Nature S Patterns

Author : Peter S. Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Morphology
ISBN : 014055114X

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Patterns in Nature by Peter S. Stevens Pdf

Author : Philip Ball
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780199604869

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Shapes by Philip Ball Pdf

"Nature's patterns is a trilogy composed of Shapes, Flow, and Branches."

Author : Philip Ball
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780226332420

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Patterns in Nature by Philip Ball Pdf

While the natural world is often described as organic, it is in fact structured to the very molecule, replete with patterned order that can be decoded with basic mathematical algorithms and principles. In a nautilus shell one can see logarithmic spirals, and the Golden Ratio can be seen in the seed head of the sunflower plant. These patterns and shapes have inspired artists, writers, designers, and musicians for thousands of years. "Patterns in Nature: Why the Natural World Looks the Way It Does" illuminates the amazing diversity of pattern in the natural world and takes readers on a visual tour of some of the world s most incredible natural wonders. Featuring awe-inspiring galleries of nature s most ingenious designs, "Patterns in Nature" is a synergy of art and science that will fascinate artists, nature lovers, and mathematicians alike."

Author : Ian Stewart
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-08-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780786723928

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Nature's Numbers by Ian Stewart Pdf

"It appears to us that the universe is structured in a deeply mathematical way. Falling bodies fall with predictable accelerations. Eclipses can be accurately forecast centuries in advance. Nuclear power plants generate electricity according to well-known formulas. But those examples are the tip of the iceberg. In Nature's Numbers, Ian Stewart presents many more, each charming in its own way.. Stewart admirably captures compelling and accessible mathematical ideas along with the pleasure of thinking of them. He writes with clarity and precision. Those who enjoy this sort of thing will love this book."—Los Angeles Times

Author : M. S. Hanson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-22
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780486470290

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Nature's Splendor Stained Glass Pattern Book by M. S. Hanson Pdf

Beautiful patterns for stained glass work include a tropical sunset, Tuscan vineyard, animals, and abstracts — 90 motifs, shown in black and white and in 16 pages of color plates.

Author : Sarah C. Campbell
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781635924893

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Growing Patterns by Sarah C. Campbell Pdf

ALSC Notable Children's Book A wonderful introduction to one of the most beautiful connections between mathematics and the natural world–the Fibonacci sequence–through a series of stunning nature photographs. Discover the biggest mathematical mystery in nature—Fibonacci numbers! Named after a famous mathematician, the number pattern is simple and starts with: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. Each number in the sequence comes from adding the two numbers before it. What's the mystery? The pattern crops up in the most unexpected places. You'll find it in the disk of a sunflower, the skin of a pineapple, and the spiral of a nautilus shell. This book brings math alive, celebrates science, and will inspire kids to see nature through new eyes.

Author : Jana Sedlackova,Stepánka Sekaninova
Publisher : Albatros Media
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8000061252

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Shapes and Patterns in Nature by Jana Sedlackova,Stepánka Sekaninova Pdf

Author : James Gleick
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0759521182

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Nature's Chaos by James Gleick Pdf

With 102 spectacular full-color photos, this fascinating "field guide" explores the world's natural disorder.

Author : Philip Ball
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780199604876

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Flow by Philip Ball Pdf

"Ball takes us on an inspiring journey into the depths of nature, encompassing all the sciences, in which we discover that broad and elegant principles underpin the formation of the countless beautiful patterns around us."--Inside jacket.

Author : Rita Bode,Jean Mitchell
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780773553996

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L.M. Montgomery and the Matter of Nature(s) by Rita Bode,Jean Mitchell Pdf

