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Theoretical Numerical Analysis - A Functional Analysis Framework (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2009): Kendall Atkinson, Weimin Han Theoretical Numerical Analysis - A Functional Analysis Framework (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2009)
Kendall Atkinson, Weimin Han
R2,963 Discovery Miles 29 630 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This textbook prepares graduate students for research in numerical analysis/computational mathematics by giving to them a mathematical framework embedded in functional analysis and focused on numerical analysis. This helps the student to move rapidly into a research program. The text covers basic results of functional analysis, approximation theory, Fourier analysis and wavelets, iteration methods for nonlinear equations, finite difference methods, Sobolev spaces and weak formulations of boundary value problems, finite element methods, elliptic variational inequalities and their numerical solution, numerical methods for solving integral equations of the second kind, and boundary integral equations for planar regions. The presentation of each topic is meant to be an introduction with certain degree of depth. Comprehensive references on a particular topic are listed at the end of each chapter for further reading and study.

Because of the relevance in solving real world problems, multivariable polynomials are playing an ever more important role in research and applications. In this third editon, a new chapter on this topic has been included and some major changes are made on two chapters from the previous edition. In addition, there are numerous minor changes throughout the entire text and new exercises are added.

Review of earlier edition:

..".the book is clearly written, quite pleasant to read, and contains a lot of important material; and the authors have done an excellent job at balancing theoretical developments, interesting examples and exercises, numerical experiments, and bibliographical references."

R. Glowinski, SIAM Review, 2003

Foundations of Analysis (Paperback): Steven G. Krantz Foundations of Analysis (Paperback)
Steven G. Krantz
R1,421 Discovery Miles 14 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Foundations of Analysis covers the basics of real analysis for a one- or two-semester course. In a straightforward and concise way, it helps students understand the key ideas and apply the theorems. The book's accessible approach will appeal to a wide range of students and instructors. Each section begins with a boxed introduction that familiarizes students with the upcoming topics and sets the stage for the work to be done. Each section ends with several questions that ask students to review what they have just learned. The text is also scattered with notes pointing out places where different pieces of terminology seem to conflict with each other or where different ideas appear not to fit together properly. In addition, many remarks throughout help put the material in perspective. As with any real analysis text, exercises are powerful and effective learning tools. This book is no exception. Each chapter generally contains at least 50 exercises that build in difficulty, with an exercise set at the end of every section. This allows students to more easily link the exercises to the material in the section.

Elements of Applied Bifurcation Theory (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2004): Yuri Kuznetsov Elements of Applied Bifurcation Theory (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2004)
Yuri Kuznetsov
R4,772 Discovery Miles 47 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Providing readers with a solid basis in dynamical systems theory, as well as explicit procedures for application of general mathematical results to particular problems, the focus here is on efficient numerical implementations of the developed techniques. The book is designed for advanced undergraduates or graduates in applied mathematics, as well as for Ph.D. students and researchers in physics, biology, engineering, and economics who use dynamical systems as model tools in their studies. A moderate mathematical background is assumed, and, whenever possible, only elementary mathematical tools are used. This new edition preserves the structure of the first while updating the context to incorporate recent theoretical developments, in particular new and improved numerical methods for bifurcation analysis.

An Introduction to Non-Harmonic Fourier Series, Revised Edition, 93 (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Robert M Young An Introduction to Non-Harmonic Fourier Series, Revised Edition, 93 (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Robert M Young
R2,112 Discovery Miles 21 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An Introduction to Non-Harmonic Fourier Series, Revised Edition is an update of a widely known and highly respected classic textbook.
Throughout the book, material has also been added on recent developments, including stability theory, the frame radius, and applications to signal analysis and the control of partial differential equations.

