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Great Courses volume 9
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English
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Logic is intellectual self-defense against such assaults on reason and also a method of quality control for checking the validity of your own views. But beyond these very practical benefits, informal logic—the kind we apply in daily life—is the gateway to an elegant and fascinating branch of philosophy known as formal logic, which is philosophy’s equivalent to calculus. Formal logic is a breathtakingly versatile tool. Much like a Swiss army...
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1 videodisc (25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The Greeks used deductive reasoning to develop an elaborate mathematical system that we still use today. See how Plato, Aristotle, Pythagoras, Thales, and Euclid contributed profoundly to mathematics as we know it today.
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3 videodiscs (approximately 232 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer's guide (17 pages)
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English
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In this landmark series of films, University of Oxford Professor Marcus du Sautoy escorts viewers through the history of this most important of all intellectual disciplines. In a journey that takes him through the ages and around the world, he examines the development of key mathematical ideas and shows how, in a multitude of surprising ways, mathematical ideas underpin the science, technology, and culture that shape our world.
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1 videodisc (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Astrophysicist Mario Livio, along with a colorful cast of mathematicians, physicists, and engineers, follow math from Pythagoras to Einstein and beyond, all leading to the ultimate riddle: Is math an invention or a discovery? Humankind's clever trick, or the language of the universe? Join Nova for a mathematical mystery tour, a provocative exploration of math's astonishing power across the centuries.
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1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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"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.
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2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in + 1 course guidebook (iv, 161 pages ; 19 cm).
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English
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One key to improving and expanding your math potential--whether you're a corporate executive or a high-school student--lies in the powerful ability to perform mental math calculations. Solving basic math problems in your head is a gateway to success in understanding and mastering higher mathematical fields such as algebra, statistics, and calculus. Mental mathematics also is valuable when you're shopping for groceries or figuring out how much to tip...
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4 videodiscs (720 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (iv, 183 pages ; 19 cm).
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English
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Ready to exercise those brain cells? Professor Arthur T. Benjamin is renowned for his feats of mental calculation performed before audiences at schools, theaters, museums, conferences, and in this series, he shows that there are simple tricks that allow anyone to look like a math magician. Throughout these lectures, he shows how everything in mathematics is connected--how the beautiful and often imposing edifice that has given us algebra, geometry,...
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1 videodisc (36 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Tad and Lily need the perfect collection of things to take to school for their math assignment. When they finally decide on moon rocks, there's just one problem--how will they get them? With some magical help from their firefly friend Edison, they board a rocket ship to start their quest. Soon the twins learn that math is everywhere, even in outer space! Together, Tad and Lily use their skills in counting, sorting, skip counting and recognizing patterns...
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1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Follow the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures, solve problems together, and learn foundational math concepts and skills. In each episode, Peg and Cat face an issue, a messy funny crisis they must somehow solve without totally freaking out!
Follows the adventures of a young girl named Peg and her sidekick Cat as they use math skills to solve a variety of problems.
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1 videodisc (138 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Nick Jr. introduces preschoolers to the exciting curriculum of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.) that is a hot topic for parents and educators! Join your favorite Nick Jr. friends from Paw Patrol, Bubbles Guppies and more for exciting adventures and lessons in problem-solving and everyday technologies ₆ perfect for jump-starting young imaginations and developing inquisitive minds!
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1 videodisc (approximately 55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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"[C]hronicles the stories of ten fine artists and intrepid theoretical scientists who have abandoned careers and scoffed at hard-earned graduate degrees -- all to forge unconventional lives as modern-day paperfolders." -- Container.
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