, Michael Brooks, is here to help. In The
Maths That Made Us, Brooks reminds us of the wonders of numbers:
how they enabled explorers to travel far across the seas and
astronomers to map the heavens; how they won wars and halted the
HIV epidemic; how they are responsible for the design of your home
and almost everything in it, down to the smartphone in your pocket.
His clear explanations of the maths that built our world, along
with stories about where it came from and how it shaped human
history, will engage and delight. From ancient Egyptian priests to
the Apollo astronauts, and Babylonian tax collectors to juggling
robots, join Brooks and his extraordinarily eccentric cast of
characters in discovering how maths made us who we are today.
Primary Maths for Scotland Textbook 2A is the first of 3 second
level textbooks. These engaging and pedagogically rigorous books
are the first maths textbooks for Scotland completely aligned to
the benchmarks and written specifically to support Scottish
children in mastering mathematics at their own pace. Primary Maths
for Scotland Textbook 2A is the first of 3 second level textbooks.
The books are clear and simple with a focus on developing
conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency. They cover
the entire second level mathematics Curriculum for Excellence in an
easy-to-use set of textbooks which can fit in with teacher's
existing planning, resources and scheme of work. - Packed with
problem-solving, investigations and challenging problems -
Diagnostic check lists at the start of each unit ensure that pupils
possess the required pre-requisite knowledge to engage on the unit
of work - Worked examples and non-examples help pupils fully
understand mathematical concepts - Includes intelligent practice
that reinforces pupils' procedural fluency
Deepen and broaden subject knowledge to set yourself up for future
success Foundation Maths 7th Edition by Croft and Davison has been
written for students taking higher and further education courses
who may not have specialised in mathematics on post-16
qualifications, and who require a working knowledge of mathematical
and statistical tools. By providing careful and steady guidance in
mathematical methods along with a wealth of practice exercises to
improve your maths skills, Foundation Maths imparts confidence in
its readers. For students with established mathematical expertise,
this book will be an ideal revision and reference guide. The style
of the book also makes it suitable for self-study and distance
learning with self-assessment questions and worked examples
throughout. Foundation Maths is ideally suited for students
studying marketing, business studies, management, science,
engineering, social science, geography, combined studies and
design. Features: Mathematical processes described in everyday
language. Key points highlighting important results for easy
reference Worked examples included throughout the book to reinforce
learning. Self-assessment questions to test understanding of
important concepts, with answers provided at the back of the book.
Demanding Challenge Exercises included at the end of chapters
stretch the keenest of students Test and assignment exercises with
answers provided in a lecturer's Solutions Manual available for
download at go.pearson.com/uk/he/resources, allow lecturers to set
regular work throughout the course A companion website containing a
student support pack and video tutorials, as well as PowerPoint
slides for lecturers, can be found at
go.pearson.com/uk/he/resources New to this edition: A new section
explains the importance of developing a thorough mathematical
foundation in order to take advantage of and exploit the full
capability of mathematical and statistical technology used in
higher education and in the workplace Extensive sections throughout
the book illustrate how readily-available computer software and
apps can be used to perform mathematical and statistical
calculations, particularly those involving algebra, calculus, graph
plotting and data analysis There are revised, enhanced sections on
histograms and factorisation of quadratic expressions The new
edition is fully integrated with MyLab Math, a powerful online
homework, tutorial and self-study system that contains over 1400
exercises that can be assigned or used for student practice, tests
and homework Anthony Croft has taught mathematics in further and
higher education institutions for over thirty years. During this
time he has championed the development of mathematics support for
the many students who find the transition from school to university
mathematics particularly difficult. In 2008 he was awarded a
National Teaching Fellowship in recognition of his work in this
field. He has authored many successful mathematics textbooks,
including several for engineering students. He was jointly awarded
the IMA Gold Medal 2016 for his outstanding contribution to
mathematics education. Robert Davison has thirty years' experience
teaching mathematics in both further and higher education. He has
authored many successful mathematics textbooks, including several
for engineering students.
This accessible guide is intended for those persons who need to
polish up their rusty maths, or who need to get a grip on the
basics of the subject for the first time. Each concept is
explained, with appropriate examples, and is applied in an
exercise. The solutions to all exercises are set out in detail. The
book uses informal conversational language and will change the
perception that mathematics is only for special people. The author
has taught the subject at different levels for many years.
This volume presents lectures given at the Wisła 20-21 Winter
School and Workshop: Groups, Invariants, Integrals, and
Mathematical Physics, organized by the Baltic Institute of
Mathematics. The lectures were dedicated to differential invariants
– with a focus on Lie groups, pseudogroups, and their orbit
spaces – and Poisson structures in algebra and geometry and are
included here as lecture notes comprising the first two chapters.
Following this, chapters combine theoretical and applied
perspectives to explore topics at the intersection of differential
geometry, differential equations, and category theory. Specific
topics covered include: The multisymplectic and variational nature
of Monge-Ampère equations in dimension four Integrability of
fifth-order equations admitting a Lie symmetry algebra Applications
of the van Kampen theorem for groupoids to computation of homotopy
types of striped surfaces A geometric framework to compare
classical systems of PDEs in the category of smooth manifolds
Groups, Invariants, Integrals, and Mathematical Physics is ideal
for graduate students and researchers working in these areas. A
basic understanding of differential geometry and category theory is
assumed.
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