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The Mobius Strip : Dr. August Mobius's Marvelous Band in Mathematics, Games, Literature, Art, Technology, and Cosmology
2006
The road that leads from the Mvbius strip -- a common-sense-defying continuous loop with only one side and one edge, made famous by the illustrations of M.C. Escher -- goes to some of the strangest spots imaginable. It takes us to a place where the purely intellectual enters our daily world: where our outraged senses, overloaded with grocery bills, the price of gas, and what to eat for lunch, are expected to absorb really bizarre ideas. And no better guide to this weird universe exists than the ....[more]
A Passion for Mathematics : Numbers, Puzzles, Madness, Religion, and the Quest for Reality
2005
A Passion for Mathematics is an educational, entertaining trip through the curiosities of the math world, blending an eclectic mix of history, biography, philosophy, number theory, geometry, probability, huge numbers, and mind-bending problems into a delightfully compelling collection that is sure to please math buffs, students, and experienced mathematicians alike. In each chapter, Clifford Pickover provides factoids, anecdotes, definitions, quotations, and captivating challenges that range fro....[more]
The Mathematics of Oz : Mental Gymnastics from Beyond the Edge
2002
Grab a pencil. Relax. Then take off on a mind-boggling journey to the ultimate frontier of math, mind, and meaning as acclaimed author Clifford Pickover, Dorothy, and Dr. Oz explore some of the oddest and quirkiest highways and byways of the numerically obsessed. The thought-provoking mysteries, puzzles, and problems range from zebra numbers and circular primes to Legion's number--a number so big that it makes a trillion pale in comparison. The strange mazes, bizarre consequences, and dizzying a....[more]
The Stars of Heaven
2001
Do a little armchair space travel, rub elbows with alien life forms, and stretch your mind to the furthest corners of our uncharted universe. With this astonishing guidebook, you don't have to be an astronomer to explore the mysteries of stars and their profound meaning for human existence.Clifford A. Pickover tackles a range of topics from stellar evolution to the fundamental reasons why the universe permits life to flourish. He alternates sections that explain the mysteries of the cosmos with ....[more]
The Zen of Magic Squares, Circles, and Stars : An Exhibition of Surprising Structures Across Dimensions
2001
This is the most comprehensive and exciting book in many decades on magic squares -- arrays filled with numbers or letters in particular arrangements. Clifford Pickover offers a colorful history of these and similar structures, their construction, and classification along with a remarkable variety of newly discovered objects ranging from ornate inlaid magic cubes to hypercubes. Number lovers, puzzle aficionados. and math enthusiasts will treasure this rich and lively encyclopedia of one of the f....[more]
The Paradox of God and the Science of Omniscience
2001
In his most ambitious book yet, Clifford Pickover bridges the gulf between logic, spirit, science, and religion. While exploring the concept of omniscience, Pickover explains the kinds of relationships limited beings can have with an all-knowing God. Pickover's thought exercises, controversial experiments, and practical analogies help us transcend our ordinary lives while challenging us to better understand our place in the cosmos and our dreams of a supernatural God. Through an inventive blend ....[more]
Wonders of Numbers : Adventures in Mathematics, Mind, and Meaning
2000
If we actually received messages from the stars, what would we do with them? Who were the five strangest mathematicians in history? What are the ten most interesting numbers? Who is the Number King? Jam-packed with thought-provoking mathematical mysteries, puzzles, and games--as well as the answers to all of the above questions--Wonders of Numbers will enchant even the most left-brained of readers. Hosted by the quirky Dr. Googol--who resides on an island in Sri Lanka and occasionally collaborat....[more]
Surfing Through Hyperspace : Understanding Higher Universes in Six Easy Lessons
1999
Do a little armchair time-travel, rub elbows with a four-dimensional intelligent life form, or stretch your mind to the furthest corner of an uncharted universe. With this astonishing guidebook, Surfing Through Hyperspace, you need not be a mathematician or an astrophysicist to explore theall-but-unfathomable concepts of hyperspace and higher-dimensional geometry. No subject in mathematics has intrigued both children and adults as much as the idea of a fourth dimension. Philosophers and parapsyc....[more]
Time : A Traveler's Guide
1998
"Bucky Fuller thought big," Wired magazine recently noted, "Arthur C. Clarke thinks big, but Cliff Pickover outdoes them both." In his newest book, Cliff Pickover outdoes even himself, probing a mystery that has baffled mystics, philosophers, and scientists throughout history--What is thenature of time? In Time: A Traveler's Guide, Pickover takes readers to the forefront of science as he illuminates the most mysterious phenomenon in the universe--time itself. Is time travel possible? Is time rea....[more]
The Science Of Aliens
1998
If extraterrestrials ever landed on Earth, they would find us extremely strange. Their first intimation of our existence might well be a Super Bowl broadcast or a stray transmission from the Playboy channel. But, of course, they might seem equally strange to us. How strange? Their senses could be entirely different from ours—they might see in the infrared or “hear” radio waves.What would aliens look like? An intelligent octopus-like creature is certainly plausible. What about o....[more]
Spider Legs
1997
Millions of readers have enjoyed Anthony's books, including (but not limited to) his undeniably popular Xanth and Blue Adept series. Now, in collaboration with celebrated non-fiction author Clifford A. Pickover, he brings us a disturbing tale of our own world and the strange creatures with whom we share it.
Black Holes : A Traveler's Guide
1996
BLACK HOLES A TRAVELER'S GUIDE Clifford Pickover's inventive and entertaining excursion beyond the curves of space and time. "I've enjoyed Clifford Pickover's earlier books . . . now he has ventured into the exploration of black holes. All would-be tourists are strongly advised to read his traveler's guide." -Arthur C. Clarke. "Many books have been written about black holes, but none surpass this one in arousing emotions of awe and wonder towards the mysterious structure of the universe." -Ma....[more]
Keys to Infinity
1995
"An original and exciting exploration of how utterly weird, and utterly beautiful, the infinite can be." -Ian Stewart, author of Does God Play Dice? "In this the latest of Dr. Pickover2s marvelous books, he breaks all finite chains to soar into the transcendental, mind-boggling regions of mathematical infinity. Written in the author2s informal, clear style, it is a treasure trove of recreational problems, many published here for the first time, with special emphasis on computer programs and rive....[more]
Computers, Pattern, Chaos and Beauty : Graphics from an Unseen World
1991
Combining fractal theory with computer art, this book introduces a creative use of computers. It describes graphic methods for detecting patterns in complicated data and illustrates simple techniques for visualizing chaotic behavior. "Beautiful." Martin Gardner,Scientific American.Over 275 illustrations, 29 in color.
Frontiers of Scientific Visualization
1990
Exploring the art and science of making the unseen workings of nature Visible...; Fluid flows, fractals, plant growth, genetic sequencing, the configuration of distant galaxies, virtual reality, artistic inspiration...;these are a few of the many unseen phenomena, processes, events, and concepts that can be made visible through the power of modern computers-including personal computers. Frontiers of Scientific Visualization explores the many ways in which computers are now used as tools for simu....[more]
The Math Book : From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics
2009
Math’s infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this follow-up to the best-selling The Science Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, it covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous delights readers will learn about as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the ....[more]
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