Invitation to Number Theory with Pascal

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An introduction to the topic, for students or the recreational mathematician, that assumes no prior experience with computers. Includes information on programming and prime numbers, perfect numbers, Fibonacci numbers, Pythagorean triples, figurate numbers, magic squares, and other number types and relationships. The Mathematical Gazette praises the book for its "refreshingly different approach," but to appreciate it readers will have to get past the unattractive, ubiquitous clip art-style illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)