(Ebook) The Book of Numbers - The Secret of Numbers and How They Changed the World by Peter J. Bentley ISBN 9781554073610, 1554073618

(Ebook) The Book of Numbers - The Secret of Numbers and How They Changed the World by Peter J. Bentley ISBN 9781554073610, 1554073618

Unraveling the secrets of numbers, from the discovery of zero to infinity.In clear language, The Book of Numbers cuts through the mystery and fear surrounding numbers to reveal their fascinating nature and roles in architecture, quantum mechanics, computer technology, biology, commerce, philosophy, art, music, religion and more. Indeed, numbers are part of every discipline in the sciences and the arts.With 350 illustrations, including diagrams, photographs and computer imagery, the book chronicles the centuries-long search for the meaning of numbers by famous and lesser-known mathematicians, and explains the puzzling aspects of the mathematical world. Topics include: The earliest ideas of numbers and countingPatterns, logic, calculatingNatural, perfect, amicable and prime numbersNumerology, the power of numbers, superstitionThe computer, the Enigma CodeInfinity, the speed of light, relativityComplex numbersThe Big Bang and Chaos theoriesThe Philosopher's Stone. The Book of Numbers shows enthusiastically that numbers are neither boring nor dull but rather involve intriguing connections, rivalries, secret documents and even mysterious deaths.