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Devi's book will help readers calculate faster and easier This book will teach readers how to proceed forward with different types of challenging calculations, with the aim of increasing precision as well as speed, without compromising the correctness of the result. In order to understand the techniques prescribed in the text, readers are required to have a basic knowledge of arithmetic. 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The author highlights just how mathematics can be made interesting by turning it into an enjoyable learning experience.More Puzzles to Puzzle You was published by Orient Paperbacks in the year 1976 and is available in paperback. 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Mathability: Awaken The Math Genius in Your Child, attempts to demystify the many myths surrounding mathematics, in order to invoke the reader's interest on this highly misunderstood subject.The author first address the mixed reactions and idiosyncrasies that people have developed over the years. The book comprises of many captivating pictures to stir up interest in the minds of young readers. It also contains many mythological stories and real-life examples that shed light upon the importance of mathematics and why it is interesting, when approached with the right spirit and motivation.Overcoming our mind blocks and conceptualizing our problems gives us a competitive edge over the others and multiplies our success significantly. The author emphasizes that Common sense, Concentration and Control when exercised with Confidence at heart can work wonders and take us places.Did you know that Eratosthenes, the Greek geographer and astronomer, invented a sieve 22 centuries ago, to separate prime numbers and composite numbers? Do you know that Carnatic musicians use numbers in Talas and fractions in Manodharma? It is magic until you understand. It's Mathematics thereafter.Grab your copy today to kindle the math wizard in your child. Mathability: Awaken The Math Genius in Your Child, was published by Orient Paperbacks in March, 2005. 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