Computational Radiology and Imaging - Therapy and Diagnostics (Hardcover, New): C. Borgers, F. Natterer Computational Radiology and Imaging - Therapy and Diagnostics (Hardcover, New)
C. Borgers, F. Natterer
R2,433 Discovery Miles 24 330 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The articles collected in this volume are based on lectures given at the IMA Workshop, "Computational Radiology and Imaging: Therapy and Diagnostics," March 17-21, 1997. Introductory articles by the editors have been added. The focus is on inverse problems involving electromagnetic radiation and particle beams, with applications to X-ray tomography, nuclear medicine, near-infrared imaging, microwave imaging, electron microscopy, and radiation therapy planning. Mathematical and computational tools and models which play important roles in this volume include the X-ray transform and other integral transforms, the linear Boltzmann equation and, for near-infrared imaging, its diffusion approximation, iterative methods for large linear and non-linear least-squares problems, iterative methods for linear feasibility problems, and optimization methods. The volume is intended not only for mathematical scientists and engineers working on these and related problems, but also for non-specialists. It contains much introductory expository material, and a large number of references. Many unsolved computational and mathematical problems of substantial practical importance are pointed out.

Progress in Turbulence IX - Proceedings of the iTi Conference in Turbulence 2021 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Ramis Oerlu,... Progress in Turbulence IX - Proceedings of the iTi Conference in Turbulence 2021 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Ramis Oerlu, Alessandro Talamelli, Joachim Peinke, Martin Oberlack
R4,730 Discovery Miles 47 300 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This volume collects the edited and reviewed contribution presented in the 9th iTi Conference that took place virtually, covering fundamental and applied aspects in turbulence. In the spirit of the iTi conference, the volume is produced after the conference so that the authors had the opportunity to incorporate comments and discussions raised during the meeting. In the present book, the contributions have been structured according to the topics: I Experiments II Simulations and Modelling III Data Processing and Scaling IV Theory V Miscellaneous topics

Advanced Topics in Mathematical Analysis (Hardcover): Michael Ruzhansky, Hemen Dutta Advanced Topics in Mathematical Analysis (Hardcover)
Michael Ruzhansky, Hemen Dutta
R6,787 Discovery Miles 67 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Advanced Topics in Mathematical Analysis is aimed at researchers, graduate students, and educators with an interest in mathematical analysis, and in mathematics more generally. The book aims to present theory, methods, and applications of the selected topics that have significant, useful relevance to contemporary research.

Extrapolation and  Rational Approximation - The Works of the Main Contributors (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Claude Brezinski,... Extrapolation and Rational Approximation - The Works of the Main Contributors (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Claude Brezinski, Michela Redivo Zaglia
R2,713 Discovery Miles 27 130 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book paints a fresco of the field of extrapolation and rational approximation over the last several centuries to the present through the works of their primary contributors. It can serve as an introduction to the topics covered, including extrapolation methods, Pade approximation, orthogonal polynomials, continued fractions, Lanczos-type methods etc.; it also provides in depth discussion of the many links between these subjects. A highlight of this book is the presentation of the human side of the fields discussed via personal testimonies from contemporary researchers, their anecdotes, and their exclusive remembrances of some of the "actors." This book shows how research in this domain started and evolved. Biographies of other scholars encountered have also been included. An important branch of mathematics is described in its historical context, opening the way to new developments. After a mathematical introduction, the book contains a precise description of the mathematical landscape of these fields spanning from the 19th century to the first part of the 20th. After an analysis of the works produced after that period (in particular those of Richardson, Aitken, Shanks, Wynn, and others), the most recent developments and applications are reviewed.

Modern Analysis (1997) (Paperback): Kenneth Kuttler Modern Analysis (1997) (Paperback)
Kenneth Kuttler; Series edited by Steven Krantz
R2,485 Discovery Miles 24 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Modern Analysis provides coverage of real and abstract analysis, offering a sensible introduction to functional analysis as well as a thorough discussion of measure theory, Lebesgue integration, and related topics. This significant study clearly and distinctively presents the teaching and research literature of graduate analysis: Providing a fundamental, modern approach to measure theory Investigating advanced material on the Bochner integral, geometric theory, and major theorems in Fourier Analysis Rn, including the theory of singular integrals and Milhin's theorem - material that does not appear in textbooks Offering exceptionally concise and cardinal versions of all the main theorems about characteristic functions Containing an original examination of sufficient statistics, based on the general theory of Radon measures With an ambitious scope, this resource unifies various topics into one volume succinctly and completely. The contents span basic measure theory in an abstract and concrete form, material on classic linear functional analysis, probability, and some major results used in the theory of partial differential equations. Two different proofs of the central limit theorem are examined as well as a straightforward approach to conditional probability and expectation. Modern Analysis provides ample and well-constructed exercises and examples. Introductory topology is included to help the reader understand such items as the Riesz theorem, detailing its proofs and statements. This work will help readers apply measure theory to probability theory, guiding them to understand the theorems rather than merely follow directions.

