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 ...
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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.
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Add this copy of The Japanese Abacus to cart. $14.97, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Good. Good condition. (japan, math, japanese abacus, abacus) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of The Japanese Abacus: Its Use and Theory to cart. $71.05, very good condition, Sold by Bob's Book Journey rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austin, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1965 by Charles E. Tuttle.
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Very Good. Book Softcover, 102 pp., illus. 19th printing. A few leaves with top corners creased, otherwise minimal wear, no owner names or gift notes, clean text, tight binding.
the classic book to start to use the Japanese abacus.
You will be surprised that for addiction and subctraction this book is just giving to the reader instruction oh how to move your finger and very few suggestion on abacus theory.