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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Wiley: All New Mathematics & Statistics Titles

Latent Class and Latent Transition Analysis: With Applications in the Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences  
Linda M. Collins, Stephanie T. Lanza Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
  A modern, comprehensive treatment of latent class and latent transition analysis for categorical dataOn a daily basis, researchers in the social, behavioral, and health sciences collect information and fit statistical models to the gathered empirical data with the goal of making significant advances in these fields. In many cases, it can be useful to identify latent, or unobserved, subgroups in a population, where individuals' subgroup membership Read More...
Understanding Computational Bayesian Statistics
William M. Bolstad Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
  A hands-on introduction to computational statistics from a Bayesian point of view  Providing a solid grounding in statistics while uniquely covering the topics from a Bayesian perspective, Understanding Computational Bayesian Statistics successfully guides readers through this new, cutting-edge approach. With its hands-on treatment of the topic, the book shows how samples can be drawn from the posterior distribution when the formula giving its shape Read More...
Linear Programming and Network Flows, 4th Edition
Mokhtar S. Bazaraa, John J. Jarvis, Hanif D. Sherali Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
  The authoritative guide to modeling and solving complex problems with linear programming—extensively revised, expanded, and updatedThe only book to treat both linear programming techniques and network flows under one cover, Linear Programming and Network Flows, Fourth Edition has been completely updated with the latest developments on the topic. This new edition continues to successfully emphasize modeling concepts, the design and analysis of algorithms Read More...
Calculus: Single Variable, Textbook and Student Solutions Manual , 5th Edition
Deborah Hughes-Hallett, Andrew M. Gleason, William G. McCallum, David O. Lomen, David Lovelock, Jeff Tecosky-Feldman, Thomas W. Tucker, Daniel E. Flath, Joseph Thrash, Karen R. Rhea, Andrew Pasquale, Sheldon P. Gordon, Douglas Quinney, Patti Frazer Lock Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
Calculus teachers recognize Calculus as the leading resource among the "reform" projects that employ the rule of four and streamline the curriculum in order to deepen conceptual understanding. The fifth edition uses all strands of the "Rule of Four" - graphical, numeric, symbolic/algebraic, and verbal/applied presentations - to make concepts easier to understand. The book focuses on exploring fundamental ideas rather than comprehensive coverage of Read More...
Applied Categorical Data Analysis and Translational Research, 2nd Edition
Chap T. Le Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
  An updated treatment of categorical data analysis in the biomedical sciences that now explores applications to translational researchThoroughly updated with the latest advances in the field, Applied Categorical Data Analysis and Translational Research, Second Edition maintains the accessible style of its predecessor while also exploring the importance of translational research as it relates to basic scientific findings within clinical practice. With Read More...
Elementary Differential Equations 9th Edition with ODE Architecture 1.5 CD Set
William E. Boyce Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
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