Journey Through Genius

Author : William Dunham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471500305
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Journey through Genius written by William Dunham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991-01-16 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for William Dunham s Journey Through Genius The GreatTheorems of Mathematics "Dunham deftly guides the reader throughthe verbal and logical intricacies of major mathematical questionsand proofs, conveying a splendid sense of how the greatestmathematicians from ancient to modern times presented theirarguments." Ivars Peterson Author, The Mathematical TouristMathematics and Physics Editor, Science News "It is mathematics presented as a series of works of art; afascinating lingering over individual examples of ingenuity andinsight. It is mathematics by lightning flash." Isaac Asimov "It is a captivating collection of essays of major mathematicalachievements brought to life by the personal and historicalanecdotes which the author has skillfully woven into the text. Thisis a book which should find its place on the bookshelf of anyoneinterested in science and the scientists who create it." R. L.Graham, AT&T Bell Laboratories "Come on a time-machine tour through 2,300 years in which Dunhamdrops in on some of the greatest mathematicians in history. Almostas if we chat over tea and crumpets, we get to know them and theirideas ideas that ring with eternity and that offer glimpses intothe often veiled beauty of mathematics and logic. And all the whilewe marvel, hoping that the tour will not stop." Jearl Walker,Physics Department, Cleveland State University Author of The FlyingCircus of Physics

Author : William Dunham
Publisher : Penguin Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Journey Through Genius written by William Dunham and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 1991-08 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like masterpieces of art, music, and literature, great mathematical theorems are creative milestones, works of genius destined to last forever. Now William Dunham gives them the attention they deserve. Dunham places each theorem within its historical context and explores the very human and often turbulent life of the creator — from Archimedes, the absentminded theoretician whose absorption in his work often precluded eating or bathing, to Gerolamo Cardano, the sixteenth-century mathematician whose accomplishments flourished despite a bizarre array of misadventures, to the paranoid genius of modern times, Georg Cantor. He also provides step-by-step proofs for the theorems, each easily accessible to readers with no more than a knowledge of high school mathematics. A rare combination of the historical, biographical, and mathematical, Journey Through Genius is a fascinating introduction to a neglected field of human creativity. “It is mathematics presented as a series of works of art; a fascinating lingering over individual examples of ingenuity and insight. It is mathematics by lightning flash.” —Isaac Asimov

Author : Jason Padgett
Publisher : HMH
ISBN 13 : 0544045645
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Struck by Genius written by Jason Padgett and published by HMH. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From head trauma to scientific wonder—a “deeply absorbing . . . fascinating” true story of acquired savant syndrome (Entertainment Weekly). Twelve years ago, Jason Padgett had never made it past pre-algebra. But a violent mugging forever altered the way his brain worked. It turned an ordinary math-averse student into an extraordinary young man with a unique gift to see the world as no one else does: water pours from the faucet in crystalline patterns, numbers call to mind distinct geometric shapes, and intricate fractal patterns emerge from the movement of tree branches, revealing the intrinsic mathematical designs hidden in the objects around us. As his ability to understand physics skyrocketed, the “accidental genius” developed the astonishing ability to draw the complex geometric shapes he saw everywhere. Overcoming huge setbacks and embracing his new mind, Padgett “gained a vision of the world that is as beautiful as it is challenging.” Along the way he fell in love, found joy in numbers, and spent plenty of time having his head examined (The New York Times Book Review). Illustrated with Jason’s stunning, mathematically precise artwork, his singular story reveals the wondrous potential of the human brain, and “an incredible phenomenon which points toward dormant potential—a little Rain Man perhaps—within us all” (Darold A. Treffert, MD, author of Islands of Genius: The Bountiful Mind of the Autistic, Acquired, and Sudden Savant). “A tale worthy of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! . . . This memoir sends a hopeful message to families touched by brain injury, autism, or neurological damage from strokes.” —Booklist “How extraordinary it is to contemplate the bizarre gifts that might lie within all of us.” —People

Author : Henry Miller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genius and Lust written by Henry Miller and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norman Mailer, without a doubt the most important literary figure of his generation, here celebrates the genius of "the greatest living American writer" from an earlier generation in an extended essay of unequalled brilliance as well as in a generous selection from Miller's work to point the way to "the center of the power of his writing." --from front flap.

Author : William Dunham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471536563
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mathematical Universe written by William Dunham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994-08-16 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquantanecdotes and amusing asides -- Booklist "Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . .he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wantsto reach, and he writes so that they are." -- Nature "If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them TheMathematical Universe." * New Scientist

Author : Keith J. Devlin
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780231116398
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mathematics written by Keith J. Devlin and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern classic by an accomplished mathematician and best-selling author has been updated to encompass and explain the recent headline-making advances in the field in non-technical terms.

Author : William P. Berlinghoff
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN 13 : 147046456X
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Math through the Ages: A Gentle History for Teachers and Others Expanded Second Edition written by William P. Berlinghoff and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where did math come from? Who thought up all those algebra symbols, and why? What is the story behind π π? … negative numbers? … the metric system? … quadratic equations? … sine and cosine? … logs? The 30 independent historical sketches in Math through the Ages answer these questions and many others in an informal, easygoing style that is accessible to teachers, students, and anyone who is curious about the history of mathematical ideas. Each sketch includes Questions and Projects to help you learn more about its topic and to see how the main ideas fit into the bigger picture of history. The 30 short stories are preceded by a 58-page bird's-eye overview of the entire panorama of mathematical history, a whirlwind tour of the most important people, events, and trends that shaped the mathematics we know today. “What to Read Next” and reading suggestions after each sketch provide starting points for readers who want to learn more. This book is ideal for a broad spectrum of audiences, including students in history of mathematics courses at the late high school or early college level, pre-service and in-service teachers, and anyone who just wants to know a little more about the origins of mathematics.

Author : Shai Tubali (Writer on self-actualization)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783982251707
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Journey Into the Genius Mind written by Shai Tubali (Writer on self-actualization) and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, which has already appeared in German, Chinese, Korean and Taiwanese, is an inspiring process of revelation in which the reader is invited to play an active role.

Author : Katrina J. Zeno
Publisher : Pauline Books and Media
ISBN 13 : 0819818887
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Discovering the Feminine Genius written by Katrina J. Zeno and published by Pauline Books and Media. This book was released on 2019-02-02 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovering the Feminine Genius presents a framework in which women can discover and understand their human and spiritual journey as a daughter of God, a woman, a unique individual, and spouse of the Spirit. Katrina Zeno, renowned speaker on the theology of the body, explores the role of women in our complex world and explains the concept of the feminine genius.

Author : Janice DeBlois
Publisher : Rodale
ISBN 13 : 9781594862731
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Some Kind of Genius written by Janice DeBlois and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2005-10-07 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published to coincide with the release of his latest CD, an account of the life of the autistic musical savant describes the early manifestations of his abilities in childhood, graduation with honors from the Berklee College of Music, and international performances as an improvisational jazz musician.