TY - BOOK AU - DARLING, D. AU - DARLING, D. TI - The universal book of mathematics: from abracadabra to zeno`s paradoxes SN - 97890785822974 AV - DUCE QA5.D27 PY - 2004/// CY - New Jersey PB - Castle Book KW - Mathematics N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Praise for David Darling The Universal Book of Astronomy "A first-rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended." -Library Journal "A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat." -Focus The Complete Book of Spaceflight "Darling's content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry." -The Observatory magazine Life Everywhere "This remarkable book exemplifies the best of today's popular science writing: it is lucid, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable." -Science Books & Films "An enthralling introduction to the new science of astrobiology." -Lynn Margulis Equations of Eternity "One of the clearest and most eloquent expositions of the quantum conundrum and its philosophical and metaphysical implications that I have read recently." -The New York Times Deep Time "A wonderful book. The perfect overview of the universe." -Larry Niven ER -