The No.1 Book of Numbers
exploring the meaning and magic of numbers
$30.65
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
4 October 2018
Summary
Why is 7 such a lucky number and 13 so unlucky? Why does a jury traditionally have ‘12 good men and true’, and why are there 24 hours in the day and 60 seconds in a minute? This fascinating new book explores the world of numbers from pin numbers to book titles, and from the sixfold shape of snowflakes to the way our roads, houses and telephone numbers are designated in fact and fiction. Using the numbers themselves as its starting point it investigates everything from the origins and meaning …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781910821176 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1910821179 |
| Author: | Ruth Binney |
| Publisher: | Rydon Publishing |
| Imprint: | Rydon Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 4 October 2018 |
| Weight: | 418g |
| Dimensions: | 205mm x 158mm |
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About The Author
Ruth Binney
Ruth Binney has been studying the natural world for most of her life. She holds a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and has been involved in countless publications during her career as an editor. She is the author of many successful natural history and gardening books including Weeds on Trial 9781910821275, Flower Garden Secrets 9781910821428, The English Countryside 9781910821459 and Coasts 9781910821398. She lives in Cardiff.
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