{"title":"Jordan Ellenberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eJordan Ellenberg is a celebrated mathematician and author renowned for his ability to make complex mathematical concepts accessible and engaging through his writing. Blending insightful storytelling with brilliant mathematical analysis, Ellenberg's work is perfect for anyone intrigued by the underlying principles that govern our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis notable books, such as \u003cem\u003eHow Not to Be Wrong\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eShape\u003c\/em\u003e, fall under the Science \u0026amp; Nature category and invite readers into the fascinating realm of mathematics. In \u003cem\u003eHow Not to Be Wrong\u003c\/em\u003e, Ellenberg illuminates the hidden role mathematics plays in shaping our everyday decisions, while \u003cem\u003eShape\u003c\/em\u003e explores geometry's surprising influence on the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEllenberg’s works are a delight for both math enthusiasts and curious readers seeking to understand the scientific principles that shape our reality. They provide a compelling exploration of how mathematics can offer a new perspective on life’s challenges and wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-not-to-be-wrong-by-jordan-ellenberg-9780718196042","title":"How Not to Be Wrong","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow a little mathematics goes a long way in helping you not to be wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe maths we learn in school can seem like an abstract set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In fact, Jordan Ellenberg shows us, maths touches on everything we do, and a little mathematical knowledge reveals the hidden structures that lie beneath the world's messy and chaotic surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHow Not to Be Wrong\u003c\/em\u003e, Ellenberg explores the mathematician's method of analysing life, from the everyday to the cosmic, showing us which numbers to defend, which ones to ignore, and when to change the equation entirely. Along the way, he explains calculus in a single page, describes Gödel's theorem using only one-syllable words, and reveals how early you actually need to get to the airport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342633554156,"sku":"9780718196042","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19175453482443.jpg?v=1743927538"},{"product_id":"shape-by-jordan-ellenberg-9780141991511","title":"Shape","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe international bestseller - a whip-smart, entertaining exploration of the geometry that underlies our world, from the author of \u003cem\u003eHow Not to Be Wrong\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow should a democracy choose its representatives? How can you stop a pandemic from sweeping the world? How do computers learn to play chess? Can ancient Greek proportions predict the stock market? (Sorry, no.) What should your kids learn in school if they really want to learn to think? The answers to all these questions can be found in geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eShape\u003c\/em\u003e, Sunday Times-bestselling author Jordan Ellenberg reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face, from the spread of coronavirus to the rise of machine learning. The word 'geometry,' from the Greek, means 'measuring the world.' But geometry doesn't just measure the world - it explains it. \u003cem\u003eShape\u003c\/em\u003e shows us how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342693486828,"sku":"9780141991511","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14717093482238.jpg?v=1743934960"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jordan-ellenberg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}