Author: Mario Livio
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743274628
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
What do Bach's compositions, Rubik's Cube, the way we choose our mates, and the physics of subatomic particles have in common? All are governed by the laws of symmetry, which elegantly unify scientific and artistic principles. Yet the mathematical language of symmetry-known as group theory-did not emerge from the study of symmetry at all, but from an equation that couldn't be solved. For thousands of years mathematicians solved progressively more difficult algebraic equations, until they encountered the quintic equation, which resisted solution for three centuries. Working independently, two great prodigies ultimately proved that the quintic cannot be solved by a simple formula. These geniuses, a Norwegian named Niels Henrik Abel and a romantic Frenchman named Évariste Galois, both died tragically young. Their incredible labor, however, produced the origins of group theory. The first extensive, popular account of the mathematics of symmetry and order, The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved is told not through abstract formulas but in a beautifully written and dramatic account of the lives and work of some of the greatest and most intriguing mathematicians in history.
The Equation that Couldn't Be Solved
Author: Mario Livio
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743274628
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
What do Bach's compositions, Rubik's Cube, the way we choose our mates, and the physics of subatomic particles have in common? All are governed by the laws of symmetry, which elegantly unify scientific and artistic principles. Yet the mathematical language of symmetry-known as group theory-did not emerge from the study of symmetry at all, but from an equation that couldn't be solved. For thousands of years mathematicians solved progressively more difficult algebraic equations, until they encountered the quintic equation, which resisted solution for three centuries. Working independently, two great prodigies ultimately proved that the quintic cannot be solved by a simple formula. These geniuses, a Norwegian named Niels Henrik Abel and a romantic Frenchman named Évariste Galois, both died tragically young. Their incredible labor, however, produced the origins of group theory. The first extensive, popular account of the mathematics of symmetry and order, The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved is told not through abstract formulas but in a beautifully written and dramatic account of the lives and work of some of the greatest and most intriguing mathematicians in history.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743274628
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
What do Bach's compositions, Rubik's Cube, the way we choose our mates, and the physics of subatomic particles have in common? All are governed by the laws of symmetry, which elegantly unify scientific and artistic principles. Yet the mathematical language of symmetry-known as group theory-did not emerge from the study of symmetry at all, but from an equation that couldn't be solved. For thousands of years mathematicians solved progressively more difficult algebraic equations, until they encountered the quintic equation, which resisted solution for three centuries. Working independently, two great prodigies ultimately proved that the quintic cannot be solved by a simple formula. These geniuses, a Norwegian named Niels Henrik Abel and a romantic Frenchman named Évariste Galois, both died tragically young. Their incredible labor, however, produced the origins of group theory. The first extensive, popular account of the mathematics of symmetry and order, The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved is told not through abstract formulas but in a beautifully written and dramatic account of the lives and work of some of the greatest and most intriguing mathematicians in history.
Dad's Maybe Book
Author: Tim O'Brien
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 0618039708
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
A bestselling author shares wisdom from a life in letters, lessons learned inwartime, and the challenges, humor, and rewards of raising two sons.
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 0618039708
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
A bestselling author shares wisdom from a life in letters, lessons learned inwartime, and the challenges, humor, and rewards of raising two sons.
The Circus Kings
Author: Henry North
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537261744
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The Circus Kings, first published in 1960 and authored by a nephew of the original Ringling Brothers, is a fascinating insider's account of circus life and lore. From humble beginnings in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the Ringling family would go on to create "The Greatest Show on Earth," delighting audiences across America. Along the way, however, were the behind-the-scenes financial struggles, tragedies such as fires and labor strikes, legal battles, and changing entertainment tastes. Henry Ringling North ran Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1936 to 1967, along with his older brother, John. Included are 18 pages of photographs.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537261744
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The Circus Kings, first published in 1960 and authored by a nephew of the original Ringling Brothers, is a fascinating insider's account of circus life and lore. From humble beginnings in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the Ringling family would go on to create "The Greatest Show on Earth," delighting audiences across America. Along the way, however, were the behind-the-scenes financial struggles, tragedies such as fires and labor strikes, legal battles, and changing entertainment tastes. Henry Ringling North ran Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1936 to 1967, along with his older brother, John. Included are 18 pages of photographs.
