Alex Bellos

From triangles, rotations and power laws, to fractals, cones and curves, bestselling author Alex Bellos takes you on a journey of mathematical discovery with his signature wit, engaging stories and limitless enthusiasm. As he narrates a series of eye-opening encounters with lively personalities all over the world, …

Parlare di calcio per non parlarne. Alex Bellos ha attraversato l'immensa patria del bel gioco per trovare nel pallone e nei suoi protagonisti ricchissimi professionisti o sconosciuti pedatori che siano - la chiave con cui interpretare e spiegare i misteri di un popolo e i suoi eccessi. Perché in tutte le arti, in …

The world of maths can seem mind-boggling, irrelevant and, let's face it, boring. This groundbreaking book reclaims maths from the geeks. Mathematical ideas underpin just about everything in our lives: from the surprising geometry of the 50p piece to how probability can help you win in any casino. In search of weird …

“A first-rate survey of the world of mathematics…Great reading for the intellectually curious,” (Kirkus Reviews) from the bestselling author of Here’s Looking at Euclid—a dazzling new book that turns even the most complex math into a brilliantly entertaining read.From triangles, rotations, and power laws, to cones, …