100 Great Problems of Elementary Mathematics (Dover Classics of Science & Mathematics)6 reviews Heinrich Dorrie Dover Publications, 1965 100 Mathematical Triumphs of Genius + Wonderful book, and a clarification on the term "Elementary" + best summary of classic problem solutions by masters + The best book about elementary problems I have read till now             Proofs from THE BOOK16 reviews Martin Aigner, Günter M. Ziegler Springer, 2003 this is THE BOOK! + A different kind of book + Fantastic exploration into mathematics One of the most important mathematicians in the last quarter of a century was, arguably, Paul Erdos. At least we could say he was the one who travelled the most, and who had more collaborations with other mathematicians in the areas of Graph Theory, Combinatorics, etc. One of his dreams was to ...             An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers (Oxford Science Publications)9 reviews G. H. Hardy, E. M. Wright Oxford University Press, USA, 1980 One of the greatest + a milestone and a shining star in elementary number theory + Nice intro to number theory + Superb Introduction for the Mathematical Sophisticate + THE BOOK on number theory---BUY IT!!!!             Exploring Mathematics With Mathematica: Dialogs Concerning Computers and Mathematics1 review Theodore W. Gray, Jerry Glynn Addison-Wesley Pub (Sd), 1991 A very interesting book This book uses the powerful "Mathematica" tool, to present mathematical issues. Most of them are very interesting subjects, which include Sounds, chaos, ... The idea of discussing the subjects in dialogs, contributes a lot to the discussion. I really enjoyed the book, and it is suitable for ...             The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition: Problems and Solutions 1965–1984 (MAA Problem Book Series)1 review The Mathematical Association of America, 2004 Aren't you glad this one got a reissue Not that the problems and solutions arent available somewhere else, but the book itself is a gem -- with the 'official' problem statements and solutions, this is more than just a collection of problems, this is a mathematical historical record. I'm glad that MAA takes the trouble of reissuing this ...             International Mathematical Olympiad 1959 - 19991 review Anthem Press, 2002 Good, but has a Hungarian taste! ... This book is good! Problems from IMO are really amongst the best in the world, so what else do you expect? It really took many years and brains for these problems to come into existence indeed, though we all know that some problems are just important results or just special cases of some ...             Mathematical Recreations and Essays (Dover Books on Mathematical and Word Recreations)3 reviews W. W. Rouse Ball, H. S. M. Coxeter Dover Publications, 1987 A Classic Compendium... + the best there is + Must have for any recreational mathematician. This is a classic collection of mathematical recreations. Originally written by W.W. Rouse Ball around 1900, this edition has been updated by the great geometer H.S.M. Coxeter. It is a comprehensive first source for information about magic squares, Platonic and Archimedian solids, "Knight's ...             Mathematics by Experiment: PlausibleReasoning in the 21st Century5 reviews Jonathan M. Borwein, David H. Bailey AK Peters, 2003 A Mathematical Paradigm Shift + 'Pure' Mathematics has been slow to embrace computers + Intuitions and experiments come first; rigorous proofs later + A Post-Modern Math Classic + A thoroughly detailed work             The Last Recreations: Hydras, Eggs, and Other Mathematical Mystifications2 reviews Martin Gardner Springer, 2007 Whoah! Nostalgia! + whoa! slow down! Reading this takes me back to time spent in my school's library poring over Gardner's columns in Scientific American. Several of the columns in this book I first read as a nerdy 14 year old and was staggered then (as I am now) by the elegance and beauty of the ideas they contained. Now I read it ...             Unsolved Problems in Number Theory (Problem Books in Mathematics / Unsolved Problems in Intuitive Mathematics) Richard K. Guy Springer, 2004 Mathematics is kept alive by the appearance of new unsolved problems, problems posed from within mathematics itself, and also from the increasing number of disciplines where mathematics is applied. This book provides a steady supply of easily understood, if not easily solved, problems which can be considered in varying depths by mathematicians at all levels of mathematical maturity. For this ...             Prime Obsession: Bernhard Riemann and the Greatest Unsolved Problem in Mathematics83 reviews John Derbyshire Plume, 2004 Prime numbers and Riemann + A masterpiece of its genre + A great book, which I'll explain later in the review. + Simply breathtaking             Mathematical Fallacies and Paradoxes8 reviews Bryan Bunch Dover Publications, 1997 This is a Great Book for Math Fans + A great introduction to the limits of math + Informal and engaging This is a great book for people who love mathematics, including: recreational math enthusiasts, math teachers, professors and other university level math instructors, curious and self-motivated students, etc. This book provides numerous examples of how seemingly logical steps can lead to ...             Mathematical Constants (Encyclopedia of Mathematics and its Applications)3 reviews Steven R. Finch Cambridge University Press, 2003 An Instant Classic + A beau book + An essential component of all mathematical libraries This is an instant classic of mathematical exposition, a superb addition to the series Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Its Applications. Steven Finch's engaging style and lucid, self-contained essays on an amazing variety of topics will appeal to a wide audience. Beginners and experts alike will ...             Experimental Mathematics in Action David H. Bailey, Jonathan M. Borwein, ... A K Peters, Ltd., 2007 The last twenty years have been witness to a fundamental shift in the way mathematics is practiced. With the continued advance of computing power and accessibility, the view that real mathematicians don't compute no longer has any traction for a newer generation of mathematicians that can really take advantage of computer-aided research, especially given the scope and availability of modern ...             The Mathematical Tourist: New and Updated Snapshots of Modern Mathematics (Mathematical Tourist)7 reviews Ivars Peterson Owl Books, 1998 Take the Tour + An Engaging Exploration, Even for Math-Phobes + A beautiful tour across the mathematical spectrum... + A great tour of the World of Mathematics + Wonderful Guide             Collected Papers of Srinivasa Ramanujan (AMS/Chelsea Publication)1 review Srinivasa Ramanujan Aiyangar, G. H. Hardy, ... American Mathematical Society, 2000 intended semi differential analysis Srinivasar was an enigma in the latter years of his life, when his work output suddenly quadrupled and his critics began to find their voices. His semiautonomials plowed new ground and his multiequanipseudonomials are said to have come to him late at night after a prolonged episode of religious ...             Islands of Truth: A Mathematical Mystery Cruise4 reviews Ivars Peterson W.H. Freeman & Company, 1991 A "must read" for all interested in math + Broad Coverage of Mahthematical Realms + The best math book + modern mathematical research for the lay reader             Fantasia Mathematica7 reviews Springer, 1997 JEEPERS! An interesting book about math? + The stories have a whimsical, humorous quality due to seriousness gone effectively awry + Great to see an old favorite back in print! + Fantasia the Great + just as good as i remember             The Mathematical Experience15 reviews Phillip J. Davis, Reuben Hersh Mariner Books, 1999 Philosophy, History and Myths of Mathematics + Quick Delivery! + Good approach and selection, mathematical aspect uneven + Informative and engaging + Immerse yourself.             Metamagical Themas: Questing For The Essence Of Mind And Pattern19 reviews Douglas Hofstadter Basic Books, 1996 Brilliant and Thought Provoking + Not yet finished, but... + The Good, the Bad and the Ugly + Essence of Mind and Pattern