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Math made simple : a complete guide in ten easy lessons / by Luckett, Kate,author.;
Includes index and bibliographical references (pages 220-223).Give your math skills a boost with this interactive study guide to simple calculations through to more complex topics. Discover shapes and geometry, explore different formulas in algebra, and learn how to present data through step-by-step explanations and informative diagrams. Find out how math can be useful in science, art, nature, and more. After you learn about key mathematical concepts, you'll be able to test your knowledge with a quiz at the end of each chapter. Math Made Simple is the perfect guide for even the most math-shy learner.Ages 15-18
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Study guides.; Problems and exercises.; Young adult literature.; Mathematics; Mathematics; Mathematics; Mathematics; Mathematics;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 10
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The origin of life patterns : in the natural inclusion of space in flux / by Rayner, A. D. M.(Alan D. M.),1950-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction: a personal experience of culture shock -- Noticing recurrent patterns, from microcosm to macrocosm -- Natural flow geometry: 'pulse' and 'circulation' -- Natural inclusion and the evolution of self-identity -- Flow geometry and the evolution of collective organization: individuals, couples, series and huddles -- The influence of core beliefs and perceptions on human cultural diversity and governance -- Epilogue: the co-creative partnership between responsive flux and infinite grace in the life of every body.Understanding the relationship between human cultural psychology and the evolutionary ecology of living systems is currently limited by abstract perceptions of space and boundaries as sources of definitive discontinuity. This Brief explores the new understandings possible when space and boundaries are perceived instead as sources of receptive continuity and dynamic distinction between local identities and phenomena. It aims to identify the recurrent patterns in which life is expressed over diverse scales in natural ecosystems and to explore how a new awareness of their evolutionary origin in the natural inclusion of space in flux can be related to human cultural psychology. It explains why these patterns cannot adequately be represented or understood in terms of conventional logic and language that definitively isolates the material content from the spatial context of natural systems. Correspondingly, the Brief discusses how the perception of natural space as an infinite, intangible, receptive presence, and of natural informational boundaries as continuous energetic flux, revolutionizes our understanding of evolutionary processes. The mutual natural inclusion of receptive space and informative flux in all distinguishable local phenomena enables evolutionary diversification to be understood as a fluid dynamic exploration of renewing possibility, not an eliminative 'survival of the fittest'. Self-identity is recognized to be a dynamic inclusion of natural neighborhood, not a definitive exception from neighborhood. The Origins of Life Patterns will be of interest to psychologists, philosophers, anthropologists, evolutionary biologists, ecologists, mathematicians, and physicists.
Subjects: Life.; Philosophical anthropology.; Philosophy of nature.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Fractals : [videorecording] hunting the hidden dimension / by Schwarz, Michael,television producer.; Jersey, Bill,television producer.(CARDINAL)225295; Ross, Neil,narrator.; Rife, Christopher,composer.; Chater, John,director of photography.; Catticus Corporation.(CARDINAL)198997; Kikim Media (Firm); PBS Home Video.(CARDINAL)218235; Quest Productions.(CARDINAL)178481; WGBH Educational Foundation.(CARDINAL)132712;
Fractal basics -- The Mandelbrot set -- On the defense -- Fractals in the body -- Nature's fractal nature.Editor, John Haptas ; director of photography, John Chater ; sound, Doug Dunderdale ; music, Christopher Rife.Narrator, Neil Ross."What do movie special effects, the stock market, heart attacks, and the rings of Saturn have in common? They all consist of fractals"--Computer with DVD-ROM drive required to access teacher's guide ; Adobe Acrobat Reader software required to open and print teacher's guide.DVD; stereo.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Documentary films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Fractals.; Fractals in art.; Geometry.; Mathematics.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Fractals [videorecording] : hunting the hidden dimension / by Wallace, Melanie(Producer); Schwarz, Michael(Producer); Jersey, Bill.4pro,director.; Ross, Neil,1944-; Rife, Christopher.; Haptas, John.; Chater, John.; Catticus Corporation.(CARDINAL)198997; Kikim Media (Firm); PBS Home Video.(CARDINAL)218235; Quest Productions.(CARDINAL)178481; WGBH Educational Foundation.(CARDINAL)132712;
Fractal basics -- The Mandelbrot set -- On the defense -- Fractals in the body -- Nature's fractal nature.Editor, John Haptas ; director of photography, John Chater ; music, Christopher Rife.Narrator, Neil Ross."Nova takes viewers on a fascinating quest with a group of pioneering mathematicians determined to decipher the rules that govern fractal geometry. Their remarkable findings are deepening our understanding of nature and stimulating a new wave of scientific, medical and artistic innovation, stretching from the ecology of the rainforest to fashion design."--Container.DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital stereo., NTSC.
