Why Do Buses Come In Threes

Author : Rob Eastaway
Publisher : Portico
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 50,6 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 : Rob Eastaway
Publisher : JR Books Limited
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-18
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781907532580

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How Many Socks Make a Pair? by Rob Eastaway Pdf

DIV How many socks make a pair? The answer is not always two. And behind this question lies a world of maths that can be surprising, amusing and even beautiful. Using playing cards, a newspaper, the back of an envelope, a Sudoku, some pennies and of course a pair of socks, Rob Eastaway shows how maths can demonstrate its secret beauties in even the most mundane of everyday objects. If you already like maths youÕll discover plenty of new surprises. And if youÕve never picked up a maths book in your life, this one will change your view of the subject forever. /div

Author : Rob Eastaway
Publisher : Portico
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 45,5 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 : Rob Eastaway,John Haigh
Publisher : Portico
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781911622741

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The Hidden Mathematics of Sport by Rob Eastaway,John Haigh Pdf

This fascinating book explores the mathematics involved in all your favourite sports. The Hidden Mathematics of Sport takes a unique and fascinating look at sport by exploring the mathematics behind the action. You'll discover the best tactics for taking a penalty, the pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, the surprising connection between American football and cricket, the quirky history of league tables, the unusual location of England's earliest 'football' matches and how to avoid marathon tennis matches. Whatever your sporting interests, from boxing to figure skating, from rugby to horse racing, you will find plenty to absorb and amuse you in this insightful book. Word count: 35,000 words

Author : Rob Eastaway
Publisher : Portico
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-30
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781909396845

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Mindbenders and Brainteasers by Rob Eastaway Pdf

Puzzles have intrigued and entertained generations of children – and their parents – for over 2,000 years. Here is an irrestible assortment of 100 challenging puzzles. These brilliant brainteasers range from the neatly lateral to the downright perplexing.

Author : Mike Askew,Rob Eastaway
Publisher : Random House
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781409089131

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Maths for Mums and Dads by Mike Askew,Rob Eastaway Pdf

Looking for a practical maths guide to help with home schooling? Maths for Mums and Dads is the solution. Maths for Mums and Dads guides you through the basics of primary school maths and covers the dilemmas and problems you are likely to be confronted with, including: * number bonds, place value and decimals * long multiplication and division * fractions, percentages and decimals * basic geometry, shapes, symmetry and angles * data-handling, combinations and chance Complete with sample questions, mock exam papers and examples of children's errors, Maths for Mums and Dads will challenge and reassure in equal measure.

Author : Rob Eastaway
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780008324599

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Maths on the Back of an Envelope: Clever ways to (roughly) calculate anything by Rob Eastaway Pdf

‘Another terrific book by Rob Eastaway’ SIMON SINGH ‘A delightfully accessible guide to how to play with numbers’ HANNAH FRY

Author : Rob Eastaway,Mike Askew
Publisher : Random House
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780224095310

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More Maths for Mums and Dads by Rob Eastaway,Mike Askew Pdf

"In their first, bestselling, book "Maths for Mums and Dads" Rob Eastaway and Mike Askew helped you and your child make sense of the new methods and topics covered in primary school maths. But as your child embarks on secondary school, two new issues arise. First, in the build-up to GCSE, school children begin to do maths that you probably have never encountered before - or if you have, you never really got it in the first place, and have long since forgotten. Factorising? Finding the locus? Solving for x? Probability distributions? What do these even mean? And there's another problem, too. As your child becomes a teenager, two dreaded questions increasingly loom: when will I ever need this? And even worse: who cares? "More Maths for Mums and Dads" gives you all the ammunition to help you to help your teenager get to grips with and feel more confident about - and hopefully even enjoy - GCSE maths. It covers in straightforward and easy-to-follow terms the maths your child will encounter in the build up to GCSE, in many cases gives practical and fun examples of where the maths crops up in the real world."--Publisher's description.

Author : Dara O Briain
Publisher : Scholastic UK
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781407191324

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Secret Science: The Amazing World Beyond Your Eyes by Dara O Briain Pdf

A brand-new book from the UK and Ireland's best-loved comedian, Dara O Briain! So you think everyday life is boring?! WHAT?! Hoo-ee, are you wrong! No, seriously. There's so much EXTRAORDINARY science going on right from the minute you wake up to when you go to sleep. Actually, while you're asleep, too. Science is a non-stop EVERYWHERE, everything adventure with some incredibly cool stuff going on, too. You've got your incredible brain, which has worked out how to read these words and make playing a video game feel as EXCITING as real life; you've got aeroplanes that can somehow get from the ground into the sky with all those people AND their luggage on board; you've got electricity and artificial intelligence and GPS and buses coming in threes (that's science too) and LOADS more. In Secret Science, Dara O Briain takes you on a journey from the comfort of your favourite chair to the incredible science behind your everyday life and on into the future!

