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Stein, James D., 1941-

How math can save your life / James D. Stein. - Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, c2010. - xiv, 242 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: What math can do for you -- The most valuable chapter you will ever read -- How math can help you understand sports strategy -- How math can help your love life -- How math can help you beat the bookies -- How math can improve your grades -- How math can extend your life expectancy -- How math can help you win arguments -- How math can make you rich -- How math can help you crunch the numbers -- How math can fix the economy -- Arithmetic for the next generation -- How math can help avert disasters -- How math can improve society -- How math can save the world.

ISBN: 0470437758 (cloth) 9780470437759 (cloth)

LCCN: 2009028776

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA9B3256 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015426746 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mathematics--Miscellanea.