Course In Analysis, A - Vol. Iv: Fourier Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations, Calculus Of Variations (Hardcover): Niels... Course In Analysis, A - Vol. Iv: Fourier Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations, Calculus Of Variations (Hardcover)
Niels Jacob, Kristian P. Evans
R4,498 Discovery Miles 44 980 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In the part on Fourier analysis, we discuss pointwise convergence results, summability methods and, of course, convergence in the quadratic mean of Fourier series. More advanced topics include a first discussion of Hardy spaces. We also spend some time handling general orthogonal series expansions, in particular, related to orthogonal polynomials. Then we switch to the Fourier integral, i.e. the Fourier transform in Schwartz space, as well as in some Lebesgue spaces or of measures.Our treatment of ordinary differential equations starts with a discussion of some classical methods to obtain explicit integrals, followed by the existence theorems of Picard-Lindeloef and Peano which are proved by fixed point arguments. Linear systems are treated in great detail and we start a first discussion on boundary value problems. In particular, we look at Sturm-Liouville problems and orthogonal expansions. We also handle the hypergeometric differential equations (using complex methods) and their relations to special functions in mathematical physics. Some qualitative aspects are treated too, e.g. stability results (Ljapunov functions), phase diagrams, or flows.Our introduction to the calculus of variations includes a discussion of the Euler-Lagrange equations, the Legendre theory of necessary and sufficient conditions, and aspects of the Hamilton-Jacobi theory. Related first order partial differential equations are treated in more detail.The text serves as a companion to lecture courses, and it is also suitable for self-study. The text is complemented by ca. 260 problems with detailed solutions.

Course In Analysis, A - Vol. Iv: Fourier Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations, Calculus Of Variations (Paperback): Niels... Course In Analysis, A - Vol. Iv: Fourier Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations, Calculus Of Variations (Paperback)
Niels Jacob, Kristian P. Evans
R2,008 Discovery Miles 20 080 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In the part on Fourier analysis, we discuss pointwise convergence results, summability methods and, of course, convergence in the quadratic mean of Fourier series. More advanced topics include a first discussion of Hardy spaces. We also spend some time handling general orthogonal series expansions, in particular, related to orthogonal polynomials. Then we switch to the Fourier integral, i.e. the Fourier transform in Schwartz space, as well as in some Lebesgue spaces or of measures.Our treatment of ordinary differential equations starts with a discussion of some classical methods to obtain explicit integrals, followed by the existence theorems of Picard-Lindeloef and Peano which are proved by fixed point arguments. Linear systems are treated in great detail and we start a first discussion on boundary value problems. In particular, we look at Sturm-Liouville problems and orthogonal expansions. We also handle the hypergeometric differential equations (using complex methods) and their relations to special functions in mathematical physics. Some qualitative aspects are treated too, e.g. stability results (Ljapunov functions), phase diagrams, or flows.Our introduction to the calculus of variations includes a discussion of the Euler-Lagrange equations, the Legendre theory of necessary and sufficient conditions, and aspects of the Hamilton-Jacobi theory. Related first order partial differential equations are treated in more detail.The text serves as a companion to lecture courses, and it is also suitable for self-study. The text is complemented by ca. 260 problems with detailed solutions.

