Publisher's Synopsis
This book is for mathematics lovers, but if you are not one, we hope you soon will be. Although it mainly targets enthusiasts in high-school and liberal arts colleges, the book is structured to make learning interesting for students with different interests and backgrounds. Practice questions are of various levels of complexity and include many explorations of real-life situations: They develop understanding, build confidence and examine multiple concepts. Challenges have been included for the adventurous, while Investigations are suggested for self-study. The Escapades chapter contains stimulating puzzles to encourage experimentation, a list of unsolved mathematical problems, and a collection of wonderful theorems. The book includes simple tips to help the reader relax and re-energise. About the Authors: Adeline Ng and Dr. Rajesh Parwani are educators based in Singapore. A Solutions Manual is available separately. (File updated Jan 2016 to correct errata).
