Description |
xi, 328 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [321]-326) and index. |
Summary |
"Here Robert Banks presents a wide range of musings, both practical and entertaining, that have intrigued him and others: How tall can one grow? Why do we get stuck in traffic? Which football player would have a better chance of breaking away - |
Subject |
Mathematics -- Popular works.
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ISBN |
0691059489 (cl : alk. paper) |
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0691102856 (pbk.) |
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