This title is for anyone wanting to remind themselves - or discover for the first time - that maths is relevant to almost everything we do. Dating, cooking, travelling by car, gambling and ranking sportsmen all have links with intriguing mathematical problems that are explained in this book.

Why might it help a penalty taker to look at a clock before he kicks the ball? Does winning the toss actually matter? And why should some people consider playing darts blindfold? This book takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, by exploring the mathematics behind the action.

From chopping chocolate to crossing the moat, mystifying matchsticks and a teasing typewriter, this volume provides many hours of mind-stretching enjoyment for even the most agile brains.

A layman's guide to cricket which demystifies the jargon, explains where cricket came from, what happens on the field, what the tactics are, and the dos and don'ts of being a spectator.

Explores how math is relevant to everyday life, discussing mathematical explanations for strange coincidences, how television ratings work, why bad things happen in threes, and other topics.

Explores how math is relevant to everyday life, discussing mathematical explanations for strange coincidences, how television ratings work, why bad things happen in threes, and other topics. (view table of contents)