This two volume classic comprises two titles: "Patterns of Plausible Inference" and "Induction and Analogy in Mathematics". This is a guide to the practical art

A guide to the practical art of plausible reasoning, this book has relevance in every field of intellectual activity. Professor Polya, a world-famous mathematic

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Based on Stanford University's well-known competitive exam, this excellent mathematics workbook offers students at both high school and college levels a complet