More Joy of Mathematics by Theoni Pappas
Now Pappas has done it again, or rather, has done more! The pages of MORE JOY OF MATHEMATICS spill over with ideas, puzzles, games from all over the world, historic background, exciting graphics and up-to-the-minute math breakthrough. Readers will find plent to enjoy as they discover Pappas' unique easy reading style. This sequel to the popular title, THE JOY OF MATHEMATICS, let's you appreciate how mathematics is connected to the everyday world and how a glimpse of essential concepts can enrich one's life in so many ways. Pappas' fresh and lively approach to mathematics appealing even to those who are intimidated by the world of numbersunlocks pleasures, mysteries, and applications of over two-hundred of mathematical concepts.Theoni Pappas is a mathematician with a passion for the subject. Pappas, a native of California, obtained her B.A. Her M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, came in 1966. In 1967, he graduated from Stanford University. She spent nearly two decades teaching high school and college mathematics before turning to producing a remarkable series of unique publications that reflect her devotion to demystifying mathematics and making it more approachable.
She dispels mathematical stereotypes and hurdles with her succinct, nonthreatening, and simply understandable language, demonstrating that mathematics is a vibrant universe of exciting concepts that is easily accessible to the layperson. Her arithmetic calendars and more than 19 math books appeal to both children and adults. Three of her works have been chosen for the Book-of-the-Month Club, and her book Joy of Mathematics was named a Pick of the Paperbacks. Her books have been translated into several languages, including Japanese, Finnish, French, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, Turkish, Russian, Thai, simplified and traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
Pappas won the Excellence in Accomplishment Award from the University of California Alumni Association in 2000 for her work on mathematics-related books and other innovative items. She resides in Palo Alto, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780933174733 |
| ISBN 10 | 093317473X |
| Title | More Joy of Mathematics |
| Author | Theoni Pappas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wide World Publishing,U.S. |
| Year published | 1993-02-11 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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