Mathematics is a wonderfully austere science, but it also has a very human side. It is embedded in a colorful history filled with extraordinary personalities, deep philosophical debates, and breath-taking advances in knowledge. This book offers a brief but penetrating synopsis of that history.Several important philosophical topics such as infinity and Platonism, are pursued throughout the text.The book is intended for anyone who wants to understand how mathematics grows out of, and nourishes, the total human experience.
How many times have you been manipulated or taken advantage of by someone's lies? Are you tired of being deceived, tricked, and fooled? Finally, renowned psychologist David J. Lieberman shows you how to stop the lies and uncover the truth -- in any conversation or situation. Utilizing newly developed techniques, this audiobook tells you how to easily influence anyone to tell the truth -- within minutes. Never Be Lied To Again is chock-full of colorful examples and engaging scenarios to help give you that extra edge.
Colorful atlas of eye diseases which has step-by-step guidance of ophthalmological physical examination, invasive and non-invasive diagnostics. It will be helpful to anyone who wants to pass university course of eye diseases and final exams successfully.
The newest title in the popular 100 Words series is an informative and entertaining resource that can help anyone be right on the money when looking for words that will make a point, seal the deal, or just keep folks listening. Chosen by the editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries, these words will appeal to anyone who wants to be a more compelling communicator—as a worker, consumer, advocate, friend, dinner companion, or even as a romantic prospect.
Bringing to life a hidden world of colorful characters, passionate debate, and some truly unusual ideas, and featuring interviews with many of the world's leading scientist, this is a must-have for anyone interested in the origins of human life.
