Textbooksfrom Cambridge University Press

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Textbooks from Cambridge University Press

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Introduction to ProbabilityDavid F. AndersonTimo Seppäläinenand Benedek Valkó

An introductory probability textbook with the right balance between mathematical precision, probabilistic intuition, and concrete applications.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

December 2017 253 x 177 mm 442pp 45 b/w illus.  48 colour illus.  600 exercises  978-1-108-41585-9 Hardback £49.99 / US$69.99

A First Course in Statistical Programming with RSecond editionW. John Braunand Duncan J. Murdoch

Learn to program in R from the experts with this new, color edition of Braun and Murdoch’s bestselling textbook.September 2016 246 x 189 mm 230pp 40 b/w illus.  5 colour illus.  200 exercises  978-1-107-57646-9 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99

Introduction to Applied Linear AlgebraVectors, Matrices, and Least SquaresStephen Boydand Lieven Vandenberghe

A groundbreaking introduction to vectors, matrices, and least squares for engineering applications, offering a wealth of practical examples.June 2018 246 x 189 mm 474pp978-1-316-51896-0 Hardback £35.99 / US$49.99

Numerical Linear AlgebraAn IntroductionHolger Wendland

This self-contained introduction to numerical linear algebra provides a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of the subject.Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics, 56

November 2017 228 x 152 mm 418pp 21 b/w illus.  55 exercises  978-1-316-60117-4 Paperback £35.99 / US$45.99

A First Course in AnalysisJohn B. Conway

This concise text clearly presents the material needed for year-long analysis courses for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduates.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

September 2017 228 x 152 mm 375pp978-1-107-17314-9 Hardback £39.99 / US$50.99

Set TheoryA First CourseDaniel W. Cunningham

Set theory can be considered a unifying theory for mathematics. This book covers the fundamentals of the subject.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

July 2016 228 x 152 mm 262pp 13 b/w illus.  978-1-107-12032-7 Hardback £41.99 / US$60.99

Mathematics for Machine LearningMarc Peter DeisenrothA. Aldo Faisaland Cheng Soon Ong

Distills key concepts from linear algebra, geometry, matrices, calculus, optimization, probability and statistics that are used in machine learning.February 2020 253 x 177 mm c.398pp 3 b/w illus.  106 colour illus.  978-1-108-45514-5 Paperback £35.99 / US$46.99

A Short Course in Differential TopologyBjørn Ian Dundas

Concise and modern introduction to differential topology with a hands-on approach and plentiful examples and exercises.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

June 2018 253 x 177 mm 262pp 95 b/w illus.  230 exercises  978-1-108-42579-7 Hardback £39.99 / US$54.99

Textbooks from Cambridge University Press

To learn more about our higher education offering in textbooks, please visit https://www.cambridge.org/Maths_Textbooks

Introduction to Experimental MathematicsSøren Eilersand Rune Johansen

This text introduces students to an experimental approach to mathematics, using Maple to systematically investigate and develop mathematical theory.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

June 2017 253 x 177 mm 316pp978-1-107-15613-5 Hardback £35.99 / US$59.99

A Second Course in Linear AlgebraStephan Ramon Garciaand Roger A. Horn

A second course in linear algebra for undergraduates in mathematics, computer science, physics, statistics, and the biological sciences.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

May 2017 253 x 177 mm 442pp 15 b/w illus.  978-1-107-10381-8 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99

Chaotic DynamicsFractals, Tilings, and SubstitutionsGeoffrey R. Goodson

This rigorous undergraduate introduction to dynamical systems is an accessible guide for mathematics students advancing from calculus.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

March 2017 253 x 177 mm 416pp 93 b/w illus.  435 exercises  978-1-107-11267-4 Hardback £55.99 / US$74.99

Fat ChanceProbability from 0 to 1Benedict GrossJoe Harrisand Emily Riehl

Designed for the intellectually curious, this book provides a solid foundation in basic probability in an informal style, without jargon.June 2019 253 x 177 mm 210pp978-1-108-72818-8 Paperback £19.99 / US$25.99

Towards Higher Mathematics: A CompanionRichard Earl

This book allows students to stretch their mathematical abilities and bridges the gap between school and university.September 2017 247 x 174 mm 540pp 100 b/w illus.  1760 exercises  978-1-316-61483-9 Paperback £29.99 / US$37.99

An Invitation to Model TheoryJonathan Kirby

An innovative and largely self-contained textbook bringing model theory to an undergraduate audience.April 2019 228 x 152 mm 194pp 5 b/w illus.  978-1-316-61555-3 Paperback £26.99 / US$34.99

Complex AnalysisDonald E. Marshall

This user-friendly textbook follows Weierstrass’ approach to offer a self-contained introduction to complex analysis.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

