About The Book
From an infinitesimal atom to the boundless stretches of the sky, mathematics is infused in every aspect of life. Mathability: Awaken The Math Genius in Your Child, attempts to demystify the many myths surrounding mathematics, in order to invoke the reader's interest on this highly misunderstood subject.
The author first address the mixed reactions and idiosyncrasies that people have developed over the years. The book comprises of many captivating pictures to stir up interest in the minds of young readers. It also contains many mythological stories and real-life examples that shed light upon the importance of mathematics and why it is interesting, when approached with the right spirit and motivation.
Overcoming our mind blocks and conceptualizing our problems gives us a competitive edge over the others and multiplies our success significantly. The author emphasizes that Common sense, Concentration and Control when exercised with Confidence at heart can work wonders and take us places.
Did you know that Eratosthenes, the Greek geographer and astronomer, invented a sieve 22 centuries ago, to separate prime numbers and composite numbers? Do you know that Carnatic musicians use numbers in Talas and fractions in Manodharma? It is magic until you understand. It's Mathematics thereafter.
Grab your copy today to kindle the math wizard in your child. Mathability: Awaken The Math Genius in Your Child, was published by Orient Paperbacks in March, 2005. This book is now available in paperback.
Key Features
- Written by Dr. Shakunthala Devi, popularly known as the Human Computer.
- This book encompasses various disciplines that rely on Maths and is suited for everyone from children to top notch executives.
Dr. Shakunthala Devi was a Math Prodigy and made it to the Guinness Book of World Records in 1982, for her remarkable memory and prowess in calculating large numbers faster than the computer or calculator. Some of her works are Perfect Murder, The World of Homosexuals, Astrology For You, Puzzles To Puzzle You, Super Memory: It Can Be Yours, etc.