<p><b>Taking a quirky and insightful look at the world of numbers, <i>As Easy As Pi </i>will delight and entertain any number enthusiast.</b><br><br>In this day and age it's hard to imagine a world without numbers. Our lives are centred around commerce and money, and it is the only language that's the same the world over. However, did you know that for a long period of time people could not get their heads around the idea of zero, a figure representing nothing, and that it was even regarded as heretical in some circles? <br><br><i>As Easy As Pi</i> is an entertaining and accessible guide, written for those who love numbers – and those who don't – and uncovers a great deal of lore and intriguing information. Including:<br><br>- Snippets of fascinating numerical facts <br>- Myths and mysticism in the world of numbers<br>- Numbers in language and used as slang<br>- Pop c