Subjects: Fractals.; Fractals in art.; Geometry.; Mathematics.; Documentary television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Educational films.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The golden section : nature's greatest secret / by Olsen, Scott Anthony.(CARDINAL)552530;
Introduction -- The mystery of phi -- Ration, means & proportion -- Plato's divided line -- Phi on the plane -- The Fibonacci Sequence -- Phyllotaxis patterns -- Order behind diversity -- Lucas number magic -- All creatures -- Phi in the human body -- Growth & diminution -- Exponentials and spirals -- Golden symmetry -- Phi in human culture -- Ancient of days -- My cup runneth over -- A sacred tradition -- Phi in painting -- Melody & harmony -- All that glisters -- The golden chalice -- Golden polyhedra -- Phi in the sky -- Resonance & consciousness -- The philosopher's stone -- Appendix. Phi equations ; Fibonacci & Lucas formulae ; The indefinite dyad ; Designer's rectangles ; Golden physics ; More Lucas magic ; Phyllotaxis angles.A concise and useful handbook on the Golden Section--also known as the Golden Ratio and Golden Mean. The Golden Section is a line segment divided into two parts, such that the ratio of the short portion to the longer portion is equal to the ratio of the longer portion to the whole. It is one of the most elegant and beautiful ratios of the mathematical universe because of its combination of elegance and simplicity--hence the divine nature of its name. Drawing on art, architecture, philosophy, nature, mathematics, geometry, and music--and beautifully illustrated in the Wooden Books fashion with all manner of images--The Golden Section will tell the story of this remarkable construct and its wide ranging impact on civilization and the natural world.
Subjects: Golden section.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A life in the garden : tales and tips for growing food in every season / by Damrosch, Barbara,author.(CARDINAL)165967;
Part One: Why I grow food. The seeds are sown -- Kitchen gardens in America -- You can do it -- Part Two: Where to start. Horticulture: the humble science -- Feeding the soil -- Getting the most from your garden -- Garden geometry -- Tools -- Part Three: The garden year. Spring -- Summer -- Fall -- Winter -- Part Four: Sharing the garden. Sharing with friends -- All creatures -- Making alliances -- Weeds -- Part Five: What to grown. Tomatoes -- Salad greens -- Hearty greens -- Peas and beans -- Earth vegetables -- The onion tribe -- Cukes, Zukes, and beyond -- Other favorites -- Garden fruits -- Herbs -- Looking forward -- Index -- Photograph and illustration credits."In A Life in the Garden, horticultural icon Barbara Damrosch imparts a lifetime of wisdom on growing food for herself and her family. In writing that's accessible, engaging, and elegant, she welcomes us to garden alongside her. Personal, thoughtful, and often humorous, this book offers practical DIY insights that will delight gardeners, cooks, and small-scale farmers. With a personal and sometimes irreverent tone, Barbara expresses the pleasure she takes in gardening, the sense of empowerment she finds in it, and the importance of a partnership with the real expert: nature."
