The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets (Hardcover)

from redfiona

Needs more maths. I know that Simon Singh says in the intro that it's not a maths book, but it keeps doing this very odd thing, where you get the basics of the topic, and some upper A level bits of the same topic but not the middle bit. Which is a problem. I know the basics, and I'm fine down the...

from Y2Ash

One of my favorite jokes of The Simpsons happens to be a Math joke. This is odd because I absolutely detest Mathematics. I believe it was but on this Earth just to mock me but I digress. The joke, which is discussed in this book, is when Lisa discovers that nerds actually release a pheromone via ...

from amarcobio

Amusing and very interesting for The simpsons´ fans (as myself). Further than that, it's not the best Simon Singh book.

from Y2Ash

One of my favorite jokes of The Simpsons happens to be a Math joke. This is odd because I absolutely detest Mathematics. I believe it was but on this Earth just to mock me but I digress. The joke, which is discussed in this book, is when Lisa discovers that nerds actually release a pheromone via ...

from ashleytylerjohn

Can a math book be charming? This one was. I came for the Simpsons, but stayed for the math--he's an excellent writer (I'll be seeking out other volumes by him) who's able to explain the mathematical concepts clearly and interestingly. Really a pleasure to read.(Note: 5 stars = rare and amazing, ...