Math-A-Day.
Pappas has come up with yet another way to make math part of your
life. Not a calendar, not a reference book, but a compendium com·pen·di·um
n. pl. com·pen·di·ums or com·pen·di·a
1. A short, complete summary; an abstract.
2. A list or collection of various items. of
mathematical information that will give you your math fix everyday.
Each day
* kick starts your brain with a problem or puzzle “Puzzle solving” redirects here. For the concept in Thomas Kuhn's philosophy of science, see normal science.
A puzzle is a problem or enigma that challenges ingenuity. (detailed
solutions are included)
* has a mathematical quote to inspire the other side of your brain
* features a historical or current math note
* has its date expressed in another number system
--Wide World Publishing, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 250 pages,
paperback $12.95
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