Book of 365, the: all the numbers, none of the maths
Auteur :
Brazier, Hugh
Éditeur :
Brazier, HughMcCann, Jan,
ISBN :
9780224100823
Date de publication :
13 nov. 2014
Dimensions :
19,0 x 12,3 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
351 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Ever wondered how many dimples there are on a golf ball; or why the shipping forecast is broadcast on 198 kHz long wave? This book offers mini-essays on the world around us for every day of the year, each taking a number between 1 and 365 as its starting point, encompassing science, history, art, literature, medicine, popular culture, and, more.