Alfred North Whitehead 
Introduction to Mathematics (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading) 

Alfred North Whitehead’s Introduction to Mathematics is one of the most charming books ever written about the queen of the sciences. It gives a delightful and intellectually stimulating exposition of mathematical concepts, the history of their development, and the application thereof. Written with razor-sharp clarity, this little gem of a book is filled with precious insights and lively prose.  Everyone from high-school students and undergraduates to laymen wishing to re-familiarize themselves with the fundamental ideas of mathematics will find this tutorial rewarding.