A Smoother Pebble Mathematical Explorations [Hardcover]

This book takes a novel look at the topics of school mathematics--arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and calculus. In this stroll on the mathematical seashore we hope to find, quoting Newton, ...a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary... This book assembles a collection of mathematical pebbles that are important as well as beautiful.

Introduction
I. BRIDGING THE GAP
1. The Ancient Fractions
2. Greek Gifts
3. The Music of the Ratios
II. THE SHAPE OF THINGS
4. Tubeland
5. The Calculating Eye
III. THE GREAT ART
6. Algebra Rules
7. The Root of the Problem
8. Symmetry Without Fear
9. The Magic Mirror
IV. A SMOOTHER PEBBLE
10. On the Shoulders of Giants
11. Six-Minute Calculus
12. Roller-Coaster Science
Glossary
References
Index

...an enlightening book and a pleasure to read. --Choice