num_pages: 224
description: This is the perfect introduction for those who have a lingering fear of math. If you think that math is difficult confusing dull or just plain scary then The Math Handbook is your ideal companion.  Covering all the basics including fractions equations primes squares and square roots geometry and fractals Dr. Richard Elwes will lead you gently towards a greater understanding of this fascinating subject. Even apparently daunting concepts will be explained simply with the assistance of useful diagrams and with a refreshing lack of jargon. So whether you're an adult or a student whether you're the sort of person who does Sudoku puzzles crosswords or has always been daunted by numbers at work school or in everyday life you won't find a better way of overcoming your nervousness about math and learning to enjoy this most amazing of human discoveries.
language: English
title: The Maths Handbook: Everyday Maths Made Simple
publisher: Quercus