The Joy of Mathematics: Discovering Mathematics All Around You

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"The Joy of Mathematics is designed to help the reader become aware of the inseparable relationship of mathematics and the world by presenting glimpses and images of mathematics in the many facets of our lives."
Science News

"Rarely does one come across books on mathematics with such breadth, beauty, and insight. Pappas' books always contain fascinating and valuable information - not only for curious students and laypeople - but also for the seasoned researcher. The eclectic Pappas is both a mathematician and a poet, and with the cold logic of the one and the inspired vision of the other, she selects topics sure to stimulate readers' imagination and sense of wonder at the incredible vastness of our mathematical universe."
Clifford A. Pickover, author of Computers & the Imagination

"The Joy of Mathematics presents the world of mathematics to readers in afresh, original way. For any reader, mathematician or not...easily readable by all...readily usable for enrichment ...I highly recommend it."
The Mathematics Teacher

"The Joy of Mathematics is not just a mechanical reiteration of concepts: it explores the history of both concept and inventor, presents unusual exercises which challenge the mind to absorb not just the theory, but its practical application; and peppers its presentation with an abundance of black and white drawings which explore math relationships to science and human endeavors. This approach goes far beyond the usual mechanical presentation, linking math to vital, everyday life and adding cultural and historical influences to connect math concepts to realistic challenges. The tips, exercises and concepts are fun rather than tedious."
The Bookwatch

Theoni Pappas is well known in mathematical circles as the author of materials that appeal to intellectual curiosity.

Provides puzzles, games, and illusions that cover the concepts of mathematics.