Mathematics is the discipline that deals with concepts such as quantity, structure, space and change. It evolved, through the use of abstraction and logical reasoning, from counting, calculation, measurement and the study of the shapes and motions of physical objects. Mathematicians explore these and related concepts, aiming to formulate new conjectures and establish their truth by rigorous deduction from appropriately chosen axioms and definitions.

Mathematics is used throughout the world in many fields, including science, engineering, medicine and economics. These fields both inspire and make use of new discoveries in mathematics. New mathematics is also created for its own sake, without any particular application in view, a common practice in the branch known as pure mathematics.

The word "mathematics" is often abbreviated math in the U.S. and Canada and maths in Britain, Ireland and many Commonwealth countries.

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Logic: Inquiry, Argument and Order
Scott L. Pratt Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000
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Elementary Differential Equations 9th Edition with ODE Architecture 1.5 CD Set
William E. Boyce Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000
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How to Read and Do Proofs: An Introduction to Mathematical Thought Processes, 5th Edition
Daniel Solow Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000
  When engineers, computer scientists, and economists need to learn how to read, think about, and create proofs, they turn to Solow. In order to make the material more relevant, the exercises in each chapter have been revised and expanded. New and more complete discussions are included on how to use a previously-proved proposition in both the forward and backward processes. The fifth edition also presents new, self-contained chapters on uniqueness, Read More...
Wavelet Theory: An Elementary Approach with Applications
David K. Ruch, Patrick J. Van Fleet Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0000
  A self-contained, elementary introduction to wavelet theory and applications Exploring the growing relevance of wavelets in the field of mathematics, Wavelet Theory: An Elementary Approach with Applications provides an introduction to the topic, detailing the fundamental concepts and presenting its major impacts in the world beyond academia. Drawing on concepts from calculus and linear algebra, this book helps readers sharpen their mathematical proof Read More...
Multivariate Statistics : High-Dimensional and Large-Sample Approximations
Yasunori Fujikoshi, Vladimir V. Ulyanov, Ryoichi Shimizu Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0000
  Wiley Series In Probability And StatisticsMultivariate StatisticsHigh-Dimensionaland Large-Sample ApproximationsYasunori FujikoshiVladimir V. UlyanovRyoichi ShimizuA comprehensive examination ofhigh-dimensional analysis of multivariate methods and their real-world applicationsMultivariate Statistics: High-Dimensional and Large-Sample Approximations is the first book of its kind to explore how classical multivariate methods can be revised and used Read More...
Chemometrics for Pattern Recognition
Richard Brereton Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0000
  Over the past decade, pattern recognition has been one of the fastest growth points in chemometrics. This has been catalysed by the increase in capabilities of automated instruments such as LCMS, GCMS, and NMR, to name a few, to obtain large quantities of data, and, in parallel, the significant growth in applications especially in biomedical analytical chemical measurements of extracts from humans and animals, together with the increased capabilities Read More...

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