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Mathematics for the Imagination
Mathematics for the Imagination provides an accessible and entertaining investigation into mathematical problems in the world around us. From world navigation, family trees, and calendars to patterns, tessellations, and number tricks, this informative and fun new book helps you to understand the mat...
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New York
Oxford University Press
2002
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| LEADER | 01404nam a22001697a 4500 | ||
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| 999 | |c 30126 |d 30126 | ||
| 020 | |a 9780198604600 | ||
| 082 | |a 510 HIG-M | ||
| 100 | |a Higgins, Peter M | ||
| 245 | |a Mathematics for the Imagination | ||
| 260 | |a New York |b Oxford University Press |c 2002 | ||
| 300 | |a 229 p. : illustrations ; 20 cm | ||
| 505 | |a World travel -- the travelling world -- the geometric picture -- the world of archimedes -- reflections and curves -- covering the world -- possible and impossible constructions -- for connoisseurs. | ||
| 520 | |a Mathematics for the Imagination provides an accessible and entertaining investigation into mathematical problems in the world around us. From world navigation, family trees, and calendars to patterns, tessellations, and number tricks, this informative and fun new book helps you to understand the maths behind real-life questions and rediscover your arithmetical mind. This is a follow-up to the popular Mathematics for the Curious, Peter Higgins's first investigation into real-life mathematical problems. A highly involving book which encourages the reader to enter into the spirit of mathematical exploration. | ||
| 650 | |a Mathematics -- Popular works. Mathematics. | ||
| 942 | |c BK | ||
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