Adam Spencer's Top 100

Adam Spencer

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Hardie Grant Books
28 February 2019

Mathematics & Sciences; Science: general issues

Australia’s funniest mathematician is back in 2019 with a small format edition of 2018’s bestseller. Which number terrifies Ogdokontaheptaphobes? Why would you watch the same clock for 14 years? And have you met the 23-million-digit prime? The answers to all of these questions – and much, much more – are in Adam Spencer’s Top 100. Bursting at the seams with puzzles, quizzes, games, numerical trivia and fun, this is the ultimate book for maths nerds and anyone with an inquiring mind. Whether you’re 8 or 80, strap your thinking cap on, grab a pencil and get ready to count down from 100 to 1 with Australia’s favourite – and funniest – mathematician, Adam Spencer.

Praise for Adam Spencer

‘The things Adam Spencer writes about should be taught in every school worldwide.’ Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point, Blink and Outliers

‘Even the page numbers will start to look fascinating once you’ve read this book!’ Amanda Keller

‘Every bright young mind in Australia should read Adam Spencer’s Big Book of Numbers – and we oldies would benefit, too.’ Peter FitzSimons

By: Adam Spencer
Imprint: Hardie Grant Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 219mm, Width: 143mm,
ISBN: 9781922267023
ISBN 10: 1922267023
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 28 February 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

In 1996, while doing a Maths PhD at Sydney Uni, Adam Spencer won the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Raw Comedy Championship. He went on to host the triple j breakfast show with Wil Anderson before graduating to 702 ABC Sydney where he hosted the breakfast show for eight years. His TV credits include The Glasshouse, Good News Week, The Project, Q&A and, with Dr Karl, Sleek Geeks. Adam is the author of several popular mathematics books for adults and kids.