- Paperback: 252 pages
- Publisher: Authors Online Ltd (16 Jan 2012)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755214161
- ISBN-13: 978-0755214167
- Product Dimensions: 29.7 x 21 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 478,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A satirical look at contemporary British society and culture. The book comically applies mathematical formulas to everyday personal, social and working situations. Readers are encouraged to apply the formulas to their own situations and lives. With 250 pages of black and white text, photos and illustrations, the book contains over 70 easy-to-read formulas exploring life in the home, on holiday, at work, and in the big wide world. There is also a fantasy formula section, and some illustrated examples of formulas from well-known historical events....with lots of surprises! The author offers a handsome reward for anyone who can unlock a secret code running throughout the book The book is also available in full colour as a download (in three separate parts). What the professionals in the publishing world said:- ...a fun, original and very interesting idea... ...a highly impressive presentation, incredibly well thought through.... ...quality of writing, originality of approach.... ...shows off your talent for writing, design and humour.... More details and samples available on magicformulasforall.com
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Great fun - a very original idea. It would make a perfect present for a gifted child or very dull uncle.
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Chris Pettitt's book is ingenious, funny and beautifully produced. Realising, courtesy of Newton's various theories that most of us glazed over at in school, that if you find the right formulae you can work through anything that cruel life throws at you, Mr Pettitt (or 'Chrispy', as he insists we call him), hilariously concocts a formula for almost every conceivable annