Ebook: The Magic of Mathematics: Discovering the Spell of Mathematics

Delves into the world of ideas, explores the spell mathematics casts on our lives, and helps you discover mathematics where you least expect it. Be spellbound by the mathematical designs found in nature. Learn how knots may untie the mysteries of life. Be mesmerized by the computer revolution. Discover how the hidden forces of mathematics hold architectural structures together connect your telephone calls help airplanes get off the ground solve the mysteries of the living cell. See how some artists use a mathematical palette in their works and how many writers draw upon the wealth of its ideas.;Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; PREFACE; MATHEMATICS IN EVERYDAY THINGS; MAGICAL MATHEMATICAL WORLDS; MATHEMATICS & ART; THE MAGIC OF NUMBERS; MATHEMATICAL MAGIC IN NATURE; MATHEMATICAL MAGIC FROM THE PAST; MATHEMATICS PLAYS ITS MUSIC; THE REVOLUTION OF COMPUTERS; MATHEMATICS & THE MYSTERIES OF LIFE; MATHEMATICS AND ARCHITECTURE; THE SPELL OF LOGIC, RECREATION & GAMES; SOLUTIONS; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX; About the Author; Mathematics Titles by Theoni Pappas.