Highlights
- The stories in this book show the versatility of the authors and their excellent skills
- From science fiction to fantasy to crime and thrillers short stories in english for beginners will make learning english easy and enjoyable
- Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy these stories will entertain you
- Also at the same time allowing you to benefit from an improved range of vocabulary and a better grasp of the language without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated
- Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally in a stress free way
Specifications
| Publisher | Three Rivers Press |
| ISBN 13 | 9780307338402 |
| ISBN 10 | 0307338401 |
| Book Subtitle | The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks |
| Book 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. |
| Editorial Review | 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 |
| 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. |
| What's In The Box | 1 x book |
| Language | English |
| Author | Arthur Benjamin, Michael Shermer |
| Publication Date | 2-Mar-07 |
| Number of Pages | 224 |
Secrets Of Mental Math: The Mathematician's Guide To Lightning Calculation And Amazing Math Tricks Paperback English by Arthur Benjamin - 2-Mar-07
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