The material from function theory, up to the residue calculus, is developed in a lively and vivid style, well motivated throughout by examples and practice exercises. Additionally, there is ample discussion of the historical evolution of the theory, biographical sketches of important contributors, and citations (original language together with English translation) from their classical works. Yet the book is far from being a mere history of function theory. Even experts will find here few new or long forgotten gems, like Eisenstein's novel approach to the circular functions.
This new three-level series edition offers just the right balance of explanations and practice. The Intermediate level provides more detailed explanations that are balanced with extensive practice.
Listen and Speak: Students hear sentences, select the correct response, and record their own voices. Read and Write: Students practice identifying errors and correcting them. Test and Review: Multiple choice tests help students check their progress.
These 500 puzzles offer the ultimate challenge for solvers who want to pit their wits against crafty conundrums, stretch their mental powers, and sharpen their IQs. The degree of difficulty keeps rising in each of the 20 sections, so work through them in methodical order to find mathematical patterns that seem to reoccur and visual clues that overlap. That helps as the problems get harder, but beware: just when you think you're caught on to the trick, it changes
No Exit: What Parents Owe Their Children and What Society Owes Parents
Having a child, it has been said, is the greatest risk one can take. Marriages may come and go but parenthood endures. There is simply no escape--no exit--from the emotional and practical responsibilities of parenting. Nor should there be.
Microworlds: Unlocking the Secrets of Atoms and Molecules (Let's Explore Science)Describes the composition of matter, discussing atoms and their components, elements, molecules, bonding, reactions, and materials and their properties.
This new three-level series edition offers just the right balance of explanations and practice. The Intermediate level provides more detailed explanations that are balanced with extensive practice.
