Wonders of Numbers Adventures in Mathematics, Mind, and Meaning
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 problems of varying difficulty--each presented in brief chapters that convey to readers the essence of the p
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9781280837944, 9786610837946, 9780198030560, 9780195348002, 1280837942, 6610837945, 0198030568, 0195348001
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PART I: FUN PUZZLES AND QUICK THOUGHTS; PART II: QUIRKY QUESTIONS, LISTS, AND SURVEYS; PART III: FIENDISHLY DIFFICULT DIGITAL DELIGHTS; PART IV: THE PERUVIAN COLLECTION; Further Exploring; Further Reading; About the Author; Index
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