As Easy As Pi: Stuff About Numbers That Isn't (Just) Maths - Jamie Buchan

Taking a quirky and insightful look at the world of numbers, As Easy As Pi will delight and entertain any number enthusiast.

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

ISBN: 9781782434337

Pages: 293

Paperback

Michael O'Mara, 2015

Good condition; cover has some small creases

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