Secrets Of Mental Math The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks Author: Arthur Benjamin and Michael Shermer Year: 2006 Publisher: Three Rivers Press Pages: 305 Description These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers.Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends -- and yourself -- with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned mathemagician Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks. This book will teach you to do math in your head faster than you ever thought possible, dramatically improve your memory for numbers, and -- maybe for the first time -- make mathematics fun.Yes, even you can learn to do seemingly complex equations in your head; all you need to learn are a few tricks. You'll be able to quickly multiply and divide triple digits, compute with fractions, and determine squares, cubes, and roots without blinking an eye. No matter what your age or current math ability, Secrets of Mental Math will allow you to perform fantastic feats of the mind effortlessly. This is the math they never taught you in school.Reviews A great introduction to the wonder of numbers, from two superb teachers.Brian Greene, author of The Elegant Universe A magical mystery tour of mental mathematics! Fascinating and fun.Joseph Gallian, president of the Mathematical Association of AmericaThe clearest, simplest, most entertaining, and best book yet on the art of calculating in your head. Martin Gardner, author of Mathematical Magic Show and Mathematical Carnival This book can teach you mental math skills that will surprise you and your friends. Better, you will have fun and have valuable practical tools inside your head.Dr. Edward O. Thorp, mathematician and author of Beat the Dealer and Beat the Market * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BONUS BOOKS and MATERIAL * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Fun With Figures Is It Math Or Magic? Brilliant Mental Math Short Cuts That Will Amaze Everyone! Author: Kenneth Williams Year: 1998 Publisher: Inspiration Books Pages: 52 Description Fun With Figures is for those who think they are no good at maths -- and for those who are good at maths. It is for those would like to steal a little lightning. The book answers a need of our time, offering easy, enjoyable maths which improves mental agility and memory, promotes confidence and creativity -- as well as being useful in everyday life. Includes a related special report and practice software. * * * Vedic Math Genius What The Ancients Knew That Can Help Anyone Achieve Better Grades In The Math Class Author: Kenneth Williams Year: 2003 Publisher: Inspiration Books Pages: 56 Description This book introduces the unique and extraordinary system of Vedic Mathematics, a system that has a unity and simplicity that is mostly missing in our modern 'system'. If you have seen the book Fun With Figures (included in the archive), you will already be familiar with some neat methods of calculation that are really striking. But these are only a part of a much larger system, indeed the Vedic system covers all of mathematics, both pure and applied. In this book you will see some of the techniques in Fun With Figures extended and developed, and also many things not shown in that book. Here you will see illustrated all of the sixteen Sutras on which the system is based. You will need to study the material carefully but once you see the idea being introduced at each step you will find that the methods are actually very easy and quite natural. * * * Turn On The Human Calculator In You! Author: Scott Flansburg Year: 1991 Publisher: Media Arts International Pages: 33 Description The primary goal for this program is to motivate. Students and adults alike who feel they are poor at mathematics often perform below their true ability level in other scholastic courses and in the workplace, by avoiding math. Our system will not make each person who studies it a genius, however, those who practice the strategies will look at math and all other courses of study in a more enjoyable and more confident light. You will be acquiring a more healthy self concept and attitude towards numbers and higher mathematics. The payment for this system is your own time and practice of our strategies. The pay back will be the following: Experiencing a great deal of success with math and working with numbers. Seeing that your success is a reality due to your own efforts. Quick and accurate recall of basic facts. Application of a real understanding of place values. Ability to do mental calculations quickly. Skill in changing data into mentally manageable forms. Skill in applying the knowledge of order of operations and properties of numbers. ... and most importantly the confidence of seeing that you are a success in a field that was a wall of stalled success only a short time ago.* * * Speed Math For Kids The Fast, Fun Way To Do Basic Calculations Author: Bill Handley Year: 2007 Publisher: Jossey-Bass / Wiley Pages: 258 Description Learn how to easily do quick mental math calculations Speed Math for Kids is your guide to becoming a math genius -- even if you have struggled with math in the past. Believe it or not, you have the ability to perform lightning quick calculations that will astonish your friends, family, and teachers. You'll be able to master your multiplication tables in minutes, and learn basic number facts while doing it. While the other kids in class are still writing down the problems, you can be calling out the answers. Speed Math for Kids is all about playing with mathematics. This fun-filled book will teach you: How to multiply and divide large numbers in your head What you can do to make addition and subtraction easy Tricks for understanding fractions and decimals How to quickly check answers every time you make a calculation And much more. If you're looking for a foolproof way to do multiplication, division, factoring, estimating, and more, Speed Math for Kids is the book for you. With enough practice you'll go straight to the top of the class!* * * MatheMagics Workbook Author: Anonymous Year: N/A Publisher: N/A Pages: 79 Description In this book you will learn the left-to-right method of doing mental addition for numbers that range in size from two to four digits. These mental skills are not only important for doing the tricks in this book but are also indispensable in school or at work, or any time you use numbers. Soon you will be able to retire your calculator and use the full capacity of your mind as you add, subtract, multiply, and divide 2-digit, 3-digit, and even 4-digit numbers. * * *Code:Code: Source:Code:http://www.movieshare.org
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