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This book describes various approaches to the Inverse Galois Problem, a classical unsolved problem of mathematics posed by Hilbert at the beginning of the century. It brings together ideas from group theory, algebraic geometry and number theory, topology, and analysis. Assuming only elementary algebra and complex analysis, the author develops the necessary background from topology, Riemann surface theory and number theory. The first part of the book is quite elementary, and leads up to the basic rigidity criteria for the realisation of groups as Galois groups. The second part presents more advanced topics, such as braid group action and moduli spaces for covers of the Riemann sphere, GAR- and GAL- realizations, and patching over complete valued fields. Graduate students and mathematicians from other areas (especially group theory) will find this an excellent introduction to a fascinating field.

Traditional game theory has been successful at developing strategy in games of incomplete information: when one player knows something that the other does not. But it has little to say about games of complete information, for example, tic-tac-toe, solitaire and hex. The main challenge of combinatorial game theory is to handle combinatorial chaos, where brute force study is impractical. In this comprehensive volume, József Beck shows readers how to escape from the combinatorial chaos via the fake probabilistic method, a game-theoretic adaptation of the probabilistic method in combinatorics. Using this, the author is able to determine the exact results about infinite classes of many games, leading to the discovery of some striking new duality principles. Available for the first time in paperback, it includes a new appendix to address the results that have appeared since the book's original publication.

本書是一本介紹運用JavaScript語言進行動態網頁特效編程的實例大全。書中200多個實例以效果展示-程序實現-難點分析-知識拓展等層層推進的寫法，使講解更精彩、理解更深入、應用更容易。通過本書的學習，讀者也可以制作出更多更酷的特效網頁，從而展現出自己的網站特色。 全書由16章和3個附錄構成。內容主要以范例引導讀者學習，把涉及的JavaScript的變量聲明與基本運算、Math對象的使用、St

本書闡述了非線性系統分岔及混沌的基本概念，主要方法和在機電、航空、生態、經濟等領域中的應用；介紹了中心流形理論、L-S方法、規範形理論、奇異性理論，混沌理論、混沌控制。在附錄中附有用Math-ematica語言編制的計算中心流形、規範形的程序。全書深入淺出，注意系統性，並有大量例題，以利讀者迅速進入分岔理論及應用課題的研究。 本書也可作為力學專業研究生的專業課教材，也可作為機械、動力機械、土木結構

數學的故事 數學是一門歷史悠久的學科， 它不僅是從事其他學科學習和研究的一種工具和手段， 更重要的是一種文化現象。 數學文化是對數學知識、技能、能力素質等概念的高度概括。 本書以描述數學家發現、發明各種公式、定理或知識的有趣故事， 讓讀者學習數學家學習和研究的方式、方法以及他們熱愛科學、為科學努力不懈的精神，領略博大精深的數學文化及其內涵。

你的小孩常因為學數學而產生苦惱嗎？許多小學階段數學很好的孩子，在進入中學階段時，也開始對數學缺乏自信而有自我懷疑的情況發生。然而事實上，他們在這個階段所修習的數學內容，將與他們未來的職業選擇與生涯發展息息相關，只是經常被家長們所忽略而已。「親子數學」（Family Math）是加州大學柏克萊分校勞倫斯科學中心所設計的，屬於艾奎爾平等計畫(EQUALS)的項目之一。自1977年開始，艾奎爾平等計畫幫

是否您的童年充滿了學數學的陰影？別讓您的孩子在幼年時也失去了玩數學的樂趣！事實上，玩數學的活動，不但可以讓孩子充滿學習熱情，更可以培養他們解決問題的能力！「親子數學」（Family Math）是加州大學柏克萊分校勞倫斯科學中心所設計的，屬於艾奎爾平等計畫(EQUALS)的項目之一。自1977年開始，艾奎爾平等計畫幫助了許多小學、中學的老師和家庭，以遊戲的方式，使數學更容易融入孩子的生活當中。這本艾

