"[The] essays cover a broad swath of mathematics that include entertaining puzzles, complicated proofs, pedagogical philosophy, and technical discussions of mathematical problems. The pedagogical entries are both serious and light... Many of the technical articles are difficult and demand a mathematical background, other entries are well suited for readers more casual readers; the volume is intended to capture both audiences ... Read moreand does it well."
Publishers Weekly "Abundant diversity and some truly exceptional writing make this collection stand out."
Gretchen Kolderup, Library Journal "I would characterize the articles in the book as extreme in terms of several value functions: clarity, lucidity, instructiveness, wittiness, modern day pertinency, broad accessibility... On the whole, the book is informative and thoroughly entertaining."
Alexander Bogomolny, Cut the Knot "Written in a pleasant and alive style, with suggestive quotations and witty comments of the author (also many photos illustrating the text are made by the author), the book will be of great help for students in computer science specializing in computer vision and computer graphics. Other students who use mathematics in their disciplines (physics, chemistry, biology, economics) will find the book as a good source of rapid and reliable information."
Dana Cobza, Studia Mathematica "For those looking to broaden their knowledge of mathematics, including recent mathematical developments, this is a good option and an enjoyable read."
Frannie Worek, Math Teacher "[Pitici's] work fills a gap between expository mathematics and popular explanation. It is a welcome contribution to improving public perception of our discipline."
Phill Schultz, Australian Mathematical Society Gazette Show Less