The paperback of the critically-acclaimed popular science book by a writer who is fast becoming a celebrity mathematician. Prime numbers are the very atoms of arithmetic. They also embody one of the most tantalising enigmas in the pursuit of human knowledge. How can one predict when the next prime number will occur? Is there a formula which could generate primes? These apparently simple questions have confounded mathematicians ever since the Ancient Greeks. In 1859 the brilliant German mathematician Bernard Riemann put forward an idea which finally seemed to reveal a magical harmony at work in the numerical landscape. The promise that these eternal unchanging numbers would finally reveal their secret thrilled mathematicians around the world. Yet Riemann a hypochondriac & a troubled perfectionist never publicly provided a proof for his hypothesis & his housekeeper burnt all his personal papers on his death. Whoever cracks Riemann's hypothesis will go down in history for it has implications far beyond mathematics. In business it is the lynchpin for security & e-commerce. In science it has critical ramifications in Quantum Mechanics Chaos Theory & the future of computing. Pioneers in each of these fields are racing to crack the code & a prize of $1 million has been offered to the winner. As yet it remains unsolved. In this breathtaking book mathematician Marcus du Sautoy tells the story of the eccentric & brilliant men who have struggled to solve one of the biggest mysteries in science. It is a story of strange journeys last-minute escapes from death & the unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Above all it is a moving & awe-inspiring evocation of the mathematician's world & the beauties & mysteries it contains. ...

The fifth book in Vivian Frenchs comic fantasy series Tales from the Five Kingdoms". In this hilarious new story Gracie & Marcus our much loved hero & heroine are faced with a zombie who is not only horribly evil but an excruciatingly bad musician. Its nearly Cockenzie Rood Day & Prince Albion wants a grand celebration. But his plans are ruined when he is kidnapped by the terrifying zombie Fiddleduster Squint who wants to get into the Five Kingdoms. When Squint is refused entry across the magical border he & his creepy shadow go in search of giants with the intention of tricking them into causing all sorts of mayhem. Its a race against time but Gracie Gillypot Prince Marcus & Gubble the troll manage to get there first & avert disaster. Albion can have his party after all the giants are left in peace & our heroes return just in time to celebrate Queen Bluebells birthday. Whats more as the series nears the end its clear that Gracie & Marcus are headed for a royal romance..." ...

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Grasp the concepts needed to compose deconstruct & comprehend music Whether you're a student of music or a music lover Music Theory For Dummies" presents you with essential information on how to read write & understand music as well as helpful hints on composing arranging & creating original melodies harmonies & chords. " Music Theory For Dummies" gives you a friendly unintimidating overview of the material covered in a typical college-level course & makes music theory easy to underst&. It

Includes:: updated information on current teaching techniques; the newest music examples & genres; information on mastering major & minor scales using intervals & recognizing pitches & clefs; the lowdown on rhythms tempo dynamics & navigation; how to transcribe the music you hear & transposing it to other keys; harmonizing & accompanying melodies; composing & arranging for voices & instruments; performing your own music; & much more. Audio CD

Includes:: musical excerpts played on a variety of instruments; makes learning music theory as enjoyable as it is useful; & tracks to a typical college-level music theory course. Don't get discouraged by the seemingly complicated written structure of musical theory. With " Music Theory For Dummies" understanding music has never been easier! CD-ROM/DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file but are available for download after purchase."



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The Music Theory in Practice series has helped more than one million musicians worldwide to learn about the notation & theory of music. Now fully revised this workbook remains the best way to prepare for ABRSM's Grade 5 Theory of Music Exam. Features a clear explanation of music notation many worked examples & practice exercises definitions of important words & concepts specimen exam questions & helpful tips for students. As well as supporting the ABRSM Theory syllabus this workbook also provides an excellent resource for anyone wishing to develop general music literacy skills. ...

The Music Theory in Practice series has helped more than one million musicians worldwide to learn about the notation & theory of music. Now fully revised this workbook remains the best way to prepare for ABRSM's Grade 2 Theory of Music Exam. Features a clear explanation of music notation many worked examples & practice exercises definitions of important words & concepts specimen exam questions & helpful tips for students. As well as supporting the ABRSM Theory syllabus this workbook also provides an excellent resource for anyone wishing to develop general music literacy skills. ...

The Music Theory in Practice series has helped more than one million musicians worldwide to learn about the notation & theory of music. Now fully revised this workbook remains the best way to prepare for ABRSM's Grade 3 Theory of Music Exam. Features a clear explanation of music notation many worked examples & practice exercises definitions of important words & concepts specimen exam questions & helpful tips for students. As well as supporting the ABRSM Theory syllabus this workbook also provides an excellent resource for anyone wishing to develop general music literacy skills. ...

The Music Theory in Practice series has helped more than one million musicians worldwide to learn about the notation & theory of music. Now fully revised this workbook remains the best way to prepare for ABRSM's Grade 4 Theory of Music Exam. Features a clear explanation of music notation many worked examples & practice exercises definitions of important words & concepts specimen exam questions & helpful tips for students. As well as supporting the ABRSM Theory syllabus this workbook also provides an excellent resource for anyone wishing to develop general music literacy skills. ...

Builds on work covered in the first five volumes of Music Theory in Practice looking further into the workings of tonal harmony & introducing students to melodic composition outside the tonal system. Covers all aspects of the Grade 6 Theory of Music exam. Deals with the realisation of figured basses for keyboard & for voices in four parts harmonisation of tonal melodies & melodic composition both tonal & in more modern styles. Covers both pre-20th-century & 20th-century styles. ...

covers all aspects of the Grade 7 Theory of Music exam. Deals with harmonic vocabulary dissonance treatment & part-writing in Baroque music & melodic composition. Text

Includes:: worked examples of some typical examination questions & a set of exercises is provided for each kind of question. Covers both pre-20th-century & 20th-century styles.

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