Think like a mathematician

"Mathematics is all around us. It is the universal language that allows us to work with numbers, patterns, processes, and the rules that govern the entire universe. Math enables us to understand our surroundings and model and predict phenomena. This . . . comprehensive volume answers a series of . . . mathematical and life-related questions in an . . . informative way, showing inquisitive readers how math is the basis for just about everything they experience in their daily lives"--Provided by publisher.