The History of the Abacus

The History of the Abacus
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : LCCN:72075513
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Synopsis The History of the Abacus by : J. M. Pullan

Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci

Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 736
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ISBN-10 : 9781461300793
ISBN-13 : 1461300797
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci by : Laurence Sigler

First published in 1202, Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci was one of the most important books on mathematics in the Middle Ages, introducing Arabic numerals and methods throughout Europe. This is the first translation into a modern European language, of interest not only to historians of science but also to all mathematicians and mathematics teachers interested in the origins of their methods.

The Abacus

The Abacus
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Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages : 145
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ISBN-10 : 9781466850132
ISBN-13 : 1466850132
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis The Abacus by : Jesse Dilson

The abacus is as useful and effecient a machine today as it was when it was first created centures ago. Whether you're an expert in the latest computer technology or you're mastering arithmetic and word problems for the first time, it won't take long to learn the basics (and even the not-so-basics) of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing on this ingenious and fun-to-use mathematical tool.

The Computer Book

The Computer Book
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Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Total Pages : 739
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ISBN-10 : 9781454926221
ISBN-13 : 1454926228
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis The Computer Book by : Simson L Garfinkel

An illustrated journey through 250 milestones in computer science, from the ancient abacus to Boolean algebra, GPS, and social media. With 250 illustrated landmark inventions, publications, and events—encompassing everything from ancient record-keeping devices to the latest computing technologies—The Computer Book takes a chronological journey through the history and future of computer science. Two expert authors, with decades of experience working in computer research and innovation, explore topics including: the Sumerian abacus * the first spam message * Morse code * cryptography * early computers * Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics * UNIX and early programming languages * movies * video games * mainframes * minis and micros * hacking * virtual reality * and more “What a delight! A fast trip through the computing landscape in the company of friendly tour guides who know the history.” —Harry Lewis, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University

Advanced Abacus

Advanced Abacus
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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages : 124
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ISBN-10 : 9781462903658
ISBN-13 : 1462903657
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Advanced Abacus by : Takashi Kojima

This handy guide will take abacus users from beginner to master level in a very short time. Though the Japanese abacus may appear mysterious or even primitive, this intriguing tool is capable of amazing speed and accuracy. it is still widely used throughout the shop and markets of Asia and its popularity shows no sign of decline. This volume is designed for the student desiring a greater understanding of the abacus and its calculative functions. The text provides thorough explanations of the advanced operations involving negative numbers, decimals, different units of measurement, and square roots. Diagrams illustrate bead manipulation, and numerous exercises provide ample practice. Concise and easy-to-follow, this book will improve your abacus skills and help you perform calculations with greater efficiency and precision.

The Abacus and the Sword

The Abacus and the Sword
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 508
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ISBN-10 : 9780520213616
ISBN-13 : 0520213610
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis The Abacus and the Sword by : Peter Duus

"This is a major historical work that, in the field of Japanese imperialism, will set a standard for careful and comprehensive analysis. The Abacus and the Sword is the handiwork of a master historian."—Mark R. Peattie, author of Nan'yo: The Rise and Fall of the Japanese in Micronesia, 1885-1945 "This book . . . deserves a wide readership, especially among East Asia history specialists, for it represents difficult and complex scholarship at its best. . . . It is clear from an analysis of his documentation that he put solid study into the Japan-Korea relationship problem, one of the most complex in modern East Asian history—the equivalent perhaps of the English-Irish relationship in Western History. . . . This book is . . . well worth reading, not only for East Asian specialists but for anyone fascinated by the mysteries of history." Hilary Conroy, American Academy of Political Science

The Japanese Abacus Explained

The Japanese Abacus Explained
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Total Pages : 278
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015041283253
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Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis The Japanese Abacus Explained by : Yōzō Yoshino

Ancient Computing Technology

Ancient Computing Technology
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Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages : 100
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ISBN-10 : 9780761372714
ISBN-13 : 0761372717
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Ancient Computing Technology by : Mary B. Woods

Did you know . . . • Ancient cultures measured time accurately with water clocks? • An engineer in the first century B.C. designed an odometer to calculate distance traveled? • People computed the first values of pi about four thousand years ago? Computing technology is as old as human society itself. The first humans on Earth used basic computing skills. They counted by carving tally marks in bone. They used body parts and basic tools to measure. Over the centuries, ancient peoples learned more about computing. People in the ancient Middle East used scales to measure goods for trading. The ancient Egyptians wrote textbooks including multiplication and division problems. The ancient Chinese developed an abacus for speedy calculations. Ancient Greeks made advances in geometry. What kinds of tools and techniques did ancient mathematicians use? Which of their inventions and discoveries have stood the test of time? And how did the ancients set the stage for our own modern computing? Learn more in Ancient Computing Technology.

Abacus of Loss

Abacus of Loss
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Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
Total Pages : 124
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ISBN-10 : 9781682261989
ISBN-13 : 1682261980
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Abacus of Loss by : Sholeh Wolpé

"In Sholeh Wolpé's memoir in verse, the poet wields an abacus as an instrument of remembering. Bead by bead, she takes the reader on a journey of love and exile, loss and triumph"--