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Dictionary of the Ben cao gang mu, Volume 1

Chinese Historical Illness Terminology

By: Zhibin Zhang,Paul U. Unschuld

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Dictionary of the Ben cao gang mu, Volume 1

Chinese Historical Illness Terminology

By: Zhibin Zhang,Paul U. Unschuld

The Ben cao gang mu, compiled in the second half of the sixteenth century by a team led by the physician Li Shizhen (1518–1593) on the basis of previously published books and contemporary knowledge, is the largest encyclopedia of natural history in a long tradition of Chinese materia medica works. Its description of almost 1,900 pharmaceutically used natural and man-made substances marks the apex of the development of premodern Chinese pharmaceutical knowledge. The Ben cao gang mu dictionary offers access to this impressive work of 1,600,000 characters. This first book in a three-volume series analyzes the meaning of 4,500 historical illness terms.

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Univ of California Press

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0520959655

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Merchants of Canton and Macao

Politics and Strategies in Eighteenth-Century Chinese Trade

By: Paul A. Van Dyke

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Merchants of Canton and Macao

Politics and Strategies in Eighteenth-Century Chinese Trade

By: Paul A. Van Dyke

Paul Van Dyke works in many languages and archives to uncover the history of Peark River trade. This two-volume work is likely to be the most definitive reference work on the major trading families of Guangzhou. Organized as a series of family studies, this first volume includes exhaustive profiles of nine of the dominant hongs and their founding patriarchs for which good information survives: Tan Suqua, Tan Hunqua, Cai and Qiu, Beaukeequa, Yan, Mandarin Quiqua, Ye and Tacqua Amoy, Zhang, and Liang.

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Hong Kong University Press

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988802891X

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9789888028917

The N-Vortex Problem

Analytical Techniques

By: Paul K. Newton

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The N-Vortex Problem

Analytical Techniques

By: Paul K. Newton

This text is an introduction to current research on the N- vortex problem of fluid mechanics. It describes the Hamiltonian aspects of vortex dynamics as an entry point into the rather large literature on the topic, with exercises at the end of each chapter.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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146849290X

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Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula

Cures Many Mathematical Ills

By: Paul J. Nahin

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Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula

Cures Many Mathematical Ills

By: Paul J. Nahin

In the mid-eighteenth century, Swiss-born mathematician Leonhard Euler developed a formula so innovative and complex that it continues to inspire research, discussion, and even the occasional limerick. Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula shares the fascinating story of this groundbreaking formula—long regarded as the gold standard for mathematical beauty—and shows why it still lies at the heart of complex number theory. In some ways a sequel to Nahin's An Imaginary Tale, this book examines the many applications of complex numbers alongside intriguing stories from the history of mathematics. Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula is accessible to any reader familiar with calculus and differential equations, and promises to inspire mathematicians for years to come.

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Princeton University Press

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0691175918

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9780691175911

Technical Mathematics with Calculus

By: Paul A. Calter,Michael A. Calter

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Technical Mathematics with Calculus

By: Paul A. Calter,Michael A. Calter

This text is designed to provide a mathematically rigorous, comprehensive coverage of topics and applications, while still being accessible to students. Calter/Calter focuses on developing students’ critical thinking skills as well as improving their proficiency in a broad range of technical math topics such as algebra, linear equations, functions, and integrals. Using abundant examples and graphics throughout the text, this edition provides several features to help students visualize problems and better understand the concepts. Calter/Calter has been praised for its real-life and engineering-oriented applications. The sixth edition of Technical Mathematics has added back in popular topics including statistics and line graphing in order to provide a comprehensive coverage of topics and applications—everything the technical student may need is included, with the emphasis always on clarity and practical applications. WileyPLUS, an online teaching and learning environment that integrates the entire digital text, will be available with this edition.

