Euclid is the most celebrated mathematician of all time. He lived in the third or fourth century BCE. His fame rests mainly on the Elements, which he wrote in thirteen volumes establishing the foundations of mathematics.

Excellent small book on how to think like a mathematician. Highly recommended for anyone who suffered through the kind of ’training’ in which actual mathematics was confused with the obedient memorization of calculation methods.

A musician wakes from a terrible nightmare. In his dream he finds himself in a society where music education has been made mandatory. ‘We are helping our students become more competitive in an increasingly sound-filled world.’ Educators, school systems, and the state are put in charge of this vital project. Studies are commissioned, committees are formed, and decisions are made–all without the advice or participation of a single working musician or composer… So begins Lockart’s famous lament on the failings of standard mathematical instruction.

A light weight and fun romp through the world of patterns. Ideal for teachers seeking ideas to inspire students.