Zu dieser ISBN ist aktuell kein Angebot verfügbar.
Alle Exemplare der Ausgabe mit dieser ISBN anzeigen:Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
No number has captured the attention and imagination of people throughout the ages as much as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Pi–or ? as it is symbolically known–is infinite and, in The Joy of pi, it proves to be infinitely intriguing. With incisive historical insight and a refreshing sense of humor, David Blatner explores the many facets of pi and humankind's fascination with it–from the ancient Egyptians and Archimedes to Leonardo da Vinci and the modern-day Chudnovsky brothers, who have calculated pi to eight billion digits with a homemade supercomputer.
The Joy of Pi is a book of many parts. Breezy narratives recount the history of pi and the quirky stories of those obsessed with it. Sidebars document fascinating pi trivia (including a segment from the 0. J. Simpson trial). Dozens of snippets and factoids reveal pi's remarkable impact over the centuries. Mnemonic devices teach how to memorize pi to many hundreds of digits (or more, if you're so inclined). Pi-inspired cartoons, poems, limericks, and jokes offer delightfully "square" pi humor. And, to satisfy even the most exacting of number jocks, the first one million digits of pi appear throughout the book.
A tribute to all things pi, The Joy of pi is sure to foster a newfound affection and respect for the big number with the funny little symbol.
David Blatner is the author of The Joy of p, as well as eight books on topics such as digital imaging and virtual reality. More than 500,000 copies of his books are in print in twelve languages. He has spent hundreds of hours flying between Asia, Europe, and North America. He and his wife and son live in Seattle, Washington.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Versand:
Gratis
Innerhalb der USA
Buchbeschreibung Paperback. Zustand: Good. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Artikel-Nr. 0802775624-11-1
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Buchbeschreibung Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Artikel-Nr. 0802775624-8-1
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Artikel-Nr. M13H-00601
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Artikel-Nr. Q06N-00100
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. 3496460-6
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. 6388657-6
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren
Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Artikel-Nr. 4969598-75
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren