Author: G. Patrick VennebushPublisher: Robert Reed Publishers
ISBN: 9781934759486
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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Author: Denise GaskinsMore Jokes 4 Mathy Folks
Author: G. Patrick VennebushPublisher: Robert Reed Publishers
ISBN: 9781944297183
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Who says math can't be funny? In 'More Jokes 4 Mathy Folks' as in 'Math Jokes 4 Mathy Folks', Patrick Vennebush dispels the myth of the humorless mathematician. His quick wit comes through in this incredible compilation of jokes and stories. Intended for all math types, both 'More Jokes 4 Mathy Folks' and 'Math Jokes 4 Mathy Folks' provide a comprehensive collection of math humor, each book containing over 400 jokes. This too is a book that all teachers from elementary school through college should have in their library. But the humor isn't just for the classroom -- it also appeals to engineers, statisticians, and other math professionals searching for some good, clean, numerical fun. From basic facts (Why is 6 afraid of 7?) to trigonometry (Mathematical puns are the first sine of dementia) and algebra (Graphing rational functions is a pain in the asymptote), no topic is safe. As Professor Jim Rubillo notes, Math Jokes 4 Math Folks is an absolute gem for anyone dedicated to seeing mathematical ideas through puns, double meanings, and blatant 'bad' jokes. Such perspectives help to see concepts and ideas in different and creative ways.
Math with Bad Drawings
Author: Ben OrlinPublisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0316509027
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
A hilarious reeducation in mathematics-full of joy, jokes, and stick figures-that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world. In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician. Truth and knowledge come in multiple forms: colorful drawings, encouraging jokes, and the stories and insights of an empathetic teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin shows us how to think like a mathematician by teaching us a brand-new game of tic-tac-toe, how to understand an economic crises by rolling a pair of dice, and the mathematical headache that ensues when attempting to build a spherical Death Star. Every discussion in the book is illustrated with Orlin's trademark "bad drawings," which convey his message and insights with perfect pitch and clarity. With 24 chapters covering topics from the electoral college to human genetics to the reasons not to trust statistics, Math with Bad Drawings is a life-changing book for the math-estranged and math-enamored alike.
One-hundred Problems Involving the Number 100
Author: G. Patrick VennebushPublisher:
ISBN: 9781680540666
Category : Arithmetic functions
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"Math educators always seek great problems and tasks for the classroom, and this collection contains many that could be used in various grades. By using this book, the reader will understand ways that great problems can be used to encourage student participation and to promote powerful mathematical ideas. In addition, suggestions for how problems can be presented in the classroom will provide professional development to teachers in the form of effective routines for promoting problem solving. This book would be both a fun read for NTCM's membership"--
The History Teacher's Joke Book
Author: Richard Di GiacomoPublisher: Richard Di Giacomo
ISBN: 0970623739
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
These jokes help add a little excitement to your classes and help students to have fun with history. They include geography puns, corny history jokes, and famous student flubs. You'll have them rolling in the aisles!
101 Stem Jokes
Author: Orion RazatPublisher:
ISBN: 9780578660035
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Inspired by a love of science, technology, engineering and math and a dream to make learning more fun, Orion, a witty child, was encouraged by his teacher to write his jokes down. 101 jokes later, he is ready to share them with you. Filled with silly jokes about everything from slimy sea creatures to coding, hands-on experiments, and informative Fun Facts, 101 STEM Jokes encourages kids everywhere to have fun with learning.
Author: Mathcounts FoundationZero Sum Game
Author: S. L. HuangPublisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 1250180260
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
ZERO SUM GAME Best of Lists: * Best Books of the Month at The Verge, Book Riot, Unbound Worlds, SYFY, & Kirkus * The Mary Sue Book Club Pick * Library Journal Best Debuts of Fall and Winter A blockbuster, near-future science fiction thriller, S.L. Huang's Zero Sum Game introduces a math-genius mercenary who finds herself being manipulated by someone possessing unimaginable power... Cas Russell is good at math. Scary good. The vector calculus blazing through her head lets her smash through armed men twice her size and dodge every bullet in a gunfight, and she'll take any job for the right price. As far as Cas knows, she’s the only person around with a superpower...until she discovers someone with a power even more dangerous than her own. Someone who can reach directly into people’s minds and twist their brains into Moebius strips. Someone intent on becoming the world’s puppet master. Cas should run, like she usually does, but for once she's involved. There’s only one problem... She doesn’t know which of her thoughts are her own anymore. "Fresh and exciting... a great start to an exciting series--and an exciting career." --Boing Boing At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Responsive City
Author: Stephen GoldsmithPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118910907
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Leveraging Big Data and 21st century technology to renew cities and citizenship in America The Responsive City is a guide to civic engagement and governance in the digital age that will help leaders link important breakthroughs in technology and data analytics with age-old lessons of small-group community input to create more agile, competitive, and economically resilient cities. Featuring vivid case studies highlighting the work of pioneers in New York, Boston, Chicago and more, the book provides a compelling model for the future of governance. The book will help mayors, chief technology officers, city administrators, agency directors, civic groups and nonprofit leaders break out of current paradigms to collectively address civic problems. The Responsive City is the culmination of research originating from the Data-Smart City Solutions initiative, an ongoing project at Harvard Kennedy School working to catalyze adoption of data projects on the city level. The book is co-authored by Professor Stephen Goldsmith, director of Data-Smart City Solutions at Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor Susan Crawford, co-director of Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet and Society. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg penned the book’s foreword. Based on the authors’ experiences and extensive research, The Responsive City explores topics including: Building trust in the public sector and fostering a sustained, collective voice among communities; Using data-smart governance to preempt and predict problems while improving quality of life; Creating efficiencies and saving taxpayer money with digital tools; and Spearheading these new approaches to government with innovative leadership.
