The creative class?artists, actors, writers, musicians, freelancers, dancers, performers, and the like?are known for applying their passion for creative expression to everything they do. Perhaps the o
Las Vegas, 1970s—a golden age of Glitter Gulch corruption. Dennis Gomes--the youngest division chief in Gaming Control Board history--whipped a ragtag group of auditors into hardened, gun-slinging inv
Mulligan and Landrigan created this book for education professionals who have felt a disconnect between mandatory assessment and day-to-day work with students. The authors explain the types of tools n
A collection of more than thirty articles shows teachers how to weave social justice principles throughout the math curriculum, and how to integrate social justice math into other curricular areas as
Learning to count is fun with this magnet board book. Add-up, take away, add on and do your own sums with the help of lively illustrations and over 80 magnetic tiles that can be positioned on the page
In the wrong hands, math can be deadly. In Math on Trial, mathematicians Leila Schneps and Coralie Colmez tell the story of ten trials in which mathematical arguments were used?and disastrously misuse
One of the most urgent challenges in African economic development is to devise a strategy for improving statistical capacity. Reliable statistics, including estimates of economic growth rates and per-
One of the most urgent challenges in African economic development is to devise a strategy for improving statistical capacity. Reliable statistics, including estimates of economic growth rates and per-
Learning times tables is fun with this board book! Over 130 magnetic tiles can be positioned on the pages over and over again to give plenty of practice. Mathematical questions and answers are accompa
America’s foremost sportswriters and other personalities offer their favorite memories of Yankee Stadium, the world’s most famous ballpark. In Lasting Yankee Stadium Memories, editor Alex Belth of Bro
This book was written in the context of new and innovative policies for customs and tax administration reform. Eight chapters describe how measurement and various quantification techniques may be used
Despite the rise of ‘new’ security threats like terrorism, cyber-war and piracy, the terrible destructive power of nuclear weapons still hangs over the world. Discussion on further strategic nuclear a
Unlike prehistory, the Roman period offers a wealth of archaeological evidence for investigation, with the additional benefit of written sources. It is therefore easy to underestimate the new informat
Investing expert John Del Vecchio and “Motley Fool” Tom Jacobs offer a compelling arguement that the secret to stock-market success today isn’t finding the next Google or eBay, but?avoiding?the next A
This ten-week Bible study in the popular Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series completes Guthrie’s coverage of the Pentateuch, showing how to see the person and work of Jesus in Exodus, Leviticus,
Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to build and manage budgets and forecast financial information. This book demystifies budgets and forecasts, providing simple explanations and clear example
Anonymous in Their Own Names recounts the lives of three women who, while working as their husbands' uncredited professional partners, had a profound and enduring impact on the media in the first half
Based around a number of illustrative case studies, this book charts the development of our modern day reliance on statistics. Topics covered include scientific innovations, administrative issues and
“Liz is such an inspiring teacher!" "Loved every minute of this Bible study.""Exactly the balm my weary spirit needed!" The Girl’s Still Got It…and Here’s Proof!Author and speaker Liz Curtis Higgs tak
Leonardo of Pisa-better known today as Fibonacci-was the first Westerner to recognize the power of the Hindu-Arabic number system (featuring the numerals 0 through 9), which offered a much simpler met
Suitable for toddlers, this title helps them build language, understanding and enjoyment. It explores key concepts that make up a toddler's world. It covers such themes as: Counting; Shapes; Colours;
Possibly the funniest serious healthcare industry book ever. Includes 12 case studies of vendors, carriers, and consultants who were apparently playing hooky the day their teacher covered fifth-grad
Recognizing and writing numerals, counting and counting by groups (?skip-counting”) are crucial to children’s early mathematics learning. In addition, concepts, such as ?more than,” ?less than,” ?equa
Addressing the prevalent issue of poorly designed quantitative information presentations, this accessible, practical, and comprehensive guide teaches how to properly create tables and graphs for effec
This book explores image processing from several perspectives: the creative, thetheoretical (mainly mathematical), and the programmatical. It explains the basic principles of imageprocessing, drawing
In English and Mandarin Chinese, Belle Yang's bilingual board books celebrate the natural world with simple concepts and beautiful, bold illustrations.In springtime, when wild geese come to nest, ther
Despite what we may sometimes imagine, popular mathematics writing didn't begin with Martin Gardner. In fact, it has a rich tradition stretching back hundreds of years. This entertaining and enlighten
Count on learning with flash cards that offer kids a variety of entertaining number-based activities, including coloring and dot-to-dots. Preschoolers will master counting from one to 20 as well as wr
Using the method of critical intertextual research, this book demonstrates that Deuteronomy (written c. 500 BC) is an Israelite sequential hypertextual reworking of Ezekiel, that Genesis and Exodus-Nu
Get the E*Trade experts' inside track on playing the marketsFor retail traders, knowing which possible strategies to employ when has always been a challenge. That is, until now. For the first time, po
In the mid-1990s, the NYPD created a performance management strategy known as Compstat. It consisted of computerized data, crime analysis, and advanced crime mapping coupled with middle management acc
This is a relatively fast paced graduate level introduction to complex algebraic geometry, from the basics to the frontier of the subject. It covers sheaf theory, cohomology, some Hodge theory, as wel
Ten fat flies buzzing around, but along came a spider and ate one! So how many flies are left? Turn the page and see, flip the transparent page back and forth to find out what happens. Enjoy a fun and
Wynn (English, Carnegie Mellon U.) examines how the concepts of variation, evolution, and heredity, introduced by Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel, transformed argument in the biological sciences by e
