Calculus. For some of us, the word conjures up memories of
ten-pound textbooks and visions of tedious abstract equations. And
yet, in reality, calculus is fun, accessible, and surrounds us
everywhere we go. In "Everyday Calculus," Oscar Fernandez shows us
how to see the math in our coffee, on the highway, and even in the
night sky.
Fernandez uses our everyday experiences to skillfully reveal the
hidden calculus behind a typical day's events. He guides us through
how math naturally emerges from simple observations--how hot coffee
cools down, for example--and in discussions of over fifty familiar
events and activities. Fernandez demonstrates that calculus can be
used to explore practically any aspect of our lives, including the
most effective number of hours to sleep and the fastest route to
get to work. He also shows that calculus can be both
useful--determining which seat at the theater leads to the best
viewing experience, for instance--and fascinating--exploring topics
such as time travel and the age of the universe. Throughout,
Fernandez presents straightforward concepts, and no prior
mathematical knowledge is required. For advanced math fans, the
mathematical derivations are included in the appendixes.
Whether you're new to mathematics or already a curious math
enthusiast, "Everyday Calculus" invites you to spend a day
discovering the calculus all around you. The book will convince
even die-hard skeptics to view this area of math in a whole new
way.
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