The Book of Numbers: From Zero to Infinity, an Entertaining List of Every Number That Counts

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Book of Numbers: From Zero to Infinity, an Entertaining List of Every Number That Counts
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tim Glynne-Jones
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 179,Width 125
Category/GenreMathematics
ISBN/Barcode 9780572033316
ClassificationsDewey:512.7
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrations, maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Arcturus Publishing
Imprint Arcturus Publishing
Publication Date 30 July 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Pick a number, any number, and "The Book of Numbers" will let you in on all its secrets. You'll be amazed at just how entertaining numbers can be. Where else in one place could you find out how the illegal numbers racket worked, what makes some people see numbers as colours, why the standard US rail gauge exactly matches the axle width of an ancient Roman chariot, the numerological connection between Adolf Hitler and Osama Bin Laden and which numbers have been most successful in lotteries? Our lives are ruled by numbers and this book tells you about every one that counts!

Author Biography

Ex-editor of the BBC's Match of the Day magazine Experienced journalist including the Evening Standard and Business life