Singular Perturbation Theory - Mathematical and Analytical Techniques with Applications to Engineering (Hardcover, 2005 ed.):... Singular Perturbation Theory - Mathematical and Analytical Techniques with Applications to Engineering (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
R.S. Johnson
R4,175 Discovery Miles 41 750 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The importance of mathematics in the study of problems arising from the real world, and the increasing success with which it has been used to model situations ranging from the purely deterministic to the stochastic, is well established. The purpose of the set of volumes to which the present one belongs is to make available authoritative, up to date, and self-contained accounts of some of the most important and useful of these analytical approaches and techniques. Each volume provides a detailed introduction to a specific subject area of current importance that is summarized below, and then goes beyond this by reviewing recent contributions, and so serving as a valuable reference source. The progress in applicable mathematics has been brought about by the extension and development of many important analytical approaches and techniques, in areas both old and new, frequently aided by the use of computers without which the solution of realistic problems would otherwise have been impossible.

Practical Applications of Approximate Equations in Finance and Economics (Hardcover): Manuel Tarrazo Practical Applications of Approximate Equations in Finance and Economics (Hardcover)
Manuel Tarrazo
R2,220 R2,051 Discovery Miles 20 510 Save R169 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Conventional methods of financial modeling are often overly exact, to the point that their purpose--to aid in financial decision making--is easily lost. Tarrazo's approach, the use of approximation, gives professionals in finance, economics, and portfolio management a sound and sophisticated way to improve their decision making, particularly in such tasks as economic prediction, financial planning, and portfolio management. Tarrazo reviews how to build models, especially those with simultaneous equation systems, then provides a simple way to use approximate equation systems to solve them. Down to earth, readable, and meticulously explained throughout, the book is not only an important tool in practical problem solving situations, but it also provides valuable methods and guidance for upper level students and their instructors.

Among the book's important contributions is its chapter on portfolio optimization. Tarrazo helps clarify the theory and application of modern portfolio theory, especially in regard to its implementation with commonly available information management tools (such as EXCEL). He also provides innovative ways to optimize portfolios under realistic conditions and a method to obtain optimal weights in interval form that does not rely on probability; instead, it relies on the mathematical quality of the matrix in the optimization. Another chapter shows that approximate equations are a general-purpose optimization tool, one that subsumes all other known optimization tools such as classical and mathematical programming. Tarrazo closes with an unusually full bibliography, containing more than 200 references spanning several areas of analysis and various disciplines.

Lecture Notes on Mean Curvature Flow (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2011, Corr. 3rd printing 2012): Carlo Mantegazza Lecture Notes on Mean Curvature Flow (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2011, Corr. 3rd printing 2012)
Carlo Mantegazza
R3,660 Discovery Miles 36 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is an introduction to the subject of mean curvature flow of hypersurfaces with special emphasis on the analysis of singularities. This flow occurs in the description of the evolution of numerous physical models where the energy is given by the area of the interfaces. These notes provide a detailed discussion of the classical parametric approach (mainly developed by R. Hamilton and G. Huisken). They are well suited for a course at PhD/PostDoc level and can be useful for any researcher interested in a solid introduction to the technical issues of the field. All the proofs are carefully written, often simplified, and contain several comments. Moreover, the author revisited and organized a large amount of material scattered around in literature in the last 25 years.

Almost Periodic and Almost Automorphic Solutions to Integro-Differential Equations (Hardcover): Marko Kostic Almost Periodic and Almost Automorphic Solutions to Integro-Differential Equations (Hardcover)
Marko Kostic
R4,108 Discovery Miles 41 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book discusses almost periodic and almost automorphic solutions to abstract integro-differential Volterra equations that are degenerate in time, and in particular equations whose solutions are governed by (degenerate) solution operator families with removable singularities at zero. It particularly covers abstract fractional equations and inclusions with multivalued linear operators as well as abstract fractional semilinear Cauchy problems.

Hessian Polyhedra, Invariant Theory And Appell Hypergeometric Functions (Hardcover): Lei Yang Hessian Polyhedra, Invariant Theory And Appell Hypergeometric Functions (Hardcover)
Lei Yang
R3,560 Discovery Miles 35 600 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Our book gives the complex counterpart of Klein's classic book on the icosahedron. We show that the following four apparently disjoint theories: the symmetries of the Hessian polyhedra (geometry), the resolution of some system of algebraic equations (algebra), the system of partial differential equations of Appell hypergeometric functions (analysis) and the modular equation of Picard modular functions (arithmetic) are in fact dominated by the structure of a single object, the Hessian group $mathfrak{G}'_{216}$. It provides another beautiful example on the fundamental unity of mathematics.

