The Mathematics Devotional: Celebrating the Wisdom and Beauty of Mathematics

The Mathematics Devotional: Celebrating the Wisdom and Beauty of Mathematics

by Clifford A. Pickover
The Mathematics Devotional: Celebrating the Wisdom and Beauty of Mathematics

The Mathematics Devotional: Celebrating the Wisdom and Beauty of Mathematics

by Clifford A. Pickover

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Overview



“It is impossible to be a mathematician without being a poet in soul.” —Sofia Kovalevskaya, Recollections of Childhood, 1895 
 
From the ingenious author of The Math Book and The Physics Book comes an inspirational volume that celebrates the beauty and wisdom of mathematics. Every page of this yearlong devotional presents a sage remark alongside a stunning image relating to the world of math. The quotes offer insight from such brilliant thinkers as Pythagoras, Richard Feynman, and Robert Heinlein, and the art showcases everything from gorgeous fractals to splendid architecture. The calendar also includes the birthdays of notable mathematicians, so readers can see which ones share theirs. A brief biographical dictionary provides additional information on the people whose wonderful words appeared through the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781454913221
Publisher: Sterling
Publication date: 11/04/2014
Pages: 392
Product dimensions: 6.60(w) x 7.60(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author



Internationally renowned author Clifford Pickover has published more than 40 books, translated into over a dozen languages, on topics ranging from science and mathematics to religion, art, and history. Dr. Pickover received his PhD from Yale University's Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and holds more than 100 US patents. His research has received considerable attention from such media outlets as CNN, Wired, and the New York Times, and his website, pickover.com, has received millions of visits. He lives in Yorktown Heights, NY.
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