More Joy of Mathematics: Exploring Mathematics All Around You by Theoni Pappas (PDF)

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Now Pappas has done it again, or rather, has done more!The pages of MORE JOY OF MATHEMATICS spill over with ideas, puzzles, games from all over the world, historic background, exciting graphics and up-to-the-minute math breakthrough. Readers will find plent to enjoy as they discover Pappas’ unique easy reading style.This sequel to the popular title, THE JOY OF MATHEMATICS, let’s you appreciate how mathematics is connected to the everyday world— and how a glimpse of essential concepts can enrich one’s life in so many ways. Pappas’ fresh and lively approach to mathematics — appealing even to those who are intimidated by the world of numbers—unlocks pleasures, mysteries, and applications of over two-hundred of mathematical concepts.

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Editorial Reviews: 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 18 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:

⭐I purchased the Joy Mathematics book for ideas to help Middle school students. I’m a volunteer math tutor in a local middle school. And I have found many interesting facts about math which might improve students attitudes.

⭐as good as the first. just a continuation of the same compartmentalized sections that i love!

⭐This was a gift to a person who liked math. The feedback was very good, he liked the book and found it challenging and logical.

⭐Excellent Item and Fast Shipping! Thanks!

⭐This is a very excellent book on mathematics.It is very informative and fun It has good illustrations and is very well written.You will enjoy reading this book

⭐Many have sadly been led to believe that math is a cold, lifeless subject limited only to homework assignments and balancing your checkbook. Nothing could be further from the truth, and Pappas books show this. Her “More Joy of Mathematics” shows a vast amount of instances of where math shows up, some math history, and a few visual brain teasers. How are exponents involved in the forging that creates a powerful Samuri sword? How do the properties of an elipse make your car’s headlights switch to high-beam? What math can be found in an ocean wave, the strength of a honeycomb pattern, or a nautilus shell? How is math vital to the contruction of musical instruments? Is zero really a “number”, and where does the concept come from? What are some currently unsolved problems in mathematics? A total layman could understand most of the book, but to understand all the mini essays you might at least want to have knowledge of math at the high school level.The book is a fast read, and fun to flip back and forth through, because each example is summarized in its own 1 or 2 page section, with illustrations. The same goes for “Joy of Mathematics” so you don’t necessarily have to read that one first; they just contain different sets of examples. And don’t think that all the good ideas were already taken for the first book — “More Joy of Mathematics” is just as exciting to read. Plus it has a single index listing the topics from both this book and the previous one, so if you buy both it’s easy to find the article you want by only looking it up once. Perfect gift for a math enthusiast at any level, and it may even covert a few “mathphobes”.

⭐If you enjoyed Pappas’ “The Joy of Mathematics,” then you should love this addition to the set. This book, like its predecessor, contains a diverse collection of concise, insightful discussions about mathematical topics and how they relate to the observed world. It develops ideas with an elegant simplicity by providing the reader with copious amounts of illustrations and diagrams. Pappas communicates mathematical ideas clearly and, unlike some mathematicians, stresses their relation to the lives and experiences of humans. She reveals the appealing aspects of the subject by excluding the technical, logical deductions that most frequently discourage people from studying it. The variety of topics presented in the book displays the versatility of mathematics and its relevance to human knowledge. For students interested in exploring the meaning and significance of mathematics or for teachers lacking the necessary materials to enlighten their students about these topics, this book is ideal.

⭐I thoroughly recommend this for all secondary school maths teachers. The separate chapters enabled it to be used for introducing major mathematical topics

⭐Great for uni thank you!

⭐Excellent. Delighted with it!

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