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John Wiley & Sons

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047091775X

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9780470917756

Precalculus with Trigonometry

Concepts and Applications

By: Paul A. Foerster

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Precalculus with Trigonometry

Concepts and Applications

By: Paul A. Foerster

Precalculus with Trigonometry: Concepts and Applications

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1559533919

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Booty Capitalism

The Politics of Banking in the Philippines

By: Paul D. Hutchcroft

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Booty Capitalism

The Politics of Banking in the Philippines

By: Paul D. Hutchcroft

In the early postwar years, the Philippines seemed poised for long-term economic success; within the region, only Japan had a higher standard of living. By the early 1990s, however, the country was dismissed as a perennial aspirant to the ranks of newly industrializing economies, unable to convert its substantial developmental assets into developmental success. Major reforms of the mid-1990s bring new hope, explains Paul D. Hutchcroft, but accompanying economic gains remain relatively modest and short-lived. What has gone wrong? The Philippines should have all the ingredients for developmental success: tremendous entrepreneurial talents; a well-educated and anglophone workforce; a rich endowment of natural resources; a vibrant community of economists and development specialists; and abundant overseas assistance. Hutchcroft attributes the laggard economic performance to long-standing deficiencies in the Philippine political sphere. The country's experience, he asserts, illuminates the relationship between political and economic development in the modern Third World. Through careful examination of interactions between the state and the major families of the oligarchy in the banking sector since 1960, Hutchcroft shows the political obstacles to Philippine development. 'Booty capitalism,'he explains, emerged from relations between a patrimonial state and a predatory oligarchy. Hutchcroft concludes by examining the capacity of recent reform efforts to encourage transformation toward a political, economic order more responsive to the developmental needs of the Philippine nation as a whole.

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Cornell University Press

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1501738631

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Technical Mathematics

By: Paul A. Calter,Michael A. Calter

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Technical Mathematics

By: Paul A. Calter,Michael A. Calter

This textbook has been in constant use since 1980, and this edition represents the first major revision of this text since the second edition. It was time to select, make hard choices of material, polish, refine, and fill in where needed. Much has been rewritten to be even cleaner and clearer, new features have been introduced, and some peripheral topics have been removed. The authors continue to provide real-world, technical applications that promote intuitive reader learning. Numerous fully worked examples and boxed and numbered formulas give students the essential practice they need to learn mathematics. Computer projects are given when appropriate, including BASIC, spreadsheets, computer algebra systems, and computer-assisted drafting. The graphing calculator has been fully integrated and calculator screens are given to introduce computations. Everything the technical student may need is included, with the emphasis always on clarity and practical applications.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470534923

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Dictionary of the Ben Cao Gang Mu, Volume 2

Geographical and Administrative Designations

By: Hua Linfu,Paul D. Buell

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Dictionary of the Ben Cao Gang Mu, Volume 2

Geographical and Administrative Designations

By: Hua Linfu,Paul D. Buell

The Ben cao gang mu, compiled in the second half of the sixteenth century by a team led by the physician Li Shizhen (1518–1593) on the basis of previously published books and contemporary knowledge, is the largest encyclopedia of natural history in a long tradition of Chinese materia medica works. Its description of almost 1,900 pharmaceutically used natural and man-made substances marks the apex of the development of premodern Chinese pharmaceutical knowledge. The Ben cao gang mu dictionary offers access to this impressive work of 1,600,000 characters. This second book in a three-volume series verifies and localizes all 2,158 geographical and associated administrative names referred to in the Ben cao gang mu in connection with the origin and use of pharmaceutical substances.

