Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this text introduces basic concepts of linear algebra. Each chapter contains an introduction, definitions, and propositions, in addition to multiple examples, lemmas, theorems, corollaries, and proofs. Each chapter features numerous supplem..
Designed for a junior-senior level course for mathematics majors, including those who plan to teach in secondary school. The first chapter presents several finite geometries in an axiomatic framework, while Chapter 2 continues the synthetic approach in introducing both Euclids and ideas of non-Eucli..
Perfect for students approaching the subject for the first time, this book offers a superb overview of number theory. Now in its second edition, it has been thoroughly updated to feature up-to-the-minute treatments of key research, such as the most recent work on Fermat's coast theorem. Topics inclu..
This author's modern approach is intended primarily for honors undergraduates or undergraduates with a good math background taking a mathematical statistics or statistical inference course. The author takes a finite-dimensional functional modeling viewpoint (in contrast to the conventional parametri..
This classic text has entered and held the field as the standard book on the applications of analysis to the transcendental functions. The authors explain the methods of modern analysis in the first part of the book and then proceed to a detailed discussion of the transcendental function, unhampered..
Contents *THE INDIAN LEGACY *THE FIRST IMPACT *THE SPANISH CONQUEST *FROM EUROPEAN TO A MIXED CULTURE *THE COMING OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY *THE BAROQUE OF THE INDIES *BAROQUE LEARNING ISSUES AND BOOKS *EIGHTEENTH CENTURY JESUITIC HUMANISM *EVE OF THE REVOLUTION *SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY *INDEX Author..
Fans of the Man-Kzin Wars series are offered hard-science explanations to mysteries of Known Space that reveal why the Kzin species conquered the interstellar empire, the origins of the Pak and Jotoki races, and more. Original. Author: Martin & benford Publisher: Baen Binding: mass_market Language: ..
In this ground-breaking book, a renowned bioethicist argues that the political left must radically revise its outdated view of human nature. He shows how the insights of modern evolutionary theory, particularly on the evolution of cooperation, can help the left attain its social and political goals...
The astronomical community is wrongly interpreting cosmological data by using the standard Big Bang Model. In this highly controversial volume, three distinguished cosmologists argue this premise with persuasion and conviction. Starting with the beginnings of modern cosmology, they conduct a deep an..
A Different Kind of State An introduction to a form of democratic administration which would reform the Canadian system of government so as to enhance public participation, improve the design of programmes and the delivery of services, and ensure a better working environment within the public secto..
As the title indicates, this text is intended for courses aimed at bridging the gap between lower level mathematics and advanced mathematics. The transition to advanced mathematics presented is discrete since continuous functions are not studied. The text provides a careful introduction to technique..
A European Geography provides a geographical interpretation and exposition of the whole of Europe. Beginning with a historical and envronmental introduction, the text covers the cultural identity, political structure, economic organisation and social context of Europe, examining the complex issues t..
Includes descriptions of the habits, habitats, tracks, signs, and ranges of all the mamals of North America. More than 1,000 illustrations show individual tracks, different track patterns, animals in their habitats, droppings, and gnawed trees - every type of clue the tracker needs. Author: Murie, O..
With this audio guide, you can learn to identify your favorite birds by their songs and calls alone. Backyard Bird Song includes 28 of the most common backyard birds, such as the American Robin, the Song Sparrow, and the Downy Woodpecker, arranged in groups with similar vocalizations. Author: Lawson..
The description for this book, A Field Guide to Birds of Russia and Adjacent Territories, will be forthcoming. Author: Flint, Vladimir Evgenevich Publisher: Princeton University Press Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0691082448 ISBN-13: 9780691082448..
A detailed guide brings to life the beauty, inhabitants, and various kinds of trees and plants of the Sierra Nevada forests, the California forests, the Pacific Northwest forests, and the boreal forests of Canada and Alaska. Original. Author: Kricher, John C. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Bin..
Depicts the ecology and formation of coral reefs and describes the various animals that inhabit the reefs of southern Florida and the Caribbean Author: Kaplan, Eugene Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0395316618 ISBN-13: 9780395316610..
Product DescriptionIdentifies North American forest fauna and floraFrom Library JournalThis latest edition to the "Peterson Field Guide" series seeks to train the reader to recognize patterns that define a woodland. Calling his book a "field guide to ecology," Kricher introduces basic ecological con..
With more than 130 color photographs and 170 drawings, this book shows how to read geological history: plate movements, earthquakes, glaciers, rivers, seas, and other forces that have shaped the earth over millions of years. Each geological region of eastern North America is described vividly and il..
Detailed descriptions of insect orders, families, and many individual species are illustrated with 1,300 drawings and 142 superb color paintings. Illustrations - which use the unique Peterson Identification System to distinguish one insect from another - include size lines to show the actual length ..
Describes the calls, range, and male and female markings of more than one thousand species Author: Edward L. Chalif Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0395171296 ISBN-13: 9780395171295..
With more than 700 color paintings arranged by families for quick comparison of similar species, and with detailed information on range, habitat, size, and voice, this field guide describes and illustrates 1,038 species of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador. Author: Chalif, Edward L. Publish..
Discusses the food, geographic distribution, and characteristics of more than 1000 moths Author: Covell, Charles V. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0395361001 ISBN-13: 9780395361009..
More than 600 species are described in detail, with more than 525 illustrations. This is the guide for quick, reliable identification of fishes that you'll encounter while fishing, snorkeling, diving, or even strolling along a Pacific Coast beach. Author: Herald, Earl S. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin ..
The definitive guide to rocks and minerals, completely updated for the fifth edition, includes 385 color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and geologic formations. Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic formations. Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such..