$Secrets Of Mental Math : The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightening Calculation and Amazing Maths Tricks - Arthur Benjamin$

Secrets Of Mental Math

The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightening Calculation and Amazing Maths Tricks

By: Arthur Benjamin, Michael Shermer

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Paperback | 2 March 2007 | Edition Number 1

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These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers.

Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends-and yourself-with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned "mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks. This book will teach you to do math in your head faster than you ever thought possible, dramatically improve your memory for numbers, and-maybe for the first time-make mathematics fun.

Yes, even you can learn to do seemingly complex equations in your head; all you need to learn are a few tricks. You'll be able to quickly multiply and divide triple digits, compute with fractions, and determine squares, cubes, and roots without blinking an eye. No matter what your age or current math ability, Secrets of Mental Math will allow you to perform fantastic feats of the mind effortlessly. This is the math they never taught you in school.

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"A great introduction to the wonder of numbers, from two superb teachers."
-Brian Greene, author of The Elegant Universe

"A magical mystery tour of mental mathematics! Fascinating and fun."
-Joseph Gallian, president of the Mathematical Association of America

"The clearest, simplest, most entertaining, and best book yet on the art of calculating in your head."
-Martin Gardner, author of Mathematical Magic Show and Mathematical Carnival

"This book can teach you mental math skills that will surprise you and your friends. Better, you will have fun and have valuable practical tools inside your head."
-Dr. Edward O. Thorp, mathematician and author of Beat the Dealer and Beat the Market

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Foreword	p. xi
Foreword	p. xvii
Prologue	p. xix
Introduction	p. xxiii
Quick Tricks: Easy (and Impressive) Calculations	p. 1
A Little Give and Take: Mental Addition and Subtraction	p. 11
Products of a Misspent Youth: Basic Multiplication	p. 29
New and Improved Products: Intermediate Multiplication	p. 53
Divide and Conquer: Mental Division	p. 80
Good Enough: The Art of "Guesstimation"	p. 108
Math for the Board: Pencil-and-Paper Math	p. 131
A Memorable Chapter: Memorizing Numbers	p. 151
The Tough Stuff Made Easy: Advanced Multiplication	p. 163
Presto-digit-ation: The Art of Mathematical Magic	p. 199
Epilogue by Michael Shermer: How Math Helps Us Think About Weird Things	p. 222
Answers	p. 233
Bibliography	p. 271
Index	p. 273
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