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466

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Univ of California Press

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0520291964

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9780520291966

Engineering Mathematics Exam Prep

Problems and Solutions

By: A. Saha,D. Dutta,S. Kar,P. Majumder,A. Paul

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Engineering Mathematics Exam Prep

Problems and Solutions

By: A. Saha,D. Dutta,S. Kar,P. Majumder,A. Paul

This book provides over 1200 review questions, explanations, and answers for all types of engineering mathematics exams and reviews. It covers all the aspects of engineering topics from linear algebra and calculus to differential equations, complex analysis, statistics, graph theory, and more. FEATURES: Includes over 1200 review questions with answers Covers all the aspects of engineering mathematics

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Mercury Learning and Information

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168392908X

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9781683929086

Student Solutions Manual to accompany Technical Mathematics 6e & Technical Mathematics with Calculus

By: Paul A. Calter

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Student Solutions Manual to accompany Technical Mathematics 6e & Technical Mathematics with Calculus

By: Paul A. Calter

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John Wiley & Sons

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047053494X

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9780470534946

Chases and Escapes

The Mathematics of Pursuit and Evasion

By: Paul J. Nahin

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Chases and Escapes

The Mathematics of Pursuit and Evasion

By: Paul J. Nahin

Ideal both for self-study and as supplemental readings by students and/or professors in any of the mathematical and physical sciences, this text presents the historical development of the differential equations of pursuit theory.

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Princeton University Press

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0691125147

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9780691125145

Introductory Physics with Aviation Applications

By: W. Brian Lane,Paul R. Simony

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Introductory Physics with Aviation Applications

By: W. Brian Lane,Paul R. Simony

This introductory physics textbook guides the student through various topics in physics with special applications to aviation, including units, problem-solving, vectors, forces & motion, aerodynamics & flight dynamics, electronics, and thermodynamics. The approach is algebra-based and includes a review of trigonometry, making the text accessible to students at various levels of mathematical preparation. Each chapter features helpful Sample Problems and concludes with thought-provoking problems for homework or practice. Students of aviation will find this text a helpful resource in learning about the physics that makes their remarkable line of work possible, and seasoned aviators will find it a useful resource.

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Lulu.com

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1105537250

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9781105537257

Projective Geometry and Projective Metrics

By: Herbert Busemann,Paul J. Kelly

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Projective Geometry and Projective Metrics

By: Herbert Busemann,Paul J. Kelly

This text examines the 3 classical geometries and their relationship to general geometric structures, with particular focus on affine geometry, projective metrics, non-Euclidean geometry, and spatial geometry. 1953 edition.

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Courier Corporation

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0486154696

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9780486154695

Lonely Planet Morocco

By: Lonely Planet,Jessica Lee,Brett Atkinson,Paul Clammer,Virginia Maxwell,Regis St Louis,Lorna Parkes

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Lonely Planet Morocco

By: Lonely Planet,Jessica Lee,Brett Atkinson,Paul Clammer,Virginia Maxwell,Regis St Louis,Lorna Parkes

#1 best-selling guide to Morocco* Lonely Planet Morocco is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the medina and tanneries in Fez, hop between kasbahs and oases in the Draa Valley, or catch a wave at Taghazout; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Morocco and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Morocco Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - festivals, trekking, medina life, music, environment, cuisine, arts and crafts, architecture, history, religion, etiquette Free, convenient pull-out Marrakesh map (included in print version), plus over 80 maps Covers Marrakesh, Casablanca, Draa Valley, Tangier, High Atlas, Rif Mountains, Western Sahara, Agadir, Fez, Moulay Idriss, Taroudannt, Sidi Ifni, Assilah, Volubilis, Chefchaouen and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Morocco, our most comprehensive guide to Morocco, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for a guide focused on Marrakesh? Check out Lonely Planet Pocket Marrakesh a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -- Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times *Best-selling guide to Morocco. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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Lonely Planet

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1787010090

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Elastomer Technology Handbook

By: Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff,Paul N. Cheremisinoff

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Elastomer Technology Handbook

By: Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff,Paul N. Cheremisinoff

Elastomer Technology Handbook is a major new reference on the science and technology of engineered elastomers. This contributed volume features some of the latest work by international experts in polymer science and rubber technology. Topics covered include theoretical and practical information on characterizing rubbers, designing engineering elastomers for consumer and engineering applications, properties testing, chemical and physical property characterization, polymerization chemistry, rubber processing and fabrication methods, and rheological characterization. The book also highlights both conventional and emerging market applications for synthetic rubber products and emphasizes the latest technology advancements. Elastomer Technology Handbook is a "must have" book for polymer researchers and engineers. It will also benefit anyone involved in the handling, manufacturing, processing, and designing of synthetic rubbers.

