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John M. Henshaw
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Johns Hopkins Books in
Science and Math
2014–2015
Contents
Featured Books 2
Mammalogy 5
Herpetology and Ichthyology 6
Ecology, Evolution, and Paleontology 8
Wildlife Management and Conservation 11
Physics 12
Mathematics 14
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NewDucks, Geese, and Swans of North Americarevised and updated edition
two-volume set
Guy Baldassarre
A Wildlife Management Institute Book
The best-selling and authoritative reference book on waterfowl has
been fully revised and updated by one of the world’s most respected
waterfowl biologists.
2014 1,088 pp., 144 color photos, 138 color illus., 50 maps978-1-4214-0751-7 $69.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
An Equation for Every OccasionFifty-Two Formulas and Why They Matter
John M. Henshaw
A little math, a bit of history, and a dose of storytelling combine
to reveal the importance of equations in everyday life.
2014 208 pp., 1 halftone, 15 line drawings978-1-4214-1491-1 $29.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Science UnshackledHow Obscure, Abstract, Seemingly Useless Scientific Research Turned Out to Be the Basis for Modern Life
C. Renée James
Fascinating stories that describe the unlikely path from quirky idea
to useful and essential knowledge.
2014 216 pp.978-1-4214-1500-0 $24.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
SharksThe Animal Answer Guide
Gene Helfman and George H. Burgess
Do sharks lay eggs or give birth to live young? Do sharks sleep? How
long do they live? This book answers your questions about some of
nature’s most misunderstood animals.
2014 288 pp., 34 color photos, 72 halftones, 10 line drawings978-1-4214-1309-9 $26.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
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Gene JockeysLife Science and the Rise of Biotech Enterprise
Nicolas Rasmussen
“Delicately unravels the tangled fibres of discovery, entrepreneurship
and lab life in the first decades of genetic engineering.”—Nature
2014 264 pp., 12 line drawings978-1-4214-1340-2 $35.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.Howard Youth
illustrated by Mark A. Klingler photographs by Robert E. Mumford, Jr. foreword by Kirk Johnson
A field guide to plants and animals commonly found in the
nation’s capital.
2014 400 pp., 91 color photos, 13 maps, 100 color plates978-1-4214-1204-7 $24.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
Alien UniverseExtraterrestrial Life in Our Minds and in the Cosmos
Don Lincoln
“A clear and clear-sighted look at Aliens by a man who would be
delighted if one day they appeared.”—Publishers Weekly
2013 208 pp., 23 b&w photos, 13 line drawings978-1-4214-1072-2 $29.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
The Science of Ocean WavesRipples, Tsunamis, and Stormy Seas
J. B. Zirker
A whirlwind tour of the world of waves—from the “ordinary” waves
that constantly churn the sea to the rogues or freaks that can rise up
seemingly from nowhere to heights of 20 meters or more.
2013 264 pp., 49 b&w illus.978-1-4214-1078-4 $39.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
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The Quick Guide to Wild Edible PlantsEasy to Pick, Easy to Prepare
Lytton John Musselman and Harold J. Wiggins
“Should I ever get a craving for stinging nettle omelet or black
locust fritters, I will know exactly which wild edible plant book to
look in.”—The Aiken Standard
2013 144 pp., 116 color photos978-1-4214-0871-2 $24.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Train WreckThe Forensics of Rail Disasters
George Bibel
Riveting tales of trains gone wrong, the detective work of finding
out why, and the safety improvements that were born of tragedy.
2012 368 pp., 19 halftones, 101 line drawings978-1-4214-0590-2 $29.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Beyond the Black BoxThe Forensics of Airplane Crashes
George Bibel
“Offering insights into how aviation accident investigations are
conducted, Bibel addresses the causes of such accidents, from
in-flight breakup to metal fatigue and combustion, and the lessons
learned.”—Library Journal
2007 408 pp., 38 halftones, 183 line drawings978-0-8018-8631-7 $33.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
The Science of Doctor WhoPaul Parsons
“This exploration of the long-running TV series delivers on its
promise to answer the kinds of questions raised by the best
of science fiction.”—Science News
2010 328 pp., 19 line drawings978-0-8018-9560-9 $24.95 hardcover
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NewPrimate Comparative AnatomyDaniel L. Gebo
“A very strong addition to the available books on primate anatomy.
