Bellos, Alex 1969-

Here's looking at Euclid : a surprising excursion through the astonishing world of math by Alex Bellos ( Book )
3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,172 libraries worldwide
Whether writing about how algebra solved Swedish traffic problems, visiting the Mental Calculation World Cup to disclose the secrets of lightning calculation, or exploring the links between pineapples and beautiful teeth, Bellos guides his readers into the world of mathematics while uncovering fascinating stories of mathematical achievement--from the breakthroughs of Euclid, the greatest mathematician of all time, to the creations of today's Zen master of origami.

Futebol : the Brazilian way of life by Alex Bellos ( Book )
10 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and Portuguese and held by 526 libraries worldwide

Pelé : the autobiography by Pelé ( Book )
8 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 302 libraries worldwide

Alex's adventures in numberland by Alex Bellos ( Book )
5 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 203 libraries worldwide
A hugely enjoyable, brilliantly researched explanation of the basic principles of maths.

Pelé : memorias del mejor futbolista de todos los tiempos by Pelé ( Book )
1 edition published in 2007 in Spanish and held by 164 libraries worldwide
The international soccer star, once one of the best-known athletes in the world, recounts his early years in Brazil, his accomplishments as a player, and his life after retiring from active play.

Brazil ( Book )
7 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and Polish and held by 160 libraries worldwide

Here's looking at Euclid : from counting ants to games of chance, an awe-inspiring journey through the world of numbers by Alex Bellos ( Book )
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 60 libraries worldwide
Whether writing about how algebra solved Swedish traffic problems, visiting the Mental Calculation World Cup to disclose the secrets of lightning calculation, or exploring the links between pineapples and beautiful teeth, Bellos guides his readers into the world of mathematics while uncovering fascinating stories of mathematical achievement--from the breakthroughs of Euclid, the greatest mathematician of all time, to the creations of today's Zen master of origami.

Alex's adventures in Numberland : everything you need to know about simple math by Alex Bellos ( Book )
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 45 libraries worldwide
Explodes the myth that maths is best left to the geeks. Covering subjects from adding to algebra, from set theory to statistics, and from logarithms to logical paradoxes, this title explains how mathematical ideas underpin just about everything in our lives. It also explains the strategy of how best to gamble in a casino.; In this richly entertaining and accessible book, Alex Bellos explodes the myth that maths is best left to the geeks. Covering subjects from adding to algebra, from set theory to statistics, and from logarithms to logical paradoxes, he explains how mathematical ideas underpin just about everything in our lives. Alex explains the surprising geometry of the 50p piece, and the strategy of how best to gamble it in a casino. He shines a light on the mathematical patterns in nature, and on the peculiar predictability of random behavior. He eats a potato crisp whose revolutionary shape was unpalatable to the ancient Greeks, and he shows the deep connections between maths, religion and philosophy. Alex weaves a journey from primary school to university level maths, from ancient history to the computing frontline, and from St Louis, Missouri, to Braintree, Essex. He meets the world's fastest mental calculators in Germany, consults a numerologist in the US desert, meets a startlingly numerate chimpanzee in Japan, and seeks advice from a venerable Hindu sage in India. An unlikely but exhilarating cocktail of history, reportage and mathematical proofs, Alex's dispatches from 'Numberland' show the world of maths to be a much friendlier and more colourful place than you might have imagined.

Here's looking at Euclid : a surprising and delightful excursion through the astonishing world of math by Alex Bellos ( Book )
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 30 libraries worldwide

Getallen ontraadseld by Alex Bellos ( Book )
1 edition published in 2010 in Dutch and held by 18 libraries worldwide
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