Howard Karloff Boeken

Exploring the beauty of mathematics, this textbook engages readers with an accessible tone and stimulating puzzles designed to inspire non-mathematicians. Covering a wide range of topics from probability and graph theory to infinities and Newton's method, it provides numerous proofs for varied levels of rigor. Additionally, it includes programming exercises in Python, demonstrating the practical application of mathematical concepts. This comprehensive approach encourages continued study and appreciation for the subject.

To this reviewer’s knowledge, this is the first book accessible to the upper division undergraduate or beginning graduate student that surveys linear programming.... Style is informal. ...Recommended highly for acquisition, since it is not only a textbook, but can also be used for independent reading and study. —Choice Reviews This is a textbook intended for advanced undergraduate or graduate students. It contains both theory and computational practice. —Zentralblatt Math