Ivars Peterson Books

The Jungles of Randomness: A Mathematical Safari

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Join acclaimed science writer Ivars Peterson on an adventurous trek through an exotic world of weird dice, fractal drums, firefly rhythms and chaotic amusement park rides, as he explores the wilds...

Fragments of Infinity: A Kaleidoscope of Math and Art

By Ivars Peterson

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"In this visual journey, author Ivars Peterson guides us to the crossroads of mathematics and art, creativity and imagination - and challenges long-held notions about the ways in which these connec...

The Jungles of Randomness

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Math Trek: Adventures in the Math Zone

By Ivars Peterson, Nancy Henderson

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Explores various mathematical concepts--such as knots, fractals, secret codes, and chaos theory--and relates them to everyday life.

Math Trek 2: A Mathematical Space Odyssey

By Ivars Peterson, Nancy Henderson

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Explores various mathematical concepts--such as randomness, symmetry, dimensions, and pi--and relates them to everyday life.

Math Trek

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Math Trek 2

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Fatal Defect

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Fatal Defect

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An airplane crashes, killing eighty-seven passengers. A cancer patient receives a fatal dose of radiation from a machine designed to be foolproof. The ATMs at a New York bank debit customers twice...

The mathematical tourist

By Ivars Peterson

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How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.