This text for advanced undergraduates and graduate students surveys the use of Fibonacci and Lucas numbers in areas relevant to operational research, statistics, and computational mathematics. It also covers geometric topics related to the ancient principle known as the Golden Section, plus Meta-Fibonacci numbers and Platonic solids. 1989 edition. Reprint of the Ellis Horwood Ltd., Chichester, England, 1989 edition.
A Mathematical History of the Golden Number by Roger Herz-Fischler This comprehensive study traces the historic development of division in extreme and mean ratio ("the golden number") from its first appearance in Euclid's Elements through the 18th century. Features numerous illustrations.
Mathematics, Magic and Mystery by Martin Gardner Famed puzzle expert explains math behind a multitude of mystifying tricks: card tricks, stage "mind reading," coin and match tricks, counting out games, geometric dissections, etc. More than 400 tricks, 135 illustrations.
