{"product_id":"do-the-math-math-challenges-to-exercise-your-mind-paperback","title":"Do the Math!: Math Challenges to Exercise Your Mind - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTheoni Pappas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKick start your brain with \u003ci\u003eDo the math \u003c\/i\u003e math challenges that exercise those gray cells. Whether it's a computation problem, problems involving advanced equations, or challenges that use plain old logic, this book makes you use math. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProblems are provocative and engage your curiosity. The challenges cover a range of math problems, which tantalize, challenge, and amuse. Sometimes math skills help you solve them, other times you may rely on logic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo the math \u003c\/i\u003e is designed so that if you get stuck you can turn to its hint section. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach challenge also comes with an in-depth solution, found in the solution section. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProblem solving fuels imagination and creativity. These 99 challenges stimulate your brain, challenge your wits, and increase your confidence. With each solution you experience a sense of accomplishment. And the challenges that you don't solve provide new insights on how to approach various new problems. By the end of \u003ci\u003eDo the math \u003c\/i\u003e your mathematical toolkit is enhanced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheoni Pappas\u003c\/b\u003e is passionate about mathematics. A native Californian, Pappas received her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1966 and her M.A. from Stanford University in 1967. She taught high school and college mathematics for nearly two decades, then turned to writing a remarkable series of innovative books which reflect her commitment to demystifying mathematics and making the subject more approachable. Through her pithy, nonthreatening and easily comprehensible style, she breaks down mathematical prejudices and barriers to help one realize that mathematics is a dynamic world of fascinating ideas that can be easily accessible to the layperson. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer math calendars and over 18 math books appeal to both young and adult audiences alike. Three of her books have been Book-of-the Month Club selections, and her \u003ci\u003eJoy of Mathematics\u003c\/i\u003e was selected as a Pick of the Paperbacks. Her books have been translated into Japanese, Finnish, French, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, Turkish, Russian, Thai, simplified and traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Spanish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 2000 Pappas received the Excellence in Achievement Award from the University of California Alumni Association for her work on books and other innovative products that deal with mathematics. She lives in Palo Alto, CA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 5.9 x 4.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53739661328748,"sku":"9781884550744","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/3019\/6844\/files\/f2a19129e2331a49ec35599fddb715e3.webp?v=1778466511","url":"https:\/\/pattansenterprise.com\/products\/do-the-math-math-challenges-to-exercise-your-mind-paperback","provider":"Pattansenterprise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}