Though the Japanese Abacus may appear mysterious or even primitive to those raised in the age of pocket calculators and desktop computers, this intriguing tool is capable of amazing speed and accuracy. It is still widely used throughout the shops and markets of Asia, and its popularity shows no sign of decline. Here for the first time in English is a complete explanation of how to use the abacus. With a single reading of this concise, informative text, you will learn not only the basic principles of the abacus, but also how to use this timeless calculating device to quickly solve arithmetic problems.
- ISBN10 0804802785
- ISBN13 9780804802789
- Publish Date 15 December 1989
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 21 December 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Tuttle Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 102
- Language English