SECRE+S OF MEN+AL MA+H The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks

These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers. Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends, and yourself, with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned &quo...

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Main Authors: Benjamin, Arthur (Author), Shermer, Michael (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Three Rivers Press 2006
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