Did you know that it's easier to add and subtract from left to right, rather than the other way round? And that you can be taught to square a three-digit number in seconds? In Think Like A Maths Genius, two mathematicians offer tips and tricks for doing tricky maths the easy way. With their help, you can learn how to perform lightning calculations in your head, discover methods of incredible memorisation and other feats of mental agility. Learn maths secrets for the real world, from adding up your shopping and calculating a restaurant tip, to figuring out gambling odds (or how much you've won) and how to solve sudoku faster.

How to calculate almost anything in your head - and how to do maths for people who don't do maths

About the Author
Dr Arthur Benjamin is a professor of Mathematics in California, he is also a professional magician. Dr Michael Shermer is a columnist for Scientific American and is the publisher of Skeptic magazine.

Reviews
A fascinating guide to maths for everyday life from two mathematical geniuses * The Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9780285637764
Author Michael Shermer
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Souvenir Press Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 223g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 24mm