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Easy as Pi: The Countless Ways We Use Numbers Every Day
Easy as Pi The Countless Ways We Use Numbers Every Day Author:Jamie Buchan Have you ever wondered what makes "seventh heaven" and "cloud nine" so blissful and the number 13 so unlucky? Here's the "4-1-1" on the origins of numerical expressions and the importance of numbers in fiction, film, culture, and religion, including: — *How 007 became James Bond's number — *Imaginary numbers a... more »nd how they exist
*How the binary system manages to say so much with only two numbers
*That bedding has nothing to do with being "three sheets to the wind"
*The burning literary question: Why did Ray Bradbury name his novel Fahrenheit 451?
*Which block of Social Security numbers will never be assigned to anyone
With Easy as Pi, you'll soon impress your friends with your knowledge of numbers--even if you're math averse. You'll have instant access to a breadth of knowledge. Whether you need homework help or want to win that trivia game, this series is the trusted source for fun facts.« less