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Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries Professor Ian Stewart

Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries By Professor Ian Stewart

Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries by Professor Ian Stewart


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Summary

Solving mathematical riddles with the world's most popular maths sleuth.

Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries Summary

Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries by Professor Ian Stewart

Like its wildly popular predecessors Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities and Hoard of Mathematical Treasures, Professor Stewart's brand-new book is a miscellany of over 150 mathematical curios and conundrums, packed with trademark humour and numerous illustrations.In addition to the fascinating formulae and thrilling theorems familiar to Professor Stewart's fans, the Casebook follows the adventures of the not-so-great detective Hemlock Soames and his sidekick Dr John Watsup (immortalised in the phrase 'Watsup, Doc?'). By a remarkable coincidence they live at 222B Baker Street, just across the road from their more illustrious neighbour who, for reasons known only to Dr Watsup, is never mentioned by name. A typical item is 'The Case of the Face-Down Aces', a mathematical magic trick of quite devilish cunning... Ranging from one-liners to four-page investigations from the frontiers of mathematical research, the Casebook reveals Professor Stewart at his challenging and entertaining best.

Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries Reviews

Britain's most brilliant and prolific populariser of mathematics -- Alex Bellos * Guardian *
Ian really is unsurpassed as raconteur of the world of numbers. He guides us on a mind-boggling journey from the ultra trivial to the profound. Thoroughly entertaining -- Jeremy Webb * New Scientist *
As the professor darts randomly from digital cubes to the hairy ball theorem with boundless playful curiosity, even those with only a sluggish interest in maths will find something to amuse and amaze * Sunday Telegraph *
Anyone with a slight geeky bent to them, whether they be adult or teenager, will find plenty to edify, tickle and tantalise them. It'd make a wonderful present ... I can't wait for the next volume. Highly recommended * Bookbag *

About Professor Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Warwick University. He has published more than eighty books including Mathematics of Life , Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities , Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures and The Science of Discworld trilogy with Terry Pratchett. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, appears frequently on radio and television, and does research on pattern formation and network dynamics.

Additional information

GOR007273922
9781846683480
1846683483
Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries by Professor Ian Stewart
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Profile Books Ltd
20151022
320
N/A
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