Author : Bobby Seagull
Publisher : Random House
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-25
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780753552827

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The Life-Changing Magic of Numbers by Bobby Seagull Pdf

If you found maths lessons at school irrelevant and boring, that’s because you didn’t have a teacher like Bobby Seagull. ***As seen on Monkman & Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain*** Long before his rise to cult fandom on University Challenge, Bobby Seagull was obsessed with numbers. They were the keys that unlocked the randomness of football results, the beauty of art and the best way to get things done. In his absorbing book, Bobby tells the story of his life through numbers and shows the incredible ways maths can make sense of the world around us. From magic shows to rap lyrics, from hobbies to outer space, from fitness to food – Bobby’s infectious enthusiasm for numbers will change how you think about almost everything. Told through fascinating stories and insights from Bobby’s life, and with head-scratching puzzles in every chapter, you’ll never look at numbers the same way again.

Author : Jamis Buck
Publisher : Pragmatic Bookshelf
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781680503968

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Mazes for Programmers by Jamis Buck Pdf

Unlock the secrets to creating random mazes! Whether you're a game developer, an algorithm connoisseur, or simply in search of a new puzzle, you're about to level up. Learn algorithms to randomly generate mazes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and dimensions. Bend them into Moebius strips, fold them into cubes, and wrap them around spheres. Stretch them into other dimensions, squeeze them into arbitrary outlines, and tile them in a dizzying variety of ways. From twelve little algorithms, you'll discover a vast reservoir of ideas and inspiration. From video games to movies, mazes are ubiquitous. Explore a dozen algorithms for generating these puzzles randomly, from Binary Tree to Eller's, each copiously illustrated and accompanied by working implementations in Ruby. You'll learn their pros and cons, and how to choose the right one for the job. You'll start by learning six maze algorithms and transition from making mazes on paper to writing programs that generate and draw them. You'll be introduced to Dijkstra's algorithm and see how it can help solve, analyze, and visualize mazes. Part 2 shows you how to constrain your mazes to different shapes and outlines, such as text, circles, hex and triangle grids, and more. You'll learn techniques for culling dead-ends, and for making your passages weave over and under each other. Part 3 looks at six more algorithms, taking it all to the next level. You'll learn how to build your mazes in multiple dimensions, and even on curved surfaces. Through it all, you'll discover yourself brimming with ideas, the best medicine for programmer's block, burn-out, and the grayest of days. By the time you're done, you'll be energized and full of maze-related possibilities! What You Need: The example code requires version 2 of the Ruby programming language. Some examples depend on the ChunkyPNG library to generate PNG images, and one chapter uses POV-Ray version 3.7 to render 3D graphics.

Author : Robert Eastaway,Jeremy Wyndham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : OCLC:670096715

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Why Do Buses Come in Threes? by Robert Eastaway,Jeremy Wyndham Pdf

Author : Rob Eastaway,Mike Askew
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780224101622

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Maths on the Go by Rob Eastaway,Mike Askew Pdf

101 fun maths games and activities for parents to play with kids aged 4 to 14 Need some help with addition? Play a game of Salute Having trouble with times tables? Try Times Table Donk Floundering with fractions? Get creative cutting up the toast with your kids at breakfast Busy mums or dads are crying out for quick and easy ways to help their children with primary school maths and beyond. Here are 101 simple tips, games and activities to make practising maths as engaging and enjoyable as possible, for you and your child. All can be incorporated into the everyday routine – at home and on the go – with minimal fuss and no expensive kit – helping children have fun with numbers. Indeed, most of the time they won’t even realise that maths is involved. Sneaky! Areas covered include, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, ratio and proportion, telling the time, estimation, measurement, geometry and shapes, with an emphasis on problem solving throughout.

Author : Colin Beveridge (Maths coach)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1770859985

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The Math Behind... by Colin Beveridge (Maths coach) Pdf

"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."--

Author : Jo Boaler
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781101992050

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What's Math Got to Do with It? by Jo Boaler Pdf

“Highly accessible and enjoyable for readers who love and loathe math.” —Booklist A critical read for teachers and parents who want to improve children’s mathematics learning, What’s Math Got to Do with It? is “an inspiring resource” (Publishers Weekly). Featuring all the important advice and suggestions in the original edition of What’s Math Got to Do with It?, this revised edition is now updated with new research on the brain and mathematics that is revolutionizing scientists’ understanding of learning and potential. As always Jo Boaler presents research findings through practical ideas that can be used in classrooms and homes. The new What’s Math Got to Do with It? prepares teachers and parents for the Common Core, shares Boaler’s work on ways to teach mathematics for a “growth mindset,” and includes a range of advice to inspire teachers and parents to give their students the best mathematical experience possible.