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The Universal Book of Mathematics: From Abracadabra to Zeno's Paradoxes

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English
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Non-Fiction

Praise for David Darling

The Universal Book of Astronomy

"A first-rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended." -Library Journal

"A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat." -Focus

The Complete Book of Spaceflight

"Darling's content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry." -The Observatory magazine

Life Everywhere

"This remarkable book exemplifies the best of today's popular science writing: it is lucid, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable." -Science Books & Films

"An enthralling introduction to the new science of astrobiology." -Lynn Margulis

Equations of Eternity

"One of the clearest and most eloquent expositions of the quantum conundrum and its philosophical and metaphysical implications that I have read recently." -The New York Times

Deep Time

"A wonderful book. The perfect overview of the universe." -Larry Niven

© 2008 Trade Paper Press (Ebook): 9780470307885

Release date

Ebook: 21 April 2008

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