Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors by Matt Parker

Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors

Matt Parker

314 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction mathematics science funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Most of the time, the maths in our everyday lives works quietly behind the scenes. Until someone forgets to carry a '1' and a bridge collapses, a plane drops out of the sky or a building rocks when its resonant frequency matches a gym class leapin...

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informative 97%
funny 83%
lighthearted 51%
reflective 14%
challenging 8%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 5%
sad 2%
adventurous 1%
emotional 1%

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fast 36%
slow 7%

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