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Secrets Of Mental Math

The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightening Calculation and Amazing Maths Tricks

Author: Arthur Benjamin and Michael Shermer  

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From two premier maths minds - a renowned mathematics professor and a contributing editor to Scientific American - comes an engaging, accessible guide to calculating almost anything in your head.

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From two premier maths minds - a renowned mathematics professor and a contributing editor to Scientific American - comes an engaging, accessible guide to calculating almost anything in your head.

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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.

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Critic Reviews

“"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 Deale r and Beat the Market”

“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 Market

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About the Author

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.

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Product Details

Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Published
8th August 2006
Pages
224
ISBN
9780307338402

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