Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries

Ian Stewart

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04 January 2016

Mathematics & Sciences

Like its wildly popular predecessors, Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities and Hoard of Mathematical Treasures, Professor Stewart's 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 Stewart's 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.

By: Ian Stewart
Imprint: Profile
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 224g
ISBN: 9781846683480
ISBN 10: 1846683483
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 04 January 2016
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ian Stewart is Mathematics Professor Emeritus at Warwick University. His many books include Seventeen Equations that Changed the World [9781846685323], Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities [9781846683459], and The Great Mathematical Problems [9781846683374]. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, appears frequently on radio and television, and does research on pattern formation and network dynamics.

Reviews for Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries

Britain's 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. It'd make a wonderful present ... I can't wait for the next volume. Highly recommended * Bookbag *

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Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries

Ian Stewart

$24.99

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