The call of the primes
Subtitle: surprising patterns, peculiar puzzles, and other marvels of mathematics
By: Owen O'Shea
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 330
ISBN-13: 9781633881488
Subjects: Magic squares; Square root; Prime Numbers; Mathematical recreations
Description: This sampler of entertaining mathematical diversions reveals the elegance and extraordinary usefulness of mathematics for readers who think they have no aptitude for the subject. If you like any kind of game at all, you'll enjoy the amazing mathematical puzzles and patterns presented here in straightforward terms that any layperson can understand. From magic squares and the mysterious qualities of prime numbers to Pythagorean triples, probability theory, the Fibonacci sequence, and more, the author shows that math can be fun while having some profound implications.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-314) and index.