Exploring the mysteries of wormholes leads to unexpected discoveries and adventures. The narrative invites readers to delve into the unknown, where curiosity can uncover both wonders and dangers. Themes of exploration and the consequences of curiosity are central, encouraging a sense of caution and excitement about the possibilities that lie beyond familiar realms.
Sometimes, when you start a journey, you think you are pursuing or searching for something in particular. But during the journey, you encounter and realize so many treasures along the way that far surpass the intended goal. This book tells a tale of a goat who thought he knew exactly what he wanted. He discovers that it's not all about the goal but what you find along the way.
Focusing on Galois groups and classical Galois theory, this book serves as an educational resource for undergraduate students. It presents foundational concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making complex ideas more understandable. The text is designed to foster a deep comprehension of the interplay between algebra and field theory, highlighting the significance of Galois theory in modern mathematics.
Many people think mathematics is useless. They're wrong. In the UK, the 2.8 million people employed in the mathematical science occupations contributed £208 billion to the economy in a single year - that's 10 per cent of the workforce contributing 16 per cent of the economy. What's the Use? asks why there is such a vast gulf between public perceptions of mathematics and reality. It shows how mathematics is vital, often in surprising ways, behind the scenes of daily life. How politicians pick their voters. How an absurd little puzzle solved 300 years ago leads to efficient methods for kidney transplants. How an Irish mathematician's obsession with a new number system improves special effects in movies and computer games. How SatNav relies on at least six mathematical techniques. And how a bizarre, infinitely wiggly curve helps to optimise deliveries to your door
The year is 1835, and two strangers on the murky banks of the Union Canal make boatmaster James Ross a proposition. They will give him a pound in return for an alibi. Should anyone ask, they have been aboard his vessel all night. Ross glimpses their mud-spattered shoes. What have they been doing?A century later, Dalmuir couple Edith and Charles Hunter set off on a wintry evening walk along the Forth and Clyde. Minutes later cries of distress are heard from the banks, but the Hunters have gone. A police search soon becomes a sensational murder case.Scotland’s major canals, from the Highlands to the Lowlands, all feature in the annals of crime. In this fascinating new history T.A. Stewart reveals how assailants and thieves, and even kidnappers and terrorists, have been drawn to the waterways to practise their black arts.