Mathematics for Beginners by Sarah Hull Hardcover Book
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Mathematics for Beginners by Sarah Hull Hardcover Book. It WILL show you just how fascinating maths can be. How does it do this, and how can you spot when people are (mis)using maths to lie?. Can maths make people rich?. Can equations explain the mysteries of the universe?. Mathematics for Beginners by Sarah Hull, Tom Mumbray, Paul Boston Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Explore the many ways maths can help make sense out of life. This book WON'T test your mental maths or teach you countless ways to find x. It WILL show you just how fascinating maths can be.Can maths make people rich? Can formulas predict which sports teams will win more games? Can equations explain the mysteries of the universe? The short answer to all these is YES. This book explores and explains the ways that the tools of mathematics help people make sense of the world around them, predict the future and, just maybe, how to make life itself better.Chapters in this book include:- What is maths?- What is maths for?- How do you do maths?The beginning of mathsWhat did the first numbers look like, and what did people use them for?NumbersNumber shapes, number patterns, prime numbers and numbers that go on and on and on...to infinity.Shapes and measuringHow and why people use the tools of mathematics to describe the shapes of everything, from everyday objects to the entire universe.How maths is shownMaking graphs, drawing diagrams and using pictures to explain the world better, and to help solve problems.Prove itIn mathematics, you can find an answer to a problem and know for certain that it is correct. But how? With a PROOF.Probability and statisticsMaths can tell you the truth and predict the future - up to a point. How does it do this, and how can you spot when people are (mis)using maths to lie?Maths, computers and the futureNo mathematics, no computers. But what kind of maths do people use to make computers works?Mathematical modelsDescribing real-world problems with maths to give insights into future weather, profits, and even human behavior.What's next?Jobs in maths Details ISBN 1474998542 ISBN-13 9781474998543 Title Mathematics for Beginners Author Sarah Hull, Tom Mumbray, Paul Boston Format Hardcover Year 2022 Pages 128 Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd GEItemID:136971710; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
