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As Easy As Pi: I Used to Know That: Stuff You Forgot from School

Autor Jamie Buchan
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 24 iun 2015
From mythology, religion and maths to science, fiction and language, this entertaining and accessible guide uncovers the lore and intriguing information behind the numbers that shape our world.
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ISBN-13: 9781782434337
ISBN-10: 178243433X
Pagini: 176
Dimensiuni: 200 x 134 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.16 kg
Editura: Michael O'Mara Books
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Descriere

n 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.