The Magic of Mathematics: Discovering the Spell of Mathematics by Theoni Pappas (PDF)

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Delves into the world of ideas, explores the spell mathematics casts on our lives, and helps you discover mathematics where you least expect it. Be spellbound by the mathematical designs found in nature. Learn how knots may untie the mysteries of life. Be mesmerized by the computer revolution. Discover how the hidden forces of mathematics -hold architectural structures together -connect your telephone calls -help airplanes get off the ground – solve the mysteries of the living cell. See how some artists use a mathematical palette in their works and how many writers draw upon the wealth of its ideas. Experience all this in The Magic of Mathematics.

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Editorial Reviews: From Library Journal The essays in this third volume of mathematical mini-essays by the author of The Joy of Mathematics (Wide World Pub./Tetra, 1989) and More Joy of Mathematics (Wide World Pub./Tetra, 1991) are for the general reader, requiring little mathematical background. They range broadly over mathematical themes in art, architecture, music, games, and everyday technology, encompassing history, new discoveries, applications, and recreations. Though the choice of subjects is haphazard, and each essay barely skims the surface, the book is fun to browse. Ideas are tossed out and discussed one after another with just enough details to keep things interesting. There are many illustrations and few equations. Thought-provoking yet not overwhelming, this book makes the author’s pleasure in mathematics evident. Recommended for young adults and older.Amy Brunvand, Fort Lewis Coll. Lib., Durango, Col.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. About the Author Theoni Pappas is passionate about mathematics. A native Californian, Pappas received her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1966 and her M.A. from Stanford University in 1967. She taught high school and college mathematics for nearly two decades, then turned to writing a remarkable series of innovative books which reflect her commitment to demystifying mathematics and making the subject more approachable. Through her pithy, nonthreatening and easily comprehensible style, she breaks down mathematical prejudices and barriers to help one realize that mathematics is a dynamic world of fascinating ideas that can be easily accessible to the layperson.Her math calendars and over 19 math books appeal to both young and adult audiences alike. Three of her books have been Book-of-the Month Club selections, and her Joy of Mathematics was selected as a Pick of the Paperbacks. Her books have been translated into Japanese, Finnish, French, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, Turkish, Russian, Thai, simplified and traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Spanish.In 2000 Pappas received the Excellence in Achievement Award from the University of California Alumni Association for her work on books and other innovative products that deal with mathematics. She lives in Palo Alto, CA.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Great clarity without compromising depth and substance. Can be used as a primer to further studies in fields that have much to do with numbers.

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⭐Enjoyable

⭐Brilliant from start to finish. Some great examples of the way that maths works and why it is so interesting.

⭐Great book! Great reading to refresh one’s mind.

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⭐This is a highly enjoyable book.I really love reading and rereading this book.The book is very fun and very informative

⭐A fun introduction to numbers and their myriad uses. It is really just an overview of concepts, applications and puzzles concerning numbers. It left me wanting much more but not knowing where to go. Still it was a fun read.

⭐Very interesting, an appreciation of the role of mathematics in the world around us.

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