This fascinating, delightful and informative book is perfect for all those times and places when you've only got a few minutes to read.  Perfectly sized tidbits of information, quotes, and questions served to both teach and tantalize.  "A Passion for Mathematics" is completely capable of UNdoing 15 years of classes convincing you that math is dull and formulaic.  If you (want to) like math, history, or stories about just plain weird people...get this book!