Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe

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Book Synopsis: From preeminent math personality and author of The Joy of x, a brilliant and endlessly appealing explanation of calculus—how it works and why it makes our lives immeasurably better. Without calculus, we wouldn’t have cell phones, TV, GPS, or ultrasound. We wouldn’t have unraveled DNA or discovered Neptune or figured out how to put 5,000 songs in your pocket.

Though many of us were scared away from this essential, engrossing subject in high school and college, Steven Strogatz’s brilliantly creative, down-to-earth history shows that calculus is not about complexity; it’s about simplicity. It harnesses an unreal number—infinity—to tackle real-world problems, breaking them down into easier ones and then reassembling the answers into solutions that feel miraculous.

Infinite Powers recounts how calculus tantalized and thrilled its inventors, starting with its first glimmers in ancient Greece and bringing us right up to the discovery of gravitational waves (a phenomenon predicted by calculus). Strogatz reveals how this form of math rose to the challenges of each age: how to determine the area of a circle with only sand and a stick; how to explain why Mars goes “backwards” sometimes; how to make electricity with magnets; how to ensure your rocket doesn’t miss the moon; how to turn the tide in the fight against AIDS.

As Strogatz proves, calculus is truly the language of the universe. By unveiling the principles of that language, Infinite Powers makes us marvel at the world anew.

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Unlock the secrets of the universe with Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe. This captivating book by renowned math personality, Steven Strogatz, takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of calculus and shows how it has revolutionized our lives. Without calculus, we wouldn't have the technologies we rely on today like cell phones, GPS, or even ultrasound. It has allowed us to unravel the mysteries of DNA and discover new planets.

Don't let your past fears of this subject hold you back - Strogatz's creative and down-to-earth approach to history shows that calculus is not about complexity, but rather simplicity. It harnesses the power of infinity to solve real-world problems, breaking them down into manageable parts and providing miraculous solutions.

From its first glimpses in ancient Greece to the recent discovery of gravitational waves, Infinite Powers takes you on a captivating journey through the ages. Strogatz reveals how this incredible form of math has tackled each new challenge, from measuring circles with sand and a stick to understanding the mysterious backward motion of Mars. It has even helped in the fight against AIDS.

Calculus truly is the language of the universe, and Infinite Powers unveils its principles in a way that will make you see the world in a whole new light. Marvel at the wonders of mathematics and grab your copy of Infinite Powers today.

Ready to dive into the infinite world of calculus? Get your copy of Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe and let your mind expand with the possibilities of this fascinating subject.

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