1089 and All That: A Journey Into Mathematics

David Acheson's extraordinary little book makes mathematics accessible to everyone. From very simple beginnings he takes us on a thrilling journey to some deep mathematical ideas. On the way, via Kepler and Newton, he explains what calculus really means, gives a brief history of pi, and even takes us to chaos theory and imaginary numbers. Every short chapter is carefully crafted to ensure that no one will get lost on the journey. Packed with puzzles and illustrated by world famous cartoonists, this is one of the most ... Read More

David Acheson's extraordinary little book makes mathematics accessible to everyone. From very simple beginnings he takes us on a thrilling journey to some deep mathematical ideas. On the way, via Kepler and Newton, he explains what calculus really means, gives a brief history of pi, and even takes us to chaos theory and imaginary numbers. Every short chapter is carefully crafted to ensure that no one will get lost on the journey. Packed with puzzles and illustrated by world famous cartoonists, this is one of the most readable and imaginative books on mathematics ever written. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $13.65 (Expires Nov 09, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $15.75 (Expires May 13, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $20.99 Title: 1089 and All That by David Acheson Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic UK Print ISBN: 9780199590025, 0199590028 eText ISBN: 9780191500381 Edition: 2010 Format: EPUB eBook	$13.65 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