Mathematics

How to Take a Penalty

The Hidden Mathematics of Sport takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, byexploring the mathematics behind the action. Discover

Why Do Buses Come in Threes?

With a foreword by Tim Rice, this book will change the way you see the world. Why is it better to buy a lottery ticket on a Friday? Why are showers always too hot or too cold? And what’s the connection between a rugby player taking a conversion and a tourist trying to get the best photograph of Nelson’s Column?

How Long Is a Piece of String?

Why do weather forecasters get it wrong? What are the best tactics for playing“Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” and

How To Win Your Pub Quiz

Do YOU dream of one day winning your local pub quiz?

Wouldn’t it be great to wipe that smug smile off the face of the weekly winners?

Golf Rules Explained

In golf, as in law, ignorance is no excuse. Inadvertently lifting a ball without permission, or removing a certain type

How Long Is a Piece of String?: More Hidden Mathematics of Everyday Life

Why do weather forecasters get it wrong? What are the best tactics for playing “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” and “The Weakest Link”? And what is the link between a tin of baked beans and a men’s urinal? These and many other questions are answered in this book.

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