How long is a piece of string? : more hidden mathematics of everyday life
Eastaway, Robert2002
Books
This sequel to Why Do Buses Come in Threes? reminds people that maths is relevant to almost everything we do. Dating, cooking, travelling by car, and gambling all have links with mathematical problems that you will find explained in this book.
Main title:
How long is a piece of string? : more hidden mathematics of everyday life / Rob Eastaway and Jeremy Wyndham.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Robson, 2002.
Collation:
x, 182 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781861055057 (hbk)
Dewey class:
510510
Local class:
510
Language:
English
BRN:
2012646