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In this day and age it's hard to imagine a world without numbers. Our lives are centred around commerce and money, and it is the only language that's the same the world over. However, did you know that for a long period of time people could not get their heads around the idea of zero, a figure representing nothing, and that it was even regarded as heretical in some circles? As Easy As Pi is an entertaining and accessible guide, written for those who love numbers - and those who don't - and uncovers a great deal of lore and intriguing information. Including: Snippets of fascinating numerical facts Myths and mysticism in the world of numbers Numbers in language and used as slang Pop culture trivia Useful mathematical rules to remember Taking a quirky and insightful look at the world of numbers, As Easy As Pi will delight and entertain any number enthusiast.

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Science: general issues Popular science

• Full title: As Easy As Pi
• Author: Jamie Buchan
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• EAN: 9781782434337
• ISBN: 178243433X
• ID: 09201654
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
• Weight: 150 g
• Dimensions: 198 × 130 × 14 mm
• Date of publishing: 25. June 2015

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