Issac Newton by James Gleick: A crisp biography of Newton. Focuses mostly on Newton's works, famous ones like gravity and light, and less famous (but no less serious) ones like alchemy and theology. Very readable.
Mathematics: A very short introduction: A superb math primer. Unlike other primers which give us elementary facts about mathematics, this one focuses on the process of mathematics, particulary how familiar ideas are extended to esoteric objects. Eg. why is a0=1 [The answer is, am = a(m+0) = am . a0. So to keep this rule working, we need to define a0=1]. If you are (like me) trying to patch your imperfect mathematical training, this one is a must read.
Mathematics: A very short introduction: A superb math primer. Unlike other primers which give us elementary facts about mathematics, this one focuses on the process of mathematics, particulary how familiar ideas are extended to esoteric objects. Eg. why is a0=1 [The answer is, am = a(m+0) = am . a0. So to keep this rule working, we need to define a0=1]. If you are (like me) trying to patch your imperfect mathematical training, this one is a must read.
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