The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll
Author: Lewis Carroll
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1180
Book Description
Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited Lewis Carroll collection. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: Novels: Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking-Glass Sylvie and Bruno Sylvie and Bruno Concluded Stories: A Tangled Tale Bruno's Revenge and Other Stories: Bruno's Revenge Crundle Castle The Legend of Scotland The Ladye's History Novelty and Romancement A Photographer's Day Out Photography Extraordinary The Walking Stick of Destiny Wilhelm von Schmitz What the Tortoise Said to Achilles Poems: Early Verse: My Fairy Punctuality Melodies Brother and Sister Facts Rules and Regulations Horrors Misunderstandings As It Fell upon a Day Ye Fattale Cheyse Lays of Sorrow The Two Brothers The Lady of the Ladle Coronach She's All my Fancy Painted Him Photography Extraordinary Lays of Mystery, Imagination, and Humour The Mock Turtle's Song Upon the Lonely Moor Miss Jones Puzzles from Wonderland Prologues to Plays Rhyme? And Reason? College Rhymes and Notes by an Oxford Chiel: Ode to Damon Those Horrid Hurdy-Gurdies! My Fancy The Majesty of Justice The Elections to the Hebdomadal Council The Deserted Parks Examination Statute Acrostics, Inscriptions and Other Verses: Acrostic To Three Puzzled Little Girls Double Acrostic Three Little Maids Puzzle Three Children Two Thieves Two Acrostics Double Acrostic Acrostic Acrostic Acrostic To M. A. B. Acrostic Madrigal Love among the Roses Two Poems to Rachel Daniel The Lyceum Acrostic Dreamland To my Child-Friend A Riddle A Limerick Rhyme? And Reason? A Nursery Darling Maggie's Visit to Oxford Maggie B— Inscribed to a Dear Child Five Fathom Square the Belfry Frowns The Wandering Burgess A Bacchanalian Ode Red Riding-Hood A Square Poem Three Sunsets and Other Poems The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1180
Book Description
Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited Lewis Carroll collection. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: Novels: Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking-Glass Sylvie and Bruno Sylvie and Bruno Concluded Stories: A Tangled Tale Bruno's Revenge and Other Stories: Bruno's Revenge Crundle Castle The Legend of Scotland The Ladye's History Novelty and Romancement A Photographer's Day Out Photography Extraordinary The Walking Stick of Destiny Wilhelm von Schmitz What the Tortoise Said to Achilles Poems: Early Verse: My Fairy Punctuality Melodies Brother and Sister Facts Rules and Regulations Horrors Misunderstandings As It Fell upon a Day Ye Fattale Cheyse Lays of Sorrow The Two Brothers The Lady of the Ladle Coronach She's All my Fancy Painted Him Photography Extraordinary Lays of Mystery, Imagination, and Humour The Mock Turtle's Song Upon the Lonely Moor Miss Jones Puzzles from Wonderland Prologues to Plays Rhyme? And Reason? College Rhymes and Notes by an Oxford Chiel: Ode to Damon Those Horrid Hurdy-Gurdies! My Fancy The Majesty of Justice The Elections to the Hebdomadal Council The Deserted Parks Examination Statute Acrostics, Inscriptions and Other Verses: Acrostic To Three Puzzled Little Girls Double Acrostic Three Little Maids Puzzle Three Children Two Thieves Two Acrostics Double Acrostic Acrostic Acrostic Acrostic To M. A. B. Acrostic Madrigal Love among the Roses Two Poems to Rachel Daniel The Lyceum Acrostic Dreamland To my Child-Friend A Riddle A Limerick Rhyme? And Reason? A Nursery Darling Maggie's Visit to Oxford Maggie B— Inscribed to a Dear Child Five Fathom Square the Belfry Frowns The Wandering Burgess A Bacchanalian Ode Red Riding-Hood A Square Poem Three Sunsets and Other Poems The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll
The Masonic Trowel
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 828
Book Description
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 828
Book Description
Signs of Spirit
Author: Roland Comtois
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 073875756X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Beautiful Messages of Hope, Love, and Healing Sent from Spirits to the Loved Ones They Left Behind When a powerful spiritual presence directed Roland Comtois to write down the messages he receives from the other side, Roland decided to do just that ... and the results have been astonishing. Signs of Spirit presents the heartwarming stories of people who have received Roland's Purple Papers and confirmed that the messages are from their loved ones in spirit. In this book, you will read actual messages from siblings sent through Roland to their grief-stricken brothers or sisters. You will discover stories of hope sent to children who struggle with the loss of their parents. You will feel the immense gratitude and relief that comes when messages reveal that loved ones in spirit are safe and at peace. In the Purple Papers, broken relationships are repaired and emotional turmoil is released as one of the world's most remarkable mediums delivers breathtaking messages from loved ones who passed away too soon. You will also discover many photos of the most powerful Purple Papers, as well as messages that haven't yet found their recipient—one of them could even be for you.
