Author: Raymond G. Ayoub
Publisher: American Mathematical Society
ISBN: 1470458543
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
The anthology is a collection of articles contiguous to the humanities written by renowned mathematicians of the twentieth century. The articles cover a variety of topics that, for want of a better name, shall be referred to as humanistic. An important criterion, thereby limiting the choice, is that the articles should be accessible to the literate reader who may or may not have technical knowledge of mathematics. The articles span roughly a century in time and a wide range in subject. They are by mathematicians acknowledged by their peers as outstanding creators whose work has added richly to the discipline. Each article is preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author and a brief indication of the content. The material is accessible to a wide audience, lay as well as academic.
Musings of the Masters
Author: Raymond G. Ayoub
Publisher: American Mathematical Society
ISBN: 1470458543
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
The anthology is a collection of articles contiguous to the humanities written by renowned mathematicians of the twentieth century. The articles cover a variety of topics that, for want of a better name, shall be referred to as humanistic. An important criterion, thereby limiting the choice, is that the articles should be accessible to the literate reader who may or may not have technical knowledge of mathematics. The articles span roughly a century in time and a wide range in subject. They are by mathematicians acknowledged by their peers as outstanding creators whose work has added richly to the discipline. Each article is preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author and a brief indication of the content. The material is accessible to a wide audience, lay as well as academic.
Publisher: American Mathematical Society
ISBN: 1470458543
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
The anthology is a collection of articles contiguous to the humanities written by renowned mathematicians of the twentieth century. The articles cover a variety of topics that, for want of a better name, shall be referred to as humanistic. An important criterion, thereby limiting the choice, is that the articles should be accessible to the literate reader who may or may not have technical knowledge of mathematics. The articles span roughly a century in time and a wide range in subject. They are by mathematicians acknowledged by their peers as outstanding creators whose work has added richly to the discipline. Each article is preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author and a brief indication of the content. The material is accessible to a wide audience, lay as well as academic.
Passion for Practice
Author: Becky Chaffee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578774572
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Solve your problems in the practice room with these ideas for anyone playing a musical instrument. The engaging illustrations present solutions with humor. Stories from master musicians are included to encourage you to have fun with your struggles, and know you're not alone. Ms. Chaffee has compiled smart practice concepts to help people who may not always have access to a private teacher. It is a continuation of lessons for practicing smarter from Becky Chaffee's first book for a young audience, Have Fun with Your Music.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578774572
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Solve your problems in the practice room with these ideas for anyone playing a musical instrument. The engaging illustrations present solutions with humor. Stories from master musicians are included to encourage you to have fun with your struggles, and know you're not alone. Ms. Chaffee has compiled smart practice concepts to help people who may not always have access to a private teacher. It is a continuation of lessons for practicing smarter from Becky Chaffee's first book for a young audience, Have Fun with Your Music.
Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
Author: Carl C. Gaither
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461411130
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 2800
Book Description
This unprecedented collection of 27,000 quotations is the most comprehensive and carefully researched of its kind, covering all fields of science and mathematics. With this vast compendium you can readily conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politicians, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind's scientific achievements. Approximately 9000 high-quality entries have been added to this new edition to provide a rich selection of quotations for the student, the educator, and the scientist who would like to introduce a presentation with a relevant quotation that provides perspective and historical background on his subject. Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations, Second Edition, provides the finest reference source of science quotations for all audiences. The new edition adds greater depth to the number of quotations in the various thematic arrangements and also provides new thematic categories.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461411130
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 2800
Book Description
This unprecedented collection of 27,000 quotations is the most comprehensive and carefully researched of its kind, covering all fields of science and mathematics. With this vast compendium you can readily conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politicians, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind's scientific achievements. Approximately 9000 high-quality entries have been added to this new edition to provide a rich selection of quotations for the student, the educator, and the scientist who would like to introduce a presentation with a relevant quotation that provides perspective and historical background on his subject. Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations, Second Edition, provides the finest reference source of science quotations for all audiences. The new edition adds greater depth to the number of quotations in the various thematic arrangements and also provides new thematic categories.
Mathematicians on Creativity
Author: Peter Borwein
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN: 1470448742
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
This book aims to shine a light on some of the issues of mathematical creativity. It is neither a philosophical treatise nor the presentation of experimental results, but a compilation of reflections from top-caliber working mathematicians. In their own words, they discuss the art and practice of their work. This approach highlights creative components of the field, illustrates the dramatic variation by individual, and hopes to express the vibrancy of creative minds at work. Mathematicians on Creativity is meant for a general audience and is probably best read by browsing.
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN: 1470448742
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
This book aims to shine a light on some of the issues of mathematical creativity. It is neither a philosophical treatise nor the presentation of experimental results, but a compilation of reflections from top-caliber working mathematicians. In their own words, they discuss the art and practice of their work. This approach highlights creative components of the field, illustrates the dramatic variation by individual, and hopes to express the vibrancy of creative minds at work. Mathematicians on Creativity is meant for a general audience and is probably best read by browsing.
Just Going With the Flow, And Other Spiritual Musings
Author: Orest Stocco
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257975188
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Just Going With The Flow is a book of spiritually inspired musings, or thought pieces that explore the experiences of daily life. Thought provoking, entertaining and enlightening, these personal essays shed light on the human condition.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257975188
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Just Going With The Flow is a book of spiritually inspired musings, or thought pieces that explore the experiences of daily life. Thought provoking, entertaining and enlightening, these personal essays shed light on the human condition.
A Maverick's Musings
Author: Ashokan Srinivasan
Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
The book provides the essence of the extensive travel undertaken by the author over a period of 20 years and how these voyages and exploration brought about the transformation in his personality and general perspective about life.
Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
The book provides the essence of the extensive travel undertaken by the author over a period of 20 years and how these voyages and exploration brought about the transformation in his personality and general perspective about life.
The Myth of the Masters Revived
Author: Alexandre Andreyev
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004270434
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
The book examines the lives of the famous Russian artist, thinker and mystic Nikolai Roerich and his wife Elena Roerich by focusing on their spiritual quest, their travels in Central Asia and Far East and their Buddho-Communist social Utopia.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004270434
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
The book examines the lives of the famous Russian artist, thinker and mystic Nikolai Roerich and his wife Elena Roerich by focusing on their spiritual quest, their travels in Central Asia and Far East and their Buddho-Communist social Utopia.
Musings on Indian Writing in English: Fiction
Author: N. Sharda Iyer
Publisher: Sarup & Sons
ISBN: 9788176253956
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher: Sarup & Sons
ISBN: 9788176253956
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Musings of an Old Schoolmaster
Author: Thomas Steele
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Saint Andrew's College, Bradfield (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Saint Andrew's College, Bradfield (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Lessons With Master Liang: T'ai-Chi, Philosophy, and Life
Author: Ray Hayward
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0692070842
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A compilation of Master T.T. Liang's teachings on T'ai-Chi, plus articles and stories about Master Liang.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0692070842
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A compilation of Master T.T. Liang's teachings on T'ai-Chi, plus articles and stories about Master Liang.