An unforgettable YA murder mystery set in an escape-room themed game show, by Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, and Tamara Moss, rising star and acclaimed author of Lintang series. It's all fun and games until someone ends up dead. Six months ago, season four of The Escape Game ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered on set. Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show's trickiest escape rooms. There's Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz; Beck, the wannabe game master, and . . . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister's murder. Or so everyone believes. But Sierra's not just here to win. She's here for justice. When the contestants begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia's true killer, it becomes clear that the stakes aren't high in this competition, they're deadly. If these teens want to win--and survive--the game

A heartbreaking, empowering and often hilarious debut memoir about a mother's all-consuming love, a son's perilous quest to discover the world beyond the front door and the unregulated homeschool system that impacts millions like himStefan Merrill Block was nine when his mother pulled him from school, certain that his teachers were "stifling his creativity." Hungry for more time with her boy who was growing up too quickly, she began to instruct Stefan in the family's living room. Beyond his formal lessons in math, however, Stefan was largely left to his own devices and his mother's erratic whims, such as her project to recapture her twelve-year-old son's early years by bleaching his hair and putting him on a crawling regimen.Years before homeschooling would become a massive nationwide movement, at a time when it had just become legal in his home state of Texas, Stefan vanished into that unseen space and into his mother's increasingly eccentric theories and projects. But when, after fiv

Special deluxe edition of The Psychology of Money with new bonus chapter content from Morgan Housel. Limited edition while supplies last. The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller.Over 8 million copies sold around the world. The original book from Morgan Housel, the New York Times bestselling author of Same As Ever. As featured on the Dr Chatterjee podcast Feel Better, Live More and the Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett.Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people.Money – investing, personal finance, and business decisions – is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don't make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together.In Th

Get ready for SAT test day with Barron's and crush your goals. Barron's Digital SAT Premium Study Guide, 2026 provides comprehensive subject review, 1800 + practice questions, and a robust strategy guide to the College Board Digital Adaptive Tests. Internationally known expert author and tutor, Brian W. Stewart, a Princeton graduate and perfect SAT score holder, puts his 30,000 plus hours of teaching and tutoring experience to work for you. He gives you the same clear and concise advice to excel on the Digital SAT that has helped his students from all ability levels earn perfect SAT scores and admission to Ivy League universities. All the Review You Need from an SAT ExpertTips and strategies throughout from Barron's SAT expert author--it's like having a tutor by your side In-depth subject review covering all sections of the test: Reading and Writing and Math Hundreds of additional practice questions in each subject review section 1,800+ Practice Questions--the Most High-Quality SAT Pra

The Official SAT Study Guide, Second Edition provides a comprehensive resource for preparing for the SAT. It includes seven official practice tests - all created by the test maker. As part of College Board's commitment to access, practice tests are also available in the digital testing platform, Bluebook, at no charge. However, the guide is the only place to find practice tests in print accompanied by over 300 pages of additional instruction, guidance, and test information. The Official SAT Study Guide, Second Edition will help students get ready for the SAT with: 1. Seven official SAT practice tests, created from the same process used for the actual test.2. Detailed descriptions of the Reading and Writing and Math sections.3. Targeted sample questions for each question type.4. Question drills by topic.5. Test-taking approaches and suggestions.6. Detailed explanations of right and wrong answers.7. Information on preparing for PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10.To fully prepare for the SAT, we recom

A unicorn, animals driving cars, and fireworks! Counting numbers is a ton of razzle-dazzle fun for everyone!Follow along with a cool cast of critters as they parade down a road, led by unicorn a unicycle. Let’s count all the wheels on their scooters, bikes, and cars as they go by! 1, 2, 3… How many wheels can you see at the Zoom-Zoom-Whee Jamboree?Math lovers will enjoy searching each spread for wheels to count as they’re introduced to a variety of vehicles alongside their 1 through 10 numbers. Each time a new animal joins the unicorn's parade, critical thinkers can be encouraged to keep cumulative track of the total number of wheels.BONUS CONTENT: Grow with numbers 1 through 100 on the endpapers!With so many opportunities to use the book beyond rote memorization, you'll want to grab this jolly read for your little learner's bookshelf today!

