Please let me know if you would like to see FREE sample pages from the QED Millennium Mathematical Frieze. This is our calendar for the New Year, and takes the place of FunMaths!, which has receeived high acclaim in recent years. Like FunMaths, the Millennium Frieze contains countless interesting mathematical problems and a theme per month. Its 12 full-colour posters outline the history of mathematics and science since the year 1000. The project is supported by Maths Year 2000, the UK government's official contribution to World Mathematical Year. The posters are well illustrated in full colour. Written in a chatty and contemporary newspaper style, topics covered include: * "Big zero" - how the number zero reached Europe via India, Africa and the Middle East * Geoffrey Chaucer and the astrolabe * the history of numbers * Newton and his apple (of course!), but also the less-known theory of rainbows * the "history of the future" - where will maths be in the year 2100? The Millennium Frieze costs 9.50 UK pounds for one copy (20 pounds for 3, or £50 for 10). This includes UK postage to one address. We will mail direct to your friends if you wish to use them as presents. Christmas delivery is still possible (just!). Send us the details now, and we will do the rest. Substantial trade discounts available. Please send your mailing address if you would like to see some sample pages, plus credit card authorisation if you would like to buy a copy (FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE). The Millennium Frieze is being sold on behalf of MatheMagic, the new charitable organisation promoting the popularisation of mathematics. All retail profits go to MatheMagic. Yours sincerely JOHN BIBBY QED/MatheMagic 1 Straylands Grove York YO31 1EB, England (+44) Tel: 01904-424242 Fax: 01904-424381 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ========================================== PS: We had some 1300 visitors at this year's York Maths FunFair. Make a note of next year's date NOW: October 21st 2000. Further details: www.anglia.co.uk/education/mathsnet/ymff/ or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or phone: 01904-424242
Millennium Mathematical Frieze
John Bibby, QED/MatheMagic (York, England), maths popularisers Wed, 15 Dec 1999 11:55:38 -0800