How to be a Mathemagician
Authors: Aditi Singhal and Sudhir Singhal
Price: ₹299
Publisher: Penguin
Maths, a subject which students are forced to study while in school and college, often leaves many in cold dread... undeniably, its many concepts involving innumerable intricacies can seem daunting. To debunk the many myths that surround the subject is what this book aims at doing. Divided into two parts, the book is double-sided and packs in a punch. One section contains tricks and delightful activities. There are two categories — Magic with Maths, and Fun With Numbers, which include chapters such as Magic Using the Dictionary, Gymnastics with Numbers , and more. The second section, divided into four categories contains several chapters which elaborate on stimulating, problem-solving steps to simplify calculations, quirky maths facts, among others.
U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life)
Author: Dan Lerner and, Alan Schlechter
Price: ₹801
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Every year, several students step into the world of college with numerous dreams and aspirations. However, by the end of the year, many drop out as the unforeseen demands of college life are so overwhelming that “the best four years of life” often begin to feel like the worst.
Divided into four sections — Strive to Thrive, Opportunities (and Barriers) to Change, Student Bodies and Positively Excellent — the book, through chapters such as Positive Emotions: The Science of Happiness, Mindsets: Maximising Your Mental Makeup, Exercise: The Student Body in Motion, Excellence: Becoming your Best, and so on, explains how students can not only survive college, but flourish in it. Filled with fascinating science, real-life stories, and tips for building positive lifelong habits, U Thrive addresses the opportunities and challenges every undergrad will face — from finding a passion to dealing with nightmarish roommates and surviving the final exams.
