Maths: Exploring the beauty of numbers and patterns
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The Guardian
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Reawaken your interest in everything from prime numbers to Pythagoras’ theorem with Alex Bellos, bestselling author of Alex’s Adventures in Numberland
Do you ever feel like you missed a few Maths lessons at school? Come along to this evening masterclass with Alex Bellos, and reinvigorate your interest in everything from prime numbers to Pythagoras’ theorem.
In the space of three hours, you’ll get answers to those niggling questions you’ve always wanted to ask: where do numbers come from? What are the origins of geometry? And just who the hell was Euclid anyway?
Alex is the Guardian’s maths blogger, and the author of several bestselling books including Alex’s Adventures in Numberland. Don’t miss out a phenomenal opportunity to learn from one of the UK’s most-loved maths experts – book your place now and reignite your passion for the beauty and complexity of mathematics.
More about your teacher…
Alex Bellos’ fortnightly maths brainteaser is one of the most popular columns on the Guardian’s website. He also writes the Adventures in Numberland blog. Alex’s books include Through the Looking-Glass and, most recently, Snowflake Seashell Star: Colouring Adventures in Numberland. Find out more on his website.
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