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The Mathematics of Infinity by Theodore G. Faticoni
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ISBN: 111824382X
Publication Date: 2012
Some Problems of Unlikely Intersections in Arithmetic and Geometry by Umberto Zannier; David Masser (Appendix by)
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ISBN: 9780691153704
Publication Date: 2012
This book considers the so-called Unlikely Intersections, a topic that embraces well-known issues, such as Lang's and Manin-Mumford's, concerning torsion points in subvarieties of tori or abelian varieties. More generally, the book considers algebraic subgroups that meet a given subvariety in a set ofunlikelydimension. The book is an expansion of the Hermann Weyl Lectures delivered by Umberto Zannier at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton in May 2010.
The Cult of Pythagoras by Alberto A. Martinez
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ISBN: 9780822944188
Publication Date: 2012-10-30
Discusses various popular myths from the history of mathematics: that Pythagoras proved the hypotenuse theorem, that Archimedes figured out how to test the purity of a gold crown while he was in a bathtub, that the Golden Ratio is in nature and ancient architecture, that the young Galois created group theory the night before the pistol duel that killed him, and more. Some stories are partly true, others are entirely false, but all show the power of invention in history.
Model Building in Mathematical Programming by H. Paul Williams
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ISBN: 1118506189
Publication Date: 2013
The 5th edition of Model Building in Mathematical Programming discusses the general principles of model building in mathematical programming and demonstrates how they can be applied by using several simplified but practical problems from widely different contexts. Suggested formulations and solutions are given together with some computational experience to give the reader a feel for the computational difficulty of solving that particular type of model.
Defending the Axioms by Penelope Maddy
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ISBN: 9780199596188
Publication Date: 2012
Mathematics depends on proofs, and proofs must begin somewhere, from some fundamental assumptions. For nearly a century, the axioms of set theory have played this role, so the question of how these axioms are properly judged takes on a central importance.

Call Numbers to Browse

If you're interested in a broad mathematical topic, or would just to browse for inspiration or interesting reading, try one of these Library of Congress call numbers:

QA 1-43: General & historical mathematics
QA 71-90: Instruments and machines, including computers
QA101-145: Arithmetic
QA150-272.5: Algebra
QA273-280: Probabilities & statistics
QA299-433: Analysis
QA440-699: Geometry, trigonometry, & topology
QA801-939: Analytic mechanics

Locations of books

New books are located in the Library lobby and are in call number order.
Print Reference books are on the first floor across from the Learning Commons area.
Book stacks: Consult the library map; look for location posters; or ask any staff member for help!

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