This hands-on (and marker-on!) curriculum-based workbook provides reinforcement, practice, and review opportunities of foundational pre-math and pre-reading concepts plus motor skill work for the youngest learners. The ultimate write and erase workbook, with tons of curriculum-based activities and exercises focusing on letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. Includes a removable double sided white board and dry erase marker (attached in spiral binding). It's fun to be smart! From the brand that's loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted, Brain Quest Write and Erase: Preschool Skills is packed with hands-on activities that introduce and reinforce concepts students need to prepare for school. Bonus questions on each page extend the learning and give parents ample opportunities for engaging conversations and language development. Aligned with early learning standards and expertly vetted by award-winning teachers, each page is designed to set students and parents

STEM—where we see it, how we use it, and why you should careDiscover how physics is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science—Physics.Explore how physics is all around us! Discover how physics keeps a plane in the air, find out about light and dark matter, and meet the scientists who have brought physics to life, including Shohini Gose, Michael Faraday, and Vera Rubin. Readers can also carry out cool physics experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Dr Shini Somara and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter physics and why it’s even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering, and math in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessib

A mind-bending, psychological thriller from the Sunday Times* bestselling author of The Housemaid!Lesson #1: trust no oneEve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be.Except…Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal, with one student, Addie, at its center. And this year, Eve is dismayed to find the girl in her class. Addie can't be trusted.She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives.At least, that's what everyone says. But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her.And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet. From the Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story of twisting secrets and long-awaited revenge. *Freida McFadden made the Sunday Times Bestseller list in June 2024 with The Housemaid is Watching and in October 2024 with The Boyfriend

This jam-packed collection of fun and simple science experiments for kids is perfect for the classroom or home. Stir up some sticky slime, build a solar system with rubber bands, power a speed boat using soap, and construct an erupting volcano, all with Home Activity Lab, which offers exciting experiments for budding scientists. Including a foreword by Professor Robert Winston, this stunning book includes 28 brilliant science projects using simple step-by-step instructions, everyday ingredients that can be found around the house, and amazing photography to guide you from start to finish. Each experiment describes the science behind the project, highlighting STEM facts with STEM icons pointing out the key science, technology, engineering, and math learning involved in each project. "Take it further" panels encourage young readers to experiment and take their projects to the next level, developing their independence, initiative, and creative thinking skills. Perfect for budding scientist

Ace the GRE with strategies and drills from a perfect scorer!Getting ready to apply to grad school? Let McGraw Hill’s GRE expert, who achieved a perfect score on the test and tutors GRE full time, provide you with everything you need to conquer the test. The book features strategies developed by the author and focuses on the reasoning and analytical skills necessary to overcome common traps. Extensive practice exercises allow you to track your progress and build your test-taking confidence.McGraw Hill GRE offers everything you need to get the score you want, including:3 full-length practice tests that reflect the latest format and scoringProven tips and strategies that you won’t find anywhere elseA thorough review of both math and verbal concepts essential to the GRENew "Level 170" Quant Review with the highest-level questions and free access to online video explanationsNearly 1,000 realistic questions with in-depth answersExtensive practice questions for both the Verbal and Quantitati

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 2nd grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in 1st grade and build a preview of the upcoming 2nd grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement ki

Half roller derby, half coming-of-age, Cristian Castelo’s debut graphic novel takes readers into the rinks of the 1970s on a track where identity is made and the league underdogs live to skate another day.At Westhoff High, pain is part of the curriculum... But so is math, science, and chemistry. However, Wild Rodriguez and her pint-size companions have always had one goal and one goal only as they enter freshman year: to join the the Rocket Rollers and test their mettle in the infamously violent roller derby league. Now, summer draws to an end and tryouts are here! Do they have what it takes to climb the ranks of the derby world, or will their dream just as quickly turn into a nightmare?Wild discovers that sometimes dreams involve a lot of getting kicked in the face, as well as maybe accidentally getting involved in a blood feud or two. Half roller derby, half professional wrestling, the league is filled with cussin’, spittin’ roughnecks like the Cult Catastrophe, earnest athletes the

