Mathematics & Science Books

Combining facets of health physics with medicine, An Introduction to Radiation Protection in Medicine covers the background of the subject and the medical situations where radiation is the tool to diagnose or treat human disease. Encouraging newcomers to...

With many examples throughout and clear explanations of key concepts, this book focuses on the genetic interaction networks as a paradigm for interpreting the complexity of molecular biology at a genomic scale. The authors describe the experimental...

A bestseller for nearly 25 years, this book helps applied statisticians and researchers effectively analyze the kinds of nonstandard data sets encountered in the real world. Written by two long-time researchers and professors, this second edition has...

How can one systematically show that computer codes are correctly solving equations? Verification of Computer Codes in Computational Science and Engineering sets forth a powerful procedure called OVMSP: Order-Verification via the Manufactured Solution...

This combinatorics text provides in-depth coverage of recurrences, generating functions, partitions, and permutations, along with some of the most interesting graph and network topics, design constructions, and finite geometries. It presents the computer...

Random sets as models for set-valued observations, are a new type of data proving useful in areas such as survey sampling, biostatistics, and intelligent systems. This is the first text to explore the topic in depth, using extended probability theory to...

This handbook is the first exhaustive study of virtually all of the mathematical aspects of curve-based public key cryptography. It provides a wealth of ready-to-use algorithms enabling fast implementation along with recommendations for selecting...

This Research Note addresses several pivotal problems in spectral theory and nonlinear functional analysis in connection with the analysis of the structure set of zeroes of a general class of nonlinear operators. Appealing to a broad audience, it...

Discussing the role biosensors play in detecting and monitoring environmental substances, Biosensors and Environmental Health provides key facts that can be applied to other areas of health and disease and a "mini-dictionary" of key terms and summary...

This collection of essays spans pure and applied mathematics. Readers interested in mathematical research and historical aspects of mathematics will appreciate the enlightening content of these essays. Highlighting the pervasive nature of mathematics...

This book presents a taxonomic account of families of order Tubiflora, namely, Verbenaceae, Labiatae, Solanaceae, and Scrophulariceae, which contain several interesting endemic genera and species that are important for understanding the developmental...

This book introduces advanced numerical-functional analysis to beginning computer science researchers. The reader is assumed to have had basic courses in numerical analysis, computer programming, computational linear algebra, and an introduction to real,...

It is one of the curious oddities of our time that we talk so much about the scientific method as if it is one singular entity when, in point of practice, it is anything but. The ultimate linchpin in science is decided not by how we go about doing it,...

Just think of your father's sperm as a starting off point. A usual male produces about 100 million sperm per ejaculation. Only one of those sperm will survive the arduous journey to its terminal apex. How many sperm does a male produce in, say, an...

The idea that the world is an illusion which betrays its real origin has a long tradition and can be found in the writings of Hindu rishis, early Greek philosophers, and Christian gnostics. What is perhaps surprising is to find such a rich literature on...

This book explores the future of philosophy in a digital age. Exploring such subjects as the death of the book, global positioning intelligence, artificial psychic implants, and the reverse engineering of the brain. The meditating Buddha as a...

This book provides an overview of Ken Wilber's view of evolutionary theory in light of his Integral philosophy. It also provides a pointed critique of why Wilber consistently misreads and misunderstands Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.

This engineering text is directed toward Forensic Engineers who areinterested in determining the causal factors of bicycle accidents. Theauthor, a Professional Engineer and competitive cyclist and triathlete, hasorganized the engineering literature for...

In this book, you will learn about Earth's most powerful telescopes. Study the use and basic design of telescopes as well as their cousins - binoculars and microscopes - that share similar designs. Focusing on such examples, the science of optics will...

It gets confusing when you're trying to communicate with someone across the globe and on a different timezone. The purpose of this book is to help you recognize the 24 time zones of the world. There will be a discussion on the historical background of...

There is science behind every action, even the simplest like opening a door. This book serves as a brief introduction to force by explaining the relationship between a push and a pull. The first chapter will explain what force is. It is then followed by...

