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Matt DeVos and Deborah A. Kent
This book offers a gentle introduction to the mathematics of both sides of game theory: combinatorial and classical. The combination allows for a dynamic and rich tour of the subject united by a common theme of strategic reasoning. Designed as a textbook for an undergraduate mathematics class and with ample material and limited dependencies between the chapters, the book is adaptable to a variety of situations and a range of audiences. Instructors, students, and independent readers alike will appreciate the flexibility in content choices as well as the generous sets of exercises at various levels.
The War of Guns and Mathematics
For a long time, World War I has been shortchanged by the historiography of science. Until recently, World War II was usually considered as the defining event for the formation of the modern relationship between science and society. In this context, the effects of the First World War, by contrast, were often limited to the massive deaths of promising young scientists. By focusing on a few key places (Paris, Cambridge, Rome, Chicago, and others), the present book gathers studies representing a broad spectrum of positions adopted by mathematicians about the conflict, from militant pacifism to military, scientific, or ideological mobilization. The use of mathematics for war is thoroughly examin...
Kent State
From two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles, a masterpiece exploration of one of the darkest moments in our history, when American troops killed four American students protesting the Vietnam War. May 4, 1970. Kent State University. As protestors roil the campus, National Guardsmen are called in. In the chaos of what happens next, shots are fired and four students are killed. To this day, there is still argument of what happened and why. Told in multiple voices from a number of vantage points -- protestor, Guardsman, townie, student -- Deborah Wiles's Kent State gives a moving, terrifying, galvanizing picture of what happened that weekend in Ohio . . . an event that, even 50 years later, still resonates deeply.
Maine
Describes the geography, history, economy and industry, natural resources, arts and recreation, and people of the New England state of Maine.
The American Revolution
"Examines the American Revolution, including the causes of the conflict, the major battles, the leaders of the fight for independence, daily life for soldiers and civilians, and the American victory"--Provided by publisher.
What Is It Like to Be Blind?
People who are blind learn ways to use their senses of touch and hearing in order to sense the world around them. Readers will learn about the tools they use, including canes and seeing eye dogs, to travel and to be independent. First-hand stories of children who are blind help readers get a personal look at some kids who "see" the world in a different way.
The Courage to Live
This first book in an inspirational trilogy introduces teenager Chloe Peterson, who always had boundless energy. As she begins to feel unusually tired, Chloe assumes she's been pushing herself too hard at school. But when she is diagnosed with lupus, she finds herself in a world where she is physically different from everyone else, and caring about gut-wrenching issues that are foreign to her peers.
What Is Sign Language?
"Begins with the story of Beanca, a girl who was born deaf and uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate, and then goes on to explain the history of ASL"--Provided by publisher.
Wyoming
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, culture and people of the state of Wyoming
Why Me?
Amber's dreams of being a rock singer are destroyed after she is left unable to walk following a car accident with her boyfriend Eric, and when she is released from the hospital, she finds that nothing is the same.
