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Handbook of writing for the mathematical sciences, 2nd edition, by Nicholas J. Higham. Pp. 302. $34. 1998. ISBN 0 89871 420 6 (SIAM, Philadelphia).

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2016

Steve Abbott*
Affiliation:
Claydon High School, Claydon, Ipswich IP6 0EG

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