Doctrine Combinations Permutations Compositions Quantities (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of chronology, the art of measuring time and organizing it into meaningful units such as years, months, weeks, and days. The author provides a thorough examination of the different methods used to measure time throughout history, including the astronomical year, the tropical year, and the Egyptian and Julian years. The book also explores the concept of periods and cycles, such as the Julian period and the Dionysian period, which were used to track the passage of time and synchronize different calendars. The author highlights the significance of the calendar in organizing our daily lives and the importance of understanding the different ways in which time is measured and recorded. Through its comprehensive analysis, this book offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intricacies of timekeeping and the historical development of our modern-day calendar system. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. hardback, octavo, containing four works by William Emerson on the subject of mathematics and science, individually paginated and published separately by J Nourse. Recased at some point with a new calf spine skilfully laid in and preserving the calf boards. Raised bands to spine, ruled gilt and with a gilt motif to the compartments. Lettered gilt on green morocco. The binding is tight and the text free of marking, light marginal water stain to first few leaves and to the leading edge of the final leaf of text. Ten folding plates, numerous Tables to the text. [iii] + 29; 88, 168; iii + 138; 26pp.

In-8°, 4 volumi in uno: (4), 28; (1), iv, (88); 168pp, IV carte di tavola ripiegate; (1), iv, 138, V carte di tavola ripiegate; 26, una carta di tavola ripiegata. Numerose tabelle nel testo. Legatura in piena pelle coeva, titolo in oro al dorso su tassello in marocchino, nervature. Prima ed unica edizione, buona copia. Da esperto matematico qual era, Emerson dedica la sua attenzione alle permutazioni, chiamati fattoriali solo nel 1808 da Kremps. In-8th, 4 volumes in one: (4), 28; (1), iv, (88); 168pp, IV folding plates ; (1), iv, 138, V folding plates; 26, a folding plate. Numerous charts in the text. Coeval calf binding, gilt title on the back on a morocco label, bands. First and only edition, fair copy. As a mathematical expert, here Emerson devotes his attention to permutations, called factorials only in 1808 by Kremps.