As Easy As Pi

Jamie Buchan

• 25 juni 2015
• 9781782434337

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From mythology, religion and maths to science, fiction and language, this entertaining and accessible guide uncovers the lore and intriguing information behind the numbers that shape our world.

From mythology, religion and maths to science, language and fiction, this informative guide explores the intriguing, occasionally bizarre and often humorous world of numbers.

For those who know numbers – and those who don’t – As Easy As Pi uncovers the fascinating lore and information behind the numbers that shape our world.

‘Astonishingly comprehensive for its size, this little book is wonderfully addictive’ – The Good Book Guide

‘Fascinating ... as much for those who hated maths at school as it is for those who love numbers’ – The Lady

Taking a quirky and insightful look at the world of numbers, As Easy As Pi will delight and entertain any number enthusiast.

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