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Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension

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Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension by Matt Parker combines humour with mathematics, offering a playful exploration of mathematical concepts through puzzles, stories, and activities. The book delves into the fascinating world of numbers, shapes, and dimensions, all explained in an accessible manner. It's a journey that encourages readers to engage with maths in a fun and imaginative way, making complex ideas both entertaining and understandable.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for mathematics presented in a fun and engaging way. With its blend of humour and intriguing puzzles, it invites you to explore mathematical concepts beyond the ordinary, making it perfect for anyone who loves quirky challenges and learning through laughter.

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A guide to exploring the world of maths. Starting with simple numbers and algebra, it goes on to deal with inconceivably big numbers in more dimensions than you ever knew existed.

This is probably the most enjoyable book about maths ever written. From impossibly small pizza slices to computers built out of dominoes, unfathomable knots to multi-dimensional drinking straws, Matt Parker introduces the amazing, essential, riotous world of numbers that is all around us, absolutely everywhere.

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Stand-up mathematician, star of 'Festival of the Spoken Nerd', Matt Parker takes us on a riotous journey through the infinite possibilities of numbers in our everyday lives This is the complete guide to exploring the fascinating world of maths you were never told about at school. Stand-up comedian and mathematician Matt Parker uses bizarre Klein Bottles, unimaginably small pizza slices, knots no one can untie and computers built from dominoes to reveal some of the most exotic and fascinating ideas in mathematics. Starting with simple numbers and algebra, this book goes on to deal with inconceivably big numbers in more dimensions than you ever knew existed. And always with something for you to make or do along the way.

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Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension by Matt Parker is praised for being an accessible and engaging exploration of mathematics, blending humour with in-depth discussions. Reviewers commend its playful and multifaceted approach to topics ranging from classical mathematics to whimsical subjects like beer logo topology. Parker's unique style merges his mathematical expertise with his comedic flair, making it essential reading for both maths enthusiasts and casual readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141975863

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 384g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Originally a maths teacher from Australia, Matt Parker now lives in Guildford in a house full of almost every retro video-game console ever made. He is fluent in binary and could write your name in a sequence of 0s and 1s in seconds.When he's not working as the Public Engagement in Mathematics Fellow at Queen Mary University of London, he'll be doing stand-up or converting photographs into Excel spreadsheets.

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