Numericon tells the stories of the numbers, mathematical discoveries, oddities and personalities that have shaped the way we understand the world around us. Funny, bizarre, tragic and dramatic, these stories reveal the power, passion and beauty of mathematics.Each chapter is an intriguing story about a number, including why 3 is strong, e is natural and Graham's number is too big to write.Packed with quirky, informative facts and bound in a beautiful foil-blocked c...

"Simple, clear explanations of twenty ways in which mathematics helps us to understand practical issues of everyday life. Suitable for teenagers and adults, and beautifully produced. Highly recommended!" - Professor Ian Stewart, bestselling author of The Cabinet of Mathematical CuriositiesMathematics is an indispensable tool for life. From the systems that underpin our newsfeeds, through to the data analysis that informs our health and fin...