April 2019 253 x 177 mm 286pp 68 colour illus.  978-1-107-13482-9 Hardback £49.99 / US$69.99

Linear AlgebraElizabeth S. Meckesand Mark W. Meckes

Rigorous yet engaging, Linear Algebra offers a unifi ed treatment of both matrix-oriented and theoretical approaches to the course.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

July 2018 253 x 177 mm 442pp978-1-107-17790-1 Hardback £49.99 / US$69.99

Textbooks from Cambridge University Press

To learn more about our higher education offering in textbooks, please visit https://www.cambridge.org/Maths_Textbooks

Illustration: The photo on the cover shows a rice field under the stars. A viewer may be moved to wonder where the stars go in the daytime, or to ponder the health risks of arsenic in rice. Quantitative Reasoning explores these and other questions using arguments that incorporate mathematical reasoning.

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Is it worth it? Is it healthy? Is it dangerous? Is it fair? Real questions of personal finance, public health, economics, and social policy require sober, data-driven analyses. This unique text provides students with the tools of quantitative reasoning to answer real-world questions: Is college worth the cost? Should I worry about arsenic in my rice? Can we recycle pollution? Each chapter explores a new question through case studies. The text models how to clarify the question, recognize and avoid bias, isolate relevant factors, gather data, and construct numerical analyses for interpretation. Themes and techniques are repeated across chapters, with a progression in mathematical sophistication over the course of the book. This helps the student get comfortable with the process of thinking in numbers.

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“Quantitative Reasoning: Thinking in Numbers is as engaging as it is informative. Zaslow takes intriguing questions, such as ‘What impact do undocumented immigrants have on the US economy?’ and ‘Why is it dark at night?,’ and skillfully communicates the disciplinary knowledge, data, mathematical tools, and logical reasoning skills needed to approach these questions.”

Allison K. Henrich, Professor, Seattle University “The writing is very user-friendly, inviting readers to think of and write down possible answers to the posed questions, before getting into the actual mathematics. …Students using this book will improve both their quantitative reasoning skills and their self-confidence in their ability to solve real-life questions involving numerical data.”

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Exploring MathematicsAn Engaging Introduction to ProofJohn Meierand Derek Smith

With exercises and projects, Exploring Mathematicssupports an active approach to the transition to upper-level theoretical math courses.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

September 2017 253 x 177 mm 338pp 60 b/w illus.  978-1-107-12898-9 Hardback £39.99 / US$49.99

Quantitative ReasoningThinking in NumbersEric Zaslow

Employs basic mathematical skills to teach students how to address topical, real-world problems using quantitative reasoning.January 2020 253 x 177 mm c.250pp978-1-108-41090-8 Paperback c. £26.99 / US$34.99

The Student’s Introduction to Mathematicaand the Wolfram LanguageThird editionBruce F. Torrence and Eve A. Torrence

An introduction to Mathematica® and the Wolfram Language™ in the familiar context of the standard university mathematics curriculum.May 2019 246 x 189 mm 544pp 480 b/w illus.  250 exercises  978-1-108-40636-9 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99

Chance, Strategy, and ChoiceAn Introduction to the Mathematics of Games and ElectionsSamuel Bruce Smith

This classroom-tested undergraduate textbook is primarily intended for a general education course in game theory at the freshman or sophomore level.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

August 2015 253 x 177 mm 352pp 60 b/w illus.  243 tables  300 exercises  978-1-107-08452-0 Hardback £38.99 / US$53.99

Complex AnalysisSecond editionIan Stewartand David Tall

A new edition of a classic textbook on complex analysis with an emphasis on translating visual intuition to rigorous proof.August 2018 247 x 174 mm 402pp 195 b/w illus.  2 tables  978-1-108-43679-3 Paperback £29.99 / US$41.99

Abstract Algebra with ApplicationsAudrey Terras

This text offers a friendly and concise introduction to abstract algebra, emphasizing its uses in the modern world.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks

December 2018 253 x 177 mm 328pp 104 b/w illus.  100 colour illus.  978-1-107-16407-9 Hardback £45.99 / US$59.99

How to Prove ItA Structured ApproachThird editionDaniel J. Velleman

Helps students transition from problem solving to proving theorems, with a new chapter on number theory and over 150 new exercises.July 2019 228 x 152 mm 468pp 47 b/w illus.  978-1-108-43953-4 Paperback £29.99 / US$37.99

A First Course in Differential GeometrySurfaces in Euclidean SpaceLyndon Woodwardand John Bolton

With detailed explanations and numerous examples, this textbook covers the differential geometry of surfaces in Euclidean space.November 2018 247 x 174 mm 272pp 135 b/w illus.  978-1-108-44102-5 Paperback £29.99 / US$38.99