The Universal Book of Mathematics : From Abracadabra to Zeno's Paradoxes

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