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How numbers work : discover the strange and beautiful world of mathematics
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How numbers work : discover the strange and beautiful world of mathematics

by New Scientist

An introduction to mathematical concepts including prime, imaginary, and irrational numbers. This guide explores the rules connecting numerical systems, unsolved mathematical problems, and the relationship between numbers and the physical world.

Accession 13627 ISBN 9781473629745 Publisher John Murray Learning
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