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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     Booklist Review     Choice Review     Library Journal Review     Publisher Weekly Review     Table of Contents     More Content       More by this author     Bellos, Alex, 1969-     Subjects     Number concept.     Numeracy.     Numbers, Rational -- Social aspects.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Bellos, Alex, 1969-       by title:      Here's looking at Eu...       by call number:      513 B447h     Search the Web     Bellos, Alex, 1969-     Number concept.     Numeracy.     Numbers, Rational -- Social aspects.       MARC Display

Here's looking at Euclid : a surprising excursion through the astonishing world of math / Alex Bellos. by Bellos, Alex, 1969- Free Press, 2010. Call #: 513 B447h Subjects Number concept.   Numeracy.   Numbers, Rational -- Social aspects. ISBN:  9781416588252 1416588256 Edition:  1st Free Press hardcover ed. Description:  xi, 319 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-294) and index. Contents:  A head for numbers -- The counter culture -- Behold! -- Something about nothing -- Life of pi -- The x-factor -- Playtime -- Secrets of succession -- Gold finger -- Chance is a fine thing -- Situation normal -- The end of the line. Summary:  Whether writing about how algebra solved Swedish traffic problems, visiting the Mental Calculation World Cup to disclose the secrets of lightning calculation, or exploring the links between pineapples and beautiful teeth, Bellos guides his readers into the world of mathematics while uncovering fascinating stories of mathematical achievement--from the breakthroughs of Euclid, the greatest mathematician of all time, to the creations of today's Zen master of origami. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Captain William Spry Public Library Adult Nonfiction 513 B447h Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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