Edward Burger Books

Delving into transcendental number theory reveals a paradox where, despite the abundance of transcendental numbers, proving the transcendence of specific ones is challenging. This book offers an accessible exploration of classical transcendental number theory, focusing on significant results from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It employs familiar mathematical techniques suitable for advanced undergraduates, making it approachable for a broad audience. The text highlights the foundational nature of classical results, including the transcendence of well-known numbers like e and π.

His book is filled with firsthand descriptions of the government's handling of such issues as national health care, environmental regulation, population control, and biomedical research.

The Heart of Mathematics addresses the big ideas of mathematics (many of which are cutting edge research topics) in a non-computational style intended to be both read and enjoyed by students and instructors, as well as by motivated general readers. It features an engaging, lively, humorous style full of surprises, games, mind-benders, and all without either sacrificing good mathematical thought or relying on mathematical computation or symbols. The authors are award-winning authors, holding awards such Distinguished Teaching Award (Burger, from the Mathematical Association of America); Chauvenet Prize (the best expository mathematics writer in the world, Burger, from the MAA) and many others.

To help readers become better at solving real-world problems, this enlightening, entertaining, and inspiring book teaches simple, effective thinking techniques. The goal is not to quickly solve each challenge but to come up with as many different ways of thinking about it as possible.

"Coincidences" blends mathematical insights with humor, making profound questions about nature, art, and music accessible to all. Each chapter begins with a surprising observation, leading to engaging discussions that appeal to puzzle lovers and those hesitant about math. A captivating read for the eternally curious.

Kann man seine Unterhose, sofern ausreichend elastisch, ausziehen und dabei die Beinkleider anbehalten? Die Antwort ist Ja, und dieses vergnügliche Buch ist abenteuerlustig genug, es zu beweisen. Meist nimmt es vertraute Beispiele aus dem Alltag und gewöhnliche Beobachtungen, um voller Witz auch zu vertrackteren Themen zu locken. Denn das Faszinierende ist nur einen kleinen Dreh vom Banalen entfernt. Ob Wahrscheinlichkeiten oder Statistiktricks, Kryptographisches oder Zahlenmuster, Gesetze der Ästhetik oder vierte Dimension und Unendlichkeit -auch scheinbar schwer Erklärliches wird leicht zugänglich.

Presents practical ways for you to become more successful through better thinking. This book offers real-life stories, explicit action items, and concrete methods that allow you to attain a deeper understanding of any issue, exploit the power of failure as a step toward success, and embrace the uplifting reality that we are all capable of change.