Mathematics in Two & Three Dimensions
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Fractal Cuts The fractal cuts in this book are used to create attractive pop-up cards. Each is made from a single sheet of white paper cut according to a fractal rule and glued within a brightly coloured cover. Just as fractal images gain ever more beauty and complexity by the repetition of a simple rule, so it is fascinating to see how each pop-up fractal cut develops. Combining theory and practice in a satisfying way, there is the pleasure in making the card itself, followed by the delight of seeing it as an illustration of a fractal idea. Backed up by imaginative and informative text, this book will be of interest to all who have ever wondered about the significance of the ideas suggested by fractals. £6.95 |
Sliceforms Sliceform modelling is a technique which lies happily on the borders between art and mathematics. The models are made from intersecting sets of parallel planes which slot together in a clever way to generate interesting three-dimensional surfaces. In the 'fully open' position the planes are at right angles and the surfaces are correctly defined, but all the models fold flat in two different ways, making them easy to store until they are wanted next time. When 'popped up', the play of light and shade on the planes creates objects of great beauty. The book includes a varied collection of eight models to cut out and make and a detailed explanation of how to generate the slices for models of your own. £4.95 (inc. VAT) |
Geodesic Domes Demonstrated and explained with cut-out models Each of the models in this book is both beautiful and interesting to make and plays its part as a hands-on introduction to the study of geodesic domes. It was the American architect Buckminster Fuller who pioneered this type of building and who also helped to establish a sound basis for designing them. With the aid of its models, this book explains the underlying theory and shows how a sphere can be divided and subdivided symmetrically to create dramatic buildings which are light and strong and also have no need of internal support. £6.95 | ||||
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Mathematical Models This is the classic book of detailed instructions for making a wide variety of mathematical models of all kinds. Complete nets are given for all regular Archimedean and stellated polyhedra together with a number of interesting compounds. There are sections on paper folding, dissections, curve stitching, linkages, the drawing of loci and envelopes and the construction of plane tessellations. The volume is fully illustrated with diagrams and photographs of models in paper and other materials and all have been successfully made and tested. £9.95 | |||||||||||||
The Fifty-Nine Icosahedra This is a completely new edition of the classic book which has been out of print for many years. The plans and illustrations of all 59 of the stellations of the icosahedron have been redrawn by Kate & David Crennell and there is a new introduction by Professor Coxeter. For a thorough understanding of the process of stellation and for splendid examples of beautiful polyhedra, this book will be a valuable addition to any mathematics library. £6.95
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Mathematical Origami Origami is the art of paper folding without the use of either scissors or glue. Each of the beautiful and fundamental mathematical shapes described in this book is achieved by folding sheets of standard A4 paper. It is remarkable what can been done and David Mitchell gives clear step by step instructions for each. He has gathered together a most impressive collection which will amaze and interest mathematics teachers and other admirers of pure geometrical forms. £5.95 | |||||||||||||
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