How Long Is A Piece Of String?: More Hidden Mathematics Of Everyday Life Belgium

How Long Is A Piece Of String?: More Hidden Mathematics Of Everyday Life BelgiumA fascinating book, from a leading maths educator and demystifier, that shows how maths is relevant to our everyday lives. Have you ever wondered how the meter in a taxi works? Or why a lift takes so long to respond to your call? Is there a mathematical secret to making a hit single? And how long is a piece of string? In this fascinating book you will find the answers to these and many other intriguing questions of everyday life. Discover the

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