A fun and informative book from a leading mathematics educator and demystifier
Ever wondered why a lift takes so long to respond to a call? Or if there's a mathematical secret to making a hit single? And how long is a piece of string? The answers to these and many other intriguing questions of everyday life are here.
How Long is a Piece of String? is the perfect book for anyone who is curious about the way in which math underlies so much in our everyday lives. Whatever your mathematical ability level, you will find this book informative, thought-provoking and, most of all, fun.
"It is rare for a book about mathematics to be as engaging as this."
--New Scientist
- ISBN10 1911622269
- ISBN13 9781911622260
- Publish Date 6 April 2021 (first published 1 September 2008)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Pavilion Books
- Imprint Portico
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/isbn/9781911622260