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The Book of Numbers: Secret of Numbers and How They Changed The World 2008
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- “Good, pre-owned condition.”
- Book Title
- The Book of Numbers
- Subjects
- Mathematics & Sciences
- ISBN
- 9781554073610
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554073618
ISBN-13
9781554073610
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63634525
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Publication Name
Book of Numbers : the Secret of Numbers and How They Changed the World
Language
English
Subject
History & Philosophy, Number Theory, Essays
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics, Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-369141
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
Beautifully illustrated...a fascinating read.... Would serve as a good reference for mathematics students as well as preservice and in-service educators., Mathematics, perhaps surprisingly, can be far more entertaining than the average high-school textbook lets on.... Bentley's account doubtless does not lay bare all of the mathematical secrets of the universe. But with illustrations, graphics and sidebar digressions, the presentation is a colourful and variegated companion to the most ubiquitous and deceptive components of knowledge., Beautifully illustrated with art reproductions, photographs and other images, this book is a fascinating read.... A thorough understanding of all kinds of number concepts--zero, rational numbers, irrational numbers, binary numbers, and imaginary numbers--should be part of every mathematics and student's and educator's general knowledge. This book, intended for a general audience, would serve as a good reference for mathematics students as well as preservice and in-service educators., BBC contributor and professor of pop science Peter J. Bentley brings the kind of enthusiasm and excitement to numbers that would well serve any high school math teacher This whimsically organized book (with chapters -1, 0 and 12a, for those afraid of 13) is a quirky and refereshing review of the science of numbers.... You might emerg from this book still baffled by sines, cosines and tangents, but [Bentley's] affection for understanding numbers is infectious., No. 5, New and Notable Books about Numbers, Scientific American. "Numbers rule our lives," says Bentley, who then tells how and why this is so., Bentley brings the kind of enthusiasm and excitement to numbers that would well serve any high school math teacher., Mathematics, perhaps surprisingly, can be far more entertaining than the average high-school textbook lets on,, [starred review] Peter J. Bentley's The Book of Numbers is quite an interesting read.... While this is a fairly out of the ordinary and informative book, it is written somewhat like a textbook which makes it a bit of a difficult read for longer periods of time. Though this may be the case, the layout is quite entertaining for the reader, with all kinds of unusual computer imagery, historical paintings and drawings, along with portraits of mathematicians scattered throughout.... I would, however, recommend it to anyone with even a remote interest in how numbers have completely changed the course of the world and how they are a giant part of how everything works., Book of Numbers proves that numbers are neither dull nor boring. The text is accompanied by great photos, illustrations, and explanatory sidebars. Worth the read. Book of Numbers proves that numbers are neither dull nor boring. The text is accompanied by great photos, illustrations, and explanatory sidebars. Worth the read., Book of Numbers proves that numbers are neither dull nor boring. The text is accompanied by great photos, illustrations, and explanatory sidebars. Worth the read., This is a beautifully put together book that should be brought into every math classroom... It could bring to students that necessary curiosity that enables them to enjoy mathematics., A beautifully put together book... It could bring to students that necessary curiosity that enables them to enjoy mathematics.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
510
Table Of Content
Chapter -1: Before the Beginning Chapter 0: Much Ado About Nothing Writing Numbers Speaking Numbers The Invention of Nothing The Year Zero? Chapter 0.000000001: Small is Beautiful Rational Numbers An Important Period Thinking Small Chapter 1: All is One Natural Numbers Perfect Numbers Amicable Numbers Prime Numbers Secure Primes Fractionally One Chapter 2: Murdering Irrationals Being Irrational Measuring the World Moving the World with Numbers When Is a Number not a Number An Equation Paints a Thousand Words Lost in the Margins Chapter : Golden Phi Seriously, Rabbits? Out of this World Don't Be Absurd Chapter 2: Good and Even There Are 10 Types of People in the World: Those Who Understand Binary and Those Who Don't Weaving Patterns of Numbers Thinking Logically Knocking Down the Foundations of Mathematics It Does Not Compute Designing Computer Architectures Creating the Information Revolution Chapter e: The Greatest Invention Calculating Without Calculators Natural Curves Pebbles and Fluxions Chapter 3: The Eternal Triangle Placing Rubber Bands Crossing Bridges Wormholes of Paper Colorful Maps Chapter : A Slice of Pi Making a Circle How to Make a Pi Measuring Angles Surfing Sine Waves Pendulums and Heresy Chapter 10: Decimalization Weird Counting At the Third Stroke, the Time Will Be 86 Past 5 Precisely Sacred Tetractys and Triangles Chapter 12a: Triskaidekaphobia Be Careful What You Believe Mathematics of Luck Finding Meaning with Numbers Chapter c: As Fast As You Can Go Seeing c Seeing Is Not the Same as Hearing Special Relativity General Relativity Chapter : The Neverending Story The Beginning of Forever Wheels Within Wheels Meeting the Infinite Chapter i: Unimaginable Complexity Using Your Imagination Drawing on Imagination Turning Dreams into Reality (or Reality into Dreams?) Complex Visions All is Numbers Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Well illustrated with photos, diagrams and digital imagery, this is enthusiastic and intriguing chronicle searches for the meaning of numbers and explores puzzling aspects of the mathematical world, and the people who made it., Unraveling the secrets of numbers, from the discovery of zero to infinity. In clear language, The Book of Numbers cuts through the mystery and fear surrounding numbers to reveal their fascinating nature and roles in architecture, quantum mechanics, computer technology, biology, commerce, philosophy, art, music, religion and more. Indeed, numbers are part of every discipline in the sciences and the arts. With 350 illustrations, including diagrams, photographs and computer imagery, the book chronicles the centuries-long search for the meaning of numbers by famous and lesser-known mathematicians, and explains the puzzling aspects of the mathematical world. Topics include: The earliest ideas of numbers and counting Patterns, logic, calculating Natural, perfect, amicable and prime numbers Numerology, the power of numbers, superstition The computer, the Enigma Code Infinity, the speed of light, relativity Complex numbers The Big Bang and Chaos theories The Philosopher's Stone. The Book of Numbers shows enthusiastically that numbers are neither boring nor dull but rather involve intriguing connections, rivalries, secret documents and even mysterious deaths., "Unraveling the secrets of numbers, from the discovery of zero to infinity." In clear language, The Book of Numbers cuts through the mystery and fear surrounding numbers to reveal their fascinating nature and roles in architecture, quantum mechanics, computer technology, biology, commerce, philosophy, art, music, religion and more. Indeed, numbers are part of every discipline in the sciences and the arts. With 350 illustrations, including diagrams, photographs and computer imagery, the book chronicles the centuries-long search for the meaning of numbers by famous and lesser-known mathematicians, and explains the puzzling aspects of the mathematical world. Topics include: The earliest ideas of numbers and counting Patterns, logic, calculating Natural, perfect, amicable and prime numbers Numerology, the power of numbers, superstition The computer, the Enigma Code Infinity, the speed of light, relativity Complex numbers The Big Bang and Chaos theories The Philosopher's Stone. The Book of Numbers shows enthusiastically that numbers are neither boring nor dull but rather involve intriguing connections, rivalries, secret documents and even mysterious deaths.
LC Classification Number
QA93.B445 2008
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