Unfathomable Л

Author: Chen Renzheng
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Do you want to know more than 30 names, more than 10 symbols, and over 170 values of π? Do you want to visit the "Pi Palace" in Paris? Do you know the π fan who predicted the "end of the world" and the one who stuck a golden nose on π? Do you know why "Snow White" refused to marry "Prince Charming"? Read this book, and you might become a "π fan." This book is richly illustrated and vividly details the deepening human understanding and arduous exploration of π from ancient times to the present, as well as various knowledge about π: its definition, names, symbols, properties, countless values that dazzle the eye, diverse algorithms that amaze, countless fascinating anecdotes that delight, and a variety of intriguing puzzles that enthrall. It is suitable for teenagers or adults with middle school or higher education, as well as an important reference book for studying π. Wander in the "waves" of π, feel the charm of Archimedes, Zu Chongzhi, and Kanemitsu Kimura, and you will be captivated. "The heart will follow π, and I promise not to turn back"—after reading this book, you might also become a "π fan."