Malba Tahan

The Man Who Counted - A Collection of Mathematical Adventures Malba Tahan

Marc Notes: Translated from the Portuguese.; An exotic journey in which, time and again, Beremiz Samir, the man who counted, summons his extraordinary mathematical powers to settle disputes, give wise advice, overcome dangerous enemies, and win for himself fame, fortune, and rich rewards.. Review Quotes: I love The Man Who Counted. The book transports you into a magical world of Bedouins, viziers, sheiks, princes, and kings, rich in references to Islamic traditions and locations in the Middle East. The math is gentle, accessible, and drives the stories. --Alex Bellos, author of The Grapes of Math"Brief Description: An exotic journey in which, time and again, Beremiz Samir, the man who counted, summons his extraordinary mathematical powers to settle disputes, give wise advice, overcome dangerous enemies, and win for himself fame, fortune, and rich rewards. Publisher Marketing: Malba Tahan is the creation of a celebrated Brazilian mathematician looking for a way to bring some of the mysteries and pleasures of mathematics to a wider public. The adventures of Beremiz Samir, The Man Who Counted, take the reader on a journey in which, time and again, Samir summons his extraordinary mathematical powers to settle disputes, give wise advice, overcome dangerous enemies, and win for himself fame, fortune, and rich rewards. We learn of previous mathematicians and come to admire Samir s wisdom and patience. In the grace of Tahan s telling, these stories hold unusual delights for the reader." Review Citations:

Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/1994 pg. 105 (EAN 9780393309348, Paperback)

Booklist 04/01/1997 pg. 1342 (EAN 9780393309348, Paperback)

Booklist 02/15/1993 pg. 1025 (EAN 9780393309348, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/1997 pg. 305 (EAN 9780393309348, Paperback)

Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/1998 pg. 504 (EAN 9780393309348, Paperback)

Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/2004 pg. 542 (EAN 9780393309348, Paperback)

Wilson Public Library Catalog 12/31/2008 pg. 706 (EAN 9780393309348, Paperback)

Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/2013 pg. 841 (EAN 9780393309348, Paperback)

Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/1994 pg. 105 (EAN 9780393034301, Hardcover)

Booklist 02/15/1993 pg. 1025 (EAN 9780393034301, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Library Journal 12/01/1992 (EAN 9780393034301, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Tahan, Malba Julio Cesar de Mello e Souza, a Brazilian mathematician, published more than one hundred books under the name Malba Tahan. Even after his identity was exposed, he wrote as Tahan until his death in 1974. Contributor Bio:  Reid, Alastair Poet and translator Alastair Reid lives in New York City.