Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries
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Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries by Ian Stewart
Solving mathematical riddles with the world's most popular maths sleuth.
Britain's most brilliant and prolific populariser of mathematics -- Alex Bellos * Guardian *
Ian really is unsurpassed as raconteur of the world of numbersHe 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 *
Ian really is unsurpassed as raconteur of the world of numbersHe 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 *
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846683480 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846683483 |
| Title | Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries |
| Author | Ian Stewart |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-10-22 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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