Think of a number between one and ten. No, hang on, let's make this
interesting. Between zero and infinity. Even if you stick to the
whole numbers, there are a lot to choose from - an infinite number
in fact. Throw in decimal fractions and infinity suddenly gets an
awful lot bigger (is that even possible?) And then there are the
negative numbers, the imaginary numbers, the irrational numbers
like pi which never end. It literally never ends. The world of
numbers is indeed strange and beautiful. Among its inhabitants are
some really notable characters - pi, e, the "imaginary" number i
and the famous golden ratio to name just a few. Prime numbers
occupy a special status. Zero is very odd indeed: is it a number,
or isn't it? How Numbers Work takes a tour of this mind-blowing but
beautiful realm of numbers and the mathematical rules that connect
them. Not only that, but take a crash course on the biggest
unsolved problems that keep mathematicians up at night, find out
about the strange and unexpected ways mathematics influences our
everyday lives, and discover the incredible connection between
numbers and reality itself. ABOUT THE SERIES New Scientist Instant
Expert books are definitive and accessible entry points to the most
important subjects in science; subjects that challenge, attract
debate, invite controversy and engage the most enquiring minds.
Designed for curious readers who want to know how things work and
why, the Instant Expert series explores the topics that really
matter and their impact on individuals, society, and the planet,
translating the scientific complexities around us into language
that's open to everyone, and putting new ideas and discoveries into
perspective and context.
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