This book provides a rewarding experience for readers looking to explore new twists and turns in number theory. Conway and Guy combine their unusual talents to present readers with mathematical topics that are infused with their unique perspectives, little-known numbers, clever insights, and historical curiosities". . . . a delightful look at numbers and their roles in everything from language to flowers to the imagination".--"Science News". 270 illus.
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This book provides a rewarding experience for readers looking to explore new twists and turns in number theory. Conway and Guy combine their unusual talents to present readers with mathematical topics that are infused with their unique perspectives, little-known numbers, clever insights, and historical curiosities". . . . a delightful look at numbers and their roles in everything from language to flowers to the imagination".--"Science News". 270 illus.
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Add this copy of The Book of Numbers to cart. $10.14, fair condition, Sold by Jenson Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Logan, UT, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Copernicus.
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Fair. The item is showing use from the previous owner but works perfectly. Signs of previous ownership which could include: tears, scuffing, notes, excessive highlighting, gift inscriptions, slight water damage, a missing dust jacket, and library markings.
Add this copy of The Book of Numbers to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by BARNABY rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxford, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Copernicus.
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Good Condition. Dust jacket is complete but rubbed and worn at edges and corners. Internally clean and unmarked, with uncreased pages. Sound overall. Publisher's note: In The Book of Numbers, two famous mathematicians fascinated by beautiful and intriguing number patterns share their insights and discoveries with each other and with readers. John Conway is the showman, master of mathematical games and flamboyant presentations; Richard Guy is the encyclopedist, always on top of problems waiting to be solved. Together they show us why patterns and properties of numbers have captivated mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike for centuries. The Book of Numbers features Conway and Guy's favorite stories about all the kinds of numbers any of us is likely to encounter, and many others besides. "Our aim, " the authors write, "is to bring to the inquisitive reader...an explanation of the many ways the word 'number' is used." They explore patterns that emerge in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, describe these patterns' relevance both inside and outside mathematics, and introduce the strange worlds of complex, transcendental, and surreal numbers. This unique book brings together facts, pictures and stories about numbers in a way that no one but an extraordinarily talented pair of mathematicians and writers could do. Size: 24.3 x 16.2 x 2.5 cm. ix, 310 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Mathematics; Number theory--Popular works; ISBN: 038797993X. ISBN/EAN: 9780387979939. Add. Inventory No: 250322CT4816.
Add this copy of The Book of Numbers to cart. $15.39, fair condition, Sold by Goodbooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Copernicus.
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Fair. This copy may contain significant wear including bending heavy writing tears and or water damage. This book is a functional copy not necessarily a beautiful copy. Copy may have loose pages. May not include access codes or CDs. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps. Dustjacket may be missing.
Add this copy of The Book of Numbers to cart. $16.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Copernicus.
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Add this copy of The Book of Numbers to cart. $20.84, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Copernicus Books.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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