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Did you know there are 17 possible types of symmetric wallpaper pattern? Do you know what 'casting out the nines' is? Or why 88 is the fourth 'untouchable' number? Or how 7 is used to test for the onset of dementia. Number fanatic Derrick Niederman has a mission to bring numbers to life. He explores the unique properties of the most exciting numbers from 1 to 200, wherever they may crop up: from mathematics to sport, from history to the natural world, from language to pop culture. Packed with illustrations, amusing facts, puzzles, brainteasers and anecdotes, this is an enthralling and thought-provoking numerical voyage through the history of mathematics, investigating problems of logic, geometry and arithmetic along the way. ***PRAISE FOR THE REMARKABLE LIVES OF NUMBERS*** 'A hugely entertaining pick-and-mix of history, culture and mathematical puzzles.' BBC Focus 'This book is a complete joy. It made me smile. A lot.' Carol Vorderman 'Entertaining and engaging... Once you start reading it's just like the number system itself - impossible to stop.' Ian Stewart 'A fun book... definitely challenging.' Vanity Fair 'All sorts of fascinating mathematical minutiae.' Time Out
From mathematics to word puzzles, from logic to lateral thinking, veteran puzzle maker Niederman delights in tackling the trickiest brainteasers in a new way. Using real-world analogies, infectious humor, and a fresh approach, this deceptively simple volume will challenge, amuse, enlighten, and surprise even the most experienced puzzle solver.
A compulsively readable look at the secret language of numbers-
their role in nature, movies, science, and everything in between.
Unlike other investment books that dole out one brand of advice to
a potentially diverse readership, this unique book guides you to
your own best personal strategy by showing you what types of stocks
fit your individual style. Written in a witty and engaging style by
securities analyst and long-time financial columnist Derrick
Niederman, The Inner Game of Investing reveals the Seven Stock
Market Personalities: The Bargain Hunter, The Visionary, The
Contrarian, The Sentimentalist, The Skeptic, The Trader, and The
Adventurist. You will be amazed to see how your own psychological
attributes and predispositions interact with the market and how
they may be blinding you to both habitual mistakes and golden
opportunities.
Our society is churning out more numbers than ever before, whether
in the form of spreadsheets, brokerage statements, survey results,
or just the numbers on the sports pages. Unfortunately, people's
ability to understand and analyze numbers isn't keeping pace with
today's whizzing data streams. And the benefits of living in the
Information Age are available only to those who can process the
information in front of them. "From the Hardcover edition.
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