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Part of the joy of mathematics is that it is everywhere-in soap bubbles, electricity, da Vinci's masterpieces, even in an ocean wave. Written by the well-known mathematics teacher consultant, this volume's collection of over 200 clearly illustrated mathematical ideas, concepts, puzzles, and games shows where they turn up in the "real" world. You'll find out what a googol is, visit hotel infinity, read a thorny logic problem that was stumping them back in the 8th century.

THE JOY OF MATHEMATICS is designed to be opened at random…it's mini essays are self-contained providing the reader with an enjoyable way to explore and experience mathematics at its best.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0933174659
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wide World Publishing; 2nd edition (January 23, 1993)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780933174658
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0933174658
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.4 inches

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- #133 in Mathematics Reference (Books)
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Theoni Pappas is passionate about mathematics. A native Californian, Pappas received her B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1966 and her M.A. from Stanford University in 1967. She taught high school and college mathematics for nearly two decades, then turned to writing a remarkable series of innovative books which reflect her commitment to demystifying mathematics and making the subject more approachable. Through her pithy, non-threatening and easily comprehensible style, she breaks down mathematical prejudices and barriers to help one realize that mathematics is a dynamic world of fascinating ideas that can be easily accessible to the layperson.

Her over 19 books and numerous calendars appeal to both young and adult audiences and intrigue the “I hate math people” as well as math enthusiasts. Three of her books have been Book-of-the Month Club™selections, and her JOY OF MATHEMATICS was selected as a Pick-of-the-Paperbacks. Her books have been translated into Japanese, Finnish, French, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, Turkish, Russian, Thai, simplified and traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

Who has ever heard of combining mathematics and poetry into poems for two voices? Her book MATH TALK does just that with such poems as Prime Numbers, Fractals and The Moebius Strip.

Pappas has a series of books for young people— ADVENTURES OF PENROSE, THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF PENROSE, MATH FOR KIDS & Other People Too!, and FRACTALS & GOOGOLS and Other Mathematical Tales— where she combines fiction and mathematical ideas in fascinating and provocative ways. Here we are introduced to Penrose the cat who discovers and shares math ideas, here numbers and math ideas are personified which literally make mathematics come to life.

Pappas is especially well known for her MATHEMATICS CALENDARS. Each month introduces the reader to math ideas both new and old, and delves into their connections to our everyday lives. Each day has a math problem to challenge and tantalize the reader even knowing that its answer must be its date.

In 2000 Pappas received the Excellence in Achievement Award from the University of California Alumni Association.

In addition to mathematics, Pappas enjoys the outdoors. Her other interests include watercolor painting, photography, music (especially flamenco guitar), cooking and gardening.

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Amy B

If you hate math, this book probably won't change your mind, but it's got some interesting information in it.

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I love the idea behind this book. I'm not a math person, though, and I feel like I might be missing some of the joy in this book because of that. I bought it for my daughter to show how math was in every day life and hopefully inspire her. It didn't work for us in that regard, but I do think there is some good information in here. If I were a math teacher (even for elementary kids) I'd use this for a little brain teasers "Did you know--" kind of moment to maybe start each lesson with or a once a week reading of one of his topics in here, though younger kids would require some modification of the presentation. I like the broader historical information that makes math seem less only about numbers and more about the people who first discovered/used different types of math. THAT part I find very interesting. There are little short chapters with mathematical topics and often illustrations to go with them. Some are more complicated than others. The Evolution of Base Ten explanation was neat for us both. But, for example, the Transfinite Numbers topic baffled us both and the chapter on The Cycloid--The Helen of Geometry made our eyes glaze over even before we reached the end of the short chapter. Again-- I am not a mathematician or anything close to one, so that certainly skews my review. However, I know I'm not alone in having a somewhat checkered past with math. I do think this is a tough topic to make exciting (says the not-mathematics-major) and I respect the author's intent to highlight the history behind certain math concepts and the implications of others. I'm glad to have it, but it's not a cover-to-cover read or necessarily one that my daughter will end up using at all. But I like learning new things, so I'll probably read it myself one day.

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Julie Brennan

These are vignettes, designed to inspire further exploration

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The widely divergent reviews reflect a lack of understanding of the purpose of this book. It is meant to touch on many mathematical ideas, not to go into depth on any one idea. My son read this at age 8, then at 10, and again at 12 - getting something more out of it every time. Many of the ideas intrigued and inspired him to seek out more information on his own, to research and understand more deeply. For that purpose, it deserves the highest rating.

I did not give 5 stars because there are some instances where I did find errors, these do not detract from the purpose of the book, but they are annoying to those of us who try to delve deeper. What I consistently found myself doing is researching from the internet and other print resources. But the idea originated from the overview in the book.

Many recreational mathematics books are inaccessible to beginners or math phobes. This book allows you to sample many, many ideas without feeling overwhelmed by details you may not understand. If you want details, you go explore the world opened up by the book.

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I love the book I started reading it once I got it out of the package.

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2016

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Awakens the want to learn mathemetics

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Nice book worth reading

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016

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a true joy. love the layout and how it makes math so much fun

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2011

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If you or your kid like math and how its applied, then this is a fun book for you.
Its light reading with about one topic per page.

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Excellent. Delighted with it!

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