The Universal Book of Mathematics: From Abracadabra to Zeno's Paradoxes

Praise for David Darling

The Universal Book of Astronomy

""A first-rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended.""
-Library Journal

""A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat.""
-Focus

The Complete Book of Spaceflight

""Darling's content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry.""
-The Observatory magazine

Life Everywhere

""This remarkable book exemplifies the best of today's popular science writing: it is lucid, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable.""
-Science Books & Films

""An enthralling introduction to the new science of astrobiology.""
-Lynn Margulis

Equations of Eternity

""One of the clearest and most eloquent expositions of the quantum conundrum and its philosophical and metaphysical implications that I have read recently.""
-The New York Times

Deep Time

""A wonderful book. The perfect overview of the universe.""
-Larry Niven