How Long Is A Piece Of String

Author : Rob Eastaway
Publisher : Portico
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781909396616

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How Long Is a Piece of String? by Rob Eastaway Pdf

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. It is for anyone wanting to remind themselves - or discover for the first time - that maths is relevant to almost everything we do. Dating, cooking, travelling by car, gambling and ranking sportsmen all have links with intriguing mathematical problems that are explained in this book. It reveals the secrets behind some of the best con tricks and the hidden workings of the taxi meter, and explains how epidemics start and stop.

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726667226

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The Piece Of String by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

Maitre Hauchecome spots a piece of string on the ground during his walk into town. As he bends down to pick it up, he could never have imagined the chaos that would soon ensue. His arch-nemesis Maitre Malandain is laying in wait. Hauchecome has walked straight into a trap intended to demolish his reputation in one blow. "The Piece of String" is an atmospheric revenge tale that portrays human nature, human cruelty, and malice that knows no limits. Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a French writer. Famed for being a master of the short story, he also wrote travel books and occasionally dabbled in poetry. His stories mainly focus on the relationships between men and women sitting at crossroads in their lives - whether personal or professional. His dramatic flair is largely influenced by French novelist Gustave Flaubert and is perfect for fans of Anton Chekhov's short stories. The most notable of the 300 short stories that he wrote include 'Bel Ami', 'Une Vie', and 'The Dumpling'.

Author : Elissa Brent Weissman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780735229495

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The Length of a String by Elissa Brent Weissman Pdf

Imani is adopted, and she's ready to search for her birth parents. But when she discovers the diary her Jewish great-grandmother wrote chronicling her escape from Holocaust-era Europe, Imani begins to see family in a new way. Imani knows exactly what she wants as her big bat mitzvah gift: to find her birth parents. She loves her family and her Jewish community in Baltimore, but she has always wondered where she came from, especially since she's black and almost everyone she knows is white. Then her mom's grandmother--Imani's great-grandma Anna--passes away, and Imani discovers an old journal among her books. It's Anna's diary from 1941, the year she was twelve and fled Nazi-occupied Luxembourg alone, sent by her parents to seek refuge in Brooklyn, New York. Anna's diary records her journey to America and her new life with an adoptive family of her own. And as Imani reads the diary, she begins to see her family, and her place in it, in a whole new way.

Author : Kirsten Atkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1994-04-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0383039312

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How Long Is a Piece of String? by Kirsten Atkins Pdf

After cheating in a contest, Max is consumed by guilt and is unable to deal with what he's done.

Author : Brian M. Devitt,Mustafa Karahan,João Espregueira-Mendes
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030289768

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The Future of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine by Brian M. Devitt,Mustafa Karahan,João Espregueira-Mendes Pdf

In this book, leading international thinkers in the still nascent field of orthopaedic sports medicine consider what the future holds and give their views on what we should be most worried about. The range of issues addressed is wide, encompassing technological threats, environmental concerns, big data and its ramifications, the influence of industry, academic ethics, and much more. Many of the identified dangers are not yet on the popular radar, and these are the principal focus of the book. On the other hand, attention is also paid to misplaced fears, with explanation as to why these anxieties can be laid to rest. The contributors are leading thinkers in the field and include original pioneers of sports medicine, senior and newly appointed orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedic trainees, and sports medicine physicians. In addition, leaders of industry in sports medicine and allied health professionals from around the world share their fears. This compelling and thought-provoking book, published in collaboration with ISAKOS, will appeal to all stakeholders in orthopaedic sports medicine.

Author : Robert Eastaway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : OCLC:1244844308

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How Long is a Piece of String? by Robert Eastaway Pdf

Author : Rob Eastaway
Publisher : Portico
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-03
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781909396623

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Why Do Buses Come in Threes? by Rob Eastaway Pdf

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? These and many other fascinating questions are answered in this entertaining and highly informative book, which is ideal for anyone wanting to remind themselves – or discover for the first time – that maths is relevant to almost everything we do. Dating, cooking, travelling by car, gambling and even life-saving techniques have links with intriguing mathematical problems, as you will find explained here. Whether you have a PhD in astrophysics or haven't touched a maths problem since your school days, this book will give you a fresh understanding of the world around you.

