Sacred Number

Miranda Lundy

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Wooden Books
15 February 2006

Mathematics & Sciences; Astrology; Numerology

Why is five associated with life? How come come circles are so sixy? What has eleven got to do with the mile? This little book delves into the secret qualities of quantities and is essential reading for philosophers, mathemagicians and wizards of all ages. With a detailed page-by-page examination of the numbers from 0 to 12 it also examines Gnomons, Cosmic Numbers, Magic Squares and the numerology of Games. With extensive appendices, this is a timeless gem for people of all professions and ages.

WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. ""Fascinating"" FINANCIAL TIMES. ""Beautiful"" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. ""Rich and Artful"" THE LANCET. ""Genuinely mind-expanding"" FORTEAN TIMES. ""Excellent"" NEW SCIENTIST. ""Stunning"" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

By: Miranda Lundy
Imprint: Wooden Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 155mm, Width: 125mm, Spine: 7mm
ISBN: 9781904263449
ISBN 10: 1904263445
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 15 February 2006
Recommended Age: 14-99
Audience: General/trade , Young adult , ELT Advanced , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Miranda Lundy is a writer and designer living in Penzance, Cornwall. Also author of the bestselling pocket book SACRED GEOMETRY, she currently studies Meso-American archaoastronomy in Mexico.