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An accessible compendium of essays on the broad theme of mathematics and sports.

Insightful overview of many kinds of algebraic structures that are ubiquitous in mathematics. For researchers at graduate level and beyond.

This book treats the maturation process for a mathematics student with description and analysis of how a student can develop into a sophisticated thinker who can understand abstract concepts and proofs with intellectual rigour. This book is an ideal skills development tool for graduate students and teachers of mathematics.

The coming of age of the mathematician Sophie Germain is brought to life through a fictionalised journal that intertwines the history of mathematics with accounts of the brutal events of the French Revolution. The intellectual struggles of this exceptional young woman will inspire a variety of readers, both mathematicians and novices.

An exploration of number systems that extend and generalise the real numbers, of interest to students, mathematics teachers and enthusiasts.

An entertaining collection of 208 accessible yet challenging mathematical puzzles, designed to appeal to problem solvers at many different levels.

A thorough development of a topic at the core of mathematics, ideal for graduate students and professional mathematicians.

A comprehensive treatment of the geometry of circular transformations.

Mathematical ideas have an aesthetic appeal that can be appreciated by anyone who has the time and dedication to investigate. In this book readers will discover exciting mathematics topics from complex numbers to arithmetic progressions, from Alcuin's sequence to the zeta function, and from hypercubes to infinity squared.

This book tells the story of how calculus came to be. It is accessible to anyone with a basic knowledge of geometry and algebra: pre-existing knowledge of calculus is not required. Exercises are included, which makes it ideal for use in the classroom.

Volume 3 of 3. Collection of stories and anecdotes about mathematics and mathematicians.

Volume 2 of 3 collection of mathematical stories and anecdotes about mathematics and mathematicians.

An exploration of the mathematics of twenty geometric diagrams that play a crucial role in visualizing mathematical proofs.

An accessible introduction to plane algebraic curves that also serves as a natural entry point to algebraic geometry.

A collection of articles presenting the results of recent studies on the use of history in the teaching of mathematics.

A historical introduction to non-Euclidean geometry that guides readers step-by-step through a new translation of Lobachevski's groundbreaking book, The Theory of Parallels. It can be used as a primary text, or as supplementary reading, for courses in geometry or in the history of mathematics.

Forty-eight challenging problems from the oldest high school mathematics competition in the world.

Offers modules for those wishing to incorporate the history of mathematics into courses on other mathematical topics.

A collection of remarkable proofs that are exceptionally elegant, and thus invite the reader to enjoy the beauty of mathematics.

A variety of mathematical activities from a teacher who believes that intellectual play is key to mathematics education.

Book and CD explaining how to apply group theory to solve a range of popular puzzles.

A concise introduction to topology to ground students in the basic ideas and techniques of the subject.

Mistakes in mathematical reasoning, ranging from outlandish blunders to subtle oversights, serve both to entertain, and to emphasise the need for rigour. This entertaining book collects and analyses mathematical errors taken from a variety of sources. It is an ideal resource for students and teachers of mathematics from school to university level.

An interdisciplinary investigation of how and why things collapse, ranging from governments to species, markets and structures. The author explores the mathematics behind six fundamental processes that lead to such collapses. The exposition assumes minimal mathematical background and should appeal to readers from a wide range of fields.

A concise but accessible guide to functional analysis that begins with the basics before moving on to more advanced topics.

In this collection of her work, addressed to mathematicians, Judith Grabiner explores the development of mathematics and the relationship between mathematics and culture. This book is an inspiring resource for those teaching history of mathematics courses.

An accessible introduction to real analysis for undergraduates, focussing on applications of analysis to abstract dynamical systems.

The essential tools for studying ordinary differential equations are given a modern treatment in this book, beginning with analytical methods, before progressing to graphical and numerical methods, bifurcation theory, higher-dimensional theory, and dynamical systems. Ideal for undergraduates in engineering and the applied sciences, particularly biology.

Martin Gardner was an extraordinarily prolific writer whose work had a profound influence on the field of recreational mathematics. This book is a collection of articles, some by Gardner, others inspired by his work, that appeared in various MAA publications from 1999 to 2012. Essential reading for all recreational mathematicians.

A collection of examples, some counterintuitive but true, others employing crafty sophistry, to enhance students' understanding of important calculus concepts.