Calculus Diaries

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Calculus Diaries

by Jennifer Ouellette •

How Math Can Help You Lose Weight, Win in Vegas, and Survive a Zombie Apocalypse

“If, like me, you love the neatness of calculus but never appreciated its applications or the colourful characters who have used it through history, then these diaries are well worth a read.”
-New Scientist

“In The Calculus Diaries, science writer Jennifer Ouellette makes maths palatable using a mix of humour, anecdote and enticing facts…Using everyday examples, such as petrol mileage and fairground rides, Ouellette makes even complex ideas such as calculus and probability appealing.”
-Nature

“This dash through a daunting discipline bursts with wry wit. Ouellette uses differential equations to model the spread of zombies, and derivatives to craft the perfect diet. Sassy throughout, she reserves special barbs for subprime mortgage holders: “Chances are they weren’t doing the math.”
-Discover