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Discover the enchanting world of mathematics with 'Coincidences, Chaos, and All That Math Jazz.' This vividly illustrated book serves as an unexpected, yet engaging introduction to the often-misunderstood realm of math. Written by a witty professor with a knack for humor, each chapter starts with a surprising insight, inviting readers on a journey that transcends traditional formulas and equations. The book masterfully combines mathematics with art, nature, and music, making complex ideas accessible to both math enthusiasts and those who shy away from numbers. Perfect for puzzle lovers and anyone who has ever pondered life’s big questions, this 288-page treasure is an absolute must-have for the eternally curious. Whether you're a lapsed math aficionado or someone who's intimidated by formulas, this book will inspire, amuse, and expand your thinking. Experience the vibrancy of mathematics in a way that’s never been done before!
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393329315
Year: 2010
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393329315
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
"A profusely illustrated, bemusingly unorthodox introduction to math.Booklist
A book for the eternally curious, Coincidences fuses a professor™s understanding of the hidden mathematical skeleton of the universe with the sensibility of a stand-up comedian, making life's big questions accessible and compelling. Each chapter opens with a surprising insight”not a mathematic formula, but a common observation. From there, the authors leapfrog over math and anecdote toward profound ideas about nature, art, and music. Coincidences is a book for lovers of puzzles and posers of outlandish questions, lapsed math aficionados and the formula-phobic alike.
"I once had a math teacher who used to throw books at us. If only this had been one of them.Ben Longstaff, New Scientist
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393329315
Year: 2010
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393329315
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
"A profusely illustrated, bemusingly unorthodox introduction to math.Booklist
A book for the eternally curious, Coincidences fuses a professor™s understanding of the hidden mathematical skeleton of the universe with the sensibility of a stand-up comedian, making life's big questions accessible and compelling. Each chapter opens with a surprising insight”not a mathematic formula, but a common observation. From there, the authors leapfrog over math and anecdote toward profound ideas about nature, art, and music. Coincidences is a book for lovers of puzzles and posers of outlandish questions, lapsed math aficionados and the formula-phobic alike.
"I once had a math teacher who used to throw books at us. If only this had been one of them.Ben Longstaff, New Scientist