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Author Bellos, Alex, 1969-

Title Here's looking at Euclid : a surprising excursion through the astonishing world of math / Alex Bellos.

Publication Info. New York : Free Press, 2010.

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Location Call No. Status
 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  513 BELLOS    Check Shelf
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  513 B417    DUE 04-02-24
 Bristol, Manross Branch - Non Fiction  513 B417    Check Shelf
 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  513 BEL    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  513 BEL    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  513 BELLOS    Check Shelf
 Marlborough, Richmond Memorial Library - Adult Department  513 BELLOS    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  513 B41    Check Shelf
 Wethersfield Public Library - Non Fiction  510 BELLOS    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  513 BE    Check Shelf
Edition First Free Press hardcover edition.
Description xi, 319 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-294) and index.
Summary Whether writing about how algebra solved Swedish traffic problems, visiting the Mental Calculation World Cup to disclose the secrets of lightning calculation, or exploring the links between pineapples and beautiful teeth, Bellos guides his readers into the world of mathematics while uncovering fascinating stories of mathematical achievement--from the breakthroughs of Euclid, the greatest mathematician of all time, to the creations of today's Zen master of origami.
Contents A head for numbers -- The counter culture -- Behold! -- Something about nothing -- Life of pi -- The x-factor -- Playtime -- Secrets of succession -- Gold finger -- chance is a fine thing -- Situation normal -- The end of the line.
Subject Number concept.
Numeracy.
Numbers, Rational -- Social aspects.
ISBN 9781416588252
1416588256
9781416596349 ebbok
1416596348 ebbok
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