The story follows thirteen-year-old Jake and his younger brother Matthew as they plot to escape their abusive father and reunite with their mother in California. Their journey begins during a tumultuous weekend at their family cabin, spurred by a confrontation with a local bully that escalates into a dangerous feud. As they flee under the cover of night, they face unexpected challenges, including the vengeful bully and the local sheriff's growing suspicions, leading to life-altering consequences for all involved.
Spätestens seit Douglas R. Hofstadters "Gödel, Escher, Bach" ist der Name Gödel auch bei Nichtmathematikern bekannt geworden. 1931 hatte Kurt Gödel unter dem Titel "Über formal unterscheidbare Sätze der Principia Mathematica und verwandter Systeme" seinen Unvollständigkeitssatz publiziert. Nagel und Newman haben das Wesentliche an Gödels Ergebnissen für Nichtfachleute dargestellt. Die vorliegende 6. Auflage ist ein unveränderter Nachdruck der längst klassisch gewordenen Ausgabe von 1958
You don’t have to love math to enjoy a hand of cards, a night at the casino, or a puzzle. But your pleasure and prowess at games, gambling, and other numerically related pursuits can be heightened with this entertaining volume, in which the authors offer a fascinating view of some of the lesser-known and more imaginative aspects of mathematics.A brief and breezy explanation of the new language of mathematics precedes a smorgasbord of such thought-provoking subjects as the googolplex (the largest definite number anyone has yet bothered to conceive of); assorted geometries — plane and fancy; famous puzzles that made mathematical history; and tantalizing paradoxes. Gamblers receive fair warning on the laws of chance; a look at rubber-sheet geometry twists circles into loops without sacrificing certain important properties; and an exploration of the mathematics of change and growth shows how calculus, among its other uses, helps trace the path of falling bombs.Written with wit and clarity for the intelligent reader who has taken high school and perhaps college math, this volume deftly progresses from simple arithmetic to calculus and non-Euclidean geometry. It “lives up to its title in every way [and] might well have been merely terrifying, whereas it proves to be both charming and exciting." — Saturday Review of Literature.
A mysterious room in a house on the outskirts of town holds a tantalizing box that promises extraordinary pleasures. The allure of what lies within sparks curiosity and temptation, inviting exploration of desires and the unknown. As secrets unfold, the narrative delves into themes of desire, discovery, and the consequences of seeking out hidden experiences.
Exploring themes of infidelity and revenge, this gripping narrative delves into the turbulent emotions of adolescence intertwined with brutal consequences. With a blend of tension and dark humor, it offers a unique perspective on the complexities of relationships and the darker side of human nature, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate a twist of kink in their stories of retribution.
