A "gifted and tireless mathematical communicator" ( Financial Times ) - shows why math is the ultimate timesaver--and how everyone can make their lives easier with a few simple shortcuts. Success isn't about hard work - it's about shortcuts.Shortcutsallow us to solve one problem quickly so that we can tackle an even bigger one. Andaccording to Marcus duSautoy,math is the very art of the shortcut. Thinking Better is a celebration of how math lets us do more with less.DuSautoyexploreswhy calculus is the greatest shortcut ever invented,whether mastery of the violin really takes ten thousand hours, and whyshortcuts give us an advantage overeven the most powerfulAI. Delightful, illuminating, andabove allpractical, this bookisfor anyone who has wondered why you should waste time climbing the mountain when going around it is much faster.