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Book Synopsis: A fascinating book, from a leading maths educator and demystifier, that shows how maths is relevant to our everyday lives. Have you ever wondered how the meter in a taxi works? Or why a lift takes so long to respond to your call? Is there a mathematical secret to making a hit single? And how long is a piece of string? In this fascinating book you will find the answers to these and many other intriguing questions of everyday life. Discover the astonishing '37% rule' for blind dates, how to avoid the gentleman's urinal, and some extraordinary scams that people have devised to get rich quick. Here you will also find the origins of the seven-day week and the seven-note scale, an explanation of why underdogs sometimes win, some clever techniques for detecting fraud, and the reason why epidemics sweep across a nation and disappear just as quickly. How Long is a Piece of String? is the perfect book for anyone who is curious about the way in which maths underlies so much in our everyday lives. Whatever your mathematical ability level, you will find this book informative, thought-provoking and, most of all, fun.
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Looking to uncover the hidden mathematics behind everyday life? Dive into the intriguing world of numbers with "How Long is a Piece of String?". Authored by a leading maths educator and demystifier, this fascinating book will show you just how relevant maths is to our day-to-day experiences.
Ever wondered how the meter in a taxi works or why a lift takes forever to respond? This book holds the answers to these curious questions and more. It even reveals the mathematical secret to creating a hit single! From the astonishing '37% rule' for blind dates to clever techniques for detecting fraud, this book will open your eyes to the mathematical wonders all around you.
Discover the origins of the seven-day week and the seven-note scale, and explore the intriguing reasons why underdogs sometimes emerge victorious. Uncover extraordinary scams devised to get rich quick and learn why epidemics spread and disappear so rapidly. "How Long is a Piece of String?" weaves together these fascinating insights to show you how maths shapes our lives in surprising ways.
No matter your level of mathematical ability, this book is designed to inform, provoke thought, and above all, entertain. With its 35,000-word count, you'll embark on a journey of discovery that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the mathematics that surrounds us all.
Are you ready to explore the incredible world of everyday mathematics? Grab a copy of "How Long is a Piece of String?" and uncover the hidden secrets that make life's mysteries fascinating. Learn more today!
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