The Universal Book of Mathematics: From Abracadabra to Zeno's Paradoxes

Praise for David Darling The Universal Book of Astronomy A first-rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended.-Library Journal A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat.-Focus The Complete Book of Spaceflight Darling's content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry.-The Observatory magazine Life Everywhere This remarkable book exemplifies the best of today's popular science writing: it is lucid, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable.-Science Books & Films An enthralling introduction to the new science of astrobiology.-Lynn Margulis Equations of Eternity One of the clearest and most eloquent expositions of the quantum conundrum and its philosophical and metaphysical implications that I have read recently.-The New York Times Deep Time A wonderful book. The perfect overview of the universe.-Larry Niven