Mathematical Amazements and Surprises: Fascinating Figures and Noteworthy Numbers 9781591027232, 1591027233

If you've been waiting for a book that will evoke the delight and intrigue that mathematics has to offer, this is t

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English Pages 269 [268] Year 2009

Mathematical Amazements and Surprises: Fascinating Figures and Noteworthy Numbers
9781591027232, 1591027233

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Alfred Posamentier

Table of contents :
Cover
Copyright
Contents
Preface
1. Amazing Number Properties and Relationships
2. Arithmetic Entertainments and Novelties
3. Arithmetic Loops
4. Geometry Surprises
5. Mathematical Nuggets: Amazing, but True!
Afterword
Acknowledgments
Appendix. List of Triangular, Square, and Cubic Numbers
Bibliography
Index

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