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1. This Idea is Brilliant: Lost, Overlooked, and Underappreciated Scientific Concepts Everyone Should Know

   by Brockman

   Published: 2018

   Presents essays responding to a question about what scientific term or concept ought to be more widely known, written by such authors as Jared Diamond, Richard Thaler, Richard Dawkins, Lisa Randall, Steven Pinker, and Carlo Roveri.

   LCC:	Q173 .T538 2018
   FDC:	500

2. Discrete Mathematics [5th Edition]

   by Dossey; Otto; Spence; Vanden Eynden

   Published: 2018

   Today and increasing proportion of the applications of mathematics involves discrete rather than continuous models. The main reason for this trend is the integration of the computer into more and more of modern society. This book is intended for a one-semester introductory course in discrete mathematics.

   LCC:	QA39.3.D58 2018
   FDC:	511

3. Elementary Linear Algebra [Ninth Edition]

   by Kolman; Hill

   Published: 2018

   Linear algebra is an important course for a diverse number of students for at least two reasons. First, few subjects can claim to have such widespread applications in other areas of mathematics-multivariable calculus, differential equations, and probability, for example – as well as in physics, biology, chemistry, economics, finance, psychology, sociology, and all fields of engineering. Second, the subject presents the student at the sophomore level with an excellent opportunity to learn how to handle abstract concepts.

   LCC:	QA184.2.K65 2018
   FDC:	512

4. Applied Linear Algebra

   by Noble; Daniel

   Published: 1988

   Linear algebra is an essential part of the mathematical toolkit required in the modern study of many areas in the behavioral, natural, physical, and social sciences, in engineering, in business, in computer science, and of course in pure and applied mathematics. Our aim in this book is to develop the fundamental concepts of linear algebra, emphasizing those concepts that are most important in applications, and to illustrate the applicability of these concepts through a variety of applications. Thus, while we present applications for illustrative and motivative purposes, our main goal is to present mathematics that can be applied.

   LCC:	QA184 .N6 1988
   FDC:	512

5. Matrix Algorithms: Volume 1: Basic Decompositions

   by Stewart

   Published: 1998

   This thorough, concise, and superbly written volume is the first in a self-contained multivolume series devoted to matrix algorithms. It focuses on the computation of matrix decompositions – that is, the factorization of matrices into products of similar ones.

   LCC:	QA188 .S714 1998
   FDC:	512

6. Physics for Scientists & Engineers [Volume III] [Fourth Edition]

   by Giancoli

   Published: 2009

   You don’t have to struggle that hard to learn physics, if you will take the time to read this book and go to class. As you begin each chapter, respond to the chapter-opening questions, read the text carefully, answer exercise questions, and follow through worked-out examples – they will teach you how to solve problems.

   LCC:	QC21.3 .G539 2008
   FDC:	530

7. How to Identify Birds

   by Farrand, John, Jr.

   Published: 1988

   A breakthrough in field identification. Enjoy identifying birds with the speed and ease of an expert. More than 700 color photographs, 33 unique charts of field marks, maps, and a clear, practical text.

   LCC:	QL677 .F36 1988
   FDC:	598