Love triangle : how trigonometry shapes the world / by Matt Parker.
| Author/creator | Parker, Matt author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First United States edition. |
| Publication | New York : Riverhead Books, 2024. |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | 1 online resource : illustrations |
| Supplemental Content | Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Going the distance -- A new angle -- Laws and orders -- Meshing about -- Well fit -- Where do shapes come from? -- Getting triggy with it -- Where on Earth? -- But is it art? -- Making waves -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "Trigonometry is perhaps the most essential concept humans have ever devised. The simple yet versatile triangle allows us to record music, map the world, launch rockets into space, and be slightly less bad at pool. Triangles underpin our day-to-day lives and civilization as we know it. Matt Parker argues we should all show a lot more love for triangles, along with all the useful trigonometry and geometry they enable. To prove his point, he uses triangles to create his own digital avatar, survive a harrowing motorcycle ride, cut a sandwich, fall in love, measure tall buildings in a few awkward bounds, and make some unusual art. Along the way, he tells extraordinary and entertaining stories of the mathematicians, engineers, and philosophers-starting with Pythagoras-who dared to take triangles seriously"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 03, 2024). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Parker, Matt, 1976- Love triangle First United States edition. [New York] : Riverhead Books, 2024 9780593418109 |
| LCCN | 2024023707 |
| ISBN | 9780593418123 electronic book |
| ISBN | 0593418123 electronic book |
| ISBN | hardcover |
| Stock number | 89412567-E5A0-47B8-810B-A799B43B4619 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |