Serious mathematics, written with the reader in mind.
[MsE] Matrix Editions

Answers to "mathematics in literature'' challenges

The "quadratic equation'' passage is by Patrick O'Brian (The Commodore, W. W. Norton & Company, NY 1995; pages 115-116).

 

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