Makes serious math simple. Presents some of the most famous and intriguing ideas from mathematics in an accessible and jargon-free manner. Provides just enough information for a reader to understand the underlying issues. Contains over 120 laws, principles, equations, paradoxes, and theorems that are the foundation of modern mathematics. Use it to impress your friends with your knowledge of Chaos Theory, Fibonacci Numbers, Zeno''s Paradoxes, and Euclid''s Elements! Great coffee table or gift book.