As Easy As Pi

Its hard to imagine a world without numbers in this day and age, when our whole life is centered around commerce and money, and it is the only language that is the same the world over. However, did you know that for a long period of time people could not get their heads around the idea of zero, a figure representing nothing, and that it was even regarded as heretical in some circles? As Easy As Pi is an entertaining and accessible guide, written for those who love numbers - and those who dont - and uncovers a great deal of lore and intriguing information.

Including:

Snippets of fascinating numerical facts

Myths and mysticism in the world of numbers

Numbers in language and used as slang

Pop-culture trivia

Useful mathematical rules to remember

Taking a quirky and insightful look at the world of numbers, As Easy As Pi will delight and entertain any number enthusiast.