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Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks

by Arthur T. Benjamin, Michael Shermer
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Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks
Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks

Master lightning-quick calculations and mind-blowing math tricks.

"Secrets of Mental Math" could be a great read for anyone who wants to improve their mental math skills and challenge themselves to think differently about numbers. The book teaches simple, yet effective techniques for performing quick calculations in your head, as well as improving your memory for numbers. Users are likely to appreciate the fun, engaging approach that "mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin takes when teaching these techniques. This book will leave users feeling empowered and amazed at what they can accomplish with just a few simple tricks.

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.

Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks

by Arthur T. Benjamin, Michael Shermer
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ISBN: 9780307338402
Authors: Arthur T. Benjamin, Michael Shermer
Publisher: Crown
Date of Publication: 2006-08-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Science
Related Topics: Psychology, Personal Development, Mathematics, Popular Science, Education
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 2229 readers)

Description

These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers. Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends—and yourself—with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks. This book will teach you to do math in your head faster than you ever thought possible, dramatically improve your memory for numbers, and—maybe for the first time—make mathematics fun. Yes, even you can learn to do seemingly complex equations in your head; all you need to learn are a few tricks. You’ll be able to quickly multiply and divide triple digits, compute with fractions, and determine squares, cubes, and roots without blinking an eye. No matter what your age or current math ability, Secrets of Mental Math will allow you to perform fantastic feats of the mind effortlessly. This is the math they never taught you in school.
 

Master lightning-quick calculations and mind-blowing math tricks.

"Secrets of Mental Math" could be a great read for anyone who wants to improve their mental math skills and challenge themselves to think differently about numbers. The book teaches simple, yet effective techniques for performing quick calculations in your head, as well as improving your memory for numbers. Users are likely to appreciate the fun, engaging approach that "mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin takes when teaching these techniques. This book will leave users feeling empowered and amazed at what they can accomplish with just a few simple tricks.

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.