How Long Is a Piece of String? - More Hidden Mathematics of Everyday Life

A fun and informative book from a leading mathematics educator and demystifier

Ever wondered why a lift takes so long to respond to a call? Or if there's a mathematical secret to making a hit single? And how long is a piece of string? The answers to these and many other intriguing questions of everyday life are here.

How Long is a Piece of String? is the perfect book for anyone who is curious about the way in which math underlies so much in our everyday lives. Whatever your mathematical ability level, you will find this book informative, thought-provoking and, most of all, fun.

"It is rare for a book about mathematics to be as engaging as this."
--New Scientist

About the author

Jeremy Wyndham is the managing director of a leading market research company. He lives in London.

Summary

A fascinating book, from a leading maths educator and demystifier, that shows how maths is relevant to our everyday lives.

Product details

• Authors: Rob Eastaway, Rob Wyndham Eastaway, Jeremy Wyndham, Wyndham Jeremy
• Publisher: Pavilion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781911622260
• ISBN: 978-1-911622-26-0
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Games, quizzes; Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; Mathematics, MATHEMATICS / Recreations & Games, GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Puzzles, Popular and recreational mathematics, Popular mathematics