{"product_id":"the-book-of-numbers-tim-glynne-jones-9781398839748","title":"The Book of Numbers: From Zero to Infinity, an Entertaining List of Every Number That Counts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom zero to infinity, this entertaining hardback guide opens up a new world of knowledge based on the magic of numbers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNumbers have occupied our thoughts since man first realized he had not one opposable thumb but two. And from simple enumeration they have grown to be the most important and universal language there is. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Book of Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the dominant role that numbers play in everyday life, as well as exploring how numbers and number systems evolved, and delving into the mysteries of mankind's most powerful numbers: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- What are the top-ten One Hit Wonders?\u003cbr\u003e- What's so magnificent about 7?\u003cbr\u003e- Why is 13 unlucky?\u003cbr\u003e- And who exactly is beast number 666? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom algebra to astrology, music to mythology, from religion to recreation and from science to superstition, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e embraces this infinitely broad subject and puts it all in order-beginning with 0.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tim Glynne-Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1398839744\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398839748\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sirius Entertainment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/03\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Tim Glynne-Jones","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46052377886975,"sku":"9781398839748","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ab2fa490-b60b-4417-9b07-c99e76a31b10.jpg?v=1723556197","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-book-of-numbers-tim-glynne-jones-9781398839748","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}