The Penguin Book of Curious and Interesting Numbers: Revised Edition (Paperback) by Dr. David Wells

from tungsten_peerts

A wonderful book. I will add to this review, make it a real review instead of a recommendation, once I finish it. For now, let me only say: if you encounter the Kindle edition of this, run away screaming. Random font changes (certain math symbols are 3x the size of the surrounding text, others no...

from vpfluke

A nice book for those who like to play with numbers. I have an older version someplace in my library, but I checked this one out from the library. Starting with Number 1, and going up to Graham's number (3↑↑↑3 etc.), intersting and "curious" ideas about each number are presented. The smallest num...

from herschelian

What are Kaprekar numbers? What is the connection between the Golden Ratio and a sunflower? How many grains of sand would fill the universe? lucky numbers, perfect numbers, the Syracuse algorithm....these and many other questions and facts are covered in this fascinating book. Its the sort of boo...

from tungsten_peerts

A wonderful book. I will add to this review, make it a real review instead of a recommendation, once I finish it. For now, let me only say: if you encounter the Kindle edition of this, run away screaming. Random font changes (certain math symbols are 3x the size of the surrounding text, others no...

from vpfluke

A nice book for those who like to play with numbers. I have an older version someplace in my library, but I checked this one out from the library. Starting with Number 1, and going up to Graham's number (3↑↑↑3 etc.), intersting and "curious" ideas about each number are presented. The smallest num...