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Synopsis
This A to Z resource provides endless exploration into the world of numbers.
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From the Back Cover
Praise for David Darling
The Universal Book of Astronomy
"A first–rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended."
Library Journal
"A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat."
Focus
The Complete Book of Spaceflight
"Darling’s content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry."
The Observatory magazine
Life Everywhere
"This remarkable book exemplifies the best of today’s popular science writing: it is lucid, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable."
Science Books & Films
"An enthralling introduction to the new science of astrobiology."
Lynn Margulis
Equations of Eternity
"One of the clearest and most eloquent expositions of the quantum conundrum and its philosophical and metaphysical implications that I have read recently."
The New York Times
Deep Time
"A wonderful book. The perfect overview of the universe."
Larry Niven
About the Author
DAVID DARLING, Ph.D., received his doctorate in astronomy from the University of Manchester, England. He is the author of The Universal Book of Astronomy (Wiley), The Complete Book of Spaceflight (Wiley), The Extraterrestrial Encyclopedia, Deep Time, Equations of Eternity (a New York Times Notable Book), Soul Search, and Zen Physics.
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THE UNIVERSAL BOOK OF MATHEMATICS From Abracadabra to Zeno's Paradoxes
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. A very nice copy without flaw. 8 X 9.5" 383 pages Weight Over 1 Kg published 2004. The Universal Book of Mathematics is fully cross-referenced and brimming with all of the history, science, and numerical magic you need to make sense of everything from nothing to an infinite number of infinities. Whether you are an amateur mathematician, a recreational math buff, or a dedicated student of numbers, this is the helpful resource, the entertaining pastime, and the indispensable reference you've been waiting for. Seller Inventory # 68679
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