1089 and All That

This excellent book, written by the established author David Acheson, makes mathematics accessible to everyone. Providing an entertaining and witty overview of the subject, the text includes several fascinating puzzles, and is accompanied by numerous illustrations and sketches by world famous cartoonists. This unusual book is one of the most readable explanations of mathematics available.

Product details

• Authors: David Acheson
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.12.2010
• EAN: 9780199590025
• ISBN: 978-0-19-959002-5
• Dimensions: 123 mm x 175 mm x 10 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > General, dictionaries; popular science, SCIENCE / General, MATHEMATICS / Applied, Mathematics, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Mathematics / General, Maths for scientists, Educational: Mathematics & numeracy, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy