11 Books by Yakov Perelman (in Spanish)

If you've never read his books (esp. "Physics for Entertainment") in high school , then you really did not have fun with Physics.<p>His math books:<p>1. Mathematics Can Be Fun 2. Figures for Fun 3. Arithmetic for entertainment 4. Geometry for Entertainment 5. Lively Mathematics 6. Fun with Maths &#38; Physics<p>His physics books:<p>1. Physics for Entertainment (1913) 2. Physics Everywhere 3. Mechanics for entertainment 4. Astronomy for entertainment 5. Tricks and Amusements<p>Free electronic edition of "Physics for Entertainment" @ Internet Archive. <a href="http://www.archive.org/details/physicsforentert035428mbp" rel="nofollow">http://www.archive.org/details/physicsforentert035428mbp</a>

A whole generation of Indian geeks grew up on his books, particularly the superb "Mathematics Can Be Fun". It's a real shame Mir publishers died :(