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A history of [pi] (pi) / by Beckmann, Petr.(CARDINAL)320212;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-195) and index.DAWN -- THE BELT -- THE EARLY GREEKS -- EUCLID -- THE ROMAN PEST -- ARCHIMEDES OF SYRACUSE -- DUSK -- NIGHT -- AWAKENING -- THE DIGIT HUNTERS -- THE LAST ARCHIMEDEANS -- PRELUDE TO BREAKTHROUGH -- NEWTON -- EULER -- THE, MONTE CARLO METHOD -- THE TRANSCENDENCE OF rr -- THE MODERN CIRCLE SQUARERS -- THE COMPUTER AGE -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Chronological Table -- IndexThe history of pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of the times when pi made progress and also when it did not, because science was being stifled by militarism or religious fanaticism. The mathematical level of this book is flexible, and there is plenty for readers of all ages and interests.
Subjects: Pi.; Transcendental numbers.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Francesca Quinn, PI [videorecording] / by Metchie, Anthony,film director.; Fankhauser, Anthony,film producer.; Plummer, John Christian,screenwriter.; Jansen, Mallory,1989-actor.; Bruce, Dylan,1980-actor.; Rothery, Teryl,actor.; Cineverse (Firm),publisher.; Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Firm),presenter.;
Music by Taylor Swindells, Jordan Klassen, Will Quiring ; edited by Jesse Lyon ; director of photography, Brian Whittred.Mallory Jansen, Dylan Bruce, Teryl Rothery.When private investigator Francesca "Frankie" Quinn's fiance is murdered, his sister hires her to find the killer. Frankie must work with Wyn, the local detective assigned to the case.Rating: Not rated.DVD, region 1; wide screen; Dolby 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Fiction films.; Detective and mystery films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Private investigators; Murder;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Paw Patrol: Halloween Rescue! Sound Book [With Battery] / by Pi Kids.; Lovett, Nate, eillustrator.; Spin Master (Firm)(CARDINAL)355150;
"Trick or pup treat! Press 4 sound buttons to hear PAWsome sounds from the pups' Halloween adventure! Book has a built-in handle so your little one can carry it with them while they play!"--From Amazon.com.
Subjects: Board books.; Picture books.; Fiction.; Halloween;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 5
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First look and find [board book] : mighty express / by PI Kids,author.; Blue Kangaroo Design,illustrator.;
Join the Mighty Express team as you search for hidden things in 7 scenes! Then flip to the end of the book for even more Look and Find challenges. Learning concepts include counting, letters, shapes, and more!
Subjects: Board books.; Fiction.; Picture puzzles.; Children's stories.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Disney Junior Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends [board book] : First Look and Find / by Pi Kids,author.; Clester, Shane,illustrator.(CARDINAL)595522; Fruchter, Jason,illustrator.(CARDINAL)354366;
"Save the day with Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles Morales as you search for hidden things in 7 scenes! Then flip to the end of the book for even more Look and Find challenges. Concepts include counting, rhyming, shapes, and more! Toddlers can search, point, match, and compare all on their own - no reading required! Look and Find play encourages focus and exploration, and helps build early learning skills." --
Subjects: Board books.; Fiction.; Illustrated works.; Spider-Man (Fictitious character); Superheroes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Raspberry Pi / by Severance, Charles R.; Fontichiaro, Kristin.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The Raspberry Pi is a small computer that allows almost anyone to learn about computer programming. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and and learn technical word meanings as they find out how the Raspberry Pi was invented and how makers are using it today. They will also learn how to set up and begin programming their own Raspberry Pis."--Publisher's web site.1000LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Raspberry Pi (Computer); Microcomputers; Python (Computer program language);
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Raspberry PI: Step-byStep Guide to Raspberry PI for Beginners/ by Grey, Gabriel,author;
The Raspberry Pi is incredibly popular, and for pretty great reason. It's a super neat miniature computer that you can use to powerful all of your nerdy dreams.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Humble pi : when math goes wrong in the real world / by Parker, Matt(Mathematician),author.(CARDINAL)617310;
Includes index."This tour of real-world mathematical disasters reveals the importance of math in everyday life. All sorts of seemingly innocuous mathematical mistakes can have significant consequences. Exploring and explaining a litany of glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps involving the internet, big data, elections, street signs, lotteries, the Roman Empire, and an Olympic team, Matt Parker uncovers the ways math trips us up"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: miscellanies.; Trivia and miscellanea.; Miscellanées.; Mathematics; Mathématiques; HUMOR / Trivia.; MATHEMATICS / Applied.; MATHEMATICS / History & Philosophy.; Mathematics; Mathematics; Mathematics.; Mathematics; Errors.;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 14
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Life of Pi : a novel / by Martel, Yann.(CARDINAL)381874;
830LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Survival fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Shipwreck survival; Survival at sea; Airplane crash survival; Human-animal relationships; Storytelling; Teenage boys; Ocean travel; Zoo animals; Orphans; Tiger;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Life of Pi [sound recording] by Martel, Yann.;
After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship in the Pacific, one solitary lifeboat remains, carrying a hyena, a zebra, a female orangutan, a Bengal tiger, and a 16-year-old Indian boy named Pi.
Subjects: Human-animal relationships; Ocean travel; Orphans; Shipwreck survival; Storytelling; Teenage boys; Tiger; Zoo animals;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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