{"product_id":"9781472939999","title":"Wonders Beyond Numbers : A Brief History of All Things Mathematical","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWonders Beyond Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Johnny Ball\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this book, Johnny Ball tells one of the most important stories in world history – the story of mathematics. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy introducing us to the major characters and leading us through many historical twists and turns, Johnny slowly unravels the tale of how humanity built up a knowledge and understanding of shapes, numbers and patterns from ancient times, a story that leads directly to the technological wonderland we live in today. As Galileo said, 'Everything in the universe is written in the language of mathematics', and \u003ci\u003eWonders Beyond Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to this language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMathematics is only one part of this rich and varied tale; we meet many fascinating personalities along the way, such as a mathematician who everyone has heard of but who may not have existed; a Greek philosopher who made so many mistakes that many wanted his books destroyed; a mathematical artist who built the largest masonry dome on earth, which builders had previously declared impossible; a world-renowned painter who discovered mathematics and decided he could no longer stand the sight of a brush; and a philosopher who lost his head, but only after he had died.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnriched with tales of colourful personalities and remarkable discoveries, there is also plenty of mathematics for keen readers to get stuck into. Written in Johnny Ball's characteristically light-hearted and engaging style, this book is packed with historical insight and mathematical marvels; join Johnny and uncover the wonders found beyond the numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"(Ball) charms in this lively, accessible history of mathematics . . . excellent as an introduction to the field.\" - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Johnny Ball's trademark enthusiasm for mathematics bubbles off every page. Clear, simple, readable, and informative – just as I expected. It's a winner!\" - Ian Stewart, author of Significant Figures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I became an instant Johnny Ball fan when his TV series \u003ci\u003eThink of a Number\u003c\/i\u003e first aired in the UK, and I saw how he engaged and delighted my two young daughters in a way I, their maths professor dad, could not. With this new book, his passion for, and sheer enjoyment of, mathematics will surely entice yet more generations to the subject we both love.\" - Keith Devlin, Stanford University mathematician, award-winning author and the 'Math Guy' on America's radio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I always found maths intriguing and baffling in equal measure - and the latter triumphed. If only I'd had Wonders Beyond Numbers when growing up. But I now have it and it is a re-awaking into a world of delight and wonder. It is a wonderful book.\" - Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781472939999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Sigma","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40675801563342,"sku":"9781472939999","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_8983ac10-06aa-4776-9a55-6acb7f81d695.jpg?v=1639972746","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781472939999","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}