Mathematical Amazements and Surprises
Fascinating Figures and Noteworthy Numbers
Written by Alfred S. Posamentier and Ingmar Lehmann

Format: Trade Paperback, 269 pages
On Sale: June 23, 2009
Price: $20.99

If you've been waiting for a book that will evoke the delight and intrigue that mathematics has to offer, this is the book for you. What are the odds of finding two people who share the same birth date in a room of thirty-five? Most people would guess they're pretty low... Read more >

Beyond Numeracy

Written by John Allen Paulos

Format: eBook, 304 pages
On Sale: May 29, 2013
Price: $11.99

From the author of the national bestseller Innumeracy, a delightful exploration and explanation of mathematical concepts from algebra to zero in easily accessible alphabetical entries. "Paulos . . . does for mathematics what The Joy of Sex did for the boudoir. . . ."--Washington Post Book World. First time in paperback... Read more >

Simon
The Genius in My Basement
Written by Alexander Masters

Format: Hardcover, 368 pages
On Sale: February 28, 2012
Price: $25.00

Alexander Masters tripped over his first book subject on a Cambridge sidewalk, and the result was the multi-award-winning bestseller Stuart: A Life Backwards. His second, he’s found under his floorboards.
 
One of the greatest mathematical prodigies of the twentieth century, Simon Norton stomps around Alexander’s basement in semidarkness, dodging between...

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Math in Minutes
200 Key Concepts Explained In An Instant
Written by Paul Glendinning

Format: eBook, 416 pages
On Sale: September 10, 2013
Price: $12.95

Both simple and accessible, Math in Minutes is a visually led introduction to 200 key mathematical ideas. Each concept is quick and easy to remember, described by means of an easy-to-understand picture and a maximum 200-word explanation.

Concepts span all of the key areas of mathematics, including Fundamentals of Mathematics, Sets and... Read more >

Beyond Numeracy

Written by John Allen Paulos

Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: April 7, 1992
Price: $15.95

From the author of the national bestseller Innumeracy, a delightful exploration and explanation of mathematical concepts from algebra to zero in easily accessible alphabetical entries. "Paulos . . . does for mathematics what The Joy of Sex did for the boudoir. . . ."--Washington Post Book World. First time in paperback... Read more >

A Tour of the Calculus

Written by David Berlinski

Format: eBook, 352 pages
On Sale: April 27, 2011
Price: $13.99

In its largest aspect, the calculus functions as a celestial measuring tape, able to order the infinite expanse of the universe. Time and space are given names, points, and limits; seemingly intractable problems of motion, growth, and form are reduced to answerable questions. Calculus was humanity's first attempt to represent the... Read more >

Poetry of the Universe

Written by Robert Osserman

Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: January 15, 1996
Price: $15.00

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The Pythagorean Theorem
The Story of Its Power and Beauty
Written by Alfred S. Posamentier

Format: Hardcover, 320 pages
On Sale: June 22, 2010
Price: $27.00

The Pythagorean theorem may be the best-known equation in mathematics. Its origins reach back to the beginnings of civilization, and today every student continues to study it. What most nonmathematicians don't understand or appreciate is why this simply stated theorem has fascinated countless generations. In this entertaining and informative book, a... Read more >

One, Two, Three
Absolutely Elementary Mathematics
Written by David Berlinski

Format: eBook, 288 pages
On Sale: May 10, 2011
Price: $13.99

From the acclaimed author of A Tour of the Calculus and The Advent of the Algorithm, here is a riveting look at mathematics that reveals a hidden world in some of its most fundamental concepts.
 
In his latest foray into mathematics, David Berlinski takes on the simplest questions that can be asked...

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Kindergarten Shapes & Geometry Success (Sylvan Workbooks)

Written by Sylvan Learning

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: January 18, 2011
Price: $12.99

 A solid foundation of basic geometry skills is essential for early success in math. Children who have a solid understanding of shapes, size, patterns, and location concepts will be ready for the challenges of geometry as they advance to more complex topics. The activities in this workbook are designed to help... Read more >