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Will artificial intelligence solve all problems, making scientific
formulae redundant? The authors of this book would argue that there
is still a vital role in formulating them to make sense of the laws
of nature. To derive a formula one needs to follow a series of
steps; last of all, check that the result is correct, primarily
through the analysis of limiting cases. The book is about
unravelling this machinery.Mathematics is the 'queen of all
sciences', but students encounter many obstacles in learning the
subject — familiarization with the proofs of hundreds of
theorems, mysterious symbols, and technical routines for which the
usefulness is not obvious upfront. Those interested in the physical
sciences could lose motivation, not seeing the wood for the
trees.This two-volume book How to Derive a Formula is an attempt to
engage these learners, presenting mathematical methods in as simple
as possible terms, with more of an emphasis on skills as opposed to
technical knowledge. Based on intuition and common sense rather
than mathematical rigor, it teaches students from scratch using
pertinent examples, many taken across the physical sciences to
demonstrate the application of the taught methods.This book
provides an interesting new perspective of what a mathematics
textbook could be, including historical facts and humour to
complement the material. The metaphor adopted in both volumes is an
ascent to Everest; from the Base Camp to Camp 1, from Camp 1 to
Camp 2 (Volume 1); from Camp 2 to Camp 3, from Camp 3 to Camp 4
(Volume 2). Volume 1 was about the necessary basics. Volume 2
proceeds to more advanced and challenging methods for deriving
formulae. Inevitably, the formalism of these methods is more
involved and challenging for the readers, than in Volume 1. Whereas
the approach of Volume 1 is upheld in Volume 2, the latter cannot
be expected to be the same 'easy reading'.
Will artificial intelligence solve all problems, making scientific
formulae redundant? The authors of this book would argue that there
is still a vital role in formulating them to make sense of the laws
of nature. To derive a formula one needs to follow a series of
steps; last of all, check that the result is correct, primarily
through the analysis of limiting cases. The book is about
unravelling this machinery.Mathematics is the 'queen of all
sciences', but students encounter many obstacles in learning the
subject — familiarization with the proofs of hundreds of
theorems, mysterious symbols, and technical routines for which the
usefulness is not obvious upfront. Those interested in the physical
sciences could lose motivation, not seeing the wood for the
trees.This two-volume book How to Derive a Formula is an attempt to
engage these learners, presenting mathematical methods in as simple
as possible terms, with more of an emphasis on skills as opposed to
technical knowledge. Based on intuition and common sense rather
than mathematical rigor, it teaches students from scratch using
pertinent examples, many taken across the physical sciences to
demonstrate the application of the taught methods.This book
provides an interesting new perspective of what a mathematics
textbook could be, including historical facts and humour to
complement the material. The metaphor adopted in both volumes is an
ascent to Everest; from the Base Camp to Camp 1, from Camp 1 to
Camp 2 (Volume 1); from Camp 2 to Camp 3, from Camp 3 to Camp 4
(Volume 2). Volume 1 was about the necessary basics. Volume 2
proceeds to more advanced and challenging methods for deriving
formulae. Inevitably, the formalism of these methods is more
involved and challenging for the readers, than in Volume 1. Whereas
the approach of Volume 1 is upheld in Volume 2, the latter cannot
be expected to be the same 'easy reading'.
Despite its importance to how humans inhabit their environments,
walking has rarely received the attention of ethnographers. Ways of
Walking combines discussions of embodiment, place and materiality
to address this significant and largely ignored 'technique of the
body'. This book presents studies of walking in a range of regional
and cultural contexts, exploring the diversity of walking
behaviours and the variety of meanings these can embody. As an
original collection of ethnographic work that is both coherent in
design and imaginative in scope, this primarily anthropological
book includes contributions from geographers, sociologists and
specialists in education and architecture, offering insights into
human movement, landscape and social life. With its
interdisciplinary nature and truly international appeal, Ways of
Walking will be of interest to scholars across a range of social
sciences, as well as to policy makers on both local and national
levels.
