Books by Acheson

Pure mathematical gold, this insightful book by established author David Acheson makes mathematics accessible to everyone. The entertaining journey through the subject includes some fascinating puzzles and is accompanied by numerous illustrations and sketches by world famous cartoonists.

What is calculus really for? It helps tell us how and why things change with time. This illustrated introduction to dynamics aims to inspire the interest and enthusiasm of students embarking on a course of mathematical study. It explains why the mathematics which students learn is useful, by exploring the central ideas of calculus and dynamics.

This textbook provides a clear and concise introduction to both theory and application of fluid dynamics. It has a wide scope, frequent references to experiments, and numerous exercises (with hints and answers).