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51. Generalizing Wallis' Formula.

Author

Huylebrouck, Dirk

Subjects
*MATHEMATICAL formulas, *MATHEMATICAL constants
Abstract

The article focuses on generalization of Wallis' formula of mathematician John Wallis using Glaisher-Kinkelin and Euler-Mascheroni constants.

Published
2015
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55. Fun With FWANADs.

Author

VANDERVELDE, SAM

Subjects
FRACTIONS, MULTIPLICATION, AREA measurement, INTEGRALS
Abstract

The article offers information about Fractions with Adjacent Numerator and Denominator (FWANADS) which are numbers with a positive disposition and love to multiply. The author states that by multiplying together a finite number of FWANADS, one can produce a variety of mathematical quantities. He mentions that John Wallis, a contemporary of Euler, has stumbled upon another unexpected FWANAD product by using a creative technique for evaluating an integral to measure the area of a semicircle.

Published
2013
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58. Hyatt Regency brand already 'designed' for the next upcycle.

Author

Serlen, Bruce

Subjects
HOSPITALITY industry, CAPITAL investments
Abstract

The article focuses on the capital improvement program of the Hyatt Regency brand by Global Hyatt Corp. in Chicago, Illinois. As stated, the new standards and designs are being implemented in new Hyatt Regency hotels to ensure that they would remain as competitive leaders in their respective markets. Moreover, John Wallis emphasized that they had used most of these designers on international projects so they are comfortable with the quality of their work.

Published
2008

59. Fighting Words The “Flame Wars” of Science.

Author

Roslnsky, Natalie M.

Subjects
SCIENTISTS, LOGIC
Abstract

Presents remarks made by feuding scientists. Contradiction of idea over the use of deductive logic in geometry between the philosophers Thomas Hobbes and John Wallis; Views about the government; Scrutiny over the book 'Origin of Species,' by Charles Darwin.

Published
2002

60. The Quiz.

Author

BALAZO, TERRANCE

Subjects
*AUTOMOBILE racing
Abstract

The article presents a quiz concerning trivia topics such as the flags used in Formula One racing to indicate disqualified drivers, actor Emilio Estevez's character in the motion picture "The Breakfast Club," and the mathematical symbol invented by mathematician John Wallis in 1655.

Published
2015

61. John Wallis. Una vita per un progetto.

Author

Guicciardini, Niccolò

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "John Wallis. Una vita per un progetto," by Luigi Maierù, part of the Historia Scientiae in Mediterraneo book series.

Published
2011
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64. Wallis, John.

Author

THOMAS, EDWARD A.

Subjects
BIOGRAPHIES of mathematicians, BRITISH authors
Abstract

An encyclopedia entry for John Wallis, an English mathematician, divine and author who died in 1703, is presented.

Published
1883

65. WALLIS, JOHN.

Author

GODWIN, PARKE

Subjects
MATHEMATICIANS
Abstract

An encyclopedia entry for John Wallis, a mathematician and divine who was born at Ashford, Kent, England in 1616 and died in 1703, is presented.

Published
1853

66. Wallis, John.

Author

MORRIS, CHARLES

Subjects
MATHEMATICIANS
Abstract

An encyclopedia entry for English mathematician John Wallis is presented.

Published
1901

67. Wallis, John.

Author

BROWN, JAMES D. and STRATTON, STEPHEN S.

Subjects
MATHEMATICIANS
Abstract

The article presents information on mathematician and writer John Wallis whose works include "Observations concerning the swiftness of sound," "Claudii Ptolemaei Harmonicorum," and several papers on musical subjects.

Published
1897

68. NBER profile: John J. Wallis.

Subjects
WALLIS, John, 1616-1703
Abstract

Profiles John J. Wallis, a research associate at the US National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Researches done by Wallis; Career history; Academic background; Family life.

Published
1995

73. Global Hyatt's paradigm shift can be traced to AmeriSuites deal.

Author

O'Connor, Stefani C.

Subjects
CORPORATE growth, MERGERS & acquisitions
Abstract

The article reports on the business growth of Global Hyatt Corp. It cites that senior vice president of brand and product development of Global Hyatt, John Wallis, has witnessed several changes in the company. According to him, the most significant change happened when Global Hyatt acquired AmeriSuites Inc. With this accomplishment, the potential of the company to business growth has increased.

Published
2008

74. Backing from Wills.

Author

Riley, Jonathan

Subjects
*PHOTOGRAPHS, *AGRICULTURE
Abstract

Discusses the support of Prince William for the farming industry through the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. Plan of the Prince for the proceeds from the sale of his official 21st birthday photographs; Response of RABI Chairman John Wallis to the support given by the Prince.

Published
2003

75. John Wallis.

Author

Drucker, Thomas

Subjects
Wallis, John, 1616-1703
Abstract

English mathematician. John Wallis (WAHL-uhs) was born in the village of Ashford, Kent, the son of the village rector, John Wallis, senior, and his second wife, Joanna Wallis, née Chapman. Wallis’s father died in 1622. He was left with sufficient resources to obtain a good elementary education and enrolled at an Essex school run by Martin Holbech in 1630. There, he was told by the master that he was the best prepared student in mathematics he had encountered. Wallis was, in addition to his mathematical learning, something of a calculating prodigy. From Holbech’s school, he proceeded to Emanuel College, Cambridge, where he studied medicine and took courses in physics as well as moral philosophy.

Published
2022

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