The Proof and the Pudding: What Mathematicians, Cooks, and You Have in Common

by Jim Henle

Book Overview

Tantalizing math puzzles and cooking recipes that show how mathematical thinking is like the culinary arts

Tie on your apron and step into Jim Henle's kitchen as he demonstrates how two equally savory pursuits--cooking and mathematics--have more in common than you realize. A tasty dish for gourmets of popular math, The Proof and the Pudding offers a witty and flavorful blend of mathematical treats and gastronomic delights that...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 069116486X
• ISBN13: 9780691164861
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.7"