Pourquoi ne trouve-t-on jamais de trèfles à quatre feuilles? Pourquoi les gens intelligents font-ils des erreurs? Pourquoi vaut-il mieux acheter son billet de loterie un vendredi? ... Vous trouverez les réponses à ces questions existentielles et à beaucoup d'autres dans ce livre…
This sequel to 'Why Do Buses Come in Threes?' shows how maths is relevant to almost every aspect of our daily lives. Dating, cooking, travelling by car, and gambling all have links with mathematical problems that you will find explained in this book.
This sequel to 'Why Do Buses Come in Threes?' shows how maths is relevant to almost every aspect of our daily lives. Dating, cooking, travelling by car, and gambling all have links with mathematical problems that you will find explained in this book.
"Have you ever wondered how the meter in a taxi works? Or why a lift takes so long to respond to your call? Do you want to know the best strategy for playing Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Is there a mathematical secret to manufacturing pop music? And how long is a piece of stri…
This sequel to 'Why Do Buses Come in Threes?' shows how maths is relevant to almost every aspect of our daily lives. Dating, cooking, travelling by car, and gambling all have links with mathematical problems that you will find explained in this book. Originally published: 2002.
How long is a piece of string?
by Eastaway, Robert, Eastaway, Robert, Wyndham, Jeremy, Shore, Barbara
From beating the odds on TV gameshows to avoiding being conned, this quirky collection of essays highlights the importance of math in our everyday lives. 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 …