{"id":10355,"date":"2024-03-14T08:35:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T13:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/?p=10355"},"modified":"2024-03-14T08:35:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T13:35:38","slug":"sink-your-teeth-into-these-pi-day-reads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/sink-your-teeth-into-these-pi-day-reads\/","title":{"rendered":"Sink your teeth into these Pi Day reads"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Happy Pi Day (3\/14)! Celebrate this captivating constant by reading some books on pi from our collection. There\u2019s a book for every kind of pi fan.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the curious newcomer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u03a0: a biography of the world\u2019s most mysterious number<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a> by Alfred S. Posamentier & Ingmar Lehmann\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Written for non-mathematicians, the book aims to entertain while enhancing mathematical literacy. It invites readers to appreciate the beauty and intrigue of pi, transcending its simple numerical representation. Prepare to be amused by quirky examples of people\u2019s fascination with pi. Did you know that there was even an attempt to legislate its exact value? The book uncovers such delightful anecdotes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Pleasures of Pi,e and other interesting numbers<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a> by Yeo Adrian<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This book offers a delightful blend of mathematical exploration, historical context, and enjoyable storytelling. Whether you\u2019re a math lover or someone who once dreaded math class, this book promises an engaging experience!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the mathematics enthusiast<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Visions of Infinity: The Great Mathematical Problems<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a> by Ian Stewart<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this illuminating exploration, you\u2019ll encounter historical enigmas like Fermat\u2019s last theorem, which took centuries to crack, and the Poincar\u00e9 conjecture, pivotal in understanding three-dimensional shapes. While some problems yield to modern techniques, others remain tantalizingly unsolved.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An Equation for Every Occasion: fifty-two formulas and why they matter<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a> by John M. Henshaw<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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From the famous <\/span>E<\/span><\/i> =<\/span><\/i> mc\u00b2<\/span><\/i> to lesser-known equations like those determining sunscreen SPF, this book reveals the power and utility of math, making it an entertaining read for anyone curious about the far-reaching impact of mathematics.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the mathematical historian<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mathematician William Jones made geometry class easier with the use of the symbol \u201c\u03c0\u201d to represent the number then known as Archimedes Constant or even as \u201cquantitas in quam cum multiflicetur diameter, proveniet circumferencia (the quantity which, when the diameter is multiplied by it, yields the circumference)\u201d. The use of the symbol was popularized by influential mathematician Leonhard Euler. Learn more about Euler with these books:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leonhard Euler<\/span><\/b><\/a> by Emil A. Fellmann<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Read about the life and times of this prodigiously productive mathematician. Follow his work from Basel to Petersburg to Berlin and learn about the people and places who shaped this man, who in turn shaped our modern world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Euler\u2019s Fabulous Formula Cures Many Mathematical Ills<\/span><\/b><\/a> by Paul J. Nahin<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This book shares the fascinating story of a groundbreaking formula that has long been regarded as the gold standard for mathematical beauty. This formula continues to inspire research, discussion, and even the occasional limerick. The book delves into the heart of complex number theory, exploring the many applications of complex numbers alongside intriguing stories from the history of mathematics.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can find these books and more in a special Pi Day display on the main floor of the Engineering Library. Drop by and check one out!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve planned something special for after the break, too. Join us on March 18 for our Pi Day celebration. We will have individually wrapped apple pie bites (available while supplies last) and you can join us between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Seamans Center Student Commons to <\/span>make your own zoetrope<\/span><\/a>!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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