How to Solve It

George Pólya

16 people recommended it in 8 threads, 2009–2023.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: Best Mathematics book for complete noobie? 2009 · 5 recommendations
• Ask HN: Which books have made you a better thinker and problem solver? 2022 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: Which books do you consider real gems in your field of work/study? 2022 · 2 recommendations
• Classic Mathematics Books for Lifelong Learners 2019 · 2 recommendations
• Book: Mathematics for Machine Learning 2018 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: Math books that made you significantly better at math? 2023 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Which books teach mental models? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Best books you read in 2012 2012 · 1 recommendation