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Following on from his big book of numbers 2014, world of numbers 2015, and time machine 2016, australias funniest mathematician is back with a brand new book of number puzzles and trivia. Format paperback category childrens publisher newsouth publish date november 2015. Nov 02, 2015 by popular demand, australia s funniest and most famous mathematician is back with a brilliant new book. Bursting at the seams with puzzles, quizzes, games, numerical trivia and fun, this is the ultimate book for maths nerds and anyone with an inquiring mind. Adam spencers world of numbers, adam spencer shop online. Radio host adam spencer fills sydneys drivetime mornings with smart math and science talk.
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