Bellos, Alex
Alex's Adventures in Numberland: Tenth Anniversary Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526623997
- author:
- Bellos, Alex
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science,Mathematics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Alex Bellos takes you on a journey to the fascinating world of maths, where the everyday and the extraordinary blend together. This tenth anniversary edition of his iconic book explores the surprising ways maths is linked to our lives, from the geometry of everyday objects to the patterns in nature.
From the strategy of gambling with coins to the mathematical secrets of the natural world, Bellos shows how maths is all around us. He delves into the world of numerology, mental calculators, and the surprising abilities of animals, revealing a much friendlier and more colourful place than you might have imagined.
This fully revised and updated edition is a worthwhile read for anyone curious about the world of maths and its many connections to our lives.