Thinking Better (Basic Books)
In this book, subtitled "The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life" Marcus du Sautoy, one of the world's great mathematician,s shows why math is the ultimate timesaver—and how everyone can make their lives easier with a few simple shortcuts. Shortcuts allow us to solve one problem quickly so that we can tackle an even bigger one. They make us capable of doing great things. And according to du Sautoy, math is the very art of the shortcut.
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