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PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.

ISBN-100307338401

ISBN-139780307338402

eBay Product ID (ePID)51074747

Product Key Features

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSecrets of Mental Math : the Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks

SubjectStudy Guides, Teaching Methods & Materials / Mathematics, Recreations & Games, Arithmetic

Publication Year2006

TypeTextbook

AuthorArthur Benjamin, Michael Shermer

Subject AreaMathematics, Education, Study Aids

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight7.6 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2005-037289

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, "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

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal510

SynopsisFrom 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., 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., 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.

LC Classification NumberQA111.B44 2006