The Book of Numbers

The Book of Numbers
ISBN-10
1848584407
ISBN-13
9781848584402
Series
The Book of Numbers
Category
Mathematics
Language
English
Published
2011-06-30
Publisher
Arcturus Publishing
Author
Tim Glynne-Jones

Description

From zero to infinity, The Book of Numbers is a handy-sized volume which opens up a new realm of knowledge. 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, and the numerologic...

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