{"product_id":"the-maths-book","title":"The Maths Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn about the most important mathematical ideas,\ntheorems, and movements in \u003ci\u003eThe Maths Book\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPart of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and\nthemes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Maths in this\noverview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and\nexperts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike!\u003ci\u003e The Maths Book \u003c\/i\u003ebrings\na fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and\ndiagrams to immerse yourself in.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis captivating book will broaden your understanding of Maths, with:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- More than 85 ideas and events key to the development of mathematics\u003cbr\u003e\n- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts\u003cbr\u003e\n- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics\nthroughout\u003cbr\u003e\n- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of\nunderstanding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Maths Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating introduction to the world's most\nfamous theorems, mathematicians and movements, aimed at adults with an interest\nin the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Charting the\ndevelopment of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book\nexplains how maths help us understand everything from patterns in nature to\nartificial intelligence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYour Maths Questions, Simply Explained\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can maths\nhelp us predict the future? This engaging overview explores answers to big\nquestions like these and how they contribute to our understanding of maths. If\nyou thought it was difficult to learn about topics like algebra and\nstatistics, \u003ci\u003eThe Maths Book\u003c\/i\u003e presents key information in an easy\nto follow layout. Learn about the history of maths, from ancient ideas such as\nmagic squares and the abacus to modern cryptography, fractals, and the final\nproof of Fermat's Last Theorem.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Big Ideas Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith millions of copies sold worldwide, \u003ci\u003eThe Maths Book\u003c\/i\u003e is part\nof the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking\ngraphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOriginally a maths teacher from Australia, Matt Parker is\nnow a stand-up comedian and a YouTuber with over one hundred million views. He\nis the author of the #1 bestseller Humble Pi and Things to Make and Do in the\nFourth\u003cbr\u003e\nDimension. Matt is also frequently seen, heard, and read on the Discovery\nChannel, on BBC radio, and in The Guardian, in that order. He has previously\nheld world records for both the Rubik's Cube and Space Invaders. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the pursuit of maths, Matt has: flipped a coin 10,000\ntimes, travelled to Antarctica, memorized pi to hundreds of digits, and been\nbitten by a bullet ant in the Amazon rainforest. Matt has given maths lectures\nat Cambridge University, Oxford University, Harvard University and Lake Monger\nPrimary School.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIMES DISTRIBUTION PTE LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44242712461519,"sku":"9780241350362","price":42.51,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5662\/3823\/files\/download_69dca117-ec47-466c-a25a-b32b22b06036.jpg?v=1772789907","url":"https:\/\/popular.baby\/products\/the-maths-book","provider":"Popular Book Company Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}