Problems in Real Analysis (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Charalambos D. Aliprantis, Owen Burkinshaw Problems in Real Analysis (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Charalambos D. Aliprantis, Owen Burkinshaw
R2,148 Discovery Miles 21 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A collection of problems and solutions in real analysis based on the major textbook, "Principles of Real Analysis" (also by Aliprantis and Burkinshaw), "Problems in Real Analysis" is the ideal companion for senior science and engineering undergraduates and first-year graduate courses in real analysis. It is intended for use as an independent source, and is an invaluable tool for students who wish to develop a deep understanding and proficiency in the use of integration methods.
"Problems in Real Analysis" teaches the basic methods of proof and problem-solving by presenting the complete solutions to over 600 problems that appear in "Principles of Real Analysis, Third Edition." The problems are distributed in forty sections, and cover the entire spectrum of difficulty.

Zeta Functions Of Reductive Groups And Their Zeros (Hardcover): Lin Weng Zeta Functions Of Reductive Groups And Their Zeros (Hardcover)
Lin Weng
R4,823 Discovery Miles 48 230 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book provides a systematic account of several breakthroughs in the modern theory of zeta functions. It contains two different approaches to introduce and study genuine zeta functions for reductive groups (and their maximal parabolic subgroups) defined over number fields. Namely, the geometric one, built up from stability of principal lattices and an arithmetic cohomology theory, and the analytic one, from Langlands' theory of Eisenstein systems and some techniques used in trace formula, respectively. Apparently different, they are unified via a Lafforgue type relation between Arthur's analytic truncations and parabolic reductions of Harder-Narasimhan and Atiyah-Bott. Dominated by the stability condition and/or the Lie structures embedded in, these zeta functions have a standard form of the functional equation, admit much more refined symmetric structures, and most surprisingly, satisfy a weak Riemann hypothesis. In addition, two levels of the distributions for their zeros are exposed, i.e. a classical one giving the Dirac symbol, and a secondary one conjecturally related to GUE.This book is written not only for experts, but for graduate students as well. For example, it offers a summary of basic theories on Eisenstein series and stability of lattices and arithmetic principal torsors. The second part on rank two zeta functions can be used as an introduction course, containing a Siegel type treatment of cusps and fundamental domains, and an elementary approach to the trace formula involved. Being in the junctions of several branches and advanced topics of mathematics, these works are very complicated, the results are fundamental, and the theory exposes a fertile area for further research.

Vectors in Physics and Engineering (Hardcover): Alan Durrant Vectors in Physics and Engineering (Hardcover)
Alan Durrant
R5,778 Discovery Miles 57 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This text is an introduction to the use of vectors in a wide range of undergraduate disciplines. It is written specifically to match the level of experience and mathematical qualifications of students entering undergraduate and Higher National programmes and it assumes only a minimum of mathematical background on the part of the reader. Basic mathematics underlying the use of vectors is covered, and the text goes from fundamental concepts up to the level of first-year examination questions in engineering and physics. The material treated includes electromagnetic waves, alternating current, rotating fields, mechanisms, simple harmonic motion and vibrating systems. There are examples and exercises and the book contains many clear diagrams to complement the text. The provision of examples allows the student to become proficient in problem solving and the application of the material to a range of applications from science and engineering demonstrates the versatility of vector algebra as an analytical tool.

Geometric Flows on Planar Lattices (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Andrea Braides, Margherita Solci Geometric Flows on Planar Lattices (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Andrea Braides, Margherita Solci
R3,106 Discovery Miles 31 060 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book introduces the reader to important concepts in modern applied analysis, such as homogenization, gradient flows on metric spaces, geometric evolution, Gamma-convergence tools, applications of geometric measure theory, properties of interfacial energies, etc. This is done by tackling a prototypical problem of interfacial evolution in heterogeneous media, where these concepts are introduced and elaborated in a natural and constructive way. At the same time, the analysis introduces open issues of a general and fundamental nature, at the core of important applications. The focus on two-dimensional lattices as a prototype of heterogeneous media allows visual descriptions of concepts and methods through a large amount of illustrations.

