Where Mathematics Becomes Something Unexpected
Mathematics can sometimes feel like a collection of numbers and formulas, but there are certain puzzles that make numbers feel almost magical. The Methods, Marvels, and Madness of Magic Squares: A Look at a Multitude of Methods that can be used to Build a Million Billion Magic Squares by Ronald J. Wendel takes readers into the fascinating world of magic squares and the patterns hiding within them.
Rather than simply teaching a few tricks, the book explores the methods, relationships, patterns, and symmetries that make magic squares so interesting. Readers can discover how different approaches can be used to create an enormous variety of these mathematical arrangements. Whether you already enjoy mathematics or simply like discovering how seemingly simple numbers can create surprisingly complex patterns, this book offers a different way to look at a subject that has fascinated mathematicians for centuries.
From Engineering to Mathematical Discovery
Ronald J. Wendel graduated from college with an engineering degree and has worked throughout his career as both an engineer and a software developer. His interest in magic squares eventually led him to develop a software program capable of creating and manipulating them.
What began as an exploration of mathematical patterns grew into the material collected in this book. His combination of engineering experience, software development, and curiosity about magic squares allowed him to examine the subject from both a practical and mathematical perspective.
The Methods, Marvels, and Madness of Magic Squares
Discover the Mathematics Behind the Magic
A fascinating journey through numbers, patterns, and possibilities is coming soon. Stay tuned for The Methods, Marvels, and Madness of Magic Squares and see just how far a simple square of numbers can take you.
