Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries by Ian Stewart (English)

Description: Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries by Ian Stewart, Professor Ian Stewart Solving mathematical riddles with the worlds most popular maths sleuth. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Like its wildly popular predecessors, Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities and Hoard of Mathematical Treasures, Professor Stewarts brand-new book is a miscellany of over 150 mathematical curios and conundrums, packed with trademark humour and numerous illustrations.In addition to the fascinating formulae and thrilling theorems familiar to Professor Stewarts fans, the Casebook follows the adventures of the not-so-great detective Hemlock Soames and his sidekick Dr John Watsup (immortalised in the phrase Watsup, Doc?). By a remarkable coincidence they live at 222B Baker Street, just across the road from their more illustrious neighbour who, for reasons known only to Dr Watsup, is never mentioned by name. A typical item is The Case of the Face-Down Aces, a mathematical magic trick of quite devilish cunning.Ranging from one-liners to four-page investigations from the frontiers of mathematical research, the Casebook reveals Professor Stewart at his challenging and entertaining best. Notes A miscellany of over 150 mathematical curios and conundrums, packed with trademark humour and plenty of illuminating illustrations. Author Biography Ian Stewart is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Warwick University. He has published more than eighty books including Mathematics of Life , Professor Stewarts Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities , Professor Stewarts Hoard of Mathematical Treasures and The Science of Discworld trilogy with Terry Pratchett. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, appears frequently on radio and television, and does research on pattern formation and network dynamics. Review Britains most brilliant and prolific populariser of mathematics -- Alex Bellos * Guardian *Ian really is unsurpassed as raconteur of the world of numbers. He guides us on a mind-boggling journey from the ultra trivial to the profound. Thoroughly entertaining -- Jeremy Webb * New Scientist *As the professor darts randomly from "digital cubes" to "the hairy ball theorem" with boundless playful curiosity, even those with only a sluggish interest in maths will find something to amuse and amaze * Sunday Telegraph *Anyone with a slight geeky bent to them, whether they be adult or teenager, will find plenty to edify, tickle and tantalise them. Itd make a wonderful present ... I cant wait for the next volume. Highly recommended * Bookbag * Promotional Solving mathematical riddles with the worlds most popular maths sleuth. Long Description Like its wildly popular predecessors, Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities and Hoard of Mathematical Treasures , Professor Stewarts brand-new book is a miscellany of over 150 mathematical curios and conundrums, packed with trademark humour and numerous illustrations. In addition to the fascinating formulae and thrilling theorems familiar to Professor Stewarts fans, the Casebook follows the adventures of the not-so-great detective Hemlock Soames and his sidekick Dr John Watsup (immortalised in the phrase Watsup, Doc?). By a remarkable coincidence they live at 222B Baker Street, just across the road from their more illustrious neighbour who, for reasons known only to Dr Watsup, is never mentioned by name. A typical item is The Case of the Face-Down Aces, a mathematical magic trick of quite devilish cunning. Ranging from one-liners to four-page investigations from the frontiers of mathematical research, the Casebook reveals Professor Stewart at his challenging and entertaining best. Review Text Britains most brilliant and prolific populariser of mathematics Promotional "Headline" Solving mathematical riddles with the worlds most popular maths sleuth. Details ISBN1846683483 Author Professor Ian Stewart Year 2015 ISBN-10 1846683483 ISBN-13 9781846683480 Media Book Publisher Profile Books Ltd Pages 320 Imprint Profile Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 510 Edition Main Translated from English Language English Format Paperback UK Release Date 2015-10-22 AU Release Date 2015-10-22 Edition Description Main Publication Date 2015-10-22 Alternative 9781782836278 Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-01-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95831123;

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