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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Incentive Publications, 2013

    1629501700 / 9781629501703

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    Etat : Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Bullock, Kathleen (illustrateur).

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Incentive Publications, 2013

    1629501700 / 9781629501703

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    Etat : Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Bullock, Kathleen (illustrateur).

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Basic Books, 2023

    1541601289 / 9781541601284

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par DK Children, 2019

    1465468471 / 9781465468475

    Série : Livre 5 sur 6 - Look! I'm Learning

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    Etat : Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Walker & Company, 1998

    0802713459 / 9780802713452

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    Hardback. Etat : Good.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Walker & Company, 1998

    0802713459 / 9780802713452

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    Hardback. Etat : Very Good.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Hill & Wang Inc.,U.S., 2007

    0809059193 / 9780809059195

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    Hardback. Etat : Very Good. A lifelong unbeliever finds no reason to change his mind. Are there any logical reasons to believe in God? Mathematician and bestselling author John Allen Paulos thinks not. In Irreligion he presents the case for his own worldview, organizing his book into twelve chapters that refute the twelve arguments most often put forward for believing in God's existence. The latter arguments, Paulos relates in his characteristically lighthearted style, range from what might be called golden oldies to those with a more contemporary beat. On the playlist are the first-cause argument, the argument from design, the ontological argument, arguments from faith and biblical codes, the argument from the anthropic principle, the moral universality argument, and others. Interspersed among his twelve counterarguments are remarks on a variety of irreligious themes, ranging from the nature of miracles and creationist probability to cognitive illusions and prudential wagers. Special attention is paid to topics, arguments, and questions that spring from his incredulity not only about religion but also about others' credulity.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Hill & Wang Inc.,U.S., 2007

    0809059193 / 9780809059195

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    Hardback. Etat : Good. A lifelong unbeliever finds no reason to change his mind. Are there any logical reasons to believe in God? Mathematician and bestselling author John Allen Paulos thinks not. In Irreligion he presents the case for his own worldview, organizing his book into twelve chapters that refute the twelve arguments most often put forward for believing in God's existence. The latter arguments, Paulos relates in his characteristically lighthearted style, range from what might be called golden oldies to those with a more contemporary beat. On the playlist are the first-cause argument, the argument from design, the ontological argument, arguments from faith and biblical codes, the argument from the anthropic principle, the moral universality argument, and others. Interspersed among his twelve counterarguments are remarks on a variety of irreligious themes, ranging from the nature of miracles and creationist probability to cognitive illusions and prudential wagers. Special attention is paid to topics, arguments, and questions that spring from his incredulity not only about religion but also about others' credulity.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Walker & Co, 1998

    0802713459 / 9780802713452

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    hardcover. Etat : Good.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Hill and Wang, 2008

    0809059193 / 9780809059195

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2019

    1534440836 / 9781534440838

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    Hardback. Etat : Good. A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019 ?This rich volume is a national treasure.? ?Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ?Captivating, informative, and inspiring?Easy to follow and hard to put down.? ?School Library Journal (starred review) The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11.As a young girl, Katherine Johnson showed an exceptional aptitude for math. In school she quickly skipped ahead several grades and was soon studying complex equations with the support of a professor who saw great promise in her. But ability and opportunity did not always go hand in hand. As an African American and a girl growing up in an era of brutal racism and sexism, Katherine faced daily challenges. Still, she lived her life with her father?s words in mind: ?You are no better than anyone else, and nobody else is better than you.? In the early 1950s, Katherine was thrilled to join the organization that would become NASA. She worked on many of NASA?s biggest projects including the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon. Katherine Johnson?s story was made famous in the bestselling book and Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Now in Reaching for the Moon she tells her own story for the first time, in a lively autobiography that will inspire young readers everywhere.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Basic Books, 1998

    0465051588 / 9780465051588

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2020

    1534440844 / 9781534440845

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    Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson who helped launch Apollo 11.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2020

    1534440844 / 9781534440845

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    Paperback. Etat : Good. The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson who helped launch Apollo 11.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par DK Children, 2019

    1465468471 / 9781465468475

    Série : Livre 5 sur 6 - Look! I'm Learning

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Basic Books, 1998

    0465051588 / 9780465051588

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    hardcover. Etat : Fair.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Unknown, 2021

    0062915967 / 9780062915962

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    hardcover. Etat : Good. Ex Libris copy. May have library stickers and plastic covering. Good Clean copy. Minimal signs of wear. Jaleel, Aaliya (illustrateur).

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2019

    1534440836 / 9781534440838

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    Edité par Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2020

    1534440844 / 9781534440845

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    Paperback. Etat : Fair. The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson who helped launch Apollo 11.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par DK Children, 2019

    1465468471 / 9781465468475

    Série : Livre 5 sur 6 - Look! I'm Learning

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Basic Books, 1998

    0465051588 / 9780465051588

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    1534440844 / 9781534440845

