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Bonn wilhelm klingenberg june,1977 vii from the preface to the german edition this book has its origins in a onesemester course in differential geometry which 1 have given many times at gottingen, mainz, and bonn. The trachtenberg system is a system of rapid mental calculation. Introduction to mathematical philosophy by bertrand. The trachtenberg speed system of basic mathematics. Report the trachtenberg speed system of basic mathematics. Trachtenberg invented this system while trapped in a nazi concentration camp in order to keep his mind off the horror of the camp. Buy the trachtenberg speed system of basic mathematics book online at best prices in india on.
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