{"product_id":"9780241350362","title":"The Maths Book","description":"Author: DK\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780241350362\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Dorling Kindersley\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 03 Sep 2019\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA vibrant exploration of the world's most famous and key mathematical ideas, movements, and people\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can maths help us predict the future? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharting the development of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explores big questions like these and explains how the answers help us understand everything from patterns in nature to artificial intelligence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in clear English, \u003ci\u003eThe Maths Book\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with short, pithy explanations that cut through the jargon, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty theories, memorable quotes, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about numbers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis diverse and inclusive account of mathematics offers insights into the maths behind world economies and espionage. But it also traces the history of maths, from ancient ideas such as magic squares and the abacus to modern cryptography, fractals, and the final proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. Continuing the \\\"Big Ideas\\\" series' trademark combination of authoritative, clear text and bold graphics, \u003ci\u003eThe Maths Book\u003c\/i\u003e uses an innovative visual approach to make the subject accessible to everyone, whether you're an avid student or just curious about maths.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48181173387422,"sku":"UBD-9780241350362","price":44.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780241350362.jpg?v=1787399774","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780241350362","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}