Wonders of Numbers: Adventures in Mathematics, Mind, and Meaning
by Clifford A. Pickover
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Who were the five strangest mathematicians in history? What are the ten most interesting numbers? Jam-packed with thought-provoking mathematical mysteries, puzzles, and games, Wonders of Numbers will enchant even the most left-brained of readers. Hosted by the quirky Dr. Googol--who resides on a remote island and occasionally collaborates with Clifford Pickover--Wonders of Numbers focuses on creativity and the delight of discovery. Here is a potpourri of common and unusual number theory show more problems of varying difficulty--each presented in brief chapters that convey to readers the essence of the p show lessTags
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Another of Pickover's quirky books -- has 125 short "chapters," for one thing. Not uninteresting, but not the meaty kind of volume you would get from an Ian Stewart or even a Martin Gardner.
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Clifford Pickover is a prolific author, having published more than forty books, translated into over a dozen languages, on topics ranging from science and mathematics to religion, art, and history. He received his PhD from Yale University's Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, holds over forty U.S. patents, and is an associate show more editor for several scientific journals. His research has received considerable attention from media outlets ranging from CNN and WIRED to The New York Times, and his Web site, www.pickover.com, has received millions of visits. show less
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- Original publication date
- 2001
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- 5 — English, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish
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- Paper, Ebook
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