The Universal Book of Mathematics From Abracadabra to Zeno's Paradoxes [Hardcover]

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