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Simon & Schuster, 2009

    074329405X / 9780743294058

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Simon & Schuster, 2017

    0743294068 / 9780743294065

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    Paperback. Etat : Good. Bestselling author and astrophysicist Mario Livio examines the lives and theories of history?s greatest mathematicians to ask how?if mathematics is an abstract construction of the human mind?it can so perfectly explain the physical world.Nobel Laureate Eugene Wigner once wondered about ?the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics? in the formulation of the laws of nature. Is God a Mathematician? investigates why mathematics is as powerful as it is. From ancient times to the present, scientists and philosophers have marveled at how such a seemingly abstract discipline could so perfectly explain the natural world. More than that?mathematics has often made predictions, for example, about subatomic particles or cosmic phenomena that were unknown at the time, but later were proven to be true. Is mathematics ultimately invented or discovered? If, as Einstein insisted, mathematics is ?a product of human thought that is independent of experience,? how can it so accurately describe and even predict the world around us? Physicist and author Mario Livio brilliantly explores mathematical ideas from Pythagoras to the present day as he shows us how intriguing questions and ingenious answers have led to ever deeper insights into our world. This fascinating book will interest anyone curious about the human mind, the scientific world, and the relationship between them.…

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    Edité par Simon & Schuster, 2017

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    Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Bestselling author and astrophysicist Mario Livio examines the lives and theories of history?s greatest mathematicians to ask how?if mathematics is an abstract construction of the human mind?it can so perfectly explain the physical world.Nobel Laureate Eugene Wigner once wondered about ?the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics? in the formulation of the laws of nature. Is God a Mathematician? investigates why mathematics is as powerful as it is. From ancient times to the present, scientists and philosophers have marveled at how such a seemingly abstract discipline could so perfectly explain the natural world. More than that?mathematics has often made predictions, for example, about subatomic particles or cosmic phenomena that were unknown at the time, but later were proven to be true. Is mathematics ultimately invented or discovered? If, as Einstein insisted, mathematics is ?a product of human thought that is independent of experience,? how can it so accurately describe and even predict the world around us? Physicist and author Mario Livio brilliantly explores mathematical ideas from Pythagoras to the present day as he shows us how intriguing questions and ingenious answers have led to ever deeper insights into our world. This fascinating book will interest anyone curious about the human mind, the scientific world, and the relationship between them.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Simon & Schuster, 2017

    0743294068 / 9780743294065

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    Paperback. Etat : Fair. Bestselling author and astrophysicist Mario Livio examines the lives and theories of history?s greatest mathematicians to ask how?if mathematics is an abstract construction of the human mind?it can so perfectly explain the physical world.Nobel Laureate Eugene Wigner once wondered about ?the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics? in the formulation of the laws of nature. Is God a Mathematician? investigates why mathematics is as powerful as it is. From ancient times to the present, scientists and philosophers have marveled at how such a seemingly abstract discipline could so perfectly explain the natural world. More than that?mathematics has often made predictions, for example, about subatomic particles or cosmic phenomena that were unknown at the time, but later were proven to be true. Is mathematics ultimately invented or discovered? If, as Einstein insisted, mathematics is ?a product of human thought that is independent of experience,? how can it so accurately describe and even predict the world around us? Physicist and author Mario Livio brilliantly explores mathematical ideas from Pythagoras to the present day as he shows us how intriguing questions and ingenious answers have led to ever deeper insights into our world. This fascinating book will interest anyone curious about the human mind, the scientific world, and the relationship between them.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Simon & Schuster, 2009

    074329405X / 9780743294058

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    Etat : Good. Bestselling author and astrophysicist Mario Livio examines the lives and theories of history's greatest mathematicians to ask how--if mathematics is an abstract construction of the human mind--it can so perfectly explain the physical world. Nobel Laureate Eugene Wigner once wondered about the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in the formulation of the laws of nature. Is God a Mathematician? investigates why mathematics is as powerful as it is. From ancient times to the present, scientists and philosophers have marveled at how such a seemingly abstract discipline could so perfectly explain the natural world. More than that--mathematics has often made predictions, for example, about subatomic particles or cosmic phenomena that were unknown at the time, but later were proven to be true. Is mathematics ultimately invented or discovered? If, as Einstein insisted, mathematics is a product of human thought that is independent of experience, how can it so accurately describe and even predict the world around us? Physicist and author Mario Livio brilliantly explores mathematical ideas from Pythagoras to the present day as he shows us how intriguing questions and ingenious answers have led to ever deeper insights into our world. This fascinating book will interest anyone curious about the human mind, the scientific world, and the relationship between them.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Simon & Schuster, 2009

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    Etat : Very Good. Bestselling author and astrophysicist Mario Livio examines the lives and theories of history's greatest mathematicians to ask how--if mathematics is an abstract construction of the human mind--it can so perfectly explain the physical world. Nobel Laureate Eugene Wigner once wondered about the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in the formulation of the laws of nature. Is God a Mathematician? investigates why mathematics is as powerful as it is. From ancient times to the present, scientists and philosophers have marveled at how such a seemingly abstract discipline could so perfectly explain the natural world. More than that--mathematics has often made predictions, for example, about subatomic particles or cosmic phenomena that were unknown at the time, but later were proven to be true. Is mathematics ultimately invented or discovered? If, as Einstein insisted, mathematics is a product of human thought that is independent of experience, how can it so accurately describe and even predict the world around us? Physicist and author Mario Livio brilliantly explores mathematical ideas from Pythagoras to the present day as he shows us how intriguing questions and ingenious answers have led to ever deeper insights into our world. This fascinating book will interest anyone curious about the human mind, the scientific world, and the relationship between them.…