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Maths 1001 Paperback – January 2, 2011

by Dr. Richard Elwes (Author)
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  • Paperback: 500 pages
  • Publisher: O'Reilly (January 2, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1554077192
  • ISBN-13: 978-1554077199
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsA really great overview of mathematics for anyone interested in the topic
By Gavin Scott on November 23, 2010
Format: Paperback
This is a really excellent book for anyone who is interested in math but perhaps lacks the ability to comfortably "read" equations and would much rather have things explained to them in words. The book is a fairly complete survey of the mathematical landscape, with each topic being described primarily in simple English without excessive formalism. You won't learn a lot about *doing* math specifically, but you'll learn a great deal about all the ideas and areas that make up mathematics. You can just pick up the book, open to a random page, and learn something new and interesting that will make you think.

Anyone who is curious about math, or perhaps has had some introduction to it and wants to know more about the entire breadth of the field, will really enjoy this book's bite-sized layman-compatible descriptions.

The typography is a bit funky, but it gives the book some character, and the writing is excellent. These are clearly the words of someone who really likes communicating the wonder and excitement of his field to others.

The breadth of the coverage is really excellent, and I find myself just wanting to curl up with it and browse. It's a book of interesting things and ideas, and very intellectually stimulating at the same time that it is the most accessible book of its type that I've seen. If you are (or know someone who is) the sort of person who enjoys TV programs like Nova, this is a book I think you would enjoy.

I *really* like this book so far. Easy 5-stars.

G.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWay Better than Wikipedia
By Let's Compare Options Preptorial TOP 500 REVIEWER on March 17, 2013
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I know, you're thinking "why pay 20 bucks for an encyclopedia type book when Wikipedia is free?!" Here are the reasons:

1. Wiki and other online math encyclopedias, as well as other books, vary greatly in accuracy and technical detail. Some are too technical, some not comprehensive enough, this one is JUST RIGHT.

2. Wiki links and other online math encyclopedias don't give the broad and deep CONNECTIONS this author does between and among the nearly 500 fields of math now being studied. The breadth of this book is astonishing, and even though the little sections are small and pithy, they give both connections to other topics AND applications from many fields with numerous examples.

3. MANY of these type books start great then fail in two or three areas as a "reference" -- glossary, bib or index. OK, there is no bib BUT: a. The whole book IS a glossary and b. The Index is outstanding, comprehensive and thorough. Of 1,000 complex topics there are 1,000! possible indexing combinations (248 zeros at the end), so an index might seem impossible, BUT the author provides numerous links in each little article, so if you find the general topic in the substantial index, you'll likely find your subtopical connections in the article too! It's like hyperlinks, but more cuddly.

Fun reading, great entertainment, but also a seriously good reference for up to date topics in all of math. I'd call it an IDEAL COMPANION to further web and book study, as there are very few books out today that cover, and connect, the hundreds of areas now being researched in math.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsBest Math book ever
By buddhist book on March 20, 2012
Format: Paperback
I have been looking for an interesting math book to refresh my math knowledge for quite some time now. Tried a lot of different books with good reviews here on amazon. What I love about khanacademy is perfected with this title in a book format - it takes you step by step from the simplest concepts to higher and more abstract ideas - but each chunk is delivered in a 3 minute read. each math fact is explained in an extremely clear and easy to follow language. I think the author has an amazing gift to explain the most difficult ideas with such clarity and brevity as I haven't seen it anywhere else. what really stands out is the organization of the book. you can jump in and work yourself back if you are missing concepts but each math concept is never longer than 2-3min. and the presentation is outstanding. especially for students of all ages and teachers this book is a must read. to me, this is the best (modern) math book I have discovered so far.
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5.0 out of 5 starsDescriptive encyclopedia of math
By Tom Brady on December 13, 2010
Format: Paperback
A very user friendly book, it starts off explaining the basics, then progresses slowly to encompass the concepts of mathematics. I found this extremely helpful in enhancing my understanding of mathematics, I would recommend it to anyone who is enthusiastic about the subject, and anyone who forgets a few things or even who wish to learn.

I'm not completely finished the book but I must admit, it is written more of a explanation and I think should not be completely be relied on to learn math, because math is embedded into the brain by repetitious problem solving . However this book has helped me in my courses and I recommend it for all people considering a future in science, math or physics.
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5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect for what it claims to be
By C. Collomb on August 27, 2012
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Discovered this book by surprise at the local library and immediately bought a copy after reading the first few pages, I found the explanations to be so limpid that I am going to introduce some concepts to my kids earlier thanks to this book.

One of the example, the author describes the Fermat primality testing, but where others might stop there, he explains that some numbers pass this test without being primes. A lot of insightful details all along the articles really make this book a really enjoyable read without having to piece everything by yourself.

This book aims to give an overview of the most important mathematical results in small and understandable bites. And it succeeds. I also own "The Princeton Companion to Mathematics" which despite being written by experts does not do as good a job as this book in terms of breadth, and given the lack of space allowed in the later not much more depth either.

If you are looking for a book with a complete lists of demonstrations this is not a book for you. This book is a better alternative to obscure explanations you might find on wikipedia or the internet.

Highly recommended for people looking for an overview or reminder of mathematical results explained in an understandable way.
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