Watson Library: Mathematics: Home

Resources at Watson Library

Watson Library has a variety of books and eBooks on Mathematics and related topics. The books listed below are a sampling of what we have available in the library - to find more, check our library catalog, or contact us for help!

The math of life & death : 7 mathematical principles that shape our lives. By Kit Yates -- Available through the library catalog as a Book.
Essential math for AI : next-level mathematics for efficient and successful AI systems. By Hala Nelson -- Available through the library catalog as an eBook.
All the math you'll ever need : a self-teaching guide. By Carolyn Wheater -- Available through the library catalog as an eBook.

Search Mathematics Databases

National Council for Teachers of Mathematics - Standards This link opens in a new window
NCTM's Standards publications and position statements present a vision of appropriate goals for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning. This vision is at the heart of NCTM's efforts to provide guidance and resources for the implementation of research-informed and high-quality teaching that supports the learning of each and every student in equitable environments.
Sage Data - powered by Data Planet This link opens in a new window
Datasets cover a wide range of subjects – including business, finance, banking, economics, sociology, political science, demography, agriculture, education, international studies, criminal justice, housing and construction, labor and employment, energy resources and industries, and more. Sources include public, private/commercial, and nongovernmental organizations, as well as Woods & Poole Economics, Inc.

Resources On The Web

American Mathematical Society
The American Mathematical Society delivers electronic products and services to mathematicians and engineers including books and journals in print; electronic journals on the e-Math home page; the MathSci database in several electronic formats.
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
An organization that provides journals, books and opportunities to attend conferences mathematical programs.
Encyclopedia of Mathematics
An open access resource designed specifically for the mathematics community.
GeoGabra
A free online app bundle with graphing, geometry, algebra, 3D, statistics, and probability.
Wolfram Alpha
A set of data and algorithms used for answering questions in a variety of subject domains. The aim of this product is to enable users to quickly engage in data computation and information visualization.

Credo Reference

Credo Reference is our scholarly alternative to Wikipedia. It allows you to search hundreds of reference books on a wide variety of subjects. Use this search box to browse Mathematics related topics from titles including:

50 Maths Ideas You Really Need to Know
In 50 Maths Ideas You Really Need to Know, Professor Tony Crilly explains in 50 clear and concise essays the mathematical concepts - ancient and modern, theoretical and practical, everyday and…
Quercus 2014

New Scientist Instant Expert: How Numbers Work
How Numbers Work takes a tour of this mind-blowing but beautiful realm of numbers and the mathematical rules that connect them. Not only that, but take a crash course on the biggest unsolved…
John Murray Learning 2018

The Princeton Companion to Mathematics
Introduces basic mathematical tools and vocabulary; traces the development of modern mathematics; explains essential terms and concepts; examines core ideas in major areas of mathematics; describes…
Princeton University Press 2010