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Whenever Forty-second Street in New York is temporarily closed, traffic doesn't gridlock but flows more smoothly - why is that Or consider that cities that build new roads can experience dramatic increases in traffic congestion - how is this possible This title includes some of these counterintuitive mathematical occurrences.

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Magical Mathematics reveals the secrets of fun-to-perform card tricks--and the profound mathematical ideas behind them--that will astound even the most accomplished magician. Persi Diaconis and Ron Graham provide easy, step-by-step instructions for each trick, explaining how to set up the effect and offering tips on what to say and do while perform

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From geometry in motion to the possibilities of pi, this stunning volume reveals how art inspired the beauty and poetry of mathematical principles.

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Much of math history comes to us from early astrologers who needed to be able to describe and record what they saw in the night sky. Whether you were the king's court astrologer or a farmer marking the best time for planting, timekeeping and numbers really mattered.

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Tells the story of an extraordinary connection between a teacher and a student. This title describes the transformation that takes place in a student's heart, as he and his teacher reverse roles, as they age, as they are buffeted by life itself.

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Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, this title covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. It helps readers learn about: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the butterfly effect.

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Did you know it's possible to derive the Pythagorean theorem by spinning a fish tank filled with water Or that the line of best fit for a data set can be found using a mechanical contraption made from a rod and springs This title demonstrates how to use physical intuition to solve these and other math problems.

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Celebrates the beauty and wisdom of mathematics. This book includes the birthdays of notable mathematicians, so readers can see which ones share theirs.

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Humanity's love affair with mathematics and mysticism reached a critical juncture, legend has it, on the back of a turtle in ancient China. This book explains why Chinese emperors, Babylonian astrologer-priests, prehistoric cave people in France, and ancient Mayans of the Yucatan were convinced that magic squares held the secret of the universe.

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Learn outrageous secrets for solving math questions without a calculator!

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Maths explained for number challenged parents and children

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Why do some games seem to be universal while others have a particular connection to the culture of the people playing them

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'BRILLIANTLY CLEAR AND CAPTIVATING PROSE' STEPHEN FRY

A WATERSTONES BOOK OF YEAR 2023

An award-winning mathematician explores the maths behind the games we love and why we love to play them.

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This best-of compilation features 101 of the most entertaining and challenging math puzzles from Dover's vast collections. No advanced knowledge of mathematics is necessary, just solid thinking and puzzle-solving skills. Includes complete solutions.

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This motley collection features more than 100 puzzles involving coin tricks, chess problems, magic squares, and a host of other intriguing scenarios. Minimal mathematical knowledge required. Includes solutions.

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This is a mathematician's toolkit for cutting through wall-to-wall information overload and making sense of our modern world.

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This fascinating book takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, by exploring the mathematics behind the action.

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Unlock the mysteries of the most important, surprising and fascinating equations in history!

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Join the hunt for the cosmic beauty in numbers with stories of the discovery of the ten most admired equations of all time.