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Everyday Maths for Grown-ups :Getting to grips with the basics
Everyday Maths for Grown-ups :Getting to grips with the basics
paperback
Published:
26 March, 2015
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Description
A fresh and fun approach to numbers that will help you master the sticky maths problems we all encounter in everyday life.
This light-hearted guide revisits all of the practical explanations, shortcuts and tricks you may or may not have learned at school. Life is full of scenarios where your skill with numbers is tested, whether it's dividing up your share of the restaurant bill, or working out whether you've been overcharged at the checkout. Everyday Maths for Grown-ups will take you back to the basics and is here to help, with chapters on:
* How to check a till receipt quickly
* Money and percentages
* Tips to convert metres, litres and grams
This book contains all the shortcuts, fun tricks and new approaches you need to tackle even complex calculations with confidence, and will have even the most anxious numerophobe juggling figures in no time!
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781782433354 |
| ISBN10 | 178243335X |
| Number Of Pages | 176 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 11 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Michael O'Mara Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
This book contains all of the short-cuts, fun tricks and new approaches you need to tackle even complex calculations with real confidence * The Sun *
It's all here: enough maths to get you through any and every day, and perhaps help adults keep up with their kids - now there's a thought! Enjoy! * Johnny Ball *
Affable arithmetic whizz Kjartan Poskitt is here to hold your hand, explaining all those baffling concepts in a calm and reassuring tone * Junior Magazine *
This humorous guide will help parents through maths conundrums in a quick, easy and fun way * Family Interest Magazine *
I laughed out loud... I relaxed and realised that I was enjoying what I was doing and learning something at the same time * Thebookbag.co.uk *
A perfect way to brush up on all your skills, packed with information but easily assimilated * Hot Brands Cool Places *
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Author's Bio
Kjartan Poskitt is the author of the successful 'Murderous Maths' series of books, which have been translated into over twenty languages and has presented numerous BBC education programmes on the subject.