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Adam Spencer's Big Book of Numbers: Everything you wanted to know about the numbers 1 to 100
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Adam Spencer's Big Book of Numbers: Everything you wanted to know about the numbers 1 to 100
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Adam Spencer
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:432 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 219,Width 143 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781925143133
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| Classifications | Dewey:513.5 |
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| Illustrations |
Two colour internals
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Brio Books
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| Imprint |
Xoum
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| Publication Date |
1 August 2016 |
| Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
An hilarious, enlightening romp through the world of numbers with one of Australia's best-loved broadcasters. How can a prime number be 'sexy' and 'safe' at the same time? Why shouldn't Aussie cricketers be scared of the number 87? And how many bacteria live in your pants ...All the answers and more are in Adam Spencer's Big Book of Numbers. This is a book for readers of all ages who love numbers, who want to love numbers, or who just love to laugh and learn about the wonderful world we live in. Follow @adambspencer on twitter Adam's TED talk on prime numbers has over 1 million views - catch it here
Author Biography
In 1996, while doing a Maths PhD at Sydney Uni, Adam Spencer won the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Raw Comedy Championship. He went on to host the triple j breakfast show with Wil Anderson before graduating to 702 ABC Sydney where he hosted the breakfast show for eight years. His TV credits include The Glasshouse, Good News Week, The Project, Q&A and, with Dr Karl, Sleek Geeks. Adam is the author of several popular mathematics books for adults and kids.
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