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Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild (Hardcover)
Jacqueline Briggs Martin, June Jo Lee; Illustrated by Julie Wilson; Afterword by Sandor Katz
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Despite its importance to how humans inhabit their environments,
walking has rarely received the attention of ethnographers. Ways of
Walking combines discussions of embodiment, place and materiality
to address this significant and largely ignored 'technique of the
body'. This book presents studies of walking in a range of regional
and cultural contexts, exploring the diversity of walking
behaviours and the variety of meanings these can embody. As an
original collection of ethnographic work that is both coherent in
design and imaginative in scope, this primarily anthropological
book includes contributions from geographers, sociologists and
specialists in education and architecture, offering insights into
human movement, landscape and social life. With its
interdisciplinary nature and truly international appeal, Ways of
Walking will be of interest to scholars across a range of social
sciences, as well as to policy makers on both local and national
levels.
The Shanghai Maths Project Year 6 Learning is a pupil textbook
containing the Year 6 maths facts and full pictorial glossary to
enable children to master the Year 6 maths programme of study for
England. It sits alongside the Practice Books and the Teacher's
Guide to complete the Shanghai Maths programme for Year 6. The
Shanghai Maths Project Year 6 Learning is a pupil textbook
containing: * Maths facts for each topic with colourful models and
images * Full Year 6 pictorial glossary of mathematical terms It
sits alongside the Practice Books and the Teacher's Guide to
complete the Shanghai Maths programme for Year 6.
Will artificial intelligence solve all problems, making scientific
formulae redundant? The authors of this book would argue that there
is still a vital role in formulating them to make sense of the laws
of nature. To derive a formula one needs to follow a series of
steps; last of all, check that the result is correct, primarily
through the analysis of limiting cases. The book is about
unravelling this machinery.Mathematics is the 'queen of all
sciences', but students encounter many obstacles in learning the
subject - familiarization with the proofs of hundreds of theorems,
mysterious symbols, and technical routines for which the usefulness
is not obvious upfront. Those interested in the physical sciences
could lose motivation, not seeing the wood for the trees.How to
Derive a Formula is an attempt to engage these learners, presenting
mathematical methods in simple terms, with more of an emphasis on
skills as opposed to technical knowledge. Based on intuition and
common sense rather than mathematical rigor, it teaches students
from scratch using pertinent examples, many taken across the
physical sciences.This book provides an interesting new perspective
of what a mathematics textbook could be, including historical facts
and humour to complement the material.
A powerful reframing of the study of Black art and the historical
and contemporary status of Black lives Perceptual Drift offers a
new interpretive model drawing on four key works of Black art in
the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. In its chapters, leading
Black scholars from multiple disciplines deploy materialist
approaches to challenge the limits of canonic art history, rooted
as it is in social and racial inequities. The opening essay by Key
Jo Lee introduces the concept of "perceptual drift": a means of
exploring the matter of Blackness, or Blackness as matter in art
and scholarship. Christina Sharpe examines Rho I (1977) by Jack
Whitten; Lee explores Lorna Simpson's Cure/Heal (1992); Robin Coste
Lewis analyzes Ellen Gallagher's Bouffant Pride (2003); and Erica
Moiah James considers Simone Leigh's Las Meninas (2019). This
approach seeks to transform how art history is written, introduce
readers to complex objects and theoretical frameworks, illuminate
meanings and untold histories, and simultaneously celebrate and
open new entry points into Black art. Distributed for the Cleveland
Museum of Art
The Shanghai Maths Project Teacher's Guide part B, along with part
A, provides teachers with all the support they need to deliver the
programme of study as part of a mastery approach. It takes teachers
through each topic, explains mathematical contexts and provides
teaching ideas and activities for whole-class, intervention and
enrichment. The Shanghai Maths Project Teacher's Guide 6B, together
with The Shanghai Maths Project Teacher's Guide 6A, provides
teachers with all the support they need to deliver the Year 6 maths
programme of study as part of a mastery approach to teaching.
