An engaging, accessible introduction into how numbers work and why we shouldn't be afraid of them, from*maths expert*Rachel Riley.
Do you know your fractions from your percentages? Your adjacent to your hypotenuse? And who*really*knows how to do long division, anyway?
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Puzzled already? Don't blame you...
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But fret not! You won't be At Sixes and Sevens for long. In this brilliant, well-rounded guide, Countdown's Rachel Riley will take you back to the very basics, allow you to revisit what you learnt at school (and may have promptly forgotten, *ahem*), build your understanding of maths from the get-go and provide you with the essential toolkit to gain confidence in your numerical abilities.
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Discover how to divide and conquer, make your decimal debut, become a pythagoras professional and so much more with these easy-to-learn tips and tricks. Packed full of working examples, fool-proof methods, quirky trivia and brainteasers to try from puzzle-pro Dr Gareth Moore, this book*is an absolute must-read for anyone and everyone who ever thought maths was `above' them. Because the truth is: you*can*do it. What's more, it can be pretty fun too!
Rachel Riley's At Sixes and Sevens is a top-rated book that combines autobiography, entertainment, and education. It's a unique exploration of mathematics, filled with activities, curiosities, and wonders that will captivate any reader.
For fans of Sinclair Mckay (The Secret Listeners), Publications International Ltd. (The Book of Unusual Knowledge), Daniel Smith (How to Think Like an Entrepreneur), Alex Bellos (The Football School Encyclopedia), and Hugh Neill (Mathematics).