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 073875756X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Beautiful Messages of Hope, Love, and Healing Sent from Spirits to the Loved Ones They Left Behind When a powerful spiritual presence directed Roland Comtois to write down the messages he receives from the other side, Roland decided to do just that ... and the results have been astonishing. Signs of Spirit presents the heartwarming stories of people who have received Roland's Purple Papers and confirmed that the messages are from their loved ones in spirit. In this book, you will read actual messages from siblings sent through Roland to their grief-stricken brothers or sisters. You will discover stories of hope sent to children who struggle with the loss of their parents. You will feel the immense gratitude and relief that comes when messages reveal that loved ones in spirit are safe and at peace. In the Purple Papers, broken relationships are repaired and emotional turmoil is released as one of the world's most remarkable mediums delivers breathtaking messages from loved ones who passed away too soon. You will also discover many photos of the most powerful Purple Papers, as well as messages that haven't yet found their recipient—one of them could even be for you.
British Social Attitudes
Author: Alison Park
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1412933137
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
′...an authoritative survey of social attitudes′ - The Daily Telegraph ′The most comprehensive study of public opinion′ - Financial Times `The Rolls Royce of opinion surveys′ - The Times The British Social Attitudes survey series is carried out by Britain′s largest independent social research institute, the National Centre for Social Research. It provides an indispensable guide to current political and social issues in contemporary Britain. The most comprehensive review of changing British social values available, the British Social Attitudes survey report is an essential reading for anyone seeking a guide to the topical issues and debates of today or engaged in contemporary social and political research.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1412933137
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
′...an authoritative survey of social attitudes′ - The Daily Telegraph ′The most comprehensive study of public opinion′ - Financial Times `The Rolls Royce of opinion surveys′ - The Times The British Social Attitudes survey series is carried out by Britain′s largest independent social research institute, the National Centre for Social Research. It provides an indispensable guide to current political and social issues in contemporary Britain. The most comprehensive review of changing British social values available, the British Social Attitudes survey report is an essential reading for anyone seeking a guide to the topical issues and debates of today or engaged in contemporary social and political research.
