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The math behind... : discover the mathematics of everyday events  Cover Image Book Book

The math behind... : discover the mathematics of everyday events / Colin Beveridge.

Summary:

"A compilation of everyday events analyzed for their probability of occurring. The odds are determined using mathematical equations and science. An entertaining illustrated reference to the role of mathematics in everyday life. Topics examined are: the human condition, sports and games, traveling from A to B, digital technology, chance and coincidence, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1770859985 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 9781770859982 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 192 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps
  • Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, 2017.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 24.95
Subject: Mathematics.
Mathematics > Miscellanea.
Probabilities.
Probabilities > Miscellanea.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Stroud Branch 510 Bev 31681020069696 NONFICPBK Available -

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1001 . ‡aBeveridge, Colin ‡c(Maths coach)
24514. ‡aThe math behind... : ‡bdiscover the mathematics of everyday events / ‡cColin Beveridge.
264 1. ‡aRichmond Hill, Ontario : ‡bFirefly Books, ‡c2017.
300 . ‡a192 pages : ‡bcolour illustrations, colour maps
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500 . ‡aIncludes index.
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