Put your mind to the test to solve twenty fun science-themed mysteries in Sleuth & Solve: Science! How does a wildlife photographer know that an elephant stampede is coming? How does a baker always know which egg is raw? Why does a feather fall as fast as a hammer during a gravity experiment? Welcome to the world of Sleuth & Solve: Science, where clues are hiding in every detail and unexpected twists put your wits to the test. These mind-bending mysteries require science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to solve. Plus, each case includes a scientific explanation and ideas for experiments to enhance readers' STEM knowledge. Play solo or with friends, collecting points for cracking each compelling case to reveal whose scientific sleuthing skills reign supreme! ENGAGING MYSTERIES WITH A SCIENCE TWIST: From Encyclopedia Brown to Sherlock Holmes to CLUE, mysteries transfix, engage, and entertain. Following the previous three books in the Sleuth & Solve series, this la

Three kids have everything they need to solve the mystery of Idlewood Manor―but they must work together before someone else beats them to it. This middle grade mystery novel is full of real ciphers, puzzles, riddles, and codes that readers can work to solve right alongside the main characters.Idlewood Manor has been uninhabited for decades, until now . . .Math whiz Charlie won admission in a puzzle contest―and he’s intrigued by the strange numbers he finds on Idlewood’s walls. His restless sister Anna had to be dragged to the house―but then she discovers its hidden floor. Emily’s parents brought her to the mansion on a secret mission―and she’s determined to prove herself to them.All three kids soon unlock clues to Idlewood’s mysterious past and the famous female explorer who’s connected to it―and the secret treasure she left behind. But the adults around them are also hunting for the treasure. Charlie, Anna, and Emily will have to overcome their differences and work as a team to solve

The S.M.A.R.T. Squad is back to tackle more middle school mayhem with science, technology, engineering, math, and friendship!In this third book in the S.M.A.R.T. Squad series, best friends Izzy Newton, Allie Einstein, Marie Curie, Charlie Darwin, and Gina Carver set out on a mystery-filled outdoor adventure.Now that Izzy’s finally found her voice in public speaking class and become an ice hockey star, she’s determined to conquer her “dizzy-Izzy-ness” in new situations―including caring for her brand-new braces on an outdoor education overnight and her friends’ good-natured teasing about her friend Trevor. But the forecast for fun turns cloudy when the girls discover their cabin chaperone is none other than Izzy’s tough public-speaking teacher, Ms. Martinez, and their junior counselor is eighth grade mean girl, Maddie Sharpe.When an innocent exchange of harmless pranks with Maddie takes a turn for the worse, the Squad turns to science to prove their innocence. That’s nothing, though, com

No racing in the haul-ways! From the late, beloved author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, a look at seven adorable train cars on their first day of school.All aboard the train-car pool! A new lineup of students is off and rolling to Choo-Choo School. After reciting their classroom rules ― Work hard, play fair, be kind ― it’s time for some math to get the wheels turning. Then everyone’s ready to climb a hill in gym (it’s good to blow off steam), sing songs in music (Flat Car is a bit off-key), and learn the whole alphabet, especially the letter R. In one of Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s last books, lighthearted verse portrays a world where train stations are classrooms, the conductor doubles as the teacher, and Boxcar is happy to hand out tissues to anyone who ah-choo-choos. Bright, energetic illustrations by animation artist Mike Yamada bring the whole clickety crew to rollicking life.

Say thank you to a teacher with this small hardcover gift book featuring art by Dr. Seuss! An ideal choice in place of a greeting card, this charming keepsake includes unrhymed lines of appreciation for the many different ways that teachers help shape our lives!Illustrated throughout with art from classic Dr. Seuss books, this mini hardcover gift book celebrates all the things we learn from our teachers, from traditional subjects like reading, math, history, science, art, music, and physical fitness to character traits like sharing, helping others, working in teams, and finding our own way. An ideal end-of-year gift, it’s the perfect small thank for teachers of all grades―from kindergarten through graduate school!Series Overview: A cross between a picture book and a greeting card (that doesn’t get thrown away!), these small hardcover Dr. Seuss Gift Books feature unrhymed text combined with classic art by Dr. Seuss. Perfect for sharing with book-lovers of all ages, there are choices ava

