Millions, Billions, Zillions

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Defending Yourself in a World of Too Many Numbers

By Brian W. Kernighan

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Millions, Billions, Zillions by Brian W. Kernighan explores the challenges and misconceptions surrounding large numbers. The book delves into how such numbers influence our understanding of big concepts in science, technology, and everyday life. Through engaging explanations, it helps readers grasp the scale and impact of these enormous figures in a practical context.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about understanding vast numbers in everyday life and appreciate clear explanations of big concepts in the realms of science and nature. The author uses engaging storytelling to demystify complex numerical ideas, making it ideal for anyone with an interest in mathematics and its practical applications.

Millions, Billions, Zillions

, Millions, Billions, Zillions is an essential survival guide for a world drowning in big - and often bad - data.

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Numbers are often intimidating, confusing, and even deliberately deceptive—especially when they are really big. The media loves to report on millions, billions, and trillions, but frequently makes basic mistakes or presents such numbers in misleading ways.

Misunderstanding numbers can have serious consequences, as they can deceive us in many of our most important decisions, including how to vote, what to buy, and whether to make a financial investment.

In this short, accessible, enlightening, and entertaining book, Brian Kernighan teaches anyone—even diehard math-phobes—how to demystify the numbers that assault us every day. Giving you the simple tools you need to avoid being fooled by dubious numbers, Millions, Billions, Zillions is an essential survival guide for a world drowning in big—and often bad—data.

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Millions, Billions, Zillions by Brian W. Kernighan is praised for its ability to build number sense and help readers navigate and interpret numerical data. It is considered accessible and enriching, equipping readers with tools to better understand probabilities, statistics, and graphics. The book is commended for its practical insights into recognising numerical trickery and is recommended for a wide audience beyond just technical readers.

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ISBN: 9780691209098

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 30 b/w illus.

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 114.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Brian W. Kernighan is professor of computer science at Princeton University. His many books include Understanding the Digital World: What You Need to Know about Computers, the Internet, Privacy, and Security (Princeton).

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