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777 Mathematical Conversation Starters (Spectrum)

by John de Pillis (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 13 customer reviews
ISBN-13: 978-0883855409
ISBN-10: 0883855402
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Product Details

  • Series: Spectrum
  • Paperback: 360 pages
  • Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America (November 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0883855402
  • ISBN-13: 978-0883855409
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,987,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Come for the information, stay for the fun!
By A Customer on January 11, 2003
Format: Paperback
Bought this book for the quotations and facts, and it does have these in abundance (with an excellent index and very funny illustrations). It's also surprisingly accessible and fun to read, especially for those who think they cannot understand or appreciate math. I would recommend this for anyone, but it would be an especially appreciated gift for writers, teachers, college students, consultants, in fact anyone who has to make presentations or interesting conversation. Also, considering the amount of research that went into this, and the volume of material (yes, there are 777 items, of varying length and complexity) it's quite a good value!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
My father loves this book too
By Al Kelley on August 8, 2005
Format: Paperback
Being a mathematician, I love this book. But my father is

very far from being a mathematician, and he loves

this book too.

"777 Coversation Starters" by John de Pillis

is a definite winner!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Perfect for Party Talk
By A Customer on December 8, 2002
Format: Paperback
I was lucky enough to see a friend's copy...and after trying it out, I had to get my own copy. It has one-line quotes and concepts for everything. I could find out what my clients were interested in and impress them by quoting an expert in that area. Of course, I'd have to say I'm getting drinks for them and peek at the book while the bartender is filling the order. It has actually helped me make connections at business parties and give others the impression that I really know my stuff! Sometimes that client I'm trying to meet I get introduced to by somebody I've just "wow-ed". I'd really recommend this to anybody who might be in a situation where they have to keep the conversation going.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
great gift
By A Customer on August 1, 2003
Format: Paperback
A friend gave this to me. I am definitely not a math type, but it
is a great vacation companion. You can read it in bits and pieces
or from front to back in order of appearance. I, in turn, picked
up three copies to give out: a birthday gift, wedding (Yes! honey
mooners need something to talk about!), one for a friend going
on a cruise! It really is the perfect gift!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Joyful surprise for a non-math person
By A Customer on July 13, 2004
Format: Paperback
Strangely linked, in wild and sexy ways to mathematics, are jokes, observations, and topics I care about (surprise surprise)!!!
I found out how solid(?) the thinking is of certain, well-known intellectuals...compared to Humpty Dumpty.
I also found out about Alexander Graham Bell and his "fortunate blunder."
In addition, the book has Dave Barry's comments on the history of algebra which, I guarantee, you will not get in maths class.
And another thing...I found out about the Monty Hall problem through the world's best cartoon of it.
An absolutely jolly read!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
777 Conversations Started
By A Customer on May 29, 2003
Format: Paperback
I love this book. I've enjoyed sharing it with all my math friends and some of my anti-math friends as well. It does indeed start conversations!
The the book is formatted in a way that invites the most casual of readers to explore mathematical topics. It is full of fun. The author treats the subject in a light-hearted manner complete with cartoons. I am completely entertained.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
can't keep the book
By feline on January 19, 2005
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
A wonderful book to read, to keep, and to give. I've bought 5 copies by now, each with an intention to keep for myself, each given as a gift to somebody (not necessarily a mathematician) after starting a conversation inspired by the book. About to buy another copy...
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