Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures

by Ian Stewart

Book Overview

Opening another drawer in his Cabinet of Curiosities, renowned mathematics professor Ian Stewart presents a new medley of games, paradoxes, and riddles in Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures. With wit and aplomb, Stewart mingles casual puzzles with grander forays into ancient and modern mathematical thought.

Amongst a host of arcane and astonishing facts about every kind of number from irrational and imaginary to complex...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0465017754
• ISBN13: 9780465017751
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher