The Book of Numbers: From Zero to Infinity, An Entertaining List of Every Number That Counts - Hardcover
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Pick a number, any number, and The Book of Numbers will let you in on all its secrets. You'll be amazed at just how exciting numbers can be...
From zero to infinity, this handy hardback is the ultimate number reference guide which explores the mathematical significance and cultural associations of over 130 numbers. Discover how a pack of playing cards came to have 52 cards, why 7 is the 'magic number', or why 1.618 is known as the 'golden number'.
Our lives are ruled by numbers and this book tells you about every one that counts.
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Tim Glynne-Jones is a freelance writer and editor working in books, magazines and copywriting. He is a former editor for BBC Magazines, Raffles Hotels, and Taj Hotels, and has written extensively on travel for titles such as Conde Nast Traveller. His interest in American history and geography was kindled by the films of Clint Eastwood and an assignment to write about the wines of California. His books include The Book of Numbers, The Book of Words, The Daredevil Book for Golfers, Born in the 30s/40s/50s/60s/70s and A Game of Two Halves: Football Yesterday and Today.
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