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  | | The Art of Logic in an Illogical World(Reprint) The Art of Logic in an Illogical World by Eugenia Cheng 320 Pages, Published 2020 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-1-5416-7249-9, ISBN: 1-5416-7249-6 "If a mathematician can't be logical, what are we to do? In this book, Cheng reveals the inner workings and limitations of logic, and explains why alogic -- for example, emotion -- is vital to how we think and communicate." |
 | | Beyond Infinity(Reprint) An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics by Eugenia Cheng Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2018 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-1-5416-4413-7, ISBN: 1-5416-4413-1 ""[Cheng] does a great service by showing us non-mathematician schlubs how real mathematical creativity works." --Wall Street JournalHow big is the universe? How many numbers are there? And is infinity + 1 is the same as 1 + infinity? Such questions occur to young children and our greatest minds. And they are all the same question: What is infinity? In Beyond Infinity, Eugenia Cheng takes us on a staggering journey from elemental math to ..." |
 | | How to Bake Pi(Reprint) An Edible Exploration of the Mathematics of Mathematics by Eugenia Cheng Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2016 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-0-465-09767-8, ISBN: 0-465-09767-7 "One of the world's most creative mathematicians finds the meaning of mathematics in the kitchen in this "whimsical...rigorous and insightful" (New York Times) bookWhat is math? How exactly does it work? And what do three siblings trying to share a cake have to do with it? In How to Bake Pi, math professor Eugenia Cheng provides an accessible introduction to the logic and beauty of mathematics, powered, unexpectedly, by insights from the ..." |
 | | X + Y A Mathematician's Manifesto for Rethinking Gender (Hardcover) by Eugenia Cheng Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2020 by Basic Books August 2020 ISBN-13: 978-1-5416-4650-6, ISBN: 1-5416-4650-9 "After years in the male-dominated field of mathematics and in the female-dominated field of art, Eugenia Cheng has heard the question many times. In x + y, Cheng argues that her mathematical specialty -- category theory -- reveals why." |
 | | The Art of Logic How to Make Sense in a World that Doesn't by Eugenia Cheng Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2019 by Profile Books ISBN-13: 978-1-78816-039-1, ISBN: 1-78816-039-8 "For thousands of years, mathematicians have used the timeless art of logic to see the world more clearly. In The Art of Logic, Royal Society Science Book Prize nominee Eugenia Cheng shows how anyone can think like a mathematician - and see, argue and think better.Learn how to simplify complex decisions without over-simplifying them. Discover the power of analogies and the dangers of false equivalences. Find out how people construct misl ..." |
 | | Is Math Real? How Simple Questions Lead Us to Mathematics' Deepest Truths by Eugenia Cheng 336 Pages, Published 2023 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-1-5416-0182-6, ISBN: 1-5416-0182-3 "From rules? From deduction? From logic? Not really, Eugenia Cheng writes in Is Math Real?: it comes from curiosity, from instinctive human curiosity, "from people not being satisfied with answers and always wanting to understand more." |
 | | The Joy of Abstraction(New) An Exploration of Math, Category Theory, and Life by Eugenia Cheng Hardcover, 439 Pages, Published 2022 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-1-108-47722-2, ISBN: 1-108-47722-4 "A uniquely accessible introduction to abstract mathematics and category theory written by popular science author of How to Bake Pi." |
 | | X+y(Main) A Mathematician's Manifesto for Rethinking Gender by Eugenia. Cheng 320 Pages, Published 2021 by Profile Books ISBN-13: 978-1-78816-041-4, ISBN: 1-78816-041-X |
 | | x+y A Mathematician's Manifesto for Rethinking Gender (Hardback) by Eugenia Cheng Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2020 by Profile Books Ltd, United Kingdom ISBN-13: 978-1-78816-040-7, ISBN: 1-78816-040-1 "In x+y, Eugenia Cheng draws on the insights of higher-dimensional mathematics to reveal a transformative new way of talking about the patriarchy, mansplaining and sexism: a way that empowers all of us to make the world a better place.Using ..." |
 | | The Art of Logic in an Illogical World by Eugenia Cheng Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2018 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-1-5416-7248-2, ISBN: 1-5416-7248-8 "Learn how logical and emotional reasoning can help us live better in our post-truth world -- and think more clearly -- with this encouraging guide from a Wall Street Journal math columnist.In a world where fake news stories change election outcomes, has rationality become futile? In The Art of Logic in an Illogical World, Eugenia Cheng throws a lifeline to readers drowning in the illogic of contemporary life. Cheng is a mathematician, s ..." |
