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Description of  A Smoother Pebble: Mathematical Explorations

This book takes a novel look at the topics of school mathematics arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and calculus. In this stroll on the mathematical seashore we hope to find, quoting Newton, "...a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary..." This book assembles a collection of mathematical pebbles that are important as well as beautiful.