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Pickover, Clifford A.,

The mathematics devotional : celebrating the wisdom and beauty of mathematics / Clifford A. Pickover. - 388 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 386-387).

"From prolific polymath Clifford Pickover-the ingenious author of The Math Book and The Physics Book-comes a stunning and inspirational volume that celebrates the beauty and wisdom of mathematics. Cliff's devotional will feature one thought-provoking and original quotation on a mathematics-related theme, in addition to a stunning example of mathematically generated art, for every day of the year. Readers will also learn which notable mathematicians share their own birthdays, discovering more about them in a brief biographical dictionary at the back of the book. In an appealing small, chunky hardcover format, The Mathematician's Devotional will be a wonderful gift for math enthusiasts worldwide, young and old"--

ISBN: 9781454913221 1454913223

Source: Sterling Pub Co Inc, Attn: Josh Mrvos 387 Park Ave S 5th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10016-8810, (646)6882502 SAN 211-6324

LCCN: 2014007030

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB4C3344 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016932215 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mathematics--Quotations, maxims, etc.
Mathematicians--Quotations.
MATHEMATICS--Essays.
MATHEMATICS--History & Philosophy.
MATHEMATICS--General.
Mathematicians.
Mathematics.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Quotations.

LC Class. No.: QA99 / .P53 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 510