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"Pappas' books have been gold mines of mathematical entertainment for me and everyone I push in the bookstore to buy all of her books spreading such inspirational and mathematical good cheer." Jon Scieszka, author of Math Curse and The Stinky Cheese ManAbout The Mathematics Calendar:" very clever profound quotations interesting mathematical information." San Jose Mercury"Pappas has a light handed and clever approach to this most complex of subjects The Mathematics Calendar unfailingly delivers a wealth of challenging puzzles interspersed with clearly illustrated and enlightening essays on mathematical concepts. It's always a bestseller in our shop, and long time aficionados literally bound in the door when the new calendar appears! A delightful and vastly informative start to your day don't miss it." Bell's Books, Faith Bell, owner
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Kick start your brain with Do the math! math challenges that exercise those gray cells. Whether it's a computation problem, problems involving advanced equations, or challenges that use plain old logic, this book makes you use math.Problems are provocative and engage your curiosity. The challenges cover a range of math problems, which tantalize, challenge, and amuse. Sometimes math skills help you solve them, other times you may rely on logic.Do the math! is designed so that if you get stuck you can turn to its hint section.Each challenge also comes with an in-depth solution, found in the solution section.Problem solving fuels imagination and creativity. These 99 challenges stimulate your brain, challenge your wits, and increase your confidence. With each solution you experience a sense of accomplishment. And the challenges that you don't solve provide new insights on how to approach various new problems. By the end of Do the math! your mathematical toolkit is enhanced.
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