"Boaler is one of those rare and remarkable educators who not only know the secret of great teaching but also know how to give that gift to others." -- CAROL DWECK, author of Mindset"Jo Boaler is one of the most creative and innovative educators today. Limitless Mind marries cutting-edge brain science with her experience in the classroom, not only proving that each of us has limitless potential but offering strategies for how we can achieve it." -- LAURENE POWELL JOBS"A courageous freethinker with fresh ideas on learning." -- BOOKLISTIn this revolutionary book, a professor of education at Stanford University and acclaimed math educator who has spent decades studying the impact of beliefs and bias on education, reveals the six keys to unlocking learning potential, based on the latest scientific findings.From the moment we enter school as children, we are made to feel as if our brains are fixed entities, capable of learning certain things and not others, influenced exclusively by genetic

Get better at maths and numbers by realizing which math skills you already use in daily life, and learn new ones while having fun. Did you realize how much maths you are already using when playing computer games, planning a journey, or baking a cake? This book shows how to expand the knowledge you've already got, how your brain works things out, and how you can get even better at all sorts of maths. Explore amazing algebra, puzzling primes, super sequences, and special shapes.Challenge yourself with quizzes to answer, puzzles to solve, codes to crack, and geometrical illusions to inspire you, and meet the big names and even bigger brains who made mathematical history, such as Pythagoras, Grace Hopper, and Alan Turing. Whether you're a maths mastermind, numbers nerd, or completely clueless with calculations, train your brain to come out on top. This essential book explains the basic ideas behind maths, to give young readers greater confidence in their own ability to handle numbers and m

Featuring easy-to-use, wipe-clean pages and an attached dry erase marker, the Get Ready for School: Second Grade Wipe Off Workbook is packed with teacher-approved, common-core aligned activities that cover everything from math and reading to taking measurements and telling time. This fun and lively primer is a must-have to help your second grader get ready for school. Help the young student in your life prepare for second grade with this friendly, colorful, and re-useable activity book that introduces and reinforces basic skills through hands-on activities like tracing, coloring, fill-in-the blank prompts, and more. Get Ready for School: Second Grade Wipe Off Workbook offers a wide variety of curriculum-based topics that will help your child: Understand and use basic punctuation like periods, question marks, commas, and apostrophesUse different parts of speech and compound words, and tell the difference between synonyms and antonyms Master addition and subtraction, as well as learning

Featuring easy-to-use, wipe-clean pages and an attached dry erase marker, the Get Ready for School: First Grade Wipe Off Workbook is packed with teacher-approved, common-core aligned activities that cover everything from math and reading to colors and shapes. This fun and lively primer is a must-have to help your first grader get ready for school. Help the young student in your life prepare for first grade with this friendly, colorful, and re-useable activity book that introduces and reinforces basic skills through hands-on activities like tracing, coloring, fill-in-the blank prompts, and more. Get Ready for School: First Grade Wipe Off Workbook offers a wide variety of curriculum-based topics that will help your child: Spell more difficult words by teaching familiarity with the alphabet, vowels, and consonantsRecognize different types of words like nouns, action words, and describing wordsMaster addition and subtractionUnderstand scientific concepts such as where animals live and what

Think metric! A fun illustrated primer on the internationally recognized metric system for kids. Used in almost every country in the world, the metric system is an easy-to-use way of calculating length, distance, weight, and volume. Look at the label of a soft drink. You'll see both ounces and milliliters or gallons and liters listed. For kids who love to interact with their environment and measure and build things, knowledge of the metric system is a must. Filled with do-it-yourself activities, bright illustrations, and valuable kid-friendly information on how to convert inches into centimeters, pounds into kilograms, and much more, this latest from trusted STEM creators David A. Adler and Edward Miller will have kids thinking in metric in no time. Each book includes a ruler with metric and imperial measurements that can be cut out from the jacket flaps. David A. Adler and Edward Miller have collaborated on over 10 math books for children, many of which have received praise from educa

