This is a college textbook for general education in mathematics.

You don't have to be an athlete to enjoy an exciting ballgame, or a musician to enjoy a good song, or an artist to enjoy a beautiful painting. You also don't need to be a mathematician to enjoy mathematics. This book is an exploration into interesting topics and intriguing discussions of mathematics. You won't find algebra drills in it, but an abundant supply of mathematical ideas, thought-provoking conversations, and examples and applications of math meaningful for the modern world.

Ben Weng has been a college math educator for over two decades. He taught at Winona State University, Ramapo College of NJ and Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul MN, before becoming the STEM dean at the Minneapolis College. Ben is enthusiastic about sharing his passion for math with his students. He believes anyone can learn math and appreciate its beauty.