The Book of Numbers

From zero to infinity, The Book of Numbers is a handy-sized volume which opens up a new realm of knowledge. Where else in one place could you find out how the illegal numbers racket worked, what makes some people see numbers as colours, why the standard US rail gauge exactly matches the axle width of an ancient Roman chariot, and the numerological connection between Adolf Hitler and Osama Bin Laden?

Mathematics Applied History & Philosophy Reference

378 afgedrukte pagina’s

Auteursrechteigenaar: Arcturus Digital
Oorspronkelijke uitgave: 2011
Jaar van uitgave: 2011
Uitgeverijen: Arcturus, Arcturus Publishing

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