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An Equation for Every Occasion
Fifty-Two Formulas and Why They Matter
Drawn from the breadth of human endeavor, Henshaw's stories demonstrate the power and utility of math. He entertains us by exploring the ways that equations can be used to explain, among other things, Ponzi schemes, the placebo effect, "dog years," IQ, the wave mechanics of tsunamis, the troubled modern beekeeping industry, and the Challenger disaster. Smartly conceived and fast paced, his book offers something for anyone curious about math and its impacts.
About the Author
Reviews
"An intriguing, thought provoking and humorous book . . . Highly entertaining treatises for nature lovers as well as science, mathematics and art enthusiasts."—London Mathematical Society Newsletter
"Henshaw's stories about each formula are interesting, humorous, and oftentimes surprising. The range of formulas in [An Equation for Every Occasion] is appealing, no matter where one's interests lie . . . This book is a must for teachers who teach formulas. This book provides both interesting stories and historial context to pass on to students"—Mathematical Association of America
"From the links between music and math and the importance of the concept of friction to either the success or failure of athletes to estimating the size of a crowd by understanding principles of density, these applications are not only lively discussions of daily living, but require no prior math knowledge from their readers, making An Equation for Every Occasion a recommended pick for lay audiences interested in math's intersections with real-world concerns."—Donovan's Literary Services
"Recommended. All readers."—Choice
"An Equation for Every Occasion makes for fascinating history. People who are intimidated by mathematics, but also serious students of science, will be drawn in by the book's engaging stories. This is good down-to-earth applied mathematics."—Dwight E. Neuenschwander, author of Emmy Noether's Wonderful Theorem
"Written in bite-sized chapters, An Equation for Every Occasion is like a trail of candy that lures the reader to a deeper understanding of the mathematics behind everyday life. I had a great time leaping from one subject to the next, never staying for long. A perfect book for the budding mathematician with a short attention span."—Daniel H. Wilson, author of Robopocalypse: A Novel
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August 25, 2014 | |
9781421414911 | |
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6.00 Inches (US) | |
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$29.95 USD, £22.00 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Electronic book text | |
September 10, 2014 | |
9781421414928 | |
9781421414911 | |
English | |
200 | |
1 halftone, 15 line drawings | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
$27.95 USD, £20.50 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Paperback / softback | |
May 6, 2016 | |
9781421419831 | |
English | |
200 | |
1 halftone, 15 line drawings | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
.65 Pounds (US) | |
.65 Pounds (US) | |
$27.95 USD, £20.50 GBP | |
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Other Titles by John M. Henshaw
A Tour of the Senses
Does Measurement Measure Up?
Other Titles in MATHEMATICS / Essays
Golf by the Numbers
Math Goes to the Movies
Other Titles in Mathematics
Supermath
Republic of Numbers
Patently Mathematical