The Maths Handbook Av Richard Elwes

<DIV><P>This is the perfect introduction for those who have a lingering fear of maths. If you think that maths is difficult, confusing, dull or just plain scary, then <I>The Maths Handbook</I> is your ideal companion. </P><P>Covering all the basics including fractions, equations, primes, squares and square roots, geometry and fractals, Dr Richard Elwes will lead you gently towards a greater understanding of this fascinating subject. Even apparently daunting concepts are explained simply, with the assistance of useful diagrams, and with a refreshing lack of jargon. </P><P>So whether you''re an adult or a student, whether you like Sudoku but hate doing sums, or whether you''ve always been daunted by numbers at work, school or in everyday life, you won''t find a better way of overcoming your nervousness about numbers and learning to enjoy making the most of mathematics.</P></DIV>