Looking At Numbers

Author : Tom Johnson,Franck Jedrzejewski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-27
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783034805544

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Looking at Numbers by Tom Johnson,Franck Jedrzejewski Pdf

Galileo Galilei said he was “reading the book of nature” as he observed pendulums swinging, but he might also simply have tried to draw the numbers themselves as they fall into networks of permutations or form loops that synchronize at different speeds, or attach themselves to balls passing in and out of the hands of good jugglers. Numbers are, after all, a part of nature. As such, looking at and thinking about them is a way of understanding our relationship to nature. But when we do so in a technical, professional way, we tend to overlook their basic attributes, the things we can understand by simply “looking at numbers.” Tom Johnson is a composer who uses logic and mathematical models, such as combinatorics of numbers, in his music. The patterns he finds while “looking at numbers” can also be explored in drawings. This book focuses on such drawings, their beauty and their mathematical meaning. The accompanying comments were written in collaboration with the mathematician Franck Jedrzejewski. ​

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Benchmark Education Company
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Numbers
ISBN : 9781583442081

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Looking for Numbers by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marion Deuchars
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1786277816

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Let's Look At... Numbers by Marion Deuchars Pdf

Let's look at numbers from 1 to 10 With beautiful artwork from best-selling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, this book is the perfect introduction to counting.

Author : Chip Heath,Karla Starr
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781982165451

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Making Numbers Count by Chip Heath,Karla Starr Pdf

A clear, practical, first-of-its-kind guide to communicating and understanding numbers and data—from bestselling business author Chip Heath. How much bigger is a billion than a million? Well, a million seconds is twelve days. A billion seconds is…thirty-two years. Understanding numbers is essential—but humans aren’t built to understand them. Until very recently, most languages had no words for numbers greater than five—anything from six to infinity was known as “lots.” While the numbers in our world have gotten increasingly complex, our brains are stuck in the past. How can we translate millions and billions and milliseconds and nanometers into things we can comprehend and use? Author Chip Heath has excelled at teaching others about making ideas stick and here, in Making Numbers Count, he outlines specific principles that reveal how to translate a number into our brain’s language. This book is filled with examples of extreme number makeovers, vivid before-and-after examples that take a dry number and present it in a way that people click in and say “Wow, now I get it!” You will learn principles such as: -SIMPLE PERSPECTIVE CUES: researchers at Microsoft found that adding one simple comparison sentence doubled how accurately users estimated statistics like population and area of countries. -VIVIDNESS: get perspective on the size of a nucleus by imagining a bee in a cathedral, or a pea in a racetrack, which are easier to envision than “1/100,000th of the size of an atom.” -CONVERT TO A PROCESS: capitalize on our intuitive sense of time (5 gigabytes of music storage turns into “2 months of commutes, without repeating a song”). -EMOTIONAL MEASURING STICKS: frame the number in a way that people already care about (“that medical protocol would save twice as many women as curing breast cancer”). Whether you’re interested in global problems like climate change, running a tech firm or a farm, or just explaining how many Cokes you’d have to drink if you burned calories like a hummingbird, this book will help math-lovers and math-haters alike translate the numbers that animate our world—allowing us to bring more data, more naturally, into decisions in our schools, our workplaces, and our society.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : PSU:000018011265

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My First Look at Numbers by Anonim Pdf

Stunning photographic concept books from the creators of "Eyewitness Books. Illustrated with full-color photographs.

Author : Kim Freeman
Publisher : Mahobe
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Arithmetic
ISBN : 9781877216534

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Lets Look at Numbers by Kim Freeman Pdf

Author : Taro Gomi
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781452162065

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I Know Numbers! by Taro Gomi Pdf

How do we love numbers? Let us count the ways: They're on street signs and bus stops, featured on phones, thermometers, chalkboards, and scales. They show the time and the date, and help us to measure distance, sizing, and so much more. This spirited picture book by beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi will charm and inform the youngest of readers, offering them a unique—and useful—look at a key concept we count on. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.

Author : Lloyd Strayhorn
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-12
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780307761460

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Numbers and You: A Numerology Guide for Everyday Living by Lloyd Strayhorn Pdf

Harness the power of numbers! Numerology has been around since the sixth century B.C. and has been used throughout the ages to reveal the secrets of personality . . . to determine the numerical vibrations surrounding different aspects of life . . . and to select the key numbers in your life that will lead to happiness and prosperity. If you can count on your fingers, you can use this ancient system to discover: • What is the purpose of your life? • Which day is your sexuality highest? • Which lottery numbers should you choose? • When is the best time to make decisions? • What cities are the best for you to live in? • How can you tell if someone's right for you? Featuring numerological profiles of famous people and trends!

Author : Alex Bellos
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-10
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781451640120

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The Grapes of Math by Alex Bellos Pdf

From triangles, rotations and power laws, to cones, curves and the dreaded calculus, Alex takes you on a journey of mathematical discovery with his signature wit and limitless enthusiasm. He sifts through over 30,000 survey submissions to uncover the world’s favourite number, and meets a mathematician who looks for universes in his garage. He attends the World Mathematical Congress in India, and visits the engineer who designed the first roller-coaster loop. Get hooked on math as Alex delves deep into humankind’s turbulent relationship with numbers, and reveals how they have shaped the world we live in.

