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A Smoother Pebble - Mathematical Explorations (Hardcover, New)

Donald C. Benson

R1,216 Discovery Miles 12 160

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This book takes a novel look at the topics of school mathematics--arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and calculus. In this stroll on the mathematical seashore we hope to find, quoting Newton, "...a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary..." This book assembles a collection of mathematical pebbles that are important as well as beautiful.

The Moment of Proof - Mathematical Epiphanies (Paperback, Revised)

Donald C. Benson

R662 Discovery Miles 6 620

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In The Moment of Proof, Benson attempts to convey to general readers the feeling of Eureka, the joy of discovery that mathematicians feel when they first encounter an elegant proof. The book is packed with intriguing puzzles: Loyd's Fifteen Puzzle, the Monty Hall Problem, the Prisoner's Dilemma, and more. Every fan of mathematical puzzles will be enthralled by this book.