Elements of Concave Analysis and Applications (Hardcover): Prem K. Kythe Elements of Concave Analysis and Applications (Hardcover)
Prem K. Kythe
R4,929 Discovery Miles 49 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Concave analysis deals mainly with concave and quasi-concave functions, although convex and quasi-convex functions are considered because of their mutual inherent relationship. The aim of Elements of Concave Analysis and Applications is to provide a basic and self-contained introduction to concepts and detailed study of concave and convex functions. It is written in the style of a textbook, designed for courses in mathematical economics, finance, and manufacturing design. The suggested prerequisites are multivariate calculus, ordinary and elementary PDEs, and elementary probability theory.

Selected Topics in Malliavin Calculus - Chaos, Divergence and So Much More (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Laurent Decreusefond Selected Topics in Malliavin Calculus - Chaos, Divergence and So Much More (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Laurent Decreusefond
R1,293 Discovery Miles 12 930 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book is not a research monograph about Malliavin calculus with the latest results and the most sophisticated proofs. It does not contain all the results which are known even for the basic subjects which are addressed here. The goal was to give the largest possible variety of proof techniques. For instance, we did not focus on the proof of concentration inequality for functionals of the Brownian motion, as it closely follows the lines of the analog result for Poisson functionals. This book grew from the graduate courses I gave at Paris-Sorbonne and Paris-Saclay universities, during the last few years. It is supposed to be as accessible as possible for students who have knowledge of Ito calculus and some rudiments of functional analysis.

Selected Papers Of Weiyue Ding (Hardcover): Youde Wang Selected Papers Of Weiyue Ding (Hardcover)
Youde Wang
R5,385 Discovery Miles 53 850 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This collection covers all papers and partial talks given by Prof Weiyue Ding, who was a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Prof Weiyue Ding devoted his academic career to the research in the field of ordinary differential equations and geometric analysis, e.g. Poincare-Birkhoff fixed point theorems, blow-up analysis for heat flow of harmonic maps.

Computational Analysis of Structured Media (Paperback): Simon Gluzman, Vladimir Mityushev, Wojciech Nawalaniec Computational Analysis of Structured Media (Paperback)
Simon Gluzman, Vladimir Mityushev, Wojciech Nawalaniec
R3,048 R2,858 Discovery Miles 28 580 Save R190 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Computational Analysis of Structured Media presents a systematical approach to analytical formulae for the effective properties of deterministic and random composites. Schwarz's method and functional equations yield for use in symbolic-numeric computations relevant to the effective properties. The work is primarily concerned with constructive topics of boundary value problems, complex analysis, and their applications to composites. Symbolic-numerical computations are widely used to deduce new formulae interesting for applied mathematicians and engineers. The main line of presentation is the investigation of two-phase 2D composites with non-overlapping inclusions randomly embedded in matrices.

An Equation for Every Occasion - Fifty-Two Formulas and Why They Matter (Paperback): John M Henshaw An Equation for Every Occasion - Fifty-Two Formulas and Why They Matter (Paperback)
John M Henshaw
R873 Discovery Miles 8 730 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

With this fun romp through the world of equations we encounter in our everyday lives, you'll find yourself flipping through the stories of fifty-two formulas faster than a deck of cards. John M. Henshaw's intriguing true accounts, each inspired by a different mathematical equation, are both succinct and easy to read. His tales come from the spheres of sports, business, history, the arts, science, and technology. Anecdotes about famous equations, like E=mc 2, appear alongside tales of not-so-famous-but equally fascinating-equations, such as the one used to determine the SPF number for sunscreen. Drawn from the breadth of human endeavor, Henshaw's stories demonstrate the power and utility of math. He entertains us by exploring the ways that equations can be used to explain, among other things, Ponzi schemes, the placebo effect, "dog years," IQ, the wave mechanics of tsunamis, the troubled modern beekeeping industry, and the Challenger disaster. Smartly conceived and fast paced, his book offers something for anyone curious about math and its impacts.

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