Peter Michael Higgins (59 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. or of being dealt a flush in a poker hand?As our understanding of numbers continues to evolve, this book invites us to rediscover the mystery and beauty of numbers and reminds us that the story of numbers is a tale with a long way to run.

Hardback. Condition: Good. or of being dealt a flush in a poker hand?As our understanding of numbers continues to evolve, this book invites us to rediscover the mystery and beauty of numbers and reminds us that the story of numbers is a tale with a long way to run.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: New. New with dust jacket.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. Red paper-wrapped boards with silver print on black paper spine. Tight, sound and unmarked.323 pages including index. Dust jacket has light shelf wear and two small closed tears on top edge of front panel. In mylar and not price-clipped ( $25.00).…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

DVD. Condition: Used - Good.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. This is an entertaining introduction to the development of numbers and their applications. The book is written in the same user-friendly style that characterises the author's previous books. It blends easy material with more challenging ideas about infinity and complex numbers and is full of interesting examples ranging from recreational puzzles to very real world scenarios. There are historical notes, which give the mathematics context, and short digressions, while a final chapter, For Connoisseurs, provides the mathematical detail for those who would like to know more about the questions and techniques highlighted. The book will appeal to anyone who is curious about the mathematics behind real-life questions. It will inspire and motivate those thinking of studying mathematics at university, and will provide invaluable material for teachers and lecturers. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2008.…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. as new unused.

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Paperback. Condition: New. This is an entertaining introduction to the development of numbers and their applications. The book is written in the same user-friendly style that characterises the author's previous books. It blends easy material with more challenging ideas about infinity and complex numbers and is full of interesting examples ranging from recreational puzzles to very real world scenarios. There are historical notes, which give the mathematics context, and short digressions, while a final chapter, For Connoisseurs, provides the mathematical detail for those who would like to know more about the questions and techniques highlighted. The book will appeal to anyone who is curious about the mathematics behind real-life questions. It will inspire and motivate those thinking of studying mathematics at university, and will provide invaluable material for teachers and lecturers. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2008.…

Condition: New.

dvd. Condition: Used - Good.

Hardback. Condition: New. 2008 ed. Numbers have fascinated people for centuries. They are familiar to everyone, forming a central pillar of our understanding of the world, yet the number system was not presented to us "gift-wrapped" but, rather, was developed over millennia. Peter Higgins distills centuries of work into one delightful narrative that celebrates the mystery of numbers and explains how different kinds of numbers arose and why they are useful. Full of historical snippets and interesting examples, the book ranges from simple number puzzles and magic tricks, to showing how ideas about numbers relate to real-world problems, such as: How are our bank account details kept secure when shopping over the internet? What are the chances of winning at Russian roulette; or of being dealt a flush in a poker hand?As our understanding of numbers continues to evolve, this book invites us to rediscover the mystery and beauty of numbers and reminds us that the story of numbers is a tale with a long way to run.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Minor shelf wear. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book. 251 pp.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 96 pages. 2 Peter Porter Poems Michael Foreman 6 Suzan Rapaport Poems 7 Martin Bax Perryweather and the Passport Robert MacAulay 18 Martin Stannard Poems 21 Charles Shearer Travels East 26 Felicity Napier Poems 29 Aidan Higgins Black Napoleon in Drag Blaise Thompson 39 Gerard Gorman Poems Laura Knight 42 Jules Smith Poems Patrick Hughes 45 Robert Scriven Metal Sculpture 50 E. A. Markham Grandmother's Last Will And Testament: Cricket To The Chinese Ron Sandford 64 Notes on Authors 65 Edward Lowbury Poems 68 Eugene Dubnov Poems 72 Sam Savage Poems 74 Anthony Howell People Wear Their Nudity Like Clothes Dilys Bardwell 79 Beryl Martindale Poems 80 Jim Burns Reviews 84 Leland Bardwell Poems 86 Ann Rees Poems 87 Casterton / Lomas / Burns Irish Reviews 94 Paul Groves Poems 96 Ron Sandford Julia Casterton.…

Condition: New. In English.

Hardback. Condition: New. 2008 ed. Numbers have fascinated people for centuries. They are familiar to everyone, forming a central pillar of our understanding of the world, yet the number system was not presented to us "gift-wrapped" but, rather, was developed over millennia. Peter Higgins distills centuries of work into one delightful narrative that celebrates the mystery of numbers and explains how different kinds of numbers arose and why they are useful. Full of historical snippets and interesting examples, the book ranges from simple number puzzles and magic tricks, to showing how ideas about numbers relate to real-world problems, such as: How are our bank account details kept secure when shopping over the internet? What are the chances of winning at Russian roulette; or of being dealt a flush in a poker hand?As our understanding of numbers continues to evolve, this book invites us to rediscover the mystery and beauty of numbers and reminds us that the story of numbers is a tale with a long way to run.…

Condition: New. 2016. Paperback. . . . . .

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 334 pages. 7.99x5.00x0.76 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Condition: New. 2016. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.