An excellent resource for the general reader, the third edition succeeds at uncovering the mathematics inherent in the world around them in an accessible way. It introduces them to the most important and interesting ideas in mathematics while inspiring them to actively engage in mathematical thinking. The emphasis is placed on mathematical methods ...
Two mathematicians explore several mathematical concepts for the layperson through the use of easy-to-understand and extremely whimsical examples: e.g., explaining how the Golden Ratio accounts for the number of swirls on a pineapple, and demonstrating the misuse of statistics by noting that they can be used to prove that the average American ...
An excellent resource for the general reader, the third edition succeeds at uncovering the mathematics inherent in the world around them in an accessible way. It introduces them to the most important and interesting ideas in mathematics while inspiring them to actively engage in mathematical thinking. The emphasis is placed on mathematical methods ...
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: The Teaching Company
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781565857704ISBN:1565857704
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. The is Book 1 from a 2-book series (NOTE: only Book 1 is offered in this listing). The book is bent at the top but there are no creases, tears, writing or underlining. The front cover has a partial crease near the spine due to the cover being bent back as the previous owner was reading, but the binding is so tight, I doubt the book has been read more than once. Clean. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: The Teaching Company
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781565857704ISBN:1565857704
Description: Very Good. PART 1 AND 2, (TWO BOOK SET), EXCELLENT READING CONDITION, NICE CLEAN UNMARKED PAGES, BOOK ONE HAS WEAR TO STRING BINDING, PAGES VERY INTACT, MINOR COVER EDGE WEAR, BOOK 1-226 PGS., BOOK 2-218 PGS. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: The Teaching Company
Date Published: 2001
Description: Good. 6 VHS Tapes and 2 paperback pamphlets. Part 1 and Part 2. Change and Motion, Calculus made clear. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. SAVE Money on S and Handling, buy more than one book from us as a time! Items are from a smoke free and air conditioned environment. read more
Binding: Plastic
Publisher: The Teaching Company
Date Published: 2006
Description: Very Good. VHS Total of 6 video tapes, 3 tapes each in Part I and Part II, 4 lectures per tape; total of 24 lectures. Tapes only, no guide books. read more
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Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics
