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Her books are perfect for anyone curious about the universe of numbers, whether you're a seasoned math enthusiast or simply someone looking to explore its wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBeyond Infinity\u003c\/em\u003e, Cheng takes readers on an adventurous journey through the concept of infinity, tackling everything from its philosophical implications to its presence in everyday life. \u003cem\u003eHow to Bake Pi\u003c\/em\u003e blends the art of baking with mathematical principles to provide an entertaining approach to understanding logic and calculations through simple recipes and engaging stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eIs Maths Real?\u003c\/em\u003e, Cheng challenges conventional beliefs, exploring the very nature of mathematics and its relevance in the real world. 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In \u003cem\u003eBeyond Infinity\u003c\/em\u003e, international maths sensation Eugenia Cheng reveals the inner workings of infinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a new guest arrives at your infinite hotel—but you already have an infinite number of guests? How does infinity give Zeno's tortoise the edge in a paradoxical foot-race with Achilles? 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Between abstract concepts like imaginary numbers and infinity, it can sometimes feel like a lot of maths is just made up. Why, for example, is 1 not a prime? Why do two negatives cancel each other out? Where does trigonometry come from? Is maths even real?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbstract mathematician Eugenia Cheng shows that curiosity is the best teacher. \u003cem\u003eIs Maths Real?\u003c\/em\u003e takes us on a scintillating tour of the simple questions that provoke mathematics' deepest insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Intriguing... celebrates the dizziness and disorientation engendered by childlike questions that hint at the deep mysteries beneath' - New Scientist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Masterfully uncovers what's simply profound in the profoundly simple' - Francis Su\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Discover what it feels like to be a real mathematician' - Daily Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549506982124,"sku":"9781788169530","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18224343482824.jpg?v=1749905023"},{"product_id":"the-art-of-logic-by-eugenia-cheng-9781788160391","title":"The Art of Logic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor thousands of years, mathematicians have used the timeless art of logic to see the world more clearly. 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Once you see this nuance, you quickly realise that sameness and difference, equality and inequality, are not nearly as immutable as they may seem. 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