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Secrets of Mental Math

The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks. Ausgezeichnet: New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age, 2007
TaschenbuchKartoniert, Paperback
304 Seiten
Englisch
Penguin Random Houseerschienen am08.08.2006
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.mehr
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KlappentextThese 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.
Details
ISBN/GTIN978-0-307-33840-2
ProduktartTaschenbuch
EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback
Erscheinungsjahr2006
Erscheinungsdatum08.08.2006
Seiten304 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
Gewicht240 g
Artikel-Nr.11469483

Inhalt/Kritik

Kritik
A great introduction to the wonder of numbers, from two superb teachers.
Brian Greene, author of The Elegant Universe

A magical mystery tour of mental mathematics! Fascinating and fun.
Joseph Gallian, president of the Mathematical Association of America

The clearest, simplest, most entertaining, and best book yet on the art of calculating in your head.
Martin Gardner, author of Mathematical Magic Show and Mathematical Carnival

This book can teach you mental math skills that will surprise you and your friends. Better, you will have fun and have valuable practical tools inside your head.
Dr. Edward O. Thorp, mathematician and author of Beat the Dealer and Beat the Marketmehr

Autor

Arthur Benjamin is a professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. He is also a professional magician and performs his mixture of math and magic all over the world.

Michael Shermer is host of the Caltech public lecture series, a contributing editor to and monthly columnist of Scientific American, the publisher of Skeptic magazine, and the author of several science books. He lives in Altadena, California.