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Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities

 
Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities
   Author: Ian Stewart
By Profile Books
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 4.0/5

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Average rating of 5/5 Forget about what you thought about math in school, 2009-07-01
This book is full of little gems, it's a great little read.
Forget about what some of the other comments said, if your a average person with average abilities in mathematics you should easily understand this book just as I did, I'm no brain box. If your not too good at math then maybe give this a miss, otherwise pick this book up and give it a read.

Average rating of 5/5 A Must-Have for the lover of Puzzles and Logic, 2009-09-22
I picked this up to leaf through it the day it arrived, whilst already halfway through another book, AND I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!
Packed full of puzzles, and funny quirks of number patterns, this book is for readers of all abilities who have an interest in numerical gymnastics.
The other main component of the book is the history of mathematical research and development, in which Stewart gives an insight into the discovery of numerous maths theories and laws. And whilst this is -- at times -- heavy going, it's delivered in bite-size sections, interspersed throughout the book, which itself is given in tiny portions, allowing the reader to pick up and read at any time.
Brilliantly collected puzzles and stories with easy-to-understand solutions and explanations, Stewart's jovial delivery makes this book an unalloyed pleasure. 10/10!
Andy Gibson, 35, Fleet, Hampshire.

Average rating of 5/5 A magical mathematical cabinet, 2009-12-09
This book is a worthy successor to Professor Stewart's previous best seller. Full of entertainments for anybody with a fascination for mathematics, that under appreciated foundation to our science and technology, and for some of us one of the deepest of interests and a continuing delight.

The book is stimulating, entertaining, amusing and informative. If you have the slightest interest, buy it and read it.

Average rating of 4/5 Prof Stew Math curiosities, 2009-07-09
Very interesting, not just for the geeky it has a broader appeal by showing maths in almost every context.

Average rating of 4/5 An untidy cabinet, 2009-07-16
What a hoot! Lots of good puzzles and the odd paradox or two. The book fails: I had to be willing to admit ignorance far too often.I had to refer to the back of the book, because I didn't know the methodology, so I ended up feeling a bit dim. I think that the main text is a bit relentless: You can read one example after another, after another until it all starts to blur.
If Prof Stewart is going to carry us that far, then the odd page or two of maths theory is not going to put us off. I think...
That aside, I've found it to be an enormous pleasure.
I'd like Prof Stewart to do the same thing with changing values: that is, a popular book on easy-to-use calculus: what it is, how to use it and why you shouldn't be frightened of it. You can do it,Prof!
On the whole: a good fail.

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Product Information
Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9781846680649
ISBN: 1846680646
Label: Profile Books
Manufacturer: Profile Books
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2008-10-02
Publisher: Profile Books
Studio: Profile Books
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