Think Like a Mathematician: Simple Tools for Complex Everyday Problems

An accessible and enjoyable way to develop the thinking tools and techniques to understand the math of modern life.

When we learn about abstract mathematical concepts—from prime numbers and fractals to aspects of calculus—the most common question is often: when on earth will I need this? To many of us, so-called "pure" mathematics is downright baffling. Yet these concepts are what underpin the world we live in, from internet security to the transmission of radio waves. When you start to thin...