Mathematics for the Million

Mathematics for the Million by Lancelot Hogben

Yes that’s a very good one. So many editions - with Einstein raving about its skill in bringing Math to the masses in a preface. Now it’s almost unknown.

I've always liked "Mathematics for the Million" by Lancolet Hogben.

I'm surprised no one has mention Mathematics for the Millions by Lancelot Hogben. http://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Million-Master-Magic-Numbe... (http://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Million-Master-Magic-Numbers/dp/039331071X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397347351&sr=8-1&keywords=lancelot+math) He takes the approach of starting right at the beginning of human history when we first came to look at the stars and seasons and try to understand why they work, and then builds the math knowledge with each lesson. Excellent book!