Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors by Matt Parker

Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors

Matt Parker

314 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction mathematics science funny informative lighthearted fast-paced
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Most of the time, the maths in our everyday lives works quietly behind the scenes. Until someone forgets to carry a '1' and a bridge collapses, a plane drops out of the sky or a building rocks when its resonant frequency matches a gym class leapin...

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informative 96%
funny 81%
lighthearted 47%
reflective 16%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 2%
sad 1%

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fast 37%
slow 7%

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