Author : Kyle Gray
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781788173476

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Angel Numbers by Kyle Gray Pdf

DISCOVER THE MEANING OF ANGEL NUMBER SEQUENCES AND NUMBER PATTERNS YOU SEE FROM BEST-SELLING ANGEL EXPERT AND AUTHOR OF RAISE YOUR VIBRATION, KYLE GRAY LEARN WHAT MESSAGES YOUR ANGELS HAVE FOR YOU WHEN YOU SEE NUMBERS FROM 0 THROUGH 999 LIKE 1:11, 2:22, AND 5:55 Are you seeing repeating numbers like 11:11 and 4:44 everywhere you turn? In Angel Numbers, world-renowned angel author Kyle Gray explains exactly what your angels and spirit guides are trying to tell you through repeated number sequences you see. In this day and age, our understanding of the cosmos is all calculated using numbers, so it’s no wonder that angels, the universe’s greatest divine messengers since the dawn of time, are using numbers to send us signs and messages from heaven. There’s a good chance you have seen number sequences appearing time and time again in your life—on license plates, purchase receipts, flight numbers and of course your phone—and these numbers aren’t just numbers, they’re angel numbers. They are angel messages and calls to action. Now that we are living in what can only be described as a digital age, angels are using the numbers we see on digital clocks, such as 11:11, 1:23, 21:12, 22:22, and 5:55 to help remind you of your higher truth. Some Example Angel Number Meanings: 12:12 You have the power to bring healing and light to the world. Notice how your intentions and actions are already doing just that. 4:44 Your guardian angels want you to know that they are with you. Your prayers are being heard loud and clear. Have faith. 1:23 You are moving up a step. All the challenges you have previously experienced are now being released. The angels of ascension are with you. “Kyle Gray is one of the world’s most incredibly gifted angel communicators. I have seen him work and he is authentic, intelligent, and deeply compassionate. I highly recommend him and all his creations!” – Colette Baron-Reid, international bestselling oracle expert Whenever you need guidance from your angels, simply ask. Angel Numbers is the perfect companion to refer to daily as a reminder that your angels are always listening and sending you loving messages to help with whatever you are going through.

Author : Johnny Ball
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756686123

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Go Figure! by Johnny Ball Pdf

Experience the mysterious and magical world of numbers as never before. This unique book investigates mathematical marvels such as why daisies always have 34, 55, or 89 petals, why the world''s phone numbers appear in Pi, and other patterns and paradoxes that will make readers look at numbers in a whole new way.

Author : Alex Bellos
Publisher : Free Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1416588280

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Here's Looking at Euclid by Alex Bellos Pdf

Too often math gets a bad rap, characterized as dry and difficult. But, Alex Bellos says, "math can be inspiring and brilliantly creative. Mathematical thought is one of the great achievements of the human race, and arguably the foundation of all human progress. The world of mathematics is a remarkable place." Bellos has traveled all around the globe and has plunged into history to uncover fascinating stories of mathematical achievement, from the breakthroughs of Euclid, the greatest mathematician of all time, to the creations of the Zen master of origami, one of the hottest areas of mathematical work today. Taking us into the wilds of the Amazon, he tells the story of a tribe there who can count only to five and reports on the latest findings about the math instinct—including the revelation that ants can actually count how many steps they’ve taken. Journeying to the Bay of Bengal, he interviews a Hindu sage about the brilliant mathematical insights of the Buddha, while in Japan he visits the godfather of Sudoku and introduces the brainteasing delights of mathematical games. Exploring the mysteries of randomness, he explains why it is impossible for our iPods to truly randomly select songs. In probing the many intrigues of that most beloved of numbers, pi, he visits with two brothers so obsessed with the elusive number that they built a supercomputer in their Manhattan apartment to study it. Throughout, the journey is enhanced with a wealth of intriguing illustrations, such as of the clever puzzles known as tangrams and the crochet creation of an American math professor who suddenly realized one day that she could knit a representation of higher dimensional space that no one had been able to visualize. Whether writing about how algebra solved Swedish traffic problems, visiting the Mental Calculation World Cup to disclose the secrets of lightning calculation, or exploring the links between pineapples and beautiful teeth, Bellos is a wonderfully engaging guide who never fails to delight even as he edifies. Here’s Looking at Euclid is a rare gem that brings the beauty of math to life.

Author : John H. Conway,Richard Guy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781461240723

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The Book of Numbers by John H. Conway,Richard Guy Pdf

"...the great feature of the book is that anyone can read it without excessive head scratching...You'll find plenty here to keep you occupied, amused, and informed. Buy, dip in, wallow." -IAN STEWART, NEW SCIENTIST "...a delightful look at numbers and their roles in everything from language to flowers to the imagination." -SCIENCE NEWS "...a fun and fascinating tour of numerical topics and concepts. It will have readers contemplating ideas they might never have thought were understandable or even possible." -WISCONSIN BOOKWATCH "This popularization of number theory looks like another classic." -LIBRARY JOURNAL

Author : Bobby Seagull
Publisher : Random House
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-25
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780753552827

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The Life-Changing Magic of Numbers by Bobby Seagull Pdf

If you found maths lessons at school irrelevant and boring, that’s because you didn’t have a teacher like Bobby Seagull. ***As seen on Monkman & Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain*** Long before his rise to cult fandom on University Challenge, Bobby Seagull was obsessed with numbers. They were the keys that unlocked the randomness of football results, the beauty of art and the best way to get things done. In his absorbing book, Bobby tells the story of his life through numbers and shows the incredible ways maths can make sense of the world around us. From magic shows to rap lyrics, from hobbies to outer space, from fitness to food – Bobby’s infectious enthusiasm for numbers will change how you think about almost everything. Told through fascinating stories and insights from Bobby’s life, and with head-scratching puzzles in every chapter, you’ll never look at numbers the same way again.

Author : David J. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-01
Category : Human beings
ISBN : 1925059553

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If... by David J. Smith Pdf

Imagine if you could condense all 3.5 billion years of life on Earth into just one hour. If you did, the dinosaurs wouldn?t show up until 56 minutes into the hour, and they?d be gone three minutes later. Modern humans (the ones we are related to) would amble into view at the very end of the hour, with just 0.2 seconds to spare.