The Maths of Life and Death - Kit Yates

The Maths of Life and Death - Kit Yates'This is an exquisitely interesting book. It's a deeply serious one too and, for those like me who have little maths, it's delightfully readable' IAN MCEWAN 'Kit Yates is a natural storyteller. Through fascinating stories and examples, he shows how maths is the beating heart of so much of modern life. An exciting new voice in the world of science communication' MARCUS DU SAUTOY 'Used wisely, mathematics can save your life. Used unwisely, it can ruin

when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled

But on a snowy night at the end of winter

author of the multi-million-copy bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

The book takes you on a structured journey through the design process

As they process the events of the Spring they will keep things

But will the truth destroy her - or set her free

Polly has discovered an underwater gateway

this is the kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next instalment' – Roshani Chokshi

A hilarious debut from breakout star Nathanael Lessore

and teamwork

jam-making frenzies and Warhammers

exploring the line between the gluttony and surrender of desire and facing the stark realities that result