# The Math Book

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- Book: [The Math Book](https://www.bookquiver.com/clifford-a-pickover/the-math-book) ([The Math Book.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/clifford-a-pickover/the-math-book.md))
- Authors: [Clifford Pickover](https://www.bookquiver.com/clifford-a-pickover)
- Publisher: union_square_co
- ISBN: 978-14-5495-778-2
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2025-01-23
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Math's infinite mysteries unfold in this updated edition of the award-winning The Math Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers,” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for higher dimensions, prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers major milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems. This reissue includes four new entries: 2013 (Bounded Gaps Between Primes), 2015 (Erdős Discrepancy Problem Solved), 2016 (Sphere Packing in Dimension 8), and 2023 (Einstein Tiles and Beyond). Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems.