From the pyramids and the Parthenon to the Sydney Opera House and the Bilbao Guggenheim, this book takes readers on an eye-opening tour of the mathematics behind some of the world's most spectacular b
Mathemagical Cruise is not a mere collection of fun problems with clever solutions. It offers shining examples of how to approach problem solving. Each chapter is independent and can be read in any order by everyone with a basic background in high school mathematics. Some highlights of the excursion are: ● Slick Solutions of Double Sequence, Klarner’s Puzzle, Cube Tour, etc.● Easy Proofs of Bolyai-Gerwin Theorem, Problem by P. Erdös and more● New Year Puzzles (Especially, Year 2021 & 2022)● Twelve Points on the Nine-Point Circle● What's a Point in a Square?● Five Circles through a 5x6 Grid● Generalization of Ceva's Theorem● Easy Approach to Coaxal Circles● Inversion and its Applications● Lattice Integer Triangles● Isbell's Problem● Sequence of Theorems of Simson & Cantor● Miscellaneous Problems with Solutions By cruising through these treasure islands, the reader will traverse mathematical boundaries. Be adventurous and inspired to explore the seas beyond the ho
A USBBY Outstanding International BookAn Amazon Best Book of 2019 in the Ages 6-8 categoryA Junior Library Guild SelectionA Capitol Choices BookCauã and Inaê are a brother and sister who live in a small community along the Tapajós River in Brazil. Here, the homes are on stilts and everyone travels around by boat—even to school! When the rainy season comes, they must leave their village and relocate to higher ground for a while. But after moving this year, Cauã and Inaê realize they’ve left behind something important: their pet tortoise, Titi! Unlike turtles, tortoises can’t swim, and Cauã and Inaê are really worried. So the pair sneaks back at night on a journey along the river to rescue him. Will they be able to save Titi?This picture book, first published in Brazil, offers kids a unique look into the lives of children who live along Brazil’s beautiful Tapajós River.
International Tables for Crystallography is the definitive resource and reference work for crystallography and structural science.Each of the eight volumes in the series contains articles and tables o
