English | 2021 | ISBN: 1470467135 , 978-1470467135 | 150 pages | PDF | 34.13 MB The articles in this volume grew out of a 2019 workshop, held at Johns Hopkins University, that was inspired by a belief that when mathematicians take time to reflect on the social forces involved in the production of mathematics, actionable insights result. Topics range from mechanisms that lead to an inclusion-exclusion dichotomy within mathematics to common pitfalls and better alternatives to how mathematicians approach teaching, mentoring and communicating mathematical ideas. This collection will be of interest to students, faculty and administrators wishing to gain a snapshot of the current state of professional norms within mathematics and possible steps toward improvements. English | 2021 | ISBN: 1118475410 | 608 pages | True EPUB | 8.8 MB In-depth scholarship on the central artists, movements, and themes of Latin American art, from the Mexican revolution to the present English | 2021 | ISBN: 1118767586 | 546 pages | True PDF EPUB | 49.59 MB A Companion to Australian ArtA Companion to Australian Artis a thorough introduction to the art produced in Australia from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to the early 21st century. Beginning with the colonial art made by Australia's first European settlers, this volume presents a collection of clear and accessible essays by established art historians and emerging scholars alike. Engaging, clearly-written chapters provide fresh insights into the principal Australian art movements, considered from a variety of chronological, regional and thematic perspectives. English | 2021 | ISBN: 153619333X , 978-1536193336 | 378 pages | True PDF | 12.77 MB The main objective of this book is to write about issues, challenges, opportunities, and solutions in novel research projects about big data in various domains. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to: efficient storage, management and sharing large scale of data; novel approaches for analyzing data using big data technologies; implementation of high performance and/or scalable and/or real-time computation algorithms for analyzing big data; usage of various data sources like historical data, social networking media, machine data and crowd-sourcing data; using machine learning, visual analytics, data mining, spatio-temporal data analysis and statistical inference in different domains (with large scale datasets); Legal and ethical issues and solutions for using, sharing and publishing large datasets; and the results of data analytics, security and privacy issues. English | 2021 | ISBN: 069121994X | 247 pages | True PDF EPUB | 8.58 MB A pocket-style edition based on theNew York Timesbestseller English | 2019 | ISBN: 981120022X | 507 pages | True PDF | 5.91 MB 'The last section is an interesting collection of geometry problems and their solutions from various International Mathematics Olympics ... There are a sufficient number of exercises at the end of each chapter, and the answers to half of them are included at the end of the book, with an occasional full solution here and there. The book prepares the reader for a traditional introductory textbook in linear algebra.'CHOICEThe book makes a first course in linear algebra more accessible to the majority of students and it assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. It provides a careful presentation of particular cases of all core topics. Students will find that the explanations are clear and detailed in manner. It is considered as a bridge over the obstacles in linear algebra and can be used with or without the help of an instructor.While many linear algebra texts neglect geometry, this book includes numerous geometrical applications. For example, the book presents classical analytic geometry using concepts and methods from linear algebra, discusses rotations from a geometric viewpoint, gives a rigorous interpretation of the right-hand rule for the cross product using rotations and applies linear algebra to solve some nontrivial plane geometry problems.Many students studying mathematics, physics, engineering and economics find learning introductory linear algebra difficult as it has high elements of abstraction that are not easy to grasp. This book will come in handy to facilitate the understanding of linear algebra whereby it gives a comprehensive, concrete treatment of linear algebra in R² and R³. This method has been shown to improve, sometimes dramatically, a student's view of the subject. English | 2021 | ISBN: 174 3311575| 400 pages | True EPUB | 835.39 KB 'When I was born in 1935 I grew up, despite the Depression and World War II, with a primitive sense of being fortunate . . . The utopian strain was very strong . . . if we weren't to be a better society, if we were simply serfs designed to support a system of privilege, what was the bloody point?'
English | 2021 | ISBN: 4805316306 | 188 pages | PDF | 17.83 MB This practical guide is perfect for those looking to try this ancient art form for the first time! In this book, Japanese master artist Shozo Koike reveals the simple secrets of Sumi-e, offering step-by-step instructions with clear photographs and online video tutorials showing you how to paint 19 traditional subjects. Sumi-e is the meditative Japanese form of ink painting taught by Zen Buddhist monks to encourage mindfulness and an awareness of our surroundings. It uses only ink, water, a brush and paper to capture natural objects and landscapes in a vivid, spontaneous fashion. Koike begins with the basics-what to buy and how to prepare the ink in a traditional inkstone. Next, he shows you how to practice the 11 basic brushstrokes used for all Sumi-e paintings. The 19 traditional subjects taught in this book include: Flowers like orchids, chrysanthemums, camellias, roses and peonies Plants and fruits including bamboo, eggplants, grapes and chestnuts Animal figures including small birds, butterflies, chicks, crabs and goldfish Koike also explains the philosophy of Sumi-e, which emerges from the use of negative white space to enhance the painted forms. Readers will enter into a world not just of black and white, but of infinite shades of gray which are capable of evoking all the sensations of color using these techniques.
English | 2021 | ISBN: 0804852634 | 70 pages | PDF | 31.15 MB A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Brush Painting teaches this ancient art form in an easy-to-understand way-no prior experience necessary! As one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world, Chinese brush painting has been used for thousands of years to create images that harness the imagination, and capture the inner spirit of a subject-be it an animal, landscape or tree. All you need for this simple, but beautiful, art form is black watercolor paint, white paper, a brush and some creativity! An introduction tells you about the history of brush painting, and also gives tips for holding your brush, achieving different shades and collecting your materials. After that, the book takes you step-by-step through more than 35 hands-on activities-including basic strokes, putting them together to create an object or scene, the importance of leaving open space and even writing some Chinese calligraphy. With the help of this book, artists of all ages can learn to paint: Bamboo stalks, branches and leaf clusters A knotted pine tree and its delicate needles A snail with a spiral shell and little body peeking out from underneath A waterfall gliding down the side of a mountain And much more! You'll find that this activity will help you learn to center your mind and thoughts, and your masterpieces will be inspiring decorations or great gifts for friends and family. Get started learning this "soft martial art!" English | 2021 | ISBN: B09DXWFYYD | 58 pages | epub | 2.8 MB When it comes to achieving your best physique, a good strength training program is essential. Whether you're looking to transform your body or kick your training up a notch, it's essential to add training volume (in the form of reps, sets, and weight) to stimulate new muscle growth as you progress. This book reviews several high-quality exercise regimens for men of all experience levels to maximize muscle and strength gains while ensuring adequate recovery. If your goal is weight loss, you can add cardio, such as running or cycling, between sessions. |