The JPL Library has a strong collection in mathematics, both in print and in electronic formats. Not only are there books on advanced theories or applications in engineering, but also there are books on puzzles, histories, and relations to society.Here is a short list of example titles:

• The Mathematical Coloring Book
• Traveling Mathematics – the Fate of Diophanto’s Arithematics
• Random Curves: Journey of a Mathematician
• Algorithmic Advantures: from Knowledge to Magic

Full text chapters can be downloaded from the ebooks while within the JPL Network. Once downloaded, they can be moved to laptops, tablets, and other mobile devices. When outside of the JPL Network, please use the Browser Remote Access System (RAS) to come into JPL Network first.

Click on these links to see list of books under each topic:

• Puzzles and games
• Math histories
• Math and society

We welcome your comments and ideas for other topics for display; you can use the “Add Comment” below, or send them to Library Reference Desk at library@jpl.nasa.gov, call ext 4-4200.

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Do you know, as a JPLer, you have access to thousands of electronic books and videos on all aspects related to IT (information technology)?  JPL Library, Professional Development, and the Engineering and Science Directorate offer several resources, allowing all staff to pursue self-paced learning and development.  Here is a quick run-down of the major resources:

• JPL Library ebooks portal: This page leads to a search box and an A-Z list of books from IEEE, EngNetBase, ITNetBase, and Springer Computer Science book collections.  All materials from here can be downloaded then put on any mobile devices for later reading.
• Books 24×7: Through the NASA SATERN training system, search for Books 24×7, and you can access books and short videos on IT topics as well as business management skills.  Books 24×7 also serves as the Lab’s outlet for Microsoft training.  You need to have a NASA Launch Pad user id and password in order to use this resource.
• Training library from lynda.com: Jointly supported by the Engineering and Science Directorate and Professional Development, lynda.com provides videos on programming languages, productivity software, web development applications, and other topics. You need to set up a login and profile with lynda.com in order to watch the videos.  Follow the direction below or call 4HELP to set up your profile.

Contact the JPL Library (email library@jpl.nasa.gov or call 4-4200) if you are interested in a customized list of ebooks or videos.  For access and technical support for Books 24×7, please contact NASA SATERN sy Help at NASA-satern.support@nasa.gov; access questions related to lynda.com, please contact 4HELP.

———–Instruction on setting up lynda.com profile ——-

1. From your computer, while on Lab go to iplogin.lynda.com  (click on “Yes” if  a Security Screen pops up)
2. Click the “Create a Profile” link
3. Fill in the short form.  (Note:  your log-in ID must be your jpl e-mail address)
4. Once you register and create your profile, you will be able to access lynda.com from any computer, anywhere.
5. For technical issues concerning lynda.com, you may submit a web request http://jplit.jpl.nasa.gov/4help or contact JPL Service Desk at 4HELP.

PNAS is the abbreviation for  the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. It is one of the world’s most-cited multidisciplinary scientific journal. Since its establishment in 1914, it continues to publish cutting-edge research reports, reviews,  colloquium papers, and actions of the Academy. JPL Library provides electronic access from the very first volume to current.

However, more than the content of the print journal, the online web site has several additional features:

• Alerts and Early Edition for the latest articles
• Multimedia contents such as Podcasts and Video Library
• Topical collections such as astronomy, engineering, mathematics, and physics

For Facebook and Twitter users, you can also follow PNAS on the social media of your choice.

For more comments and questions about PNAS, please contact the JPL Library reference desk either via email library@jpl.nas.gov or call ext 4-4200.  You can also leave a comment here.