How Many Socks Make a Pair? - Surprisingly Interesting Everyday Maths

How many socks make a pair? The answer is not always two. And behind this question lies a world of maths that can be surprising, amusing and even beautiful.

About the author

Rob Eastaway is one of the UK's leading popularisers of maths. His books include the bestselling Why Do Buses Come in Threes? and Maths for Mums and Dads. He has written numerous newspaper and magazine articles, regularly appears on radio to talk about the maths of everyday life, and has given maths talks to audiences of all ages, at venues ranging from The Royal Institution to Pentonville Prison.

Product details

• Authors: Rob Eastaway
• Publisher: Aurum Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.05.2014
• EAN: 9781781313244
• ISBN: 978-1-78131-324-4
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Aurum Press
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; MATHEMATICS / Recreations & Games, Popular and recreational mathematics, Popular mathematics