Dr. Googol presents wonders of numbers. Adventures in mathematics, mind, and mea
Ein gutes und sauberes Exemplar. - Hosted by the quirky and legendary mathematician Dr. Francis Googol, Wonders of Numbers focuses on creativity and the delight of discovery. There are common and unusual number theory problems of varying difficulty-each presented in brief chapters that convey to readers the essence of the problem rather than its extraneous history. Peppered throughout with illustrations that clarify the problems, Wonders of Numbers also includes fascinating "math gossip." How would we use numbers to communicate with aliens? Did you know that there is a Numerical Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Interested in Fibonacci numbers? Indeed, each chapter in Wonders of Numbers is a paradox and a mystery. From the beautiful formula of India's most famous mathematician to the Leviathan number so big it makes a trillion look small.
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