{"title":"Nancy Pick","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Nancy Pick, a celebrated author whose insightful books delve into the wonders of science and nature. Known for captivating readers with her engaging writing style, Nancy Pick brings a fresh perspective to the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book, \u003cem\u003eDo Plants Know Math?\u003c\/em\u003e, invites curious minds to explore the intriguing intersections between the natural world and mathematics. Designed for readers who have a passion for uncovering the hidden complexities of nature, her work is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about how plants and mathematics are beautifully intertwined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned science enthusiast or just beginning your journey into the wonders of the natural world, Nancy Pick’s books offer valuable insights and thought-provoking ideas. Dive into her collection and discover a new way to appreciate the intricacies of science and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"do-plants-know-math-by-stephane-douady-9780691158655","title":"Do Plants Know Math?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA breathtakingly illustrated look at botanical spirals and the scientists who puzzled over them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Darwin was driven to distraction by plant spirals, growing so exasperated that he once begged a friend to explain the mystery 'if you wish to save me from a miserable death'. The legendary naturalist was hardly alone in feeling tormented by these patterns. Plant spirals captured the gaze of Leonardo da Vinci and became Alan Turing's final obsession. This book tells the stories of the physicists, mathematicians, and biologists who found themselves magnetically drawn to Fibonacci spirals in plants, seeking an answer to why these beautiful and seductive patterns occur in botanical forms as diverse as pine cones, cabbages, and sunflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Plants Know Math?\u003c\/i\u003e takes you down through the centuries to explore how great minds have been captivated and mystified by Fibonacci patterns in nature. It presents a powerful new geometrical solution, little known outside of scientific circles, that sheds light on why regular and irregular spiral patterns occur. Along the way, the book discusses related plant geometries such as fractals and the fascinating way that leaves are folded inside of buds. Your neurons will crackle as you begin to see the connections. This book will inspire you to look at botanical patterns and the natural world itself with new eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing hundreds of gorgeous colour images, \u003ci\u003eDo Plants Know Math?\u003c\/i\u003e includes a dozen creative hands-on activities and even spiral-plant recipes, encouraging readers to explore and celebrate these beguiling patterns for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832814751980,"sku":"9780691158655","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1573693482434.jpg?v=1758410562"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nancy-pick.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}