Jeremy Gray Livres

Cet ouvrage raconte l'histoire des 23 problèmes que le grand mathématicien allemand David Hilbert a proposés à la sagacité des mathématiciens lors d'un congrès à Paris, en 1900. Ces problèmes ont considérablement influencé la recherche en mathématiques depuis cette date. Jeremy Gray propose une vision générale du développement des mathématiques de la fin du XIX e siècle à nos jours. Pour ce faire, il a replacé les mathématiques dans leur contexte historique, social et culturel. On trouve ainsi de nombreux développements sur différentes écoles de mathématiques : Bourbaki en France, l'école soviétique, les mathématiques aux Etats-Unis... et des notices biographiques sur de grands mathématiciens. Les problèmes sont présentés sans formalisme excessif (quelques compléments mathématiques sont présentés en encarts), ce qui rend le texte accessible à un large lectorat . Pierre Cartier présente en Introduction à la version française de ce livre : «les défis relevés par les mathématiciens de l'ère "post-hilbertienne"».

Get away to the heart of the New South and find remnants of the Old South. Be charmed by the modern belles of Atlanta and Charlotte. Trade tall tales on the porches of Savannah and Charleston. Raft the 'Hooch'in Northern Georgia or slip into solitude in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Carolinas' barrier islands. special music section detailing the area's contributions to everything from bluegrass to rap tried-and-true barbeque joints, seafood shacks and country kitchens lodging for all budgets, from rustic cabins to antebellum mansions 40 maps, including one of the Appalachian Trail and another of the Great Smoky Mountains

Old World charm and New World chic collide in this historic town with a young attitude. Take this guide and explore Montré it’s jazz heaven, architecture nirvana, restaurant cloud nine - all with a French twist on good ol' Canadian hospitality.

Shows you Amsterdam's canals without setting foot on a tourist cruise. This title offers comprehensive cycling tours inside and outside of Amsterdam

From beerhalls and Bratwurst to Glockenspiels and gardens, this comprehensive guide to the Bavarian capital is an indispensable companion for any traveller. 16 pages of colour maps, including a public transport map the latest on clubs, bars and live music venues invaluable language section detailed information on excursions to Nuremberg and Salzburg all museums covered, from Picasso to porcelain, BMWs to Botticelli

From the cosmopolitan wonders of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague to windmills, tulips and boundless bike tracks, this indispensable guide will help you to experience all that the Netherlands has to offer. -- 45 maps including eight colour Amsterdam city maps -- accommodation options from trekkershutten to five-star hotels -- the background on windmills -- how they work, where to find them -- all the entertainment choices, from coffee shops and brown cafes to opera and classical music -- the lowdown on where to see Dutch art from Rembrandt to Mondriaan

Après avoir séduit des millions de lecteurs avec Les hommes viennent de Mars, les femmes viennent de Vénus, John Gray s'intéresse à la relation durable, avec son lot d'incompréhensions mutuelles et de difficultés liées à la routine. S'adapter aux changements de son partenaire, se faire entendre en douceur, bien interpréter le silence de l'autre sont les atouts majeurs d'une relation accomplie. John Gray nous donne des outils concrets pour éclaircir les malentendus et nous permettre de vivre durablement une relation harmonieuse

This comprehensive examination delves into the mathematics, physics, and philosophy of Henri Poincaré (1854-1912), a remarkably inventive and versatile mathematician, leading physicist, and influential philosopher of science. Poincaré's groundbreaking contributions sparked significant debates and continue to impact society today. Math historian Jeremy Gray highlights Poincaré's wide-ranging influence, particularly his novel interpretation of non-Euclidean geometry, which challenged existing notions of space and spurred extensive research. His pioneering work in topology laid the foundation for modern studies, notably culminating in the resolution of the famous Poincaré conjecture. Additionally, his reformulation of celestial mechanics and discovery of chaotic motion were pivotal in developing the modern theory of dynamical systems. In physics, Poincaré's insights into the Lorentz group predated Einstein's theories, and he was among the first to suggest that space and time might be fundamentally atomic. A public intellectual, Poincaré engaged in scientific controversies, defending mathematics against logicians like Bertrand Russell, opposing Catholic apologists, and serving as an expert witness in the Dreyfus case that divided France. Richly informed by letters and documents, this exploration reveals how Poincaré's work revolutionized mathematics, science, and the broader world.

An account of the major work of Janos Bolyai, a nineteenth-century mathematician who set the stage for the field of non-Euclidean geometry. Janos Bolyai (1802-1860) was a mathematician who changed our fundamental ideas about space. As a teenager he started to explore a set of nettlesome geometrical problems, including Euclid's parallel postulate, and in 1832 he published a brilliant twenty-four-page paper that eventually shook the foundations of the 2000-year-old tradition of Euclidean geometry. Bolyai's Appendix (published as just that--an appendix to a much longer mathematical work by his father) set up a series of mathematical proposals whose implications would blossom into the new field of non-Euclidean geometry, providing essential intellectual background for ideas as varied as the theory of relativity and the work of Marcel Duchamp. In this short book, Jeremy Gray explains Bolyai's ideas and the historical context in which they emerged, were debated, and were eventually recognized as a central achievement in the Western intellectual tradition. Intended for nonspecialists, the book includes facsimiles of Bolyai's original paper and the 1898 English translation by G. B. Halstead, both reproduced from copies in the Burndy Library at MIT.

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Berlin, this travel companion is filled with insider tips, color maps, and top 10 lists to help you explore the city's highlights. Stroll along Unter den Linden, uncover treasures at Museumsinsel, picnic in Tiergarten, visit Charlottenburg Palace, or experience Kreuzberg's vibrant nightlife. Inside, you'll find twelve easy-to-follow itineraries ideal for any length of stay, showcasing attractions like Brandenburger Tor, the Reichstag, and Kurfürstendamm. A free laminated pull-out map and ten color neighborhood maps make navigation effortless. In-depth guides delve into Berlin's most fascinating areas, highlighting the best spots for shopping, dining, and sightseeing. Color-coded chapters allow for quick information access, while essential travel tips cover accommodations, dining, shopping, and transportation. The guide includes detailed maps for areas such as Scheunenviertel, Alexanderplatz, and the Berlin Wall. For those planning a longer stay, a more comprehensive guide is available. DK's Top 10 series simplifies short trip planning with easy-to-read maps and expert recommendations, making it an essential resource for any traveler.

De nombreuses rencontres amoureuses tournent souvent court à cause d'absurdes malentendus. Dans ce livre destiné aux célibataires et à ceux désireux de redonner un peu de piment à leur vie de couple, John Gray détaille les cinq étapes du parcours amoureux, de l'attirance aux fiançailles en passant par l'incertitude, l'exclusivité et l'intimité. Chacune de ces étapes recèle son lot de difficultés qu'il nous apprend à identifier et à apprivoiser. Il nous donne ici toutes les clés du succès dans la quête de l'âme sœur et l'établissement d'une relation durable et harmonieuse.

Les hommes et les femmes ne parlent pas la même langue ! D'où les frustrations, les malentendus, les déchirements... Mars, dieu de la Guerre, Vénus, déesse de l'Amour : les deux sexes se ressemblent peu dans leur manière d'agir et d'exprimer leurs sentiments. Des années d'expérience conjugale ont permis à John Gray d'analyser ces différences pour en faire une source d'enrichissement mutuel plutôt que de conflit. Best-seller dans le monde entier, ce guide est indispensable pour communiquer et vivre en harmonie avec l'autre sexe.