Book excerpt: 101 Short Cuts in Math Anyone Can Do will unlock the secrets of the art of calculation. This book will increase your power of computation and thereby enable you to get more out of the mathematics you now know. You will soon be amazed at your ability to solve once complex problems quickly. Included are clear and concise examples of about 101 timesaving math short-cuts-faster, easier ways to add, subtract, multiply and divide. This amazing little book demonstrates easy math tricks in an accessible and engaging manner that will appeal to children. In addition to the 101 tricks, the text includes a review of pertinent mathematical concepts, actual applications, math curiosities, illustrations and parlor tricks. Packed with many tricks and tips that let you add, subtract, multiply, and divide in a flash, this book makes math easier and more fun than you've ever imagined. You won't need a calculator, or in many cases even a pencil, to come up with the correct answers. Just a few simple shortcuts will have you solving basic problems in record time.