The worlds of art and design have consistently depended on some elements of mathematics to provide a structure and base for their creative work. In particular, geometry is an element that has proven to be popular throughout the years, and has experienced a definite surge in popularity in recent years. Geometry Makes Me Happy celebrates the use of geometric design and art, shown...(展开全部)

From a leader of feminist punk music at the dawn of the riot-grrrl era, a candid and deeply personal look at life in rock and roll. Before Carrie Brownstein codeveloped and starred in the wildly popular TV comedy Portlandia, she was already an icon to young women for her role as a musician in the feminist punk band Sleater-Kinney. The band was a key part of the early riot- grrr...(展开全部)

This is a fascinating, and practical exploration into why the things that make our brains "happy" are not always what we really need. Why do we routinely choose options that don't meet our short term needs and undermine our long-term goals? Why do we insist we're right even when evidence contradicts us? Why are we prone to assigning meaning to statistically common coincidences?...(展开全部)

This is a fascinating, and practical exploration into why the things that make our brains "happy" are not always what we really need. Why do we routinely choose options that don't meet our short term needs and undermine our long-term goals? Why do we insist we're right even when evidence contradicts us? Why are we prone to assigning meaning to statistically common coincidences?...(展开全部)

This text is the fifth and final in the series of educational books written by Israel Gelfand with his colleagues for high school students. These books cover the basics of mathematics in a clear and simple format – the style Gelfand was known for internationally. Gelfand prepared these materials so as to be suitable for independent studies, thus allowing students to learn and p...(展开全部)

This book offers a unique opportunity to understand the essence of one of the great thinkers of western civilization. A guided reading of Euclid's Elements leads to a critical discussion and rigorous modern treatment of Euclid's geometry and its more recent descendants, with complete proofs. Topics include the introduction of coordinates, the theory of area, history of the para...(展开全部)

Mmmmm. In Maisy Makes Lemonade, it's a hot day, and Maisy is having a nice cold drink. Eddie is hot, too, but it takes a lot of lemonade to satisfy this thirsty friend. Not to worry -- Maisy goes out to the garden and, with a boost from Eddie, picks some fresh lemons. Together they stir in some water and sugar, and there A pitcher of refreshing lemonade. Now she just needs to ...(展开全部)

Mmmmm. In Maisy Makes Lemonade, it's a hot day, and Maisy is having a nice cold drink. Eddie is hot, too, but it takes a lot of lemonade to satisfy this thirsty friend. Not to worry -- Maisy goes out to the garden and, with a boost from Eddie, picks some fresh lemons. Together they stir in some water and sugar, and there A pitcher of refreshing lemonade. Now she just needs to ...(展开全部)