Category Archives: History & Philosophy

What is Mathematical Logic?

This lively introduction to mathematical logic, easily accessible to non-mathematicians, offers an historical survey, coverage of predicate calculus, model theory, Godel’s theorems, computability and recursivefunctions, consistency and independence in axiomatic set theory, and much more. Suggestions for Further Reading. Diagrams.

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The Chemical History of a Candle

One of the greatest experimental scientists of all time, Michael Faraday (1791-1867) developed the first electric motor, electric generator, and dynamo–essentially creating the science of electrochemistry. This book, the result of six lectures he delivered at London’s Royal Institution, concerns … Continue reading

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The Problems of Philosophy

‘Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it?’ Philosophy is the attempt to answer such ultimate questions, not carelessly and dogmatically, as we might deal with them in ordinary life, … Continue reading

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History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

`History: Fiction or Science?` is the most explosive tractate on history and chronology ever written. This book is not another conspiracy theory – every hypothesis it contains is backed by solid scientific data. The book is well-illustrated, contains 446 graphs … Continue reading

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Scientific Case for Creation (Scripture and Science)

This book discusses in a clear yet compelling manner the scientific evidence that supports the biblical account of creation.

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Einstein and the Birth of Big Science (Postmodern Encounters)

Albert Einstein is the undisputed genius whose mathematical insights revolutionised cosmology. He ranks with the other giants of physics – Copernicus, Galileo, Newton – but more than any of them, he is instantly recognisable. Einstein is a ‘pop’ totem, the … Continue reading

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Biochemistry I (Cliffs Quick Review)

When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master the core concepts of biochemistry — and get the best possible grade. From basic biochemical … Continue reading

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Basic Machines and How They Work

Only elementary math skills are needed to follow this manual, which covers many machines and their components, includinghydrostatics and hydraulics, internal combustion engines, trains, and more. 204 black-and-whiteillustrations.

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The Continuum: A Critical Examination of the Foundation of Analysis

Concise classic consists of two chapters dealing with the conceptual problem posed by the continuum—the set of all real numbers. Chapter One deals with the logic and mathematics of set and function, while Chapter Two focuses on the concept of … Continue reading

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Excursions in Geometry

Topics including harmonic division and Apollonian circles, inversive geometry, the hexlet, conic sections, projective geometry, the Golden Section and angle trisection are addressed in a way that brings out the true intellectual excitement inherent in each. Also included: some unsolved … Continue reading

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