 | | Beyond Infinity An expedition to the outer limits of the mathematical universe by Eugenia Cheng Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2017 by Profile Books Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-78125-285-7, ISBN: 1-78125-285-8 "SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE Even small children know there are infinitely many whole numbers - start counting and you'll never reach the end. But there are also infinitely many decimal numbers between zero and one. Are these two types of infinity the same? Are they larger or smaller than each other? Can we even talk about 'larger' and 'smaller' when we talk about infinity? In Beyond Infinity, international ..." |
 | | Beyond Infinity(1st Edition) An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics by Eugenia Cheng Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2017 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-0-465-09481-3, ISBN: 0-465-09481-3 "The hilarious and charming Eugenia Cheng leads us in search of what's bigger than infinity, and smaller than its oppositeImagine something small enough to fit in your head but too large to fit in the world-or even the universe. What would you call it? And what would it be? How about...infinity? In Beyond Infinity, musician, chef, and mathematician Eugenia Cheng answers this question by taking readers on a startling journey from math at ..." |
 | | How to Bake Pi(1st Edition) An Edible Exploration of the Mathematics of Mathematics by Eugenia Cheng Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2015 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-0-465-05171-7, ISBN: 0-465-05171-5 "What is math? How exactly does it work? And what do three siblings trying to share a cake have to do with it? In "How to Bake Pi," math professor Eugenia Cheng provides an accessible introduction to the logic and beauty of mathematics, powered, unexpectedly, by insights from the kitchen: we learn, for example, how the bechamel in a lasagna can be a lot like the number 5, and why making a good custard proves that math is easy but life is ..." |
 | | Más allá de infinity Una Expedición a la exterior límites de la matemáticas Universo by Eugenia Cheng Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2018 by Profile Books ISBN-13: 978-1-78125-286-4, ISBN: 1-78125-286-6 "An expedition to the outer limits of the mathematical universeBroschiertes BuchEven small children know there are infinitely many whole numbers - start counting and you'll never reach the end. But there are also infinitely many decimal numbers between zero and one. Are these two types of infinity the same? Are they larger or smaller than each other? Can we even talk about 'larger' and 'smaller' when we talk about infinity? In Beyond Inf ..." |
 | | Cakes, Custard and Category Theory Easy Recipes for Understanding Complex Maths by Eugenia Cheng Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 1800 by Profile ISBN-13: 978-1-78125-287-1, ISBN: 1-78125-287-4 "Most people imagine maths is something like a slow cooker: very useful, but pretty limited in what it can do. Maths, though, isn't just a tool for solving a specific problem - and it's definitely not something to be afraid of. Whether you're a maths glutton or have forgotten how long division works (or never really knew in the first place), the chances are you've missed what really makes maths exciting. Calling on a baker's dozen of ent ..." |
 | | The Art of Logic How to Make Sense in a World that Doesn't by Eugenia Cheng Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2018 by Profile Books Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-78816-038-4, ISBN: 1-78816-038-X "Art of LogicEmotions are powerful. In newspaper headlines and on social media, they have become the primary way of understanding the world. But strong feelings make it more difficult to see the reality behind the rhetoric. In The Art of Logic, Eugenia Cheng shows how mathematical logic can help us see things more clearly - and know when politicians and companies are trying to mislead us.First Cheng explains how to use black-and-white lo ..." |
 | | x+y A Mathematician's Manifesto for Rethinking Gender by Eugenia Cheng Published 2020 by Profile Books ISBN-13: 978-1-78283-443-4, ISBN: 1-78283-443-5 "In x+y, Eugenia Cheng draws on the insights of higher-dimensional mathematics to reveal a transformative new way of talking about the patriarchy, mansplaining and sexism: a way that empowers all of us to make the world a better place." |
 | | The Art of Logic in an Illogical World by Eugenia Cheng 288 Pages, Published 2018 by Hachette Uk ISBN-13: 978-1-5416-7250-5, ISBN: 1-5416-7250-X "If a mathematician can't be logical, what are we to do? In this book, Cheng reveals the inner workings and limitations of logic, and explains why alogic--for example, emotion--is vital to how we think and communicate." |
 | | Beyond Infinity An expedition to the outer limits of the mathematical universe by Eugenia Cheng 204 Pages, Published 2017 by Profile Books ISBN-13: 978-1-78283-081-8, ISBN: 1-78283-081-2 "... exclaiming 'I've been on hold forever!' after two minutes, or 'This webpage is taking forever to load!' if it takes more than about three seconds. I'm told by Basque writer Amaia Gabantxo that in Basque the word for eleven is hamaika but it also ..." |
 | | Is Maths Real? How Simple Questions Lead Us to Mathematics' Deepest Truths by Eugenia Cheng Hardcover, Published 2023 by Profile Books Jun 2023 ISBN-13: 978-1-78816-952-3, ISBN: 1-78816-952-2 |
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