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The Shoelace Book: A Mathematical Guide to the Best (And Worst) Ways to Lace Your Shoes (Mathematical World) (Mathematical World)
The Shoelace Book A Mathematical Guide to the Best Ways to Lace Your Shoes - And Worst - Mathematical World Author:Burkard Polster Crisscross, zigzag, bowtie, devil, angel, or star: which are the longest, the shortest, the strongest, and the weakest lacings? Pondering the mathematics of shoelaces, the author paints a vivid picture of the simple, beautiful, and surprising characterizations of the most common shoelace patterns. The mathematics involved is an attractive mix of... more » combinatorics and elementary calculus. This book will be enjoyed by mathematically minded people for as long as there are shoes to lace.« less