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The Maths Behind...

Paperback • 2017 • 1. edition

The Maths Behind...

By Colin Beveridge

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About the book

The Maths Behind over 60 everyday phenomena.Have you ever wondered why traffic jams often turn out to have no cause when you get to the end of the queue? There's a mathematical explanation for that. Or ever considered whether some lotteries might be easier to win than others? There's a formula for that too. If you've ever been curious about the mathematical strings that hold our world together, then look no further than The Maths Behind.This intriguing and illuminating book takes a scientific vi...Show more

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9781844038985

Publisher

Octopus Publishing Group

Published year

2017

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1

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The Maths Behind...

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Paperback

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