Curious : life hacks through maths
Serna, Lily2019
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How can maths help you to kick the perfect penalty goal, win an argument, impress your friends and spot fake news? With easy-to-understand maths logic, simple psychology and engaging anecdotes from her own life, mathematician Lily Serna shows us that maths can unlock the secrets of the universe. For she has been curious about the universe ever since her grandfather taught her about infinity when she was five years old. Now, she shares her wonder at how things work through mathematically proven and fascinating insights. She wants to help all of us - especially the maths phobic - embrace the maths that surrounds us and solve the most common problems of modern living - all without making us learn a single formula. Well, maybe just one or two friendly ones...
Main title:
Curious : life hacks through maths / Lily Serna.
Imprint:
Sydney, New South Wales : Pan Macmillan Australia, 2019.
Collation:
231 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
"How to look smart. How to find love. How to win at games & sports."-- front cover & t.p.Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-229)
Contents:
Dinner-party maths -- Maths and matters of the heart -- Sport -- Thinking hacks -- How to win at games -- How to look smarter than you are.
ISBN:
9781760781156
Dewey class:
793.74
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
362650
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Leisure | 793.74 SER | Available |