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Jeremy Gray

    25 aprile 1947
    The Netherlands
    Munich
    Montréal
    Georgia & the Carolinas
    Worlds Out of Nothing
    Plato's Ghost
    • Plato's Ghost

      The Modernist Transformation of Mathematics

      • 528pagine
      • 19 ore di lettura

      Focusing on the period from 1880 to 1920, the book explores the evolution of mathematics as a modernist movement akin to developments in art and literature. Jeremy Gray investigates the interplay between mathematics and various disciplines such as physics, philosophy, and psychology. He highlights the popularization of mathematics and its role in shaping the professional identity of mathematicians. Additionally, the work delves into the profound, often unanswerable questions that arose from this modernist transformation, showcasing its broader cultural implications.

      Plato's Ghost
      3,9
    • Worlds Out of Nothing

      • 384pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Based on the latest historical research, Worlds Out of Nothing is the first book to provide a course on the history of geometry in the 19th century. Topics include projective geometry, especially the concept of duality, non- Euclidean geometry, and more.

      Worlds Out of Nothing
      3,7
    • Georgia & the Carolinas

      • 384pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Get away to the heart of the New South and find remnants of the Old South. Be charmed by the modern belles of Atlanta and Charlotte. Trade tall tales on the porches of Savannah and Charleston. Raft the 'Hooch'in Northern Georgia or slip into solitude in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Carolinas' barrier islands. special music section detailing the area's contributions to everything from bluegrass to rap tried-and-true barbeque joints, seafood shacks and country kitchens lodging for all budgets, from rustic cabins to antebellum mansions 40 maps, including one of the Appalachian Trail and another of the Great Smoky Mountains

      Georgia & the Carolinas
      3,8
    • Montréal

      • 192pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Old World charm and New World chic collide in this historic town with a young attitude. Take this guide and explore Montré it’s jazz heaven, architecture nirvana, restaurant cloud nine - all with a French twist on good ol' Canadian hospitality.

      Montréal
      3,8
    • Munich

      • 244pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      From beerhalls and Bratwurst to Glockenspiels and gardens, this comprehensive guide to the Bavarian capital is an indispensable companion for any traveller. 16 pages of colour maps, including a public transport map the latest on clubs, bars and live music venues invaluable language section detailed information on excursions to Nuremberg and Salzburg all museums covered, from Picasso to porcelain, BMWs to Botticelli

      Munich
      3,2
    • The Netherlands

      • 328pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Nobody knows the Netherlands like Lonely Planet and our 4th edition helps you uncover the secrets of this gently beautiful country. Cycle along the canals, past sand dunes, windmills, tulips and wild national parks. Reward yourself with warm appeltaart, then learn to swallow a raw herring without flinching. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Inspiring color section on the best of the Netherlands Selected coverage of the best walking, boating and cycling Green Index pointing to sustainable listings

      The Netherlands
      3,7
    • Mars and Venus Together Forever

      • 262pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      This repackaged, retitled version of WHAT YOUR MOTHER COULDN'T TELL YOU AND YOUR FATHER DIDN'T KNOW brings the book firmly into line with John Gary's existing Mars and Venus classics, and has proved immensley successful in the states. This enticing book by America's phenomenally successful relationships guru explains how we can all have exciting, happy and everlasting relationships. In it he reveals: *what women need most and what men want *masculine skills for listening without getting upset *feminine skills for talking so a man will listen *seven secrets of lasting passion *dance steps for lasting intimacy Brimming with humour, exercises and profound common sense, this book will help to get men and women talking, loving and communicating and will keep loving couples 'together forever'.

      Mars and Venus Together Forever
      3,8
    • Henri Poincaré

      A Scientific Biography

      • 608pagine
      • 22 ore di lettura

      This work delves into the intricate contributions of Henri Poincaré across mathematics, physics, and philosophy. It explores his groundbreaking ideas and theories, highlighting his influence on modern science and thought. The book examines Poincaré's approach to topics such as topology, celestial mechanics, and the foundations of mathematics, while also addressing his philosophical insights regarding the nature of knowledge and reality. Through this comprehensive analysis, readers gain a deeper understanding of Poincaré's legacy and its enduring impact on various fields.

      Henri Poincaré
    • Change and Variations

      A History of Differential Equations to 1900

      Based on a course for third-year university students, the book contains numerous historical and mathematical exercises, offers extensive advice to the student on how to write essays, and can easily be used in whole or in part as a course in the history of mathematics.

      Change and Variations
    • Simply Riemann

      • 169pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Though little known outside of his field, Bernhard Riemann was one of the most important and influential mathematicians of the modern era. His early work prepared the way for Einstein's general theory of relativity, and his breakthroughs in geometry, topology, analysis, and number theory continue to inspire and challenge mathematicians today. In Simply Riemann, author Jeremy Gray takes us into the mind of a great mathematician, exploring the ideas beneath the technicalities, and providing an insightful portrait of a would-be pastor who found himself increasingly "called" by the abstract beauty of numbers.

      Simply Riemann
    • Lonely Planet: Amsterdam

      Includes Full-Colour Maps

      • 224pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Packed with up-to-date information, this new guide has all that's needed to get the most from a visit to this radical and picturesque city. Lively background notes on the history and culture of Amsterdam are included, as well as a great selection of suggestions on where to dine, sleep, and get the best bargains. 17 color maps. Photos.

      Lonely Planet: Amsterdam
      4,0
    • Mars and Venus on a Date is for all single people looking for love, including the newly separated or divorced who are daunted by re-entering the singles scene. Written with the compassion and understanding that could come only from John Gray, it takes readers through the five stages of dating: Attraction, Ambivalence, Commitment (to monogamy), True Intimacy and Proposal/Marriage. In its pages, readers will find creative ideas on finding a soulmate, making a commitment and sage advice on such difficult issues as deciding when to become sexually intimate and whether or not to live with their partner. The singles universe can be a nebulous and frightening place, and the men and women alone in this void have great need for the wisdom of John Gray. In the same way that Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus became the ultimate relationship book for couples, Mars and Venus on a Date will be the singles' essential guide.

      Mars and Venus on a Date
      3,9
    • Gli uomini e le donne pensano diversamente, vivono diversamente e soprattutto parlano lingue diverse. Per cui comportamenti simili assumono per gli uni e le altre significati opposti.

      Gli Uomini vengono da Marte le Donne da Venere
      3,6
    • Le Défi de Hilbert

      Un siècle de mathématiques

      • 372pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Cet ouvrage raconte l'histoire des 23 problèmes que le grand mathématicien allemand David Hilbert a proposés à la sagacité des mathématiciens lors d'un congrès à Paris, en 1900. Ces problèmes ont considérablement influencé la recherche en mathématiques depuis cette date. Jeremy Gray propose une vision générale du développement des mathématiques de la fin du XIX e siècle à nos jours. Pour ce faire, il a replacé les mathématiques dans leur contexte historique, social et culturel. On trouve ainsi de nombreux développements sur différentes écoles de mathématiques : Bourbaki en France, l'école soviétique, les mathématiques aux Etats-Unis... et des notices biographiques sur de grands mathématiciens. Les problèmes sont présentés sans formalisme excessif (quelques compléments mathématiques sont présentés en encarts), ce qui rend le texte accessible à un large lectorat . Pierre Cartier présente en Introduction à la version française de ce livre : «les défis relevés par les mathématiciens de l'ère "post-hilbertienne"».

      Le Défi de Hilbert