{"title":"Neil Broom","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeil Broom’s works invite readers to explore the fascinating world of mathematics through engaging and accessible narratives. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Number 8\u003c\/em\u003e, blend education with storytelling, making complex concepts approachable for both students and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in the Education \u0026amp; Reference category, Broom’s writing offers insightful perspectives that illuminate the hidden patterns and stories behind numbers. His clear explanations and thoughtful presentation make his books a valuable resource for anyone curious about the beauty of mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-secret-life-of-number-8-by-neil-broom-9781991179838","title":"The Secret Life of Number 8","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking its cue from an uninspiring fragment of rusted iron, \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Number 8\u003c\/em\u003e takes the reader into the heart of a universe in miniature, one that reveals the striking order, complexity, and elegance of the many materials that are part and parcel of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a structural journey of discovery that progresses from the superficial to the microscopic and sub-microscopic levels, right down to the scale of the atoms or molecules that are the building blocks of all materials. The book focuses largely on those commonplace materials that have so powerfully shaped the course of technological development up to modern times. Using reader-friendly, non-specialist language, the author explains how the structure of a material yields characteristics or properties that we might either usefully exploit or take special care to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy, for example, are some materials strong, even super-strong, whereas others pathetically weak? Why are some solids ductile or malleable but others dangerously brittle? How can the low strength of a weak metal like aluminium be strengthened to the degree that it forms the material foundation of modern aviation? Why is it that temperature has a dramatic influence on the properties of everyday plastics? Why do some metals, or metal combinations, annoyingly corrode, whereas others don't? Answers to these kinds of questions and so many more, will be found in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Number 8\u003c\/em\u003e is richly illustrated throughout. It has more than 120 images and schematics and will appeal to a general readership, to anyone, irrespective of their level of training in science, who is simply curious about why materials behave the way they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900670492908,"sku":"9781991179838","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/neil-broom.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}