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This little book makes serious math simple!

  • Over 120 concepts including laws, principles, equations, paradoxes, and theorems
  • Simplifies mathematics, providing fascinating answers to intriguing questions
  • Jargon-free text provides accessible explanations for famous principles such as chaos theory, Fibonacci numbers, Euclid's Elements, Zeno's paradoxes, and more
  • The perfect gift for students, scholars, deep thinkers, armchair intellectuals, and anyone who is interested in math

The Little Book of Mathematical Principles provides simple, clear explanations for over 120 principles, equations, paradoxes, laws, and theorems that form the basis of modern mathematics.

Making serious math simple, this book explains Fibonacci numbers, Euclid's Elements, and Zeno's paradoxes, as well as other fundamental principles such as chaos theory, game theory, and the game of life.

This book simplifies the ancient discipline of mathematics and provides fascinating answers to intriguing questions, such as: What is the greatest pyramid?, What is a perfect number?, and Is there a theory for stacking oranges?

Written by the author of CCEA GCSE Mathematics Higher 2 and Advanced Level Mathematics: Mechanics, this book is excellent either for dipping into or for reading from cover to cover for a more thorough and engaging understanding of mathematics.

A great coffee table book or gift for anyone interested in math, The Little Book of Mathematical Principles, Theories, & Things provides just enough information for each foundational principle that you will understand the underlying issues. Use it to impress your friends with your knowledge of paradoxes, theories, and more!

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A REFRESHING WALK THROUGH MATHEMATICS...

The Little Book of Mathematical Principles, Theories, & Things, explains over 120 laws, principles, equations, paradoxes, and theorems that are the foundation of modern mathematics. Making serious math simple, it explains Fibonacci numbers, Zeno's paradoxes and Euclid's Elements, as well as those essential such as chaos theory, game theory and, of course, the game of life.

This little book simplifies the ancient discipline of mathematics, and provides fascinating answers to intriguing questions, including:

  • When did people first use numbers?
  • What is the Greatest Pyramid—and where can it be found?
  • What is a perfect number?
  • How many grains of sand would fill the universe?
  • Is there a theory for stacking oranges?

This book is arranged in chronological order and is excellent either for dipping into or for reading from cover to cover for a thorough and engaging understanding of mathematics.

Robert Solomon has written over 30 books, including several textbooks. He has conducted research into Mathematical Logic and Set Theory and has taught at schools and universities in the United Kingdom and Africa.

About the Author

Dr Robert Solomon has written over 30 books, including several GCSE mathematics textbooks and revision guides. Many of his titles are also designed for A-Level students, such as Mechanics and Statistics. As well as conducting research into mathematical logic and set theory, he has shared his extensive knowledge of principles, theorems and equations by teaching both at universities and schools in the UK and Africa.

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  • Publication date2016
  • ISBN 10 1504800532
  • ISBN 13 9781504800532
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