Waiting for Thunder
The sea does not care that they built a great, mathematically-precise ship, or that they charted the perfect, most efficient course. the sea is not impressed. nor is the storm." a pause.
Choose your own adventure (CYOA), Steel Quest: Intro.
You have a steady hand, and a mathematical mind for large and small scale. exploration serves to fill in the great map, and you know you're landmarks well. navigation is key. where the hell are we? right here, of course.
The Life of Another - Chapter 33
Just as advanced mathematics could pull my perceptions into a whole different way of interpreting the world, so too could exposure to nonnative tongues and customs that i had used my former talent to learn.
KAVUA Chapter 1 - The Arrival
She studied hard about this little known tribe named kavua, learning their complex language and mathematical system and different cultural taboos and customs. deago had lived with the tribe for a few years of his own life.
Transitions
"i just wish emotional quandaries were as easy to solve as mathematical quandaries." "if there's one thing medical school taught me, freya: problems are never as easy to deal with in your heart and soul as they are on the text of a page."
Kickaha vs the Board of Education
I've noticed that a lot of our mathematics curriculum is lacking in practical applications. we teach them the formulas to pass a test, but not how to actually use them." "well the test determines how much funding we get." susan replied.
Daedalus
Marianna had icarus recite some poetry, and perform some basic mathematics, much to his son's dismay. when he asked why he was quizzed and berated on his birthday, marianna replied by reminding him that he would be going to school soon.
A Pirate's Life: Story of Blackjack
With one quick swipe of my right leg, and some precise mathematics, i hit the griffin right in the treasure of every man...his jewels.
Windows to the Soul - chap. 17-18 - by Skyfox
Senassa explained that the materials laid out on the table, borrowed from drasi, were his ongoing project of advancing his mathematical knowledge.
Chapter 4: First Day (Part 2)
His first class was mathematics which was taught by a male badger named mr.
The Fox General: Fragile Sfox
"i took lessons in mathematics, architecture, and the liberal arts, which the academy offered and you know what? i was given a position in the military as soon as i graduated!" "really now?" "yes! ha ha ha!
Chapter 17-nonsense
He can read and recite mathematical formulas, everything!" lily blinked in surprise, "is that so? that's amazing; i don't think i even knew my abcs at that age." "i know! he's even been helping me look over my case."