Contents include: * Comprehensive introduction, including guidance
on mastery, variation theory, the concrete pictorial abstract (CPA)
approach * Recommended teaching sequence and planning support *
Units of teaching, with suggested activities for whole-class
instruction, methods and suggested activities to provide same-day
intervention and same-day enrichment (mastery with greater depth).
Will artificial intelligence solve all problems, making scientific
formulae redundant? The authors of this book would argue that there
is still a vital role in formulating them to make sense of the laws
of nature. To derive a formula one needs to follow a series of
steps; last of all, check that the result is correct, primarily
through the analysis of limiting cases. The book is about
unravelling this machinery.Mathematics is the 'queen of all
sciences', but students encounter many obstacles in learning the
subject - familiarization with the proofs of hundreds of theorems,
mysterious symbols, and technical routines for which the usefulness
is not obvious upfront. Those interested in the physical sciences
could lose motivation, not seeing the wood for the trees.How to
Derive a Formula is an attempt to engage these learners, presenting
mathematical methods in simple terms, with more of an emphasis on
skills as opposed to technical knowledge. Based on intuition and
common sense rather than mathematical rigor, it teaches students
from scratch using pertinent examples, many taken across the
physical sciences.This book provides an interesting new perspective
of what a mathematics textbook could be, including historical facts
and humour to complement the material.
RETURN OF THE THREE KINGS: RECLAIMING THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
addresses the all-too-common reality of Christmas today:
over-commercialization, rush, stress and let-down. Many have shared
the typical experience of the Christmas morning melee of presents
followed by too much eggnog and turkey and the post-Christmas
depressed stupor, knowing that we have to wait another year for the
full Christmas Spirit to arrive again. Finding something missing in
the usual Christmas celebrations, Jo Lee Loveland Link and John W.
Link looked to older traditions and less harried times for
inspiration. The Links were delighted to rediscover Olde Christmas,
the 12 Days that actually occur after Christmas Day, December 25
through January 6 - Epiphany, the Festival of the Three Kings. IN
THIS BOOK the Links explore the complex historical, religious, and
cultural traditions that were created and evolved out of the 12
Days of Christmas (without partridges, gold rings or milking
maids). To this older tradition, the Links grafted new ideas to
celebrate a renewed 12 Days of Christmas. The Links emphasize the
universality of Festivals of Light across the World, across
religions, and across centuries. Based on midwinter Solstice
Festivals and sacred stories and teachings, Christmastime provides
the ideal platform to reach out to embrace festivals and ceremonies
with meaning for each family. The Links have included daily
readings that reflect this diversity and have included three
sections of readings: (1) readings and prayers from a wide range of
traditional Christian Sources; (2) readings from World Religions
and ecumenical sources including Judaism, Buddhism and Sufism; and
(3) readings which are agnostic or secular, but focused on
Christmas themes. The Links sought to make sure that the 12 Days
would be inclusive for all families with often different points of
view and members in different faith journeys at different times in
their lives. The book includes detailed how-to information, and
strategies for celebration of the 12 Days for individuals, couples,
families, and those with loved ones stationed elsewhere. The
Celebration unites giving a simple gift, sharing a short reading,
and heartfelt conversation about the real meaning of each day for
givers and receivers. There is even a section on dealing with grief
and sorrow during the holidays. The book has additional resources
of holiday activities, stories, books, movies, most of which are
available for free. RETURN OF THE THREE KINGS provides a fresh way
to meet the challenges that we face as we navigate the emotional
minefield of the holidays. This old tradition made new again
becomes a guide to having more fun and yet getting a deeper sense
of meaning and connection for ourselves, our families, and our
communities. The Links began researching and experimenting with
their 12 Days of Christmas Celebration over ten years ago.
Professionally they are consultants, trainers and researchers in
social science, and interpersonal and organizational dynamics for
the government, Fortune 500's, start-ups, non-profits, and
churches. They live in the mountains of Virginia with their two
cats, and with the good company of visits from grandchildren,
children, and friends.
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