A clear, logical, and useful resource for students and a nice quick
reference for researchers.”—Timothy M. Ryan, The Pennsylvania
State University
2014 208 pp., 15 halftones, 153 line drawings978-1-4214-1489-8 $84.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Mammals of Mexicoedited by Gerardo Ceballos
“Mexico is a mega-diverse country, with one of the world’s richest
mammal faunas. Gerardo Ceballos is an internationally recognized
scientist known for his remarkable breadth and insights. This book . . .
showcases both to great effect.”—Bruce Patterson, The Field Museum
2014 984 pp., 574 color photos, 538 maps978-1-4214-0843-9 $150.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Squirrels of the WorldRichard W. Thorington, Jr., John L. Koprowski, Michael A. Steele, and James F. Whatton
“Squirrels of the World does a wonderful job at surveying this
charismatic group of animals . . . The photographs in this book are
worth the cost of the book themselves.”—Canadian Field-Naturalist
2012 472 pp., 276 color photos, 285 maps, 2 graphs, 28 plates978-1-4214-0469-1 $75.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
SquirrelsThe Animal Answer Guide
Richard W. Thorington, Jr., and Katie E. Ferrell
“This engaging guide sheds light on a common mammal that is anything
but commonplace.”—Wildlife Conservation
2006 208 pp., 77 halftones, 4 line drawings978-0-8018-8403-0 $26.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
Bats of the United States and CanadaMichael J. Harvey, J. Scott Altenbach, and Troy L. Best
“A well-written, interesting primer on bats that provides a broad over-
view of bat biology and conservation . . . The book is richly illustrated
with an excellent assortment of full-color photographs.”—Choice
2011 224 pp., 135 color photos, 47 maps, 2 graphs978-1-4214-0191-1 $24.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
Mammalogy
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Small Wild CatsThe Animal Answer Guide
James G. Sanderson and Patrick Watson
“As the big cats (cheetahs, jaguars, leopards,
lions, and pumas) tend to get the lion’s share
of attention in most books, a work specifically
on small wild cats is welcome.”—Choice
2011 184 pp., 32 color photos, 76 b&w photos, 9 line drawings978-0-8018-9885-3 $24.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
The Biology of Small MammalsJoseph F. Merritt
Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine
“Where Dr. Merritt’s book shines and separates
itself from other mammalogy books is when
he adds the details, examples, and colorful
commentary allowing readers to share his
passion and enthusiasm for small mammals.”
—Journal of Wildlife Management
2010 336 pp., 63 b&w photos, 13 b&w illus.978-0-8018-7950-0 $60.00 hardcover
Walker’s Mammals of the Worldsixth edition
two-volume set
Ronald M. Nowak
“A massive compilation ideal for readers who
want to have at their fingertips information on
every mammal species.”—International Zoo
News
1999 2,015 pp., 550 b&w illus.978-0-8018-5789-8 $160.00 hardcover
Herpetology and Ichthyology
NewBiology and Conservation of North American Tortoisesedited by David C. Rostal, Earl D. McCoy, and Henry R. Mushinsky
The most comprehensive book ever published
on North America’s native tortoises.
2014 208 pp., 19 halftones, 30 line drawings978-1-4214-1377-8 $69.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Freshwater Fishes of North AmericaVolume 1: Petromyzontidae to Catostomidae
edited by Melvin L. Warren, Jr., and Brooks M. Burr
illustrated by Joseph R. Tomelleri
A monumental reference that provides
comprehensive details on the freshwater fishes
of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
2014 664 pp. 132 color photos, 71 color illus., 72 line drawings, 85 maps978-1-4214-1201-6 $100.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Mammalogy
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Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake BayEdward O. Murdy and John A. Musick
illustrated by Val Kells
“A must have for anglers, naturalists, scientists,
outdoors people and anyone who just loves the
Chesapeake Bay.”—Bay Weekly
2013 360 pp., 251 color illus., 2 maps978-1-4214-0768-5 $24.95 paperback
GeckosThe Animal Answer Guide
Aaron M. Bauer
“Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them
in the wild, or has wondered about them will
appreciate this gem of a book.”—Northeastern
Naturalist
2013 192 pp., 35 color photos, 94 b&w illus. 978-1-4214-0853-8 $26.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
