

This summer I am going to be studying for a comprehensive exam in political methodology (statistics, game theory, formal modeling, simulations etc...). That is, I will be reading about math and statistics 2-4 hours daily for 104 days.



To break up the monotony and help get inspired, I am looking for books showing that mathematics / statistics is meaningful, important, and beautiful.



The books should be readable by a non-gifted, non-math major.



Any suggestions from the hive?



Thanks!

Inspiring books about mathematics and statistics?