Author : Joanne Harris
Publisher : Random House
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448126897

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A Cat, a Hat, and a Piece of String by Joanne Harris Pdf

An enthralling and enchanting collection of short stories from the bestselling author of Chocolat and The Strawberry Thief... Perfect for fans of Kate Atkinson and Kate Mosse as well as readers of Eve Chase and Stacey Halls. 'A vibrant tombola of stories...' -- Time Out 'Strongly plotted and written in registers that are variously comical, sad and surreal...' - Independent 'A jewel of a book' -- ***** Reader review 'Sublime and touching' -- ***** Reader review 'Unputdownable' -- ***** Reader review 'Compelling - you can lose yourself one story at a time' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************** Stories are like Russian dolls; open them up, and in each one you'll find another story. Come to the house where it is Christmas all year round; meet the ghost who lives on a Twitter timeline; be spooked by a newborn baby created with sugar, spice and lashings of cake. Conjured from a wickedly imaginative pen, here is a new collection of short stories that showcases Joanne Harris's exceptional talent as a teller of tales, a spinner of yarns. Sensuous, mischievous, uproarious and wry, here are tales that combine the everyday with the unexpected; wild fantasy with bittersweet reality.

Author : William Wondriska
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0811874931

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A Long Piece of String by William Wondriska Pdf

Look! A long piece of string. Let's follow it! Stunning in both its boldness and simplicity, this rediscovered classic by distinguished graphic designer William Wondriska, originally published in 1963, leads readers on a clever journey of discovery and delight.

Author : Colin Beveridge
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-19
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781119974529

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Basic Maths For Dummies by Colin Beveridge Pdf

Basic maths for dummies offers the content people need to improve their basic maths skills. Filled with real world examples and written by a mathematician who specialises in tutoring adults and students, the book also provides practical advice on overcoming maths anxiety and a host of tips, tricks and memory aids.

Author : Hadley Wickham,Garrett Grolemund
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781491910368

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R for Data Science by Hadley Wickham,Garrett Grolemund Pdf

Learn how to use R to turn raw data into insight, knowledge, and understanding. This book introduces you to R, RStudio, and the tidyverse, a collection of R packages designed to work together to make data science fast, fluent, and fun. Suitable for readers with no previous programming experience, R for Data Science is designed to get you doing data science as quickly as possible. Authors Hadley Wickham and Garrett Grolemund guide you through the steps of importing, wrangling, exploring, and modeling your data and communicating the results. You'll get a complete, big-picture understanding of the data science cycle, along with basic tools you need to manage the details. Each section of the book is paired with exercises to help you practice what you've learned along the way. You'll learn how to: Wrangle—transform your datasets into a form convenient for analysis Program—learn powerful R tools for solving data problems with greater clarity and ease Explore—examine your data, generate hypotheses, and quickly test them Model—provide a low-dimensional summary that captures true "signals" in your dataset Communicate—learn R Markdown for integrating prose, code, and results

Author : Marion Holland
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Creative ability
ISBN : 0394800052

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A Big Ball of String by Marion Holland Pdf

After winding a large ball of string, a young boy has fun finding ways of using it.

Author : New Scientist
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781857889543

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How Long is Now? by New Scientist Pdf

How long is 'now'? The short answer is 'somewhere between 2 and 3 seconds'. The long answer involves an incredible journey through neuroscience, our subconscious and the time-bending power of meditation. Living in the present may never feel the same. Ready for some more? Okay. Why isn't Pluto a planet? Why are dogs' noses wet? Why do hens cluck more loudly after laying an egg? What happens when one black hole swallows another? Do our fingerprints change as we get older? How young can you die of old age? And what is at the very edge of the Universe? Life is full of mind-bending questions. And, as books like What If? and Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? have shown, the route to find each answer can take us on the weirdest and most wonderful journeys. How Long is Now? is a fascinating new collection of questions you never thought to ask, along with answers that will change the way you see everything.

Author : Caroline F. Jayne
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1962-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 048620152X

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String Figures and how to Make Them by Caroline F. Jayne Pdf

Diagrams and text illustrate the steps involved in creating over one hundred string figures while providing information on their origin and cultural background

Author : Ralph Riddiough,Deanne Thomas
Publisher : Nelson Thornes
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0174314965

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Statistics for Higher Mathematics by Ralph Riddiough,Deanne Thomas Pdf

Full coverage of the Statistics unit is provided in a separate book which covers everything your students need for this option.