Frogs of the United States and Canadatwo-volume set
C. Kenneth Dodd Jr.
Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine
“These very well-written, indispensable volumes
are exceptionally detailed, accurate, and up-to-
date . . . Essential.”—Choice
2013 1032 pp., 387 color photos, 32 b&w illus., 109 maps978-1-4214-0633-6 $180.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Herpetology and Ichthyology
A Field Guide to Coastal FishesFrom Maine to Texas
Val Kells and Kent Carpenter
“This book is a wonderful identification guide
. . . It will make an excellent addition to any tying
library both for its detailed bait fish illustrations
as well as a tool for catch identification and
research.”—Florida Fly Fishing Magazine
2011 448 pp., 1,079 color illus., 192 b&w illus., 1 map978-0-8018-9838-9 $25.00 paperback
Saving Sea TurtlesExtraordinary Stories from the Battle against Extinction
James R. Spotila
“A turtle biologist makes a plea to save sea
turtles, remarkable creatures that start life buried
in up to two feet of sand.”—Science News
2011 240 pp., 12 color plates978-0-8018-9907-2 $24.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
The Rise of Fishes500 Million Years of Evolution
second edition
John A. Long
“One could almost take this for a coffee-table
book at first glance, so profusely and well is it
illustrated . . . [It] is not just a scientific and edu-
cational tool; it is also a visual celebration of the
glories of biological diversity as seen in the fossil
record.”—Nature
2010 304 pp., 274 color illus., 70 line drawings978-0-8018-9695-8 $65.00 hardcover
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Ecology, Evolution, and Paleontology
NewElements of Physical Hydrologysecond edition
George M. Hornberger, Patricia L. Wiberg, Jeffrey P. Raffensperger, and Paolo D’Odorico
The most cogent textbook ever produced on the topic, this revised and
expanded edition will be welcomed by students and professionals alike.
2014 352 pp., 156 line drawings978-1-4214-1373-0 $74.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Mapping Disease Transmission RiskEnriching Models Using Biogeography and Ecology
A. Townsend Peterson
A revolutionary book that presents analytical tools for understanding why
a particular disease is transmitted within a specific geographic area.
2014 224 pp., 19 line drawings, 16 maps978-1-4214-1473-7 $79.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Essential Readings in Evolutionary Biologyedited by Francisco J. Ayala and John C. Avise
“An excellent collection of classic papers that does a great job of tracing
the history of evolutionary biology through the presentation of seminal
works from their original sources . . . providing a collection of essential
readings in evolutionary biology to academia and the reading public.”
—Science, Religion and Culture
2014 576 pp., 9 halftones, 99 line drawings978-1-4214-1305-1 $49.95 hardcover
Atlas of Crustacean Larvaeedited by Joel W. Martin, Jørgen Olesen, and Jens T. Høeg
An illustrated guide to the sweeping diversity of crustacean larval forms.
2014 384 pp., 134 color plates978-1-4214-1197-2 $125.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
PenguinsThe Animal Answer Guide
Gerald L. Kooyman and Wayne Lynch
Kooyman has studied penguins for decades and Lynch’s photographs of
penguins in the wild are the best ever captured. The result of their com-
bined effort is an engaging book that answers every penguin question
you’ve ever had.
