The Grapes of Math: How Life Reflects Numbers and Numbers

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The Grapes of Math: How Life Reflects Numbers and Numbers Reflect Life

â€œA first-rate survey of the world of mathematicsâ€¦Great reading for the intellectually curious,â€ (Kirkus Reviews) from the bestselling author of Hereâ€™s Looking at Euclidâ€”a dazzling new book that turns even the most complex math into a brilliantly entertaining read.

From triangles, rotations, and power laws, to cones, curves, and the dreaded calculus, Alex Bellos takes you on a journey of mathematical discovery with his signature wit and limitless enthusiasm. He sifts through more than 30,000 survey submissions to uncover the worldâ€™s favorite number and meets a mathematician who looks for universes in his garage. He attends the World Mathematical Congress in India and visits the engineer who designed the first roller-coaster loop.

â€œChanneling the spirit of Martin Gardnerâ€¦Bellos introduces fascinating characters, from the retired cab driver in Tucson whose hobby is factoring prime numbers, to swashbuckling astronomer Tycho Brahe, who lost his nose in a duel over a math formula. Through intriguing characters, lively prose, and thoroughly accessible mathematics, Bellos deftly shows readers why math is so important, and why it can be so much funâ€ (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Get hooked on math as Bellos delves deep into humankindâ€™s turbulent relationship with numbers, revealing how they have shaped the world we live in.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781451640113
ReleaseDate 2015-06-23
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781451640113

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781451640113
ReleaseDate	2015-06-23
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781451640113

The Grapes of Math: How Life Reflects Numbers and Numbers Reflect Life

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