Description: "Where else does math become a romp, full of entertaining tricks and turns?"--Bryce Christensen, Booklist
Brief description: John D. Barrow is professor of mathematical sciences and director of the Millennium Mathematics Project at Cambridge University, as well as a Fellow of the Royal Society. He is the best-selling author of many books on science and mathematics, including Mathletics: 100 Amazing Things You Didn't Know about the World of Sports and 100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know: Math Explains Your World.
Review Quotes: John Barrow's wonderfully informative book should charm both lovers and haters of mathematics.--Sheldon Lee Glashow, Boston University, Nobel Laureate