A fascinating collection of mathematical curiosities and profound thoughts.  I found that the presentation of 100s of bite-sized topics, quotations, puzzles, and facts to be particularly enjoyable because this feature made the book both fun to read and mind-expanding.  I liked some of the discussions on mathematics and reality and humorous puzzles.  Because of the diversity of topics, this should satisfy young minds as well as seasoned mathophiles.  Very educational, because each new math concept is defined.<br><br>Do humans invent mathematics or discover mathematics? What is reality? Why does the universe seem to operate according to mathematical laws? What is the most forgettable license plate? Which brilliant mathematicians were mass murderers? What romantic comedy has the most complicated mathematics ever portrayed in a movie? Which mathematicians claimed that their mathematical breakthroughs came directly from God?<br><br>Here is the Table of Contents:<br><br>Introduction<br><br> A. Mathematical Marvels from Beyond the Edge<br><br> B. The Ramanujan Code<br><br> C. Blood Dreams and God's Mathematicians<br><br> D. The Mathematical Smorgasbord<br><br> E. Explanation of Symbols<br><br> F. Cultivating Perpetual Mystery<br><br>Chapter 1. Numbers, History, Society, and People<br><br>Chapter 2. Cool Numbers<br><br>Chapter 3. Algebra, Percentages, Weird Puzzles, Marvelous Mathematical Manipulation<br><br>Chapter 4. Geometry, Games, and Beyond<br><br>Chapter 5. Probability: Take your Chances<br><br>Chapter 6. Big Numbers and Infinity<br><br>Chapter 7. Mathematics and Beauty (includes some great mathematical art)