More Joy of Mathematics - by Theoni Pappas (Paperback)

About the Book

This sequel to the popular title furthers a reader's appreciation of just how mathematics is connected to the everyday world--and how a grasp of essential concepts can enrich one's life in innumerable ways. This fresh and lively approach to mathematics--appealing even to those who are intimidated by the world of numbers--unlocks the pleasures, mysteries, and practical applications of hundreds of mathematical concepts.

Book Synopsis

Now Pappas has done it again, or rather, has done more!
The pages of MORE JOY OF MATHEMATICS spill over with ideas, puzzles, games from all over the world, historic background, exciting graphics and up-to-the-minute math breakthrough. Readers will find plent to enjoy as they discover Pappas' unique easy reading style.

This sequel to the popular title, THE JOY OF MATHEMATICS, let's you appreciate how mathematics is connected to the everyday world-- and how a glimpse of essential concepts can enrich one's life in so many ways. Pappas' fresh and lively approach to mathematics -- appealing even to those who are intimidated by the world of numbers--unlocks pleasures, mysteries, and applications of over two-hundred of mathematical concepts.

Review Quotes

REVIEW QUOTES for MORE JOY OF MATHEMATICS

"If you think "joy" and "mathematics" don't belong in the same sentence, then it's time you met Theoni Pappas. Written with the same infectious enthusiasm that made The Joy of Mathematics so popular ...reveals how mathematical concepts are rooted in everyday life...most of all Pappas shows why More Joy of Mathematics is not an oxymoron." - Quality Paperback Book Club(TM)

"Another cornucopia of fun mathematical ideas, puzzles, games, and historical motes from the author of The Joy of Mathematics and The Mathematics Calendar. Each item...is designed to pique the reader's curiosity and promote awareness of mathematics in the world."

- Science News

"Pappas returns with another volume that runneth over with ideas, puzzles, games from all over the world, historical background information, exciting graphics, and math breakthroughs. By presenting abstract concepts framed in a living context of things both exotic and familiar, she relates math to our everyday lives and thus goes a long way toward dispelling the raw fear so many of us feel at the mere mention of a number." - Bookpaper

"More Joy of Mathematics is an enthusiastic investigation into the world of mathematics and related concepts." -The Midwest Book Review

"More Joy of Mathematics...delights and informs the reader effortlessly....topics interesting and description outstanding...with fairly sophisticated ideas introduced in an unforced manner....a good source book for educators". -The Mathematics Teacher

"This collection of assorted mathematical "chocolates" by the author of The Joy of Mathematics provides enticing coverage of topics that can "nibbled" in any order or quantity....Given the exciting topics, overall clear writing, and stimulating use of visual material, this book should prove invaluable..." -Kliatt Paperback Book Guide

"The Joy of Mathematics & More Joy of Mathematics add up to the most fun you've had in a long time." -Book-of-the-Month Club