The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra by Shin Takahashi

The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra

Shin Takahashi, Iroha Inoue, Co Ltd Trend

No Starch Press · Print & ebook · May 1, 2012

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Who it’s for
A manga frame makes abstract linear algebra feel concrete, with romance and karate in the mix.
Themes
Linear algebra, Math education, Romance
Genres
Linear Algebra, General Manga, Nonfiction Comics

About this book

Reiji wants two things in life: a black belt in karate and Misa, the girl of his dreams. Luckily, Misa's big brother is the captain of the university karate club and is ready to strike a deal: Reiji can join the club if he tutors Misa in linear algebra.

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Follow along in The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra as Reiji takes Misa from the absolute basics of this tricky subject through mind-bending operations like performing linear transformations, calculating determinants, and finding eigenvectors and eigenvalues. With memorable examples like miniature golf games and karate tournaments, Reiji transforms abstract concepts into something concrete, understandable, and even fun. As you follow Misa through her linear algebra crash course, you'll learn about: –Basic vector and matrix operations such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication –Linear dependence, independence, and bases –Using Gaussian elimination to calculate inverse matrices –Subspaces, dimension, and linear span –Practical applications of linear algebra in fields like computer graphics, cryptography, and engineering But Misa's brother may get more than he bargained for as sparks start to fly between student and tutor. Will Reiji end up with the girl—or just a pummeling from her oversized brother? Real math, real romance, and real action come together like never before in The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra.

Math in Motion

A manga frame makes abstract linear algebra feel concrete, with romance and karate in the mix.

Come here for

  • Vectors, matrices, and eigenvalues explained through memorable examples
  • A blend of math learning, school-life manga, and romantic sparks

Expect

  • A path from basic operations to transformations and applications
  • Miniature golf and karate tournaments bringing concepts down to earth

Where it sits

General Manga75%
Linear Algebra58%
Nonfiction Comics32%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • General Manga
  • Machine Learning
  • Linear Algebra
Authors
Shin Takahashi, Iroha Inoue, Co Ltd Trend
Publisher
No Starch Press
Published
May 1, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Linear algebra · Math education · Romance
Reading lane
General Manga