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Book Synopsis: “Delightful . . . easily digestible chapters include plenty of helpful examples and illustrations. You'll never forget the Pythagorean theorem again!”—Scientific American
Many people take math in high school and promptly forget much of it. But math plays a part in all of our lives all of the time, whether we know it or not. In The Joy of x, Steven Strogatz expands on his hit New York Times series to explain the big ideas of math gently and clearly, with wit, insight, and brilliant illustrations. Whether he is illuminating how often you should flip your mattress to get the maximum lifespan from it, explaining just how Google searches the internet, or determining how many people you should date before settling down, Strogatz shows how math connects to every aspect of life. Discussing pop culture, medicine, law, philosophy, art, and business, Strogatz is the math teacher you wish you’d had. Whether you aced integral calculus or aren’t sure what an integer is, you’ll find profound wisdom and persistent delight in The Joy of x.
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Are you one of the many people who took math in high school and promptly forgot most of it? Don't worry, you're not alone. But did you know that math actually plays a part in all of our lives, whether we realize it or not? That's where "The Joy of x: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity" comes in. Written by Steven Strogatz, this book expands on his popular New York Times series to explain the big ideas of math in a way that is easily digestible, with plenty of helpful examples and illustrations.
Strogatz's writing style is witty, insightful, and engaging, making even the most complex math concepts accessible to everyone. With his brilliant illustrations, you'll never forget important principles like the Pythagorean theorem again! But it's not just about equations and formulas. In "The Joy of x," Strogatz shows how math connects to every aspect of life, from practical tips on how often you should flip your mattress to get the maximum lifespan from it, to mind-blowing explanations of how Google searches the internet.
But the reach of math goes even further. Strogatz discusses how math is intertwined with pop culture, medicine, law, philosophy, art, and business. This book is like having the math teacher you always wished you had, guiding you through fascinating real-world applications of math. Whether you aced integral calculus or aren't even sure what an integer is, "The Joy of x" offers profound wisdom and persistent delight that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the subject.
Don't let math intimidate you any longer. Embrace the joy of discovering the hidden connections between numbers and the world around us. Get your copy of "The Joy of x" today and embark on a guided tour of math that will change the way you view the world. Grab your copy now!
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