The Book of Numbers

From Shakuntala Devi, the author popularly known as the Human Computer, comes the Book of Numbers which is made for all those who are poor at mathematics and numbers. One cannot avoid mathematics and numeric in day-to-day life, even though both of these elements frequently dissuade people due to the complexity they project. This book is a simplified text that helps readers to learn the tactics of using mathematics confidently.Every day, whether it is at home, school or office, we all deal with numbers. It may be easy to tackle basic number usage but as soon as it comes to advanced mathematics and a higher-level of number-knowledge, most of the people are stuck. Shakuntala Devi has shared easy ways to deal with number usage and does this by dividing the book into three easy sections.The first section covers general number usage, the second talks about catchy, lesser-known facts and the third section deals with tables, equations and handy formulae that are needed regularly. This book helps readers to become better at quick calculations and general usage of numbers.Despite being based on a subject like mathematics, which is understood to be a difficult subject for many, the Book of Numbers proves to be a well-explained book that is easy-to-understand. It serves in helping one acquire the confidence required for efficiently dealing with numbers. Book of Numbers was published by Orient Paperbacks in 2006 and is available in paperback format.About The AuthorShakuntala Devi is known for her impressive ability with numbers and mental calculations. Figuring The Joy of Numbers and Awaken The Genius In Your Child are some of the other popular books on mathematics by this author.

Born to an orthodox Brahmin family in Bangalore, Shakuntala Devi manifested an extraordinary love for numbers at a very early age. By the time she was five years old she had become an expert in complex mental arithmetic. The rest, as they say, is now history. She has authored several international bestsellers which have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. She is also the recipient of Ramanujan Mathematical Genius Award, which was bestowed on her in Washington, USA, in 1988.