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As Easy As Pi : Stuff About Numbers That Isn't (just) Maths
Paperback Edition: 1
In this day and age it's hard to imagine a world without numbers. Our lives are centred around commerce and money, and it is the only language that's the same the world over. However, did you know that for a long period of time people
could not get their heads around the idea of zero, a figure representing nothing, and that it was even regarded as heretical in some circles? As Easy As Pi is an entertaining and accessible guide, written for those who love numbers - and those who don't - and uncovers a great deal of lore and intriguing information. Including: Snippets of fascinating numerical facts; Myths and mysticism in the world of numbers; Numbers in language and used as slang; Pop culture trivia; Useful mathematical rules to remember; Taking a quirky and insightful look at the world of numbers, As Easy As Pi will delight and entertain any number enthusiast.
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Pages : 176
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Publication date : 2015-09-01
Subjects: Non-fiction, Science And Technology, Maths, Number Theory