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CRC Press

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0429610556

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9780429610554

Mathematics Higher Level for the IB Diploma Exam Preparation Guide

By: Paul Fannon,Vesna Kadelburg,Ben Woolley,Stephen Ward

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Mathematics Higher Level for the IB Diploma Exam Preparation Guide

By: Paul Fannon,Vesna Kadelburg,Ben Woolley,Stephen Ward

A new series of Exam Preparation guides for the IB Diploma Mathematics HL and SL and Mathematical Studies. This exam preparation guide for the core content of the IB Diploma Mathematics Higher Level course and breaks the course down into chapters that summarise material and present revision questions by exam question type, so that revision can be highly focused to make best use of students' time. Students can stretch themselves to achieve their best with 'going for the top' questions for those who want to achieve the highest results. Worked solutions for all the mixed and 'going for the top' questions are included, plus exam hints throughout. Guides for Mathematics Standard Level and Mathematical Studies are also available.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107672155

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Inside Interesting Integrals

A Collection of Sneaky Tricks, Sly Substitutions, and Numerous Other Stupendously Clever, Awesomely Wicked, and Devilishly Seductive Maneuvers for Computing Hundreds of Perplexing Definite Integrals From Physics, Engineering, and Mathematics (Plus Numerous Challenge Problems with Complete, Detailed Solutions)

By: Paul J. Nahin

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Inside Interesting Integrals

By: Paul J. Nahin

What’s the point of calculating definite integrals since you can’t possibly do them all? What makes doing the specific integrals in this book of value aren’t the specific answers we’ll obtain, but rather the methods we’ll use in obtaining those answers; methods you can use for evaluating the integrals you will encounter in the future. This book, now in its second edition, is written in a light-hearted manner for students who have completed the first year of college or high school AP calculus and have just a bit of exposure to the concept of a differential equation. Every result is fully derived. If you are fascinated by definite integrals, then this is a book for you. New material in the second edition includes 25 new challenge problems and solutions, 25 new worked examples, simplified derivations, and additional historical discussion.

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542

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Springer Nature

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3030437884

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9783030437886

When Least Is Best

How Mathematicians Discovered Many Clever Ways to Make Things as Small (or as Large) as Possible

By: Paul J. Nahin

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When Least Is Best

How Mathematicians Discovered Many Clever Ways to Make Things as Small (or as Large) as Possible

By: Paul J. Nahin

A mathematical journey through the most fascinating problems of extremes and how to solve them What is the best way to photograph a speeding bullet? How can lost hikers find their way out of a forest? Why does light move through glass in the least amount of time possible? When Least Is Best combines the mathematical history of extrema with contemporary examples to answer these intriguing questions and more. Paul Nahin shows how life often works at the extremes—with values becoming as small (or as large) as possible—and he considers how mathematicians over the centuries, including Descartes, Fermat, and Kepler, have grappled with these problems of minima and maxima. Throughout, Nahin examines entertaining conundrums, such as how to build the shortest bridge possible between two towns, how to vary speed during a race, and how to make the perfect basketball shot. Moving from medieval writings and modern calculus to the field of optimization, the engaging and witty explorations of When Least Is Best will delight math enthusiasts everywhere.

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Princeton University Press

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0691218765

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9780691218762

Topics in the Theory of Numbers

By: Janos Suranyi,Paul Erdös

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Topics in the Theory of Numbers

By: Janos Suranyi,Paul Erdös

Number theory, the branch of mathematics that studies the properties of the integers, is a repository of interesting and quite varied problems, sometimes impossibly difficult ones. In this book, the authors have gathered together a collection of problems from various topics in number theory that they find beautiful, intriguing, and from a certain point of view instructive.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461300150

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