Professor Stewart's Incredible Numbers
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DESCRIPTION :
At its heart, mathematics is about numbers, our fundamental tools for understanding the world. In Professor Stewart's Incredible Numbers, Ian Stewart offers a delightful introduction to the numbers that surround us, from the common (Pi and 2) to the uncommon but no less consequential (1.059463 and 43,252,003,274,489,856,000). Along the way, Stewart takes us through prime numbers, cubic equations, the concept of zero, the possible positions on the Rubik's Cube, the role of numbers in human history, and beyond! An unfailingly genial guide, Stewart brings his characteristic wit and erudition to bear on these incredible numbers, offering an engaging primer on the principles and power of math.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
DIMENSION : 210 mm x 143 mm
WEIGHT : 367 g
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Mathematics & Science
At its heart, mathematics is about numbers, our fundamental tools for understanding the world. In Professor Stewart's Incredible Numbers, Ian Stewart offers a delightful introduction to the numbers that surround us, from the common (Pi and 2) to the uncommon but no less consequential (1.059463 and 43,252,003,274,489,856,000). Along the way, Stewart takes us through prime numbers, cubic equations, the concept of zero, the possible positions on the Rubik's Cube, the role of numbers in human history, and beyond! An unfailingly genial guide, Stewart brings his characteristic wit and erudition to bear on these incredible numbers, offering an engaging primer on the principles and power of math.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
| ISBN : 9780465042722 | |
| BY (AUTHOR) Stewart, Ian | |
| PUBLISHER : INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US | PUBLICATION DATE : April 07, 2015 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United States | IMPRINT : Basic Books |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : General |
| PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback | |
WEIGHT : 367 g
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Mathematics & Science