{"product_id":"wonders-of-numbers-clifford-a-pickover-9780195157994","title":"Wonders of Numbers: Adventures in Mathematics, Mind, and Meaning","description":"Who were the five strangest mathematicians in history? What are the ten most interesting numbers? Jam-packed with thought-provoking mathematical mysteries, puzzles, and games, \u003cem\u003eWonders of Numbers\u003c\/em\u003e will enchant even the most left-brained of readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHosted by the quirky Dr. Googol--who resides on a remote island and occasionally collaborates with Clifford Pickover--\u003cem\u003eWonders of Numbers\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on creativity and the delight of discovery. Here is a potpourri of common and unusual number theory problems of varying difficulty--each presented in brief chapters that convey to readers the essence of the problem rather than its extraneous history. Peppered throughout with illustrations that clarify the problems, \u003cem\u003eWonders of Numbers\u003c\/em\u003e also includes fascinating \"math gossip.\" How would we use numbers to communicate with aliens? Check out Chapter 30. Did you know that there is a Numerical Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? You'll find it in Chapter 45. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the beautiful formula of India's most famous mathematician to the Leviathan number so big it makes a trillion look small, Dr. Googol's witty and straightforward approach to numbers will entice students, educators, and scientists alike to pick up a pencil and work a problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clifford a. Pickover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0195157990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195157994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/16\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.72h x 6.72w x 1.10d","brand":"Clifford a. Pickover","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43946271015167,"sku":"9780195157994","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_2d947ad9-868b-46aa-b5db-70bfa45f1dc7.jpg?v=1681512298","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wonders-of-numbers-clifford-a-pickover-9780195157994","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}