"This book uncovers the intriguing, surprising, and enlightening aspects of mathematics that are rarely encountered in school curricula, aiming to inspire in the reader a more positive view of the subject. Mathematics is one of the most essential disciplines we study, yet it is also one of the most widely disliked, with many people seemingly proud to admit they struggled with the subject at school. These sentiments are often rooted not in lack of ability, but in how the subject was taught. Pressures from grades and standardized testing have frequently reduced mathematics education to memorization and exam preparation, leaving little opportunity to explore the subjects true beauty and depth"-- Provided by publisher.