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From the Black Hole of Calcutta to Black Sabbath, this quirky book explores curious, amusing, and important topics related to "black." Brief entries and 100 images examine aspects of fashion, philosophy, politics, and popular culture.

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Math's infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this follow-up to the best-selling "The Science Book". Beginning millions of years ago with ancient ant odometers and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, it covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. 528 pp.

Following his hugely successful "The Math Book" and "The Physics Book, " Pickover now chronicles the advancement of medicine in 250 entertaining, illustrated landmark events.

An introduction to some of the many facets of geometrical and other patterns. It combines old and new ideas - with emphasis on the fun that the true pattern lover finds in doing, rather than in reading about the doing! It is divided into three parts: Nature, Mathematics and Symmetry, and Human Art.

Was haben ein gekämmter Igel oder ein tippender Affe mit Mathematik zu tun? Wann knüpften Menschen die ersten Knoten? Warum wurde die erste Mathematikerin ermordet? kann man eine Kugel von innen nach außen stülpen? Diese und viele weitere zum Nachdenken anregenden Fragen werden in diesem mit zahllosen Abbildungen illustrieten Buch beantwortet. Autor Clifford A. Pickover enthüllt die Magie und Geheimnisse hinter einigen der bedeutendsten mathe...

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Celebrates the beauty and wisdom of mathematics. This book includes the birthdays of notable mathematicians, so readers can see which ones share theirs.

The emphasis of this book is on the graphic representation of information-containing sequences in biology - such as DNA and amino acids - in order to help the human analyst find interesting patterns. A broad range of topics are considered.

Sind Reisen durch die Zeit möglich?Wie wiegt man die Erde?Was sind Weiße und Schwarze Zwerge?Wozu braucht man einen Quantencomputer?Diese und andere zum Nachdenken anregenden Fragen werden in diesem mit zahllosen Abbildungen illustrierten Buch beantwortet. Begleiten Sie Autor Clifford A. Pickover auf seiner Reise zu den 250 größten Errungenschaften der Physik, der grundlegenden Wissenschaft schlechthin, die das eigentliche Gewebe unserer Wirkl...

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A Chronological Journey, from Cremation to Quantum Resurrection

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A compendium featuring a physics quotation and fresh art on every page, along with biographical facts of notable physicists. Suitable as a gift for science and math enthusiasts, it celebrates the beauty and wisdom of physics.

Thought-provoking mathematical mysteries, puzzles, games, and number theory problems of varying degrees of difficulty jam-pack the pages of this book, peppered throughout with illustrations that clarify many of the problems. 10 halftones. 191 line illustrations.

Grab a pencil. Relax. Then take off on a mind-boggling journey to the ultimate frontier of math, mind, and meaning as acclaimed author Dr Clifford Pickover, Dorothy, and Dr Oz explore some of the oddest and quirkiest highways and byways of the numerically obsessed. Prepare yourself for a shattering odyssey as The Mathematics of Oz unlocks the doors of your imagination. The thought-provoking mysteries, puzzles, and problems range from zebra num...

CALCULUS + PEPPERONI / FUN = MATH SUCCESS Do you want to do well on your calculus exam?Are you looking for a quick refresher course?Or would you just like to get a taste of what calculus is all about? If so, you’ ve selected the right book. Calculus and Pizza is a creative, surprisingly delicious overview of the essential rules and formulas of calculus, with tons of problems for the learner with a healthy appetite. Setting up residence in a pi...

In his most ambitious book yet, Clifford Pickover bridges the gulf between logic, spirit, science, and religion. While exploring the concept of omniscience, Pickover explains the kinds of relationships limited beings can have with an all-knowing God. Pickover's thought exercises, controversial experiments, and practical analogies help us transcend our ordinary lives while challenging us to better understand our place in the cosmos and our drea...

A smorgasbord of subjects designed to bend reality and stretch the reader's mind.