A Passage to Infinity: Medieval Indian Mathematics from Kerala and Its Impact
This book traces the first faltering steps taken in the mathematical theorization of infinity which marks the emergence of modern mathematics. It analyzes the part played by Indian mathematics through the Kerala conduit, which is an important but neglected part of the history of mathematics.
Encyclopedia of the Middle Passage: Greenwood Milestones in African American History
For the first time, the Middle Passage, the experience of slaves on the trans-Atlantic ships, receives a full reference treatment in an encyclopedia. This A-to-Z reference consists of 226 signed entries arranged alphabetically, exhaustively covering the Middle Passage from a variety of perspectives for student research and browsing.
The book consists of high-interest reading passages on prominent regions across the United States.
Each unit is divided into separate readings focusing on topics such as the history, geography, famous personalities, economics and culture of the particular region. Illustrations and photographs in each passage heighten students' interest. Puzzles and games at the end of each passage reinforce the topics and vocabulary. . English level: Intermediate
This is a book designed to provide students with carefully graded passages for oral or written reproduction. The aim is to train the student in the understanding and re-telling of material which he has listened to or read. The book consists of 54 illustrated anecdotes, each about 150 words in length and each followed by a short set of questions on the passage. Vocabulary is restricted to the 1000-word level and the book contains a complete word list.
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A Passage to India (1924) is a novel by E. M. Forster set against the backdrop of the British Raj and the Indian independence movement in the 1920s. It was selected as one of the 100 great works of English literature by the Modern Library and won the 1924 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. Dedicated to All Female Users of ET
