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A Mathematical Tapestry: Demonstrating the Beautiful Unity of Mathematics (1st Edition) by Peter Hilton, Jean Pedersen, Sylvie Donmoyer (Illustrator), P. J. Hilton Paperback, 306 Pages, Published 2010 ISBN-10: 0-521-12821-8 / 0521128218 ISBN-13: 978-0-521-12821-6 / 9780521128216 This easy-to-read 2010 book demonstrates how a simple geometric idea reveals fascinating connections and results in number theory, the mathematics of polyhedra, combinatorial geometry, and group theory. Using a systematic paper-folding procedure it is possible to construct a regular polygon with any |