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Strength in Numbers - Discovering the Joy and Power of Mathematics in Everyday Life

by Sherman K. Stein
$9.90
Strength in Numbers - Discovering the Joy and Power of Mathematics in Everyday Life
Strength in Numbers - Discovering the Joy and Power of Mathematics in Everyday Life

Math's intrigue unveiled in daily life joys.

Whether you dread numbers or love the challenge they pose, "Strength in Numbers" could evolve your view of mathematics. Imagine seeing math not as a school subject, but as an adventurous companion in everyday decision-making—calculating expenses or understanding news statistics. Stein’s accessible writing promises to strip complex concepts down to their enjoyable essentials, without needing a Ph.D. in the subject. This book might just rekindle your curiosity and appreciation for the math that invisibly shapes our lives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Strength in Numbers - Discovering the Joy and Power of Mathematics in Everyday Life

by Sherman K. Stein
$9.90
ISBN: 9780471152521
Authors: Sherman K. Stein
Publisher: Wiley
Date of Publication: 1996-09-06
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, Personal Development, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Popular Science, Personal Development, Mathematics
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 28 readers)

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An easygoing, highly entertaining refresher on all the math you'll ever need. What do two goats and a car have to do with making good decisions? Was the golden ratio used to build the Great Pyramid of Khufu? Can it be that some numbers are unmistakably "hot," while others are inherently "cool"? With his infectiously enthusiastic and engaging style, award-winning teacher and author Sherman K. Stein offers a new appreciation for mathematics, from the beauty of its logic ("as inevitable and memorable as a Mozart symphony") to its amazing power and pervasiveness in our lives. Requiring no math knowledge beyond basic arithmetic and high school geometry, Strength in Numbers is an enlightening introduction to all the math you'll ever need.
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Math's intrigue unveiled in daily life joys.

Whether you dread numbers or love the challenge they pose, "Strength in Numbers" could evolve your view of mathematics. Imagine seeing math not as a school subject, but as an adventurous companion in everyday decision-making—calculating expenses or understanding news statistics. Stein’s accessible writing promises to strip complex concepts down to their enjoyable essentials, without needing a Ph.D. in the subject. This book might just rekindle your curiosity and appreciation for the math that invisibly shapes our lives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.