2013 184 pp., 39 color photos, 73 halftones978-1-4214-1051-7 $26.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
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The Housing BombWhy Our Addiction to Houses Is Destroying the Environment and Threatening Our Society
M. Nils Peterson, Tarla Rai Peterson, and Jianguo Liu
“In this compelling book we are shown the destructive folly of humanity’s
insatiable appetite for bigger and bigger homes, and for second and third
homes, a largely unrecognized factor in the human environmental predica-
ment.”—Paul R. Ehrlich, Stanford University, author of The Population Bomb
2013 224 pp., 1 b&w photo, 17 line drawings978-1-4214-1065-4 $29.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
StarfishBiology and Ecology of the Asteroidea
edited by John M. Lawrence
“Color photographs and detailed black-and-white illustrations will aid the
layperson looking for basic information, but the extensive references
speak to this volume’s research value.”—Library Journal
2013 288 pp., 17 color photos, 62 b&w photos, 101 line drawings, 2 maps978-1-4214-0787-6 $100.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Secret Lives of AntsJae Choe
foreword by Jane Goodall photographs by Dan Perlman
“One of the best (and most readable) books ever written on these impor-
tant insects. The author, who is intimately familiar with the scientific facts,
provides a charming and personalized story that will appeal to a broad
readership.”—E. O. Wilson
2012 184 pp., 75 color illus.978-1-4214-0428-8 $34.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf CoastsA Guide to Their Identification and Ecology
second edition
William S. Johnson and Dennis M. Allen
with illustrations by Marni Fylling
“An indispensable book for teachers, students, and professionals working
in marine biology and oceanography.”—Northeastern Naturalist
2012 472 pp., 30 line drawings, 110 plates978-1-4214-0618-3 $50.00 paperback Also available as an e-book
Trees of LifeA Visual History of Evolution
Theodore W. Pietsch
“With the concept of evolution now often iconified to the point of
misrepresentation, Trees of Life reminds us that both the idea and its rep-
resentation were—and are—fluid, debated, and reconstructed.”—Science
2012 376 pp., 5 halftones, 226 line drawings978-1-4214-1185-9 $34.95 paperback
Ecology, Evolution, and PaleontologyEcology, Evolution, and Paleontology
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Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York CityLeslie Day
illustrated by Trudy Smoke
“With wonderful illustrations, photographs, and
descriptive text, Leslie Day has given us a hand-
book for naturalists, sidewalk denizens, apartment
dwellers, dog-walkers, and bicycle riders.”
—Wayne Cahilly, New York Botanical Garden
2011 296 pp., 220 color photos, 5 maps, 50 color plates978-1-4214-0152-2 $24.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
Field Guide to the Natural World of New York CityLeslie Day
illustrated by Mark A. Klingler foreword by Michael R. Bloomberg
“This little gem fills you in on everything finned,
furred, feathered, or leafed, and how to find it,
in all five boroughs.”—House and Garden
2007 356 pp., 15 maps, 101 figures, 100 color plates978-0-8018-8682-9 $25.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
The Evolution of ObesityMichael L. Power and Jay Schulkin
“Goes far beyond anything else that is available
on obesity . . . Power and Schulkin deserve
much credit for their bold attempt to combine
evolutionary and reductionist explanations,
and for their unflinching acknowledgment of
complexity.”—Nature
2009 408 pp., 16 halftones, 46 line drawings978-1-4214-0960-3 $29.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
Extinction and RadiationHow the Fall of Dinosaurs Led to the Rise of Mammals
J. David Archibald
“An excellent compendium of the current state of
paleontological knowledge about the contempora-
neous histories of these two groups.”—Quarterly
Review of Biology
2011 120 pp., 31 illus., 6 maps, 14 graphs978-0-8018-9805-1 $65.00 hardcover
The Other Saber-toothsScimitar-tooth Cats of the Western Hemisphere
edited by Virginia L. Naples, Larry D. Martin, and John P. Babiarz
“A must-read for all saber-tooth researchers and ed-
ucated readers interested in these awe-inspiring
predators.”—Quarterly Review of Biology
2011 252 pp., 65 color illus., 65 halftones, 2 line drawings978-0-8018-9664-4 $110.00 hardcover
The Rise of Amphibians365 Million Years of Evolution
Robert Carroll
Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine
“Should be on the bookshelf of anyone involved
in vertebrate evolution.”—Systematic Biology
2009 392 pp., 235 b&w illus., 16 color plates978-0-8018-9140-3 $68.00 hardcover
Ecology, Evolution, and Paleontology
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Wildlife Management & ConservationEcology, Evolution, and Paleontology
Wildlife in Airport EnvironmentsPreventing Animal–Aircraft Collisions through Science-Based Management
edited by Travis L. DeVault, Bradley F. Blackwell, and Jerrold L. Belant
“The authors did an outstanding job in collecting,
analyzing, and organizing current best manage-
ment practices for aviation wildlife management.”
—Animal Behaviour
2013 200 pp., 53 b&w illus.978-1-4214-1082-1 $75.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Wildlife Management and ConservationContemporary Principles and Practices
edited by Paul R. Krausman and James W. Cain III
A definitive textbook for students of wildlife
management.
