Brain Math

Are you looking for the best way to train children’s brain and to spend quality time with all the family? Are you looking for a very fun way to learn Math and to test kid’s skills? This book can improve their creative thinking, teach problem solving skills and open their mind. The riddles are arranged in 3 types of games and 2 different levels of difficulty; they can be solved by children from 5 years old to young teen, even the whole family. This book is perfect for families, parties, youth group events or Math clubs, because it spurs friendly competition. Also, it can entertain bored ...

This book takes a novel view of mathematics, arguing that it is a branch of human language. Looking through this lens, it traces the evolution of math from the first tally sticks, through the invention of number systems, up to modern computer science. Along the way it shows that, like all language, the real key to math is human intuition. This book has something for everybody: math-phobes hoping to come to terms with an intimidating subject, mathematicians looking for insight into their trade, educators trying to make math accessible, and laymen who want to understand the role of numbers in...

An "elegant", "engrossing" (Carol Tavris, Wall Street Journal) examination of what we think we know about the brain and why -- despite technological advances -- the workings of our most essential organ remain a mystery. "I cannot recommend this book strongly enough."--Henry Marsh, author of Do...

The brain is made up of 85 billion neurons, which are connected by over 100 trillion synapses. For over a century, a diverse array of researchers have been trying to find a language that can be used to capture the essence of what these neurons do and how they communicate - and how those communications create thoughts, perceptions, and actions. The language they were looking for was mathematics, and we would not be able to understand the brain as we do today without it.

From the best-selling author of Einstein’s Dreams comes a rich, fascinating answer to the question, Can the scientifically inclined still hold space for spirituality? Gazing at the stars, falling in love, or listening to music, we sometimes feel a transcendent connection with a cosmic unity...

Your kids will love "500 Fun Riddles for Smart Kids" because: ✓ It has 500 riddles and brain teasers of varying difficulty, just challenging enough to keep it fun without frustrating them. ✓ It is an excellent way to stimulate their minds and improve their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It will also improve their concentration, strengthen their social and language skills, and boost their verbal fluency. ✓ It is 100% kids appropriate - Ideal for 8-12 years olds but can be enjoyed by anyone. ✓ It is a great tool to strengthen family bonds and spend quality ...

Train your brain and boost your number skills with this fast-paced mental math workout! Mental Math Challenge: 200 Speed Questions to Train Your Brain is packed with quick-fire questions that help learners sharpen their thinking, build confidence, and improve calculation speed — all without a calculator. Designed for ages 10–13, this book is perfect for: • School revision and test preparation • Screen-free learning at home • Fun brain workouts during travel or car rides • Building mental math fluency in just a few minutes a day Each question is followed by the correct answer and...

NOW A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Compelling….Kaku thinks with great breadth, and the vistas he presents us are worth the trip” —The New York Times Book Review The New York Times best-selling author of PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, PHYSICS OF THE FUTURE and HYPERSPACE tackles the most...

Previously Published as A Field Guide to Lies We’re surrounded by fringe theories, fake news, and pseudo-facts. These lies are getting repeated. New York Times bestselling author Daniel Levitin shows how to disarm these socially devastating inventions and get the American mind back on track...

Do you like to solve riddles, puzzles and brain teasers? Do you think outside the box? Are you creative? Do you like to be challenged? If you answer yes to any of these questions then this book is for you! In this book you will be captured by pirates, measure time through burning a rope, look at a 4-dimensional cube, be involved in a gun duel, decide how to cross a bridge, journey through a desert, play poker and be abducted by aliens! This book is a collection of 100+ riddles and brain teasers to test your mathematical intuition. They are mostly quantitative in nature with some logic ...

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST AND THE GUARDIAN “Absorbing. . . . A revealing look at the hidden role that games have played in human development for centuries.” —Kirkus “By turns philosophical and polemical, this is a provocative and fascinating book.” —The Economist...

Joe Biel, author of A People’s Guide to Publishing, draws on twenty-six years of business ownership and management experience to walk you through how to think like a business owner, plan, strategize, manage budgets, scale up, and keep your focus on what’s most important. Dr. Faith Harper, author of the bestselling Unf--k Your Brain, provides vital skills that aren’t often lauded in business books, such as overcoming imposter syndrome and other fears, communicating your boundaries, and building mutually beneficial relationships.

The best brain teasers are those that have challenged and captivated the attention of puzzle lovers throughout time. Collected here to keep your wits sharp, this book features the cleverest brain teasers from around the world and throughout history. The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time gives you hours of fun-filled entertainment with brain teasers that develop your problem-solving skills in math, logic, and wordplay. Organized as an integrated challenge, these brain teasers build in momentum as they increase in difficulty from classic nursery rhymes to the riddle of the sphinx.

Welcome to a journey of discovery and intellectual exploration! I'm thrilled to share with you this collection of 30 essays that delve into a wide array of fascinating topics. As an author with an insatiable curiosity about the world around us, I set out on a mission to create a book that would not only satisfy my own quest for knowledge but also ignite the spark of wonder in others. In crafting this book, I embraced the cutting-edge technology of our time. I utilized advanced AI chatbots and assistants to scour the vast expanse of the internet, helping me uncover intriguing facts, studies,...

This engaging audiobook is designed to entertain and challenge young problem-solvers while enhancing their math skills. From simple addition to complex patterns and logical reasoning, this delightful collection of fun number riddles, math challenges, and brain teasers will keep young learners engaged and excited about math. Inside, kids will embark on exciting math journeys, exploring important concepts in a playful and entertaining way. Each riddle presents an opportunity for children to apply their knowledge, think critically, and sharpen their mental math abilities.

Welcome to "Fascinating Stuff that will Tickle your Brain"! In this book, which is part of my 50-volume "Get Smarter One Book at a Time" series, I take you on a captivating journey through 30 intriguing topics spanning science, nature, history, and the mysteries of the mind. Throughout these pages, we'll explore the remarkable communication systems of ants, uncover the learning process of freshwater otters, and discover the age-old struggle between predator and prey, like wild goats evading their fast pursuers. We'll also travel back in time to examine the roles and challenges faced by ...

1000 Ideas: Math Puzzles for the Classroom is your ultimate resource for engaging learners with creative, brain-boosting challenges across every level of math. From quick warm-ups and logic teasers to visual riddles and number-based mysteries, this book offers a rich variety of puzzles that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. Perfect for teachers, tutors, homeschoolers, and enrichment programs, each puzzle comes with a suggested level, learning objective, and implementation tip—so you can seamlessly integrate them into your lessons, stations, homework, or early ...

Can two particles become inextricably linked, so that a change in one is instantly reflected in its counterpart, even if a universe separates them? Albert Einstein's work suggested it was possible, but it was too bizarre, and too contrary to how we then understood space and time, for him to...

Welcome, curious reader, to a collection of 30 essays that will challenge you to open your mind, question assumptions, and explore captivating ideas. Within these pages, we dive into perplexing topics from science and philosophy to creativity and human behavior. No question is too strange, no phenomenon too confusing to explore. Together, we will investigate life’s baffling mysteries and emerge with delightful new insights. How does consciousness arise? Do aliens dream? Can a jellyfish achieve self-awareness? We tackle these tantalizing questions without hesitation. But that’s just the ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the award-winning founder of JUMP Math, All Things Being Equal is a proven guide to succeeding in math, and a passionate argument for why this success can and must be available to the majority instead of the privileged few. For two decades, John Mighton has developed...