With simple elegance, Hodges unveils a universal language which has its roots in antiquity and yet enables us to connect with the far reaches of the universe. Whether it is explaining how subatomic particles behave or challenging you to the ultimate sudoku puzzle, this is a book which succeeds in making the unfathomable enticing.
The Meaning of Numbers. In 'One to Nine', Andrew Hodges brings numbers to life. This pithy, kaleidoscopic book takes a fresh, witty and hands-on approach to such various topics as musical harmony, the probabilities in poker, code breaking and the lottery. It probes the surprising symmetries of time, space, matter and forces. It even goes to the heart of what computers can do. Interweaving all ...
Alan Turing who has been described as the father of the modern computer. He was continually frustrated in his desire to build a machine which could think, as those with power over him feared both his homosexuality and indiscretion. This is an account of his life, which ended by his own hand.
The A-Z of Plastic Surgery is a quick research guide to plastic surgery. The book contains succinct bullet pointed entries and cross-referencing to research related topics. This book is particularly relevant to trainees in plastic surgery as a working reference book and as a resource for use during exam preparation.