02625cam a2200409 4500 555570580 TxAuBib 20220303120000.0 ||||||s2021||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781705252475 1705252478 f562e2e1-6507-4629-b556-bad78b38ad60 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 5564492 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Cole, K. C. The Universe and the Teacup [Libby Audiobook] : The Mathematics of Truth and Beauty. Tantor Media, Inc., 2021. Format: OverDrive OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, Filesize: 222MB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Listen, Filesize: 222MB. Mathematical. concepts. Everyday. Science. math. and. From the acclaimed Los Angeles Times science writer, a wise, witty, and elegant study of how math provides practical solutions to everyday problems. Are the secrets of the universe written in words-or is it all about the digits? K. C. Cole follows up her paean to the power of physics, Sympathetic Vibrations, with this engaging and accessible guide to the might and majesty of mathematics. The Universe and the Teacup uses relatable examples and humorous prose to demonstrate math's ability to "translate the complexity of the world into manageable patterns." Cole shows how mathematical concepts illuminate everything from human risk-taking behavior to astronomical investigation, game theory to logic problems-not to mention the very structure of the universe itself. Brimming with trivia stressing the importance of math throughout history, this is a book both math nerds and the "innumerate" everyday person can enjoy in equal measure. Mathematics. Nonfiction. History. Essays. Media Type: Audiobook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2022-05-03 20:00:03. King, Wendy Tremont. https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1219-1/5564492-TheUniverseAndTheTeacup.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=f562e2e1-6507-4629-b556-bad78b38ad60&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1219-1/5564492-TheUniverseAndTheTeacup.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive Listen) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=f562e2e1-6507-4629-b556-bad78b38ad60&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Listen)