Mathematical Vistas: From a Room with Many Windows

The goal of "Mathematical Vistas" is to stimulate the interest of brig ht people in mathematics. The book consists of nine related mathematic al essays which will intrigue and inform the curious reader. In order to offer a broad spectrum of exciting developments in mathematics, top ics are treated at different levels of depth and thoroughness. Some ch apters can be understood completely with little background, others can be thought of as appetizers for further study. A number of BREAKS are included in each chapter. These are problems designed to test the rea der's understanding of the material thus far in the chapter. This book is a sequel to the authors's popular book "Mathematical Reflections" and can be read independently.