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James Roy Newman

    James R. Newman was een Amerikaanse wiskundige en wiskunde historicus. Hij was tevens advocaat in New York van 1929 tot 1941. Tijdens en na de Tweede Wereldoorlog bekleedde hij belangrijke overheidsfuncties, waaronder Chief Intelligence Officer bij de Amerikaanse ambassade in Londen en Special Assistant to the Undersecretary of War. Hij droeg met name bij aan de redactie van de Atomic Energy Act van 1946. Newman werd lid van de redactieraad van Scientific American in 1948. Hij wordt ook gecrediteerd voor het bedenken en de eerste beschrijving van het wiskundige concept "googol" in zijn invloedrijke boek "Mathematics and The Imagination."

    James Roy Newman
    Ride or Die
    The Special
    Mathematics and the Imagination
    Godel's Proof
    In the Scrape
    • In the Scrape

      • 130bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      The story follows thirteen-year-old Jake and his younger brother Matthew as they plot to escape their abusive father and reunite with their mother in California. Their journey begins during a tumultuous weekend at their family cabin, spurred by a confrontation with a local bully that escalates into a dangerous feud. As they flee under the cover of night, they face unexpected challenges, including the vengeful bully and the local sheriff's growing suspicions, leading to life-altering consequences for all involved.

      In the Scrape2023
      4,5
    • The Special

      • 88bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen

      A mysterious room in a house on the outskirts of town holds a tantalizing box that promises extraordinary pleasures. The allure of what lies within sparks curiosity and temptation, inviting exploration of desires and the unknown. As secrets unfold, the narrative delves into themes of desire, discovery, and the consequences of seeking out hidden experiences.

      The Special2023
    • Ride or Die

      • 104bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen

      Exploring themes of infidelity and revenge, this gripping narrative delves into the turbulent emotions of adolescence intertwined with brutal consequences. With a blend of tension and dark humor, it offers a unique perspective on the complexities of relationships and the darker side of human nature, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate a twist of kink in their stories of retribution.

      Ride or Die2022
    • Godel's Proof

      • 120bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      Godel's Proof was first published in the US in 1958. In 1931 there appeared in a German scientific periodical a relatively short paper with the forbidding title "On Formally Undecidable propositions of Principia Mathematica and Related Systems". Its author was Kurt Godel, then a young mathematician of 25 at the University of Vienna who since 1938 was a permanent member of the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton. The paper is a milestone in the history of logic and mathematics. When Harvard University awarded Godel an honorary degree, the citation described the work as one of the most important advances in logic in modern times. At the time of its appearance, however, neither the title of Godel's paper nor its content was intelligible to most mathematicians.

      Godel's Proof2001
      4,3
    • Vol-, Pages 397 It is the reproduction of the original edition published long back in Black & White format. . Hardcover with sewing binding with glossy laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover, Printed on high quality Paper, professionally processed without changing its contents.We found this book important for the readers who want to know about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Print on Demand.

      Mathematics and the Imagination1968
      3,5