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The joy of [pi]

by David Blatner

An exploration of the history, trivia, and mathematical significance of pi, from ancient civilisations to modern supercomputing. The text includes mnemonics, cultural anecdotes, and the first million digits of the constant.

Accession 11539 ISBN 0802713327 Publisher Walker and Company
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