{"product_id":"9781782434337","title":"As Easy As Pi : Stuff about numbers that isn't (just) maths by Jamie Buchan","description":"Taking a quirky and insightful look at the world of numbers, As Easy As Pi will delight and entertain any number enthusiast.   In this day and age it's hard to imagine a world without numbers. Our lives are centred around commerce and money, and it is the only language that's 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 don't - 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\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303626715509,"sku":"9781782434337","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781782434337.jpg?v=1762794582","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781782434337","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}