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The Meaning of life
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| Author | A. C. Grayling | |
| Call Number | BJ1360.G73 2002 | |
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“There is no abstruse theory and no attempt to explain one philosopher’s view of life in any detail. Grayling adopts a much lighter and more accessible approach. His pieces are admirably [to the point], often no more than a couple of pages in length, but always he aims to open the reader’s eye to the subtleties inherent in concepts or values which have become so commonplace that we have committed the Socratic sin of ceasing to think about them … And, as the subtitle reveals, this is applied knowledge rather than mere theory, indicating a typically English view of philosophy: practical rather than metaphysical, thoughtful without being intellectual, and always deeply suspicious of grand theories … ” – Peter D. Smith, Financial Times
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Introduction to linear algebra
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Lee W. Johnson
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| Call Number | QA184.2.J63 2002 | |
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“Linear algebra is an important component of undergraduate mathematics, particularly for students majoring in the scientific, engineering, and social science disciplines. At the practical level, matrix theory and the related vector-space concepts provide a language and a powerful computational framework for posing and solving problems. Beyond this, elementary linear algebra is a valuable introduction to mathematical abstraction and logical reasoning because the theoretical development is self-contained, consistent, and accessible to most students. ” - Preface
Introduction to Linear Algebra stresses both practical computation and theoretical principles and centers on the principle topics:
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Fluid power with applications
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Anthony Esposito
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| Call Number | TJ843.E86 2003 | |
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“Now in its sixth edition, Fluid Power with Applications continues to provide readers with an in-depth background in the field of fluid power. Emphasizing such subjects as design, analysis, operation, maintenance, and practical applications, this text not only provides the ‘why’, but also the ‘how’ of fluid systems operations.” – book cover
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