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'Meet Milo Beckman, the whizz-kid making maths supercool. . . A brilliant book that takes everything we know (and fear) about maths out of the equation - starting with numbers' The Times 'A cheerful, chatty, and charming trip through the world of mathematics. . . Everyone should read this delightful book' Ian Stewart, author of Do Dice Play God? The only numbers in this book are the page numbers. The three main branches of abstract math - topology, analysis, and algebra - turn out to be surprisingly easy to grasp. Or at least, they are when our guide is a math prodigy. With forthright wit and warm charm, Milo Beckman upends the conventional approach to mathematics, inviting us to think creatively about shape and dimension, the infinite and the infinitesimal, symmetries, proofs, and all how all these concepts fit together. Why is there a million dollar prize for counting shapes? Is anything bigger than infinity? And how is the 'truth' of mathematics actually...

In The Devil and Philosophy, 34 philosophers explore questions about one of the most recognizable and influential characters (villains?) of all time. From Roman Polanski's The Ninth Gate to J. R. R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion to Bram Stoker's Dracula to Darth Vader to Al Pacino's iconic performance in The Devil's Advocate, this book demonstrates that a little devil goes a long way. From humorous appearances, as in Kevin Smith's film Dogma and Chuck Palahniuk's novels Damned and Doomed, to more villainous appearances, such as Gabriel Byrne's cold outing as Satan in End of Days, The Devil in Philosophy proves that the Devil comes in many forms. Are there any good arguments for the actual existence of the Devil? Does demonic evil thrive in Gotham City? Can humans really be accountable for all evil? Which truths about the Devil are actual facts? Is Milton correct, in that the Devil believes he is doing good? Through the lenses of Jung, Kant, Kundera, ...

A young slave boy is named and numbered 47 on a nineteenth-century Georgia plantation and encounters the brutality and injustice of the system of slavery. 47 meets a strange being named Tall John who appears to be another slave boy - a runaway. But as 47 comes to realise, John is an extraterrestrial visitor who believes that his destiny is intertwined with the young slave's. Tall John is a science fiction creation but he is also a reinterpretation of High John the Conqueror - a character taken from old slave myths about a spirit come from Africa to confound the slave masters and (ultimately) to free all slaves. Product details For ages 12-17 Format ...

Claiming his heir is non-negotiable The decision will be life-changing... When Spanish tycoon Javier Casillas learns his explosive night with Sophie Johnson left her pregnant, he's adamant they wed! But not even the red-hot pleasures of their marriage bed can thaw the ice around Javier's dark heart... Until warm, compassionate Sophie demands more. To truly claim his wife and unborn child, can Javier accept that giving them his all is the key to his redemption? Rings of Vengeance series Book 1 -- Billionaire's Bride for Revenge Book 2 -- Marriage Made in Blackmail Book 3 -- Billionaire's Baby of Redemption "I think that Smart did an amazing job of balancing out her two main characters and the ending left me anxious to read the next book in the series!" --Night Owl Reviews on Billionaire's Bride for Revenge "Smart's story is an interesting and well-written read with well-drawn and complex characters." --RT Book Reviews on Claiming His One-...

This innovative work demystifies the Japanese economy by considering it as a strategic system. Showing how the Japanese "miracleaEURO is actively planned, directed, and implemented by a constellation of institutions, government policymakers, and big business, Huber argues that Japan, Inc., can best be compared to a modern military system rather than exclusively to a free-market economy. The author highlights particularly the similarity between Japan's strategic economy and some of the structures and policy dynamics of the U.S. military and shows how Japans economic strategies have the capability of adversely affecting its trading partners. Product details Format Paperback | 173 pages ...

Muslim societies are struggling under the need for modernization and the drift towards Islamic fundamentalism. The balance between these two forces is struck differently in the various Muslim societies depending upon the constellation of groups as historical legacies. However, the tension is real. In this work, Jan-Erik Lane and Hamadi Redissi look at the underlying social consequences of religious beliefs to account for the political differences between major civilizations of the world against a background of the rise of modern capitalism. Offering a timely new appraisal of the political and social impact of Islam, this expanded second edition of Religion and Politics has been fully updated in line with new events and will be welcomed by political scientists and historians alike. In a readable and accessible style, this thought-provoking work raises the question of whether the tenets of Islam might be reconciled with the requirements of post-modernity. ...

Why are you here? Why were you born? Perhaps you're surprised by such a question. Maybe you're not sure you have a purpose. Author and speaker Barbara Bryant has exciting news for you: You are important! You were born for a purpose, to glorify God with your gifts. You are an essential part of God's long-range plan to demonstrate the love of Christ to a lost and dying world, and His kingdom will suffer without your contribution. In this day and age, it's easy to feel like a tiny dot on a gigantic planet or an anonymous number in a massive database. Everywhere we look, things are rushed, and few people take time to care anymore. However, in Gifted Inspirations, you will find that God cares and He needs your gifts. He designed you for a purpose and takes great delight in you. Taken from the pages of Barbara Bryant's monthly e-newsletter, the passionate and empathetic insights will encourage and bless you, revealing your very reason to live. This book is perfect for...