Secrets of mental math : the mathemagician's guide to lightning calculation and amazing math tricks
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Benjamin, Arthur.
Contributors
Shermer, Michael.
Benjamin, Arthur. Mathemagics.
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QA111 .B44 2006
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Table of contents
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Magic tricks in mathematics education.
Mental arithmetic -- Study and teaching.
Mental calculators.
Bisac Subjects
Education -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- Mathematics.
Mathematics -- Arithmetic.
Study Aids -- Study Guides.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Magic tricks in mathematics education.
Mental calculators.
Other Subjects
Calcul mental -- Étude et enseignement.
Calculateurs prodiges.
Magic tricks in mathematics education.
Magic tricks in mathematics education.
Matematik.
Mental arithmetic -- Study and teaching.
Mental arithmetic -- Study and teaching.
Mental calculators.
Mental calculators.
Prestidigitation dans l'enseignement des mathématiques.

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Book
Physical Desc
xxiv, 278 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English

Notes

General Note
"Originally published in different form as Mathemagics by Lowell House, Los Angeles, in 1993"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-272) and index.
Description
An accessible guide to mathematical calculation reveals the secrets of rapid mental calculation, memorization, and other feats of the mind, with tips on how to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and work with fractions, squares, and cube roots.
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SACFinal081324

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Benjamin, A., & Shermer, M. (2006). Secrets of mental math: the mathemagician's guide to lightning calculation and amazing math tricks . Three Rivers Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Benjamin, Arthur and Michael. Shermer. 2006. Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks. New York: Three Rivers Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Benjamin, Arthur and Michael. Shermer. Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks New York: Three Rivers Press, 2006.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Benjamin, A. and Shermer, M. (2006). Secrets of mental math: the mathemagician's guide to lightning calculation and amazing math tricks. New York: Three Rivers Press.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Benjamin, Arthur., and Michael Shermer. Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks Three Rivers Press, 2006.

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