Subjects: Informational works.; Vegetable gardening.; Gardening.;
Available copies: 17 / Total copies: 22
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Creatures of the deep : the pop-up book / by Haeckel, Ernst,1834-1919,artist.(CARDINAL)128503; Biederstädt, Maike.(CARDINAL)630476; Haeckel, Ernst,1834-1919.Works.Selections.;
Octopus -- Red starfish -- Beautiful achanthrophracta -- Simple sea melocacti -- Box jellyfish -- Hippocampi, thalomophora and sea snails -- Sea anemones."The magnificent prints of Ernst Haeckel, who captured the amazing forms of the natural world, spring to life in this exciting pop-up book that reveals the vibrant intricacy of his work. The book Art Forms in Nature is a collection of prints, made by the scientist Ernst Haeckel, of an enormous variety of flora and fauna from the sea-including microscopic Radiolaria, starfish, and jelly fish. Since Prestel published it in 1998, the book has been a favorite with artists, designers, illustrators, and anyone who enjoys the wondrous forms of the natural world. Now paper engineer Maike Biederstaedt has transformed Haeckel's transcendent work into a three-dimensional book that allows readers to appreciate Haeckel's vivid colors, exceptional precision, and fascination with patterns and geometry. This stunning book features seven pop-ups that allow readers to see nature's brilliance the way that Haeckel didas marvelous, mathematically based creations that support his theory of the unity of all living things. Certain to appeal to his huge variety of fans, this pop-up version of a timeless classic will be treasured for years to come."--cover.
Subjects: Pop-up books.; Illustrated works.; Marine animals; Marine animals in art.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The art of jewelry : paper jewelry : 35 creative projects / by Le Van, Marthe.(CARDINAL)290326;
Subjects: Paper work.; Jewelry making.;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 11
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Everyday wild : an illustrated guide for mindfulness in nature / by Hunter, Kathryn,author.; Hunter, Bo,author.;
Notice the small things -- Connect the dots -- Taste the wild -- Listen up, y'all -- Discover patterns -- Look up! -- Accept change -- Be here now -- Trace time -- Rejuvenate."A colorful, charming, and immersive guide to exploring and treasuring the complex, miraculous natural world in your own backyard and beyond. Backyard Wonders is an illustrated celebration of the vast natural diversity of the world, one that you can findby simply stepping outside. This guide to backyard (or front stoop!) ecology encourages you to notice every sight, sound, and smell-get swept away by the rustle of falling leaves, the chirping of crickets, the smell of spring rain, and the sight of the stars above-as a way of understanding the wonders of our complex, beautiful planet. Backyard Wonders encourages mindful interaction with our surroundings and embracing the simple joys offered by the great outdoors while offering tidbits of scientifica information to inform and inspire all ages. Each section-teeming with gorgeous, intricate nature illustrations-is labeled with a mindfulness prompt like "Notice the Small Things," "Taste the Wild," or "Discover Patterns," encouraging curiosity about the interactions between bugs or the grandeur of a monarch butterfly's metamorphosis and migration. Learn about foraging, sacred geometry, moon phases, animal tracks, clouds, weather, and more. As you leaf through Backyard Wonders, you will find your understandingof nature's everyday feats expanding. Let wonder and curiosity bloom as you embark on this illustrated journey of the outdoors"--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Nature.; Nature study.; Ecology.; Outdoor life.; Mindfulness (Psychology);
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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The story of astrophysics in five revolutions / by Vaudo, Ersilia,author.; Di Stefano, Vanessa,translator.(CARDINAL)629884;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-207).A jolt of reality -- The unbearable lightness of gravity: apples fall, comets spin, the genius sees -- An unexpected promotion: the speed of light becomes absolute, space and time are bound together forever -- Gravity changes its nature: and becomes geometry -- Bang! And a story begins: the universe expands -- The reality of antimatter: the very first crime after creation -- Waiting for the next revolution."When Neil Armstrong first set foot in the lunar dust, the Earth held its breath. That one small step forever changed our view of what was possible, sparking a dramatic expansion of humankind's cosmic awareness. When we gain a new perspective, a transformation begins, profoundly altering the understanding of the world our human experience had previously granted us. In The Story of Astrophysics in Five Revolutions, astrophysicist Ersilia Vaudo explores five such turning points in the history of cosmology: Newton's realization that gravity governs the celestial world; Einstein's dual theories of relativity, linking space with time and gravity with acceleration; Hubble's revelation of an expanding, rather than static, universe; and the emergence of antiparticles from a mathematical equation and their implications for our cosmic evolution. In poetic prose, Vaudo illuminates the key insights that have led us to where we stand now. At the same time, she urges us to look beyond--to be open to the transformative realizations yet to come in our ongoing quest to understand the extraordinary, and still largely mysterious, universe to which we belong" --
Subjects: Cosmology; Astrophysics; Space sciences.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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