Published in association with The Wildlife Society
2013 360 pp., 2 color illus., 46 b&w illus., 64 line drawings978-1-4214-0986-3 $99.50 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservationedited by Paul R. Krausman and Bruce D. Leopold
“Sure to become a common text among wildlife
students and professionals. . . the editors
certainly achieved their goal of developing a text
referencing the core literature of wildlife conser-
vation and management.”—Journal of Wildlife
Management
Published in association with The Wildlife Society
2013 696 pp., 2 halftones978-1-4214-0818-7 $50.00 hardcover
Wildlife Damage ManagementPrevention, Problem Solving, and Conflict Resolution
Russell F. Reidinger, Jr., and James E. Miller
“A significant contribution to the wildlife
management and conservation literature. . .
Highly recommended.”—Choice
2013 256 pp., 22 halftones, 27 line drawings978-1-4214-0944-3 $85.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Human Dimensions of Wildlife Managementsecond edition
edited by Daniel J. Decker, Shawn J. Riley, and William F. Siemer
“Any college-level collection strong in conser-
vation and resource management as well as
wildlife issues will find this an important work.”
—Midwest Book Review
Published in association with The Wildlife Society
2012 304 pp., 101 b&w photos978-1-4214-0654-1 $85.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
The Wildlife Techniques Manualseventh editiontwo-volume set
Volume 1: Research Volume 2: Management
edited by Nova J. Silvy
Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine
“The broad sweep of methodology in both wildlife
research and management and the affordable
price for this large, two-volume text make it an
indispensible reference. Essential.”—Choice
Published in association with The Wildlife Society
2012 1,136 pp., 190 b&w illus., 170 line drawings978-1-4214-0159-1 $150.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
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Physics
NewThe Large Hadron ColliderThe Extraordinary Story of the Higgs Boson and Other Stuff That Will Blow Your Mind
Don Lincoln
An insider’s history of the Large Hadron Collider: why it was built, how it
works, and the importance of what it has revealed.
2014 240 pp., 5 b&w photos, 19 b&w illus., 25 halftones, 41 line drawings978-1-4214-1351-8 $29.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Tensor Calculus for PhysicsA Concise Guide
Dwight E. Neuenschwander
Using a clear, step-by-step approach, this book explains one of the more
difficult—yet crucial—topics in physics.
2014 152 pp., 8 line drawings978-1-4214-1565-9 $45.00 paperback Also available as an e-book
Emmy Noether’s Wonderful TheoremDwight E. Neuenschwander
“Without entering into technicalities, the author nevertheless succeeds in
preserving a reasonable standard of mathematical rigor and, above all, in
convincing the reader of the mathematical beauty and physical relevance
of Noether’s theorem. If only for that reason, I can strongly recommend
this book.”—Mathematical Reviews
2010 264 pp., 15 line drawings978-0-8018-9694-1 $30.00 paperback Also available as an e-book
Lights On!The Science of Power Generation
Mark Denny
Anyone who is interested in how energy works and how it is
transformed to power our lives will get a charge out of Lights On!
2013 264 pp., 23 halftones, 29 line drawings978-1-4214-0996-2 $29.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
The Science of NavigationFrom Dead Reckoning to GPS
Mark Denny
Get your bearings with Mark Denny—an expert at explaining scientific
concepts to the non-technical reader—in this all-encompassing look at
the history and science of navigation.
2012 272 pp., 67 halftones, 59 line drawings978-1-4214-0512-4 $30.00 paperback Also available as an e-book
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Super StructuresThe Science of Bridges, Buildings, Dams, and Other Feats of Engineering
Mark Denny
“Structures stand, soar and collapse based on
fundamental physics principles.”—Science News
2010 280 pp., 74 halftones, 59 line drawings978-0-8018-9437-4 $30.00 paperback Also available as an e-book
NucleusA Trip into the Heart of Matter
second edition
Ray Mackintosh, Jim Al-Khalili, Björn Jonson, and Teresa Peña
“The book demonstrates the central role of
nuclear physics in our exploration of nature.”
