Maths on the Back of an Envelope: Clever ways to (roughly) calculate anythingAuthor :
Hardback
Published : Tuesday 3 September 2019
You may also like ...
by
Paperback
05 Oct 2023
>>
€17.65
by
Hardback
03 Sep 2019
>>
€11.75
Extended stock - Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Hardback
06 Aug 2020
>>
€12.04
Extended stock - Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Hardback
06 Jun 2019
>>
€12.04
Extended stock - Dispatch 5-7 days
Description
'Another terrific book by Rob Eastaway' SIMON SINGH
'A delightfully accessible guide to how to play with numbers' HANNAH FRY
'Another terrific book by Rob Eastaway' SIMON SINGH 'A delightfully accessible guide to how to play with numbers' HANNAH FRY How many cats are there in the world? What's the chance of winning the lottery twice? And just how long does it take to count to a million? Learn how to tackle tricky maths problems with nothing but the back of an envelope, a pencil and some good old-fashioned brain power. Join Rob Eastaway as he takes an entertaining look at how to figure without a calculator. Packed with amusing anecdotes, quizzes, and handy calculation tips for every situation, Maths on the Back of an Envelope is an invaluable introduction to the art of estimation, and a welcome reminder that sometimes our own brain is the best tool we have to deal with numbers.
Reviews