L.M. Montgomery’s writings are replete with enchanting yet subtle and fluid depictions of nature that convey her intense appreciation for the natural world. At a time of ecological crises, intensifying environmental anxiety, and burgeoning eco-critical perspectives, L.M. Montgomery and the Matter of Nature(s) repositions the Canadian author’s relationship to nature in terms of current environmental criticism across several disciplines, introducing a fresh approach to her life and work. Drawing on a wide range of Montgomery’s novels as well as her journals, this collection suggests that socio-ecological relationships encompass ideas of reciprocity, affiliation, autonomy, and the capacity for transformation in both the human and more-than-human worlds, and that these ideas are integral to Montgomery’s vision and her literary legacy. Framed by the twin themes of materiality and interrelationships, essays by scholars of literature, law, animal studies, anthropology, and ecology examine place, embodiment, and difference in Montgomery’s works and embrace the multiplicities embedded in the concept of nature. Through innovative critical approaches, L.M. Montgomery and the Matter of Nature(s) opens up conversations about humans’ interactions with nature and the material environment.

Author : Peter S. Stevens
Publisher : Little Brown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1974-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0316813281

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Patterns in Nature by Peter S. Stevens Pdf

Celebrates the aesthetic and scientific aspects of the explosions spiraling, branching, and meandering found in nature

Author : Norah Gaughan
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781647006068

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Knitting Nature by Norah Gaughan Pdf

Written by Norah Gaughan, one of the most innovative and respected knitwear designers working today, Knitting Nature was an instant classic when it was released in hardcover in 2006, and it is now available at a must-have paperback price. In Knitting Nature, Gaughan blends together the natural and artistic world with 39 stunning, fun-to-knit designs for women, men, and children. Among them are a skirt patterned after the hexagonal scales nature has used to cover a domed turtle’s shell, a jacket whose collar grows in a spiral—much the same way a ram’s horn does—and a tank top with leaves that grow the same way they do on a stem. Also available from Norah Gaughan: Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook, Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Babies & Toddlers, and Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Afghans.

Author : Anita Ganeri,Monica Hughes
Publisher : Heinemann Library
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1403471258

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Nature S Patterns by Anita Ganeri,Monica Hughes Pdf

Each title in this series uses simple terms and vivid photographs to show how natural phenomena, from changing weather to animal migration, often follow a cycle or pattern. Examples from around the world highlight major patterns and cycles.

Author : John A. Adam
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-02
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781400841011

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Mathematics in Nature by John A. Adam Pdf

From rainbows, river meanders, and shadows to spider webs, honeycombs, and the markings on animal coats, the visible world is full of patterns that can be described mathematically. Examining such readily observable phenomena, this book introduces readers to the beauty of nature as revealed by mathematics and the beauty of mathematics as revealed in nature. Generously illustrated, written in an informal style, and replete with examples from everyday life, Mathematics in Nature is an excellent and undaunting introduction to the ideas and methods of mathematical modeling. It illustrates how mathematics can be used to formulate and solve puzzles observed in nature and to interpret the solutions. In the process, it teaches such topics as the art of estimation and the effects of scale, particularly what happens as things get bigger. Readers will develop an understanding of the symbiosis that exists between basic scientific principles and their mathematical expressions as well as a deeper appreciation for such natural phenomena as cloud formations, halos and glories, tree heights and leaf patterns, butterfly and moth wings, and even puddles and mud cracks. Developed out of a university course, this book makes an ideal supplemental text for courses in applied mathematics and mathematical modeling. It will also appeal to mathematics educators and enthusiasts at all levels, and is designed so that it can be dipped into at leisure.

Author : Bruce J. West
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783110535136

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Nature’s Patterns and the Fractional Calculus by Bruce J. West Pdf

Complexity increases with increasing system size in everything from organisms to organizations. The nonlinear dependence of a system’s functionality on its size, by means of an allometry relation, is argued to be a consequence of their joint dependency on complexity (information). In turn, complexity is proven to be the source of allometry and to provide a new kind of force entailed by a system‘s information gradient. Based on first principles, the scaling behavior of the probability density function is determined by the exact solution to a set of fractional differential equations. The resulting lowest order moments in system size and functionality gives rise to the empirical allometry relations. Taking examples from various topics in nature, the book is of interest to researchers in applied mathematics, as well as, investigators in the natural, social, physical and life sciences. Contents Complexity Empirical allometry Statistics, scaling and simulation Allometry theories Strange kinetics Fractional probability calculus