—Sesame
2012 144 pp., 130 color photos, 40 halftones978-1-4214-0351-9 $35.00 hardcover
Fast Car PhysicsChuck Edmondson
“Helps enthusiasts apply the knowledge they
gained in high school and college physics
courses to the operation and tuning of a track
car.”—Grassroots Motorsports
2011 248 pp., 9 halftones, 116 line drawings978-0-8018-9823-5 $29.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
Time TravelA Writer’s Guide to the Real Science of Plausible Time Travel
Paul J. Nahin
with a new preface
“An exciting read covering every aspect of time
travel.”—Australasian Science Magazine
2011 224 pp., 14 line drawings978-1-4214-0082-2 $24.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
Relativity for the Questioning MindDaniel F. Styer
“Organized beautifully and written well, this is
one of the clearest explanations of the traditional
stumbling blocks to learning relativity.”—Don
Lincoln, author of The Quantum Frontier
2011 200 pp., 1 halftone, 67 line drawings978-0-8018-9760-3 $30.00 paperback Also available as an e-book
Mere ThermodynamicsDon S. Lemons
“Mere Thermodynamics is a good learning tool for
students, and it’s an interesting and thought-
provoking book for educators and professionals.”
—American Journal of Physics
2008 224 pp., 55 line drawings978-0-8018-9015-4 $33.00 paperback Also available as an e-book
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NewThe Siddhāntasundara of JñānarājaAn English Translation with Commentary
Toke Lindegaard Knudsen
The first English translation of this major work of classical Indian
astronomy and mathematics.
2014 336 pp., 31 line drawings978-1-4214-1442-3 $89.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Introduction to Abstract AlgebraFrom Rings, Numbers, Groups, and Fields to Polynomials and Galois Theory
Benjamin Fine, Anthony M. Gaglione, and Gerhard Rosenberger
A breakthrough approach to teaching one of math’s most intimidating
concepts. Avoiding the pitfalls common in the standard textbooks,
the authors set a pace that allows beginner-level students to follow
the progression from familiar topics such as rings, numbers, and
groups to more difficult concepts.
2014 584 pp., 13 line drawings, 4 graphs978-1-4214-1176-7 $99.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Mathematics in Twentieth-Century Literature and ArtContent, Form, Meaning
Robert Tubbs
“A refreshing and unusual contribution that should appeal to a larger
audience than mathematicians alone, including historians and art
theorists. Tubbs’s focus on artists whose mathematical intentions are
made clear by the artists themselves is original.”
—Janice Sklensky, Wheaton College
2014 184 pp., 9 halftones, 10 line drawings978-1-4214-1380-8 $29.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
Origins of Mathematical WordsA Comprehensive Dictionary of Latin, Greek, and Arabic Roots
Anthony Lo Bello
“A true labor of love, this book will delight mathematicians. . .
Others can only applaud the knowledge, curiosity, and delight
Lo Bello brings to his work. . . Enthusiastically recommended for
comprehensive mathematical collections, graduate collections, and
for every mathematician’s bookshelf.”—Library Journal
2013 368 pp.978-1-4214-1098-2 $49.95 paperback Also available as an e-book
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Matrix Computationsfourth edition
Gene H. Golub and Charles F. Van Loan
A revised and expanded edition of the classic treatment of
numerical linear algebra from the standpoint of both theory
and practice.
2012 784 pp., 31 line drawings978-1-4214-0794-4 $70.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Least Squares Data Fitting with ApplicationsPer Christian Hansen, Víctor Pereyra, and Godela Scherer
A lucid explanation of the intricacies of both simple and complex
least squares methods.
2012 328 pp., 9 halftones, 8 line drawings, 46 graphs978-1-4214-0786-9 $85.00 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Golf by the NumbersHow Stats, Math, and Physics Affect Your Game
Roland Minton
Golf by the Numbers analyzes the mathematical strategies behind
the sport, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how numbers
drive the game of golf.
2012 312 pp., 31 b&w illus., 86 line drawings978-1-4214-0315-1 $34.95 hardcover Also available as an e-book
Adventures in Group TheoryRubik’s Cube, Merlin’s Machine, and Other Mathematical Toys
second edition
David Joyner
This updated and revised edition of David Joyner’s entertaining
“hands-on” tour of group theory and abstract algebra brings life,
levity, and practicality to the topics through mathematical toys.
2008 328 pp., 6 halftones978-0-8018-9013-0 $30.00 paperback Also available as an e-book
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