Download or read book Mathematics for the Imagination written by Peter Higgins and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2002-09-26 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathematics for the Imagination provides an accessible and entertaining investigation into mathematical problems in the world around us. From world navigation, family trees, and calendars to patterns, tessellations, and number tricks, this informative and fun new book helps you to understand the maths behind real-life questions and rediscover your arithmetical mind. This is a follow-up to the popular Mathematics for the Curious, Peter Higgins's first investigation into real-life mathematical problems. A highly involving book which encourages the reader to enter into the spirit of mathematical exploration.