Quick and Easy Mathematics [Hardcover]

Isaac Asimov (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (T) (June 1964)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395065739
• ISBN-13: 978-0395065730
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,816,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Calculating without a calculator is easier than you think!, December 15, 1997

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Jean McGill (Baton Rouge, La) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick and Easy Mathematics (Hardcover)

This book shaped my life. I still have the algrebra medal that I won in ninth grade, partly because I checked out "Quick and Easy Math" again and again from the public library. Not only will it teach you ways to calculate in your head faster than you could on paper, but some of the methods require you to look at numbers with a bit more insight than the usual school child who memorizes the "times tables." In every case, Asimov explains clearly WHY the methods work, imparting valuable ideas as well as cute calculating tricks. How many of us know how to multiply any number by 999, quickly and without pencil, paper or calculator? Easy as can be, IF you know the principle behind it. Not every reader will become a mathematician as I did, but every reader will benefit from the power this book will give you over numbers, whether you are still in school or ready to impress your grandchildren.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and Easy Mathematics - A goal for our time, January 2, 2002

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French Bullington (Jacksonville, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick and Easy Mathematics (Hardcover)

Isaac Asimov is the superb master of explanation! He proves it when he easily explains methods for calculations from the very basic to the quite complicated.

Dr. Asimov has discussed many subjects over the past 60+ years. All have shown insight into each particular suject.

But this book shows a true Grand Master doing what he does best; explain.

He shows a mastery of math problems can be easy and fun! If you have trouble with math in any form, this is the book for you!

5.0 out of 5 stars Math made Easy, November 17, 2009

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Eclectic Choices (Northern California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Quick and Easy Mathematics (Hardcover)

This book, first purchased by my husband in the 60's, was a total revelation for both of us. Although we were not deficient in our math abilities, it still brought a new enlightenment to us. Additionally, it brought a new prospective on math to our children. I was delighted to find it again and have purchased it for my 12 year-old grandson.