This book will introduce your second grader to the concept of motion. It will begin with an explanation of how both living and non living things move. It will then touch briefly on Newton's Laws of Motion. The second chapter will talk about the forces...

There is one universal truth about energy: it is neither created or destroyed, only transformed. This book will discuss how energy is transformed in living and nonliving systems. It will begin with a brief explanation of some of the most common energy...

It is a fact that all living things need energy to survive. However, energy cannot be created nor destroyed so how do you get? The topic of this book is the food web. It describes how energy from one organism is transferred to another organism. More...

There's so much material out there about the universe but only a few cater to second graders. This book is one of them. Written with young readers in mind, it utilizes techniques that allow for the effective understanding of information presented. It...

You may think that the Earth is ginormous but in reality, it is tiny compared to other heavenly bodies in the solar system. The sun and the moon directly affect the Earth. In this book, you will learn about the patterns that we see and experience...

Did you know that big, complex machines can be broken down into six simple machines? This book will introduce your second grader to the six simple machines that make work easy. The first chapter will differentiate between a simple and compound machine...

You are now ready to learn about the physical and chemical changes in matter, which is an introduction to chemistry. The first chapter teaches you about elements or the basic blocks of matter. Next, you will read about what is physical change and its...

Without plants, life on Earth would be very challenging. It is hoped that with this book you will learn to appreciate the importance of plants as living things. The first chapter starts with the needs of plants. It is then followed by a discussion on the...

The reason why things stick to your fridge is because of magnets. In this book, you will read about what magnets are and why they attract the things they do. The first chapter discusses the characteristics of magnets. The second chapter tells you how...

The best way to describe sound is by thinking of them as waves. This book pretty much explains what that is so. It begins with a discussion on how sound energy moves, followed by why there are different kinds of sounds. Finally, the last chapter...

This book discusses why electrical resistance happens and how it can be overcome for electricity to flow. There will be three important terms that will be defined: volts, ohms and electrical resistance. If your child learner is able to understand these...

Every scientist knows that conducting experiments is only half of the process. The other half includes the meticulous process of recording data. The success of an experiment relies in it being repeatable and that means every step must be recorded. This...

Collect and organize experimental data with Miss Tery through this science book for fifth graders. You will be taught how to conduct research by first knowing where to look. Next, you will learn how to organize your data in a way that facilitates...

Three things will be discussed in this book and they are all characteristics of white light: opaque, transparent and translucent. The first few pages will touch on the definition of light to build a foundational knowledge on the topic. Later, it will...

There are so many terms used in experimentation. It is important that these terms be sufficiently explained so that a child learner may know when and when not to use them. Here, the focus is to appreciate control groups. How are they used and why are...

A thorough understanding of the scientific investigation is perhaps one of the strongest foundations a child can have. This book explains every step of the process, from the creation of hypothesis to drawing a conclusion. To facilitate active learning...

Did you know that the entire world is also divided into different time zones? With this book, you will begin to understand what time zones are and why they exist. At the end of this book, you should be able to identify what time zone you are in, and your...

It is important that a child learner understands that not all experiments will yield the results he or she expected. It is important that these unexpected results be welcomed because they will provide valuable lessons that can be used in building...

Every time you look at yourself in the mirror, you expect to see your reflection. It's the most natural thing in the world. This book examines the science behind this. Read about the properties and sources of light. Understand why and how reflection...

"Fundamentals of Calculus and Probability" is a book intended for students that have already had a course or two in Calculus, but perhaps not recently. The book is an assortment of topics related to basic mathematical and statistical analysis. It starts...

From the reviews:"The first volume is devoted to ergodic theory and dynamical systems. It contains 19 papers divided into four groups ... . The reader will find a wealth of information and ideas that can still ignite inspiration and motivate students as...

This detailed collection gathers both established and recent technical procedures to study the Endosomal Sorting Complex Required for Transport (ESCRT) complexes in a wide range of biological systems: Archaea, A. thaliana, U. maydis, S. cerevisiae, S...

Over the past several years, many investigators interested in the effects of man-made sounds on animals have come to realize that there is much to gain from studying the broader literature on hearing sound and the effects of sound as well as data from...