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Mathematics for Actuarial Students - Part 1. Elementary Differential and Integral Calculus

Mathematics for Actuarial Students
Part 1. Elementary Differential and Integral Calculus

Originally published in 1939, this book forms the first part of a two-volume series on the mathematics required for the examinations of the Institute of Actuaries, focusing on elementary differential and integral calculus. Miscellaneous examples are included at the end of the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in actuarial science and mathematics.
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Date Published: April 2016

Mathematics for Actuarial Students - Part 2. Finite Differences, Probability and Elementary Statistics

Mathematics for Actuarial Students
Part 2. Finite Differences, Probability and Elementary Statistics

Originally published in 1939, this book forms the second part of a two-volume series on the mathematics required for the examinations of the Institute of Actuaries, focusing on finite differences, probability and elementary statistics. Miscellaneous examples are included at the end of the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in actuarial science and mathematics.
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Date Published: April 2016

An Elementary Treatise on Actuarial Mathematics 

An Elementary Treatise on Actuarial Mathematics

Originally published in 1931, this book was written to provide actuarial students with a guide to mathematics, with information on elementary trigonometry, finite differences, summation, differential and integral calculus, and probability. Examples are included throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in actuarial practice and its relationship with aspects of mathematics.
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Date Published: May 2016

 A University Education

A University Education

Universities have a crucial role in the modern world. In England, entrance to universities is by nation-wide competition which means English universities have an exceptional influence on schools--a striking theme of the book. This important book first investigates the university as an institution and then tracks the individual on their journey to and through university. In A University Education, David Willetts presents a compelling case for the ongoing importance of the university, both as one of the great institutions of modern society and as a transformational experience for the individual. The book also makes illuminating comparisons with higher education in other countries, especially the US and Germany... 
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Published: 25 June 2019 

Fundamentals of Machine Learning 

Fundamentals of Machine Learning

Interest in machine learning is exploding worldwide, both in research and for industrial applications. Machine learning is fast becoming a fundamental part of everyday life.
This book is a brief introduction to this area - exploring its importance in a range of many disciplines, from science to engineering, and even its broader impact on our society. The book is written in a style that strikes a balance between brevity of explanation, rigorous mathematical argument, and outlines principle ideas. At the same time, it provides a comprehensive overview of a variety of methods and their application within this field. This includes an introduction to Bayesian approaches to modeling, as well as deep learning...
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Published: 28 January 2020

Computers and Society - Modern Perspectives

Computers and Society
Modern Perspectives

The last century has seen enormous leaps in the development of digital technologies, and most aspects of modern life have changed significantly with their widespread availability and use. Technology at various scales - supercomputers, corporate networks, desktop and laptop computers, the internet, tablets, mobile phones, and processors that are hidden in everyday devices and are so small you can barely see them with the naked eye - all pervade our world in a major way.
Computers and Society: Modern Perspectives is a wide-ranging and comprehensive textbook that critically assesses the global technical achievements in digital technologies and how are they are applied in media; education and learning; medicine and health; free speech, democracy, and government; and war and peace...  
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Published: 18 June 2019

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