Construction comes alive with hands-on activities for kids ages 5 to 10Kids love construction! From bridges to buildings, this book is filled with incredible things that young engineers can design and build themselves. They'll learn how structures are built, what goes on at construction sites, and the ways simple materials like rocks and dirt helped create our modern world. This book keeps kids on track with step-by-step instructions for building paper cup towers, railroads, and more. They'll find out about the infrastructure that makes up our neighborhoods while also discovering how science, technology, engineering, art, and math all play important parts in construction.Go beyond other construction books for kids with: 25 inspiring activities--Introduce kids to real construction with projects they can build at home using easy-to-find materials and an adult assistant.Kid-friendly explanations--Expand the learning with simple explanations of how activities connect to STEAM concepts, as

我家就是美國教室，上課就像美國課堂！108課綱跨學科領域最佳入門素養教材！以英文跨領域學科多元學習，扎根培育素養！用美國教科書學英文是最道地的學習方式，有越來越多學校選擇以美國教科書作為教材，用全英語授課的方式教學，讓學生把英語當成母語學習。108課綱強調跨領域學習，本套書以STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) 元素的學習內

我家就是美國教室，上課就像美國課堂！108課綱跨學科領域最佳入門素養教材！以英文跨領域學科多元學習，扎根培育素養！用美國教科書學英文是最道地的學習方式，有越來越多學校選擇以美國教科書作為教材，用全英語授課的方式教學，讓學生把英語當成母語學習。108課綱強調跨領域學習，本套書以STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) 元素的學習內

Who says learning can't be fun? Summer Crash Course Learning for Minecrafters, From Grades 1 to 2 will keep your first grader's skills fresh all summer long and help them start the school year with a clear academic advantage. Thanks to colorfully illustrated pages and high-interest lessons based around familiar video game characters, young Minecrafters can practice and retain key grade-level skills with zero pressure and maximum fun. Inside you'll find engaging content that aligns with national Common Core State Standards including lessons in: Language arts (phonics, grammar, and writing)Math (addition and subtraction, word problems, telling time)Science (Earth, objects in motion, ecosystems)Social studies (capitals, holidays, famous Americans)No more fighting the summer slide. With the kid-centered approach of Summer Bridge Learning for Minecrafters, kids will be equipped and willing to bridge the gap between one grade and the next and start school feeling like a winner.

"Rejoice in the Lord always." It's a simple command that holds the key to experiencing deep and abiding joy through every circumstance. Bestselling author and senior leader of Bethel Church, Bill Johnson is known for his teaching on how to experience Heavenly realities in everyday life. In this timely work, he addresses the often-overlooked connection between the experience of joy and the act of rejoicing. Pastor Bill teaches that joy is not merely an emotion. It is a posture of the heart, arrived at by consistently choosing to rejoice in the present reality of our Heavenly home, regardless of earthly circumstances. Written in short chapters, ideal for daily devotions or thoughtful meditations, Rejoice Into Joy will reveal how to... Enter the fullness of joy through praise and worship.Disarm hell with the power of thanksgiving.Apply the supernatural "math of joy" to trials by "counting it all joy".In whatever circumstance you're in, choose to rejoice your way into joy, and discover the

Bullshit isn't what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data. "A modern classic . . . a straight-talking survival guide to the mean streets of a dying democracy and a global pandemic."--Wired Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it's increasingly difficult to know what's true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high art. We are fairly well equipped to spot the sort of old-school bullshit that is based in fancy rhetoric and weasel words, but most of us don't feel qualified to challenge the avalanche of new-school bullshit presented in the language of math, science, or statistics. In Calling Bullshit, Professors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West give us a set of powerful tools to cut through the most intimidating data. You don't need a lot of technical expertise to call out problems

This is a companion book to Asymptotic Analysis of Random Walks: Heavy-Tailed Distributions by A.A. Borovkov and K.A. Borovkov. Its self-contained systematic exposition provides a highly useful resource for academic researchers and professionals interested in applications of probability in statistics, ruin theory, and queuing theory. The large deviation principle for random walks was first established by the author in 1967, under the restrictive condition that the distribution tails decay faster than exponentially. (A close assertion was proved by S.R.S. Varadhan in 1966, but only in a rather special case.) Since then, the principle has always been treated in the literature only under this condition. Recently, the author jointly with A.A. Mogul'skii removed this restriction, finding a natural metric for which the large deviation principle for random walks holds without any conditions. This new version is presented in the book, as well as a new approach to studying large deviations in b

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