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1089 and All That - A Journey into Mathematics

by David Acheson · first published 2002

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Provides an overview of Mathematics and the text includes several fascinating mathematical conundrums.

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jonp · Feb 3, 2008 · Recommends

"1089 and all that" by David Acheson is charming and very readable. It covers a variety of different types of maths but more importantly get across what maths is really about. I've bought it for friends and family with…
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jonp · Jul 21, 2010 · Recommends

One book I'd recommend is "1089 and all that" (http://www.amazon.com/1089-All-That-Journey-Mathematics/dp/0...). I've bought copies for friends and family whose maths backgrounds range from school to degree level and they've all enjoyed it. It's…
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pdiddy · Apr 9, 2015 · Recommends

Currently reading: The House of Life, Mario Praz; Spring and All (try to read it every spring) Recently finished: 1089 and All That (finished today), The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Gibson's The Peripheral
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pdiddy · Jun 14, 2015 · Recommends

I would highly recommend the book 1089 and All That. It won't teach you much math, but it is an excellent book to read while getting started. Measurement is also a good book that starts from scratch.
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