Isbn: 9780761123842 - in code: a mathematical journey (28 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. In January 1999, Sarah Flannery, a sports-loving teenager from Blarney in County Cork, Ireland, was awarded Ireland's Young Scientist of the Year for her extraordinary research and discoveries in Internet cryptography. The following day, her story began appearing in Irish papers and soon after was splashed across the front page of the London Times, complete with a photo of Sarah and a caption calling her brilliant. Just sixteen, she was a mathematician with an international reputation. IN CODE is a heartwarming story that will have readers cheering Sarah on. Originally published in England and cowritten with her mathematician father, David Flannery, IN CODE is a wonderfully moving story about the thrill of the mathematical chase (Nature) and a paean to intellectual adventure (Times Educational Supplement). A memoir in mathematics, it is all about how a girl next door, nurtured by her family, moved from the simple math puzzles that were the staple of dinnertime conversation to prime numbers, the Sieve of Eratosthenes, Fermat's Little Theorem, googols-and finally into her breathtaking algorithm. Parallel with each step is a modest girl's own self-discovery-her values, her burning curiosity, the joy of persistence, and, above all, her love for her family.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. In January 1999, Sarah Flannery, a sports-loving teenager from Blarney in County Cork, Ireland, was awarded Ireland's Young Scientist of the Year for her extraordinary research and discoveries in Internet cryptography. The following day, her story began appearing in Irish papers and soon after was splashed across the front page of the London Times, complete with a photo of Sarah and a caption calling her brilliant. Just sixteen, she was a mathematician with an international reputation. IN CODE is a heartwarming story that will have readers cheering Sarah on. Originally published in England and cowritten with her mathematician father, David Flannery, IN CODE is a wonderfully moving story about the thrill of the mathematical chase (Nature) and a paean to intellectual adventure (Times Educational Supplement). A memoir in mathematics, it is all about how a girl next door, nurtured by her family, moved from the simple math puzzles that were the staple of dinnertime conversation to prime numbers, the Sieve of Eratosthenes, Fermat's Little Theorem, googols-and finally into her breathtaking algorithm. Parallel with each step is a modest girl's own self-discovery-her values, her burning curiosity, the joy of persistence, and, above all, her love for her family.…

Condizione: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Includes dust jacket. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.…

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Dj has very light edgewear. Light wear.Very light soiling to page edges.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 341pp. Corners & ends of spine book & Dj lightly rubbed & bumped; light soiling rear cover Dj. Illus.; appendices; biblio.; index.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Clean.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First US Printing. Hardcover, ix, 341 pp., illustrated with b/w photos and mathematical notations, unclipped illustrated jacket. Excellent condition. Tells how the girl next door moved from simple math puzzles that were the staple of dinnertime conversation to number theory, the Sieve of Eratosthenes, and Fermat's Little Theorem -- finally culminating in a passion for public key cryptography, and the creative breakthroughs that led to her own discoveries.…

Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. First U.S. Edition. Near Fine, black stripe on bottom edge.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First US Edition. Signed and dated on front endpaper by Sarah Flannery. P. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Workman Publishing Company, 2001. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. very good +. First printing. 6 x 9 1/2 inches. ix, 341 pages. First printing of first US edition. Condition of the book is Near Fine; looks new on all points. Dust jacket is Very Good+; very light surface wear. STK.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Like New. 1st Printing May 2001. 341 pp. Clean, fresh copy and dj with very light shelf wear, crisp pages and clean text. Eddie O'Hare (Front Cover Photo) (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition.

ISBN 0-7611-2384-9. Hardback. First Printing. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. Fine in Fine dustjacket. As New Copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good.

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.