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Eli Maor
Seeking to dispel the notion that trigonometry is a dry and tedious subject, Eli Maor provides a study that combines history, biography and mathematics. We see how trigonometry came about…
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In 2004, Venus crossed the sun’s face for the first time since 1882. This title tells the intriguing tale of the five Venus transits previously observed and the fantastic efforts…
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By any measure, the Pythagorean theorem is the most famous statement in all of mathematics. This work presents the story of this famous theorem. It sheds light on the characters…
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The interest earned on a bank account, the arrangement of seeds in a sunflower, and the shape of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis are all intimately connected with the…
Examines the role of infinity in mathematics and geometry and its cultural impact on the arts and sciences. This book evokes the profound intellectual impact the infinite has exercised on…
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Trigonometry has always been an underappreciated branch of mathematics. It has a reputation as a dry and difficult subject, a glorified form of geometry complicated by tedious computation. In this…
How music has influenced mathematics, physics, and astronomy from ancient Greece to the twentieth century Music is filled with mathematical elements, the works of Bach are often said to possess…
By any measure, the Pythagorean theorem is the most famous statement in all of mathematics. In this book, the author reveals the full story of this ubiquitous geometric theorem. It…
Parents everywhere begin questioning: what am I going to do with the kids all summer?! Author and artist Eli Maor knows the best way to keep kids and parents happy…
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Tells the history of geometry. This book presents more than sixty exquisite color plates illustrating a range of geometric patterns and theorems, accompanied by brief accounts of the fascinating history…
A fascinating exploration of the pentagon and its role in various cultures
The pentagon and its close cousin, the pentagram, have inspired individuals for the last two and half millennia…
To Infinity and Beyond explores the idea of infinity in mathematics and art. Eli Maor examines the role of infinity, as well as its cultural impact on the arts and…
