Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Geekspeak Geekspeak Graham Tattersall The quirky offspring of 'QI' and 'Freakonomics', 'Geekspeak' melds ingenious statistical analysis with edifying trivia to explain away some curious facts of life.Curiosity is our human birthright, an… OL12858107W
Fragments of Infinity Fragments of Infinity Ivars Peterson "In this visual journey, author Ivars Peterson guides us to the crossroads of mathematics and art, creativity and imagination - and challenges long-held notions about the ways in which these connect.… OL17696509W
Is mathematics inevitable? Is mathematics inevitable? Underwood Dudley,Leonard F. Klosinski This is a collection of gems from the literature of mathematics that shine as brightly today as when they first appeared in print - they deserve to be seen and admired. The selections include two opp… OL18565235W
The math behind.. The math behind.. Beveridge, Colin (Maths coach) "A compilation of everyday events analyzed for their probability of occurring. The odds are determined using mathematical equations and science. An entertaining illustrated reference to the role of m… OL19725897W
Professor Stewart's casebook of mathematical mysteries Professor Stewart's casebook of mathematical mysteries Ian Stewart "In Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries , acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart presents an enticing collection of mathematical curios and conundrums. With a new puzzle on each page,… OL20003862W
Alex Through the Looking-glass Alex Through the Looking-glass Alex Bellos From triangles, rotations and power laws, to fractals, cones and curves, Bellos takes readers on a journey of mathematical discovery. As he narrates a series of eye-opening encounters with lively per… OL20350788W
How big is infinity? How big is infinity? A. J. Crilly What are the strangest numbers? Where do numbers come from? Can maths guarantee riches? Why are three dimensions not enough? Can a butterfly's wings really cause a hurricane? Can maths predict the fu… OL20941818W