Textbooks in Mathematics
Discovering Dynamical Systems Through Experiment and Inquiry
1st Edition
By Thomas LoFaro, Jeff Ford
August 26, 2024
Discovering Dynamical Systems Through Experiment and Inquiry differs from most texts on dynamical systems by blending the use of computer simulations with inquiry-based learning (IBL). IBL is an excellent tool to move students from merely remembering the material to deeper understanding and ...
Functional Linear Algebra
1st Edition
By Hannah Robbins
August 26, 2024
Linear algebra is an extremely versatile and useful subject. It rewards those who study it with powerful computational tools, lessons about how mathematical theory is built, examples for later study in other classes, and much more. Functional Linear Algebra is a unique text written to address the ...
Games, Gambling, and Probability: An Introduction to Mathematics
2nd Edition
By David G. Taylor
August 26, 2024
Many experiments have shown the human brain generally has very serious problems dealing with probability and chance. A greater understanding of probability can help develop the intuition necessary to approach risk with the ability to make more informed (and better) decisions. The first four ...
Geometry and Its Applications
3rd Edition
By Walter Meyer
August 26, 2024
This unique textbook combines traditional geometry presents a contemporary approach that is grounded in real-world applications. It balances the deductive approach with discovery learning, introduces axiomatic, Euclidean and non-Euclidean, and transformational geometry. The text integrates ...
Introduction to Financial Mathematics: With Computer Applications
1st Edition
By Donald R. Chambers, Qin Lu
August 26, 2024
This book’s primary objective is to educate aspiring finance professionals about mathematics and computation in the context of financial derivatives. The authors offer a balance of traditional coverage and technology to fill the void between highly mathematical books and broad finance books. The ...
Linear Algebra: An Inquiry-Based Approach
1st Edition
By Jeff Suzuki
August 26, 2024
Linear Algebra: An Inquiry-based Approach is written to give instructors a tool to teach students to develop a mathematical concept from first principles. The Inquiry-based Approach is central to this development. The text is organized around and offers the standard topics expected in a first ...
Linear Algebra
1st Edition
By James R. Kirkwood, Bessie H. Kirkwood
August 26, 2024
Linear Algebra, James R. Kirkwood and Bessie H. Kirkwood, 978-1-4987-7685-1, K29751 Shelving Guide: Mathematics This text has a major focus on demonstrating facts and techniques of linear systems that will be invaluable in higher mathematics and related fields. A linear algebra course has two ...
Linear Algebra and Its Applications with R
1st Edition
By Ruriko Yoshida
August 26, 2024
This book developed from the need to teach a linear algebra course to students focused on data science and bioinformatics programs. These students tend not to realize the importance of linear algebra in applied sciences, since traditional linear algebra courses tend to cover mathematical contexts ...
Modeling Change and Uncertainty: Machine Learning and Other Techniques
1st Edition
By William P. Fox, Robert E. Burks, Jr.
August 26, 2024
Mathematical modeling is a powerful craft that requires practice. The more practice the better one will become in executing the art. The authors wrote this book to develop the craft of mathematical modeling and to foster a desire for lifelong learning, habits of mind and develop competent and ...
Nonlinear Optimization: Models and Applications
1st Edition
By William P. Fox
August 26, 2024
Optimization is the act of obtaining the "best" result under given circumstances. In design, construction, and maintenance of any engineering system, engineers must make technological and managerial decisions to minimize either the effort or cost required or to maximize benefits. There is no single...
Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computation
2nd Edition
By Jeffery J. Leader
August 26, 2024
This is an introductory single-term numerical analysis text with a modern scientific computing flavor. It offers an immediate immersion in numerical methods featuring an up-to-date approach to computational matrix algebra and an emphasis on methods used in actual software packages, always ...
Practical Linear Algebra: A Geometry Toolbox
4th Edition
By Gerald Farin, Dianne Hansford
August 26, 2024
Linear algebra is growing in importance. 3D entertainment, animations in movies and video games are developed using linear algebra. Animated characters are generated using equations straight out of this book. Linear algebra is used to extract knowledge from the massive amounts of data generated ...