Mathemagics - The Art Of Mental Calculation
Amaze
and mystify your friends! Benjamin has performed his "art of rapid
mental calculation" for audiences of all ages and levels of
mathematical sophistication, and now he reveals his secrets to you.
Actually, most of these calculation and memorization techniques are
fairly commonly known, but Benjamin explains how to perform them to
great effect. He uses simple algebraic proofs to show how the tricks
work and often adds an anecdote about how he "discovered" an
interesting trick. This is a book to ignite mathematical confidence and
curiosity. A word of warning, though: despite the subtitle, it will
take some dedicated practice to master these tricks. For most
collections.
This unique, one-stop, A-to-Z resource is packed with more than 1,800 entries that cover everything from nuts-and-bolts math to the most arcane unsolved theorems, from profiles of notable mathematicians to intriguing puzzles, challenging games, and even math humor.
The Universal Book of Mathematics is fully cross-referenced and brimming with all of the history, science, and numerical magic you need to make sense of everything from nothing to an infinite number of infinities. Whether you’re an amateur mathematician, a recreational math buff, or a dedicated student of numbers, this is the helpful resource, the entertaining pastime you’ve been waiting for.
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