Mamdouh Hamouda

MathPassion - 2nd edition Mamdouh Hamouda

The book takes readers - who may not necessarily be deep into mathematical affairs - in an entertaining journey through mathematical landmarks using a simple language and puzzle solving techniques. Topics discussed are not directly interrelated so you may start reading the topic that appeals to you and setup your own reading order. In the book; the reader will find answers to several mathematics-related questions such as: a. What are the Pythagorean Triples and how to generate them b. How to find the shortest connection joining a given number of points c. What is the Golden Ratio and where it is encountered in life d. What are the platonic solids? e. How to solve Modular Arithmetic riddles f. How to find - without a calendar - the weekday in which you were born? g. How has the mysterious "pi" been estimated? h. How to find and identify Prime Numbers i. How to find the triangular area in terms of side lengths j. What are the Imaginary and complex numbers k. What is Einstein's Relativity in simple words