California Legion Monthly
Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Device Fonts
Author: Rian Hughes
Publisher: Gardners Books
ISBN: 9780955137600
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Ten years. 500 fonts. 138 families. 34,000 characters. An unthinkably large number of kerning pairs. This is the unique and complete Device Fonts collection, 1995-2000. |Rian Hughes is brit-pop for typography at its best.| - signalrau.com |Chances are you've seen his work somewhere if you're at all plugged into pop culture. Dazzling, rife with style and energy.| - Buddy Jarjoura |[An] influential designer.| - The Guardian
Publisher: Gardners Books
ISBN: 9780955137600
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Ten years. 500 fonts. 138 families. 34,000 characters. An unthinkably large number of kerning pairs. This is the unique and complete Device Fonts collection, 1995-2000. |Rian Hughes is brit-pop for typography at its best.| - signalrau.com |Chances are you've seen his work somewhere if you're at all plugged into pop culture. Dazzling, rife with style and energy.| - Buddy Jarjoura |[An] influential designer.| - The Guardian
Love My Country Notebook
Author: Legends Ltd
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781075335983
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Are you looking for a Great Gift Idea for a Girl? Need to go back to school with a New Cool Style Notebook? This Unique Gift for that special Girl, Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece, God Daughter, Auntie or Teacher in your life! This USA Patriotic Based 4th of July / Memorial Day/ Independence Day etc Love My Country... Large Bold Writing Design is perfect to Write in and show your Girls how grateful and blessed you are for America and it's Birthday to remember our Freedom because of the Brave. This Unique & Inspirational gift idea to write down all their ideas/lists and plans. Writing is a great stress reliever, as well as a way to cope with your thoughts, feeling and fears and a great memory jogger. It could also be used as a diary to record all of their creative self-expression such as poetry, short stories or self-help affirmations. 4th of July Gifts Notebooks are perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Back to School Gift Mother's Day Gifts Teacher Gifts Not just for July but anytime of the year is perfect for this book. This has Large Bold Red White & Blue Writing with a Denim Navy Blue pattern, White Star style background with matching Red spine. This is also available with other Background colors or patterns and spines. Check Out the Whole Range In My Store!!! Great USA designed proud cool graphic design to make a statement and impact. Add this to your Patriotic American Book Collection. THE LEGENDS LTD - The American Legends - 4th of July USA Series This is a Soft Cover Wide Ruled Lined White Paper Notebook for your favorite person in your life who loves America. Details of This Composition Notebook include: *This has 120 College Ruled lined Pages. *This is made with White Paper. (Cream Paper is available on another listing) *This book measures the Classic 6" x 9" inches or A5 sized. *This has a Matte Finish Cover (is also with a Glossy Finish available on another Listing) *Perfect bound glued spine If you are looking for other books in this American USA Patriotic range, make sure to click on the different Author names above for other great book ideas.The Legends Ltd has all our books created and listed on Amazon, The American Legends has all our American Patriotic themed books created and listed on Amazon and 4th of July USA has our range of 4th of July themed books created and Listed on Amazon similar to this range of book Place your order today!!. COPYRIGHT (c)THE LEGENDS LTD 2018. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781075335983
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Are you looking for a Great Gift Idea for a Girl? Need to go back to school with a New Cool Style Notebook? This Unique Gift for that special Girl, Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece, God Daughter, Auntie or Teacher in your life! This USA Patriotic Based 4th of July / Memorial Day/ Independence Day etc Love My Country... Large Bold Writing Design is perfect to Write in and show your Girls how grateful and blessed you are for America and it's Birthday to remember our Freedom because of the Brave. This Unique & Inspirational gift idea to write down all their ideas/lists and plans. Writing is a great stress reliever, as well as a way to cope with your thoughts, feeling and fears and a great memory jogger. It could also be used as a diary to record all of their creative self-expression such as poetry, short stories or self-help affirmations. 4th of July Gifts Notebooks are perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Back to School Gift Mother's Day Gifts Teacher Gifts Not just for July but anytime of the year is perfect for this book. This has Large Bold Red White & Blue Writing with a Denim Navy Blue pattern, White Star style background with matching Red spine. This is also available with other Background colors or patterns and spines. Check Out the Whole Range In My Store!!! Great USA designed proud cool graphic design to make a statement and impact. Add this to your Patriotic American Book Collection. THE LEGENDS LTD - The American Legends - 4th of July USA Series This is a Soft Cover Wide Ruled Lined White Paper Notebook for your favorite person in your life who loves America. Details of This Composition Notebook include: *This has 120 College Ruled lined Pages. *This is made with White Paper. (Cream Paper is available on another listing) *This book measures the Classic 6" x 9" inches or A5 sized. *This has a Matte Finish Cover (is also with a Glossy Finish available on another Listing) *Perfect bound glued spine If you are looking for other books in this American USA Patriotic range, make sure to click on the different Author names above for other great book ideas.The Legends Ltd has all our books created and listed on Amazon, The American Legends has all our American Patriotic themed books created and listed on Amazon and 4th of July USA has our range of 4th of July themed books created and Listed on Amazon similar to this range of book Place your order today!!. COPYRIGHT (c)THE LEGENDS LTD 2018. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.