A fun and informative book from a leading mathematics educator and demystifier Ever wondered why a lift takes so long to respond to a call? Or if there's a mathematical secret to making a hit single? And how long is a piece of string? The answers to these and many other intriguing questions of everyday life are here.
How Long is a Piece of String? is the perfect book for anyone who is curious about the way in which math underlies so much in our everyday lives.
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Protico How long is a piece of string?: more hidden mathematics of everyday life, hardcover/rob eastaway
