12 best books on mathematics

"Mathematics: Its Content, Methods, and Meaning" by A. D. Aleksandrov, A. N. Kolmogorov, and M. A. Lavrent'ev: Originally published in Russian, this classic three-volume set covers a wide range of mathematical topics and serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the depth of mathematical theory.

"How to Solve It" by George Pólya: In this influential book, George Pólya outlines problem-solving techniques and strategies that are applicable to various mathematical challenges.

"Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid" by Douglas R.Hofstadter: This Pulitzer Prize-winning book explores the connections between mathematics, art, and music while delving into the concept of self-reference and Gödel's incompleteness theorems.

"A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking: While primarily a book on cosmology and physics, Stephen Hawking's work delves into complex mathematical concepts such as space-time, relativity, and the nature of the universe.

"Principia Mathematica" by Alfred North Whitehead and Bertrand Russell: A seminal work in the philosophy of mathematics, this three-volume set attempts to establish a foundation for mathematics based on formal logic and set theory.

"The Art of Computer Programming" by Donald E. Knuth: This multi-volume series by a renowned computer scientist explores the mathematics and algorithms that underlie computer science and programming.

"Mathematics and the Imagination" by Edward Kasner and James Newman: This book introduces readers to the fascinating world of mathematics, explaining concepts in an engaging and accessible manner.

"Introduction to the Theory of Computation" by Michael Sipser: Focusing on the theory of computation and automata, this book is a key resource for those studying theoretical computer science and mathematical logic.

"Euler's Gem: The Polyhedron Formula and the Birth of Topology" by David S. Richeson: This book explores the history and mathematics behind Euler's polyhedron formula and its significance in the development of topology.