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Geekspeak
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Graham Tattersall |
The quirky offspring of 'QI' and 'Freakonomics', 'Geekspeak' melds ingenious statistical analysis with edifying trivia to explain away some curious facts of life.Curiosity is our human birthright, an… |
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Fragments of Infinity
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Ivars Peterson |
"In this visual journey, author Ivars Peterson guides us to the crossroads of mathematics and art, creativity and imagination - and challenges long-held notions about the ways in which these connect.… |
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Is mathematics inevitable?
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Underwood Dudley,Leonard F. Klosinski |
This is a collection of gems from the literature of mathematics that shine as brightly today as when they first appeared in print - they deserve to be seen and admired. The selections include two opp… |
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The math behind..
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Beveridge, Colin (Maths coach) |
"A compilation of everyday events analyzed for their probability of occurring. The odds are determined using mathematical equations and science. An entertaining illustrated reference to the role of m… |
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Professor Stewart's casebook of mathematical mysteries
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Ian Stewart |
"In Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries , acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart presents an enticing collection of mathematical curios and conundrums. With a new puzzle on each page,… |
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Alex Through the Looking-glass
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Alex Bellos |
From triangles, rotations and power laws, to fractals, cones and curves, Bellos takes readers on a journey of mathematical discovery. As he narrates a series of eye-opening encounters with lively per… |
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How big is infinity?
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A. J. Crilly |
What are the strangest numbers? Where do numbers come from? Can maths guarantee riches? Why are three dimensions not enough? Can a butterfly's wings really cause a hurricane? Can maths predict the fu… |
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