Clifford A. Pickover Books

Provides a history of magic squares and similar structures, describing their construction and classification, along with informaiton on newly discovered objects.

Engaging readers with a variety of intriguing challenges, this collection features thought-provoking mysteries, puzzles, and problems. It covers a range of mathematical concepts, including zebra numbers and circular primes, as well as the enigmatic Legion's number. Ideal for puzzle enthusiasts and those looking to sharpen their problem-solving skills, the book invites exploration and discovery in the fascinating world of mathematics.

Celebrates the beauty and wisdom of mathematics. This book includes the birthdays of notable mathematicians, so readers can see which ones share theirs.

Exploring the nature of omniscience, Clifford Pickover delves into the relationships between limited beings and an all-knowing God. Through thought exercises, controversial experiments, and practical analogies, he invites readers to transcend ordinary existence and reflect on their cosmic significance and aspirations for the divine. Blending science, history, philosophy, and science fiction, Pickover reveals the paradoxes of God and inspires expansive thinking and limitless dreaming, offering unique insights into the infinite.

In The Physics Book, bestselling popular science writer Clifford A. Pickover explores 250 milestone discoveries in the field of physics that span a historical timeline extending from 13.7 billion years B.C. to more than 100 trillion years in the future. Written for the layperson in accessible and entertaining prose, this volume covers topics ranging from the commonplace (the tuning fork, the telescope, the incandescent light bulb, silly putty) to the esoteric (Fourier analysis, neutrinos, quasars, dark energy, quantum resurrection). Abundantly illustrated in full color, The Physics Book helps readers gain an understanding of major concepts in the science of physics without getting bogged down in complex details.

Exploring 250 milestone discoveries in medicine spanning more than 12,000 years, Pickover brings insight and acumen to the broad spectrum of medical studies.

This illustrated text uses colourful examples to take readers on a stimulating mental journey through the frontiers of mathematical theory. For each example, the author provides the mathematical solution and also a computer program that can be used by the reader to investigate the problem.

Beginning millions of years ago with ancient ant odometers and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, this title covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. It helps readers learn about: cicada- generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the butterfly effect.

Throughout history, the nature and mystery of death has captivated artists, scientists, philosophers, physicians, and theologians. This eerie chronology ventures right to the borderlines of science and sheds light into the darkness. Here, topics as wide-ranging as the Maya death gods, golems, and saeances sit side by side with entries on zombies and quantum immortality-- Publisher's description.

Never has the term mad scientist been more fascinatingly explored than in internationally recognized popular science author Clifford Pickover's richly researched wild ride through the bizarre lives of eccentric geniuses. A few highlights:"The Pigeon Man from Manhattan" Legendary inventor Nikola Tesla had abnormally long thumbs, a peculiar love of pigeons, and a horror of women's pearls."The Worm Man from Devonshire" Forefather of modern electric-circuit design Oliver Heaviside furnished his home with granite blocks and sometimes consumed only milk for days (as did Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison)."The Rabbit-Eater from Lichfield" Renowned scholar Samuel Johnson had so many tics and quirks that some mistook him for an idiot. In fact, his behavior matches modern definitions of obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette's syndrome.Pickover also addresses many provocative topics: the link between genius and madness, the role the brain plays in alien abduction and religious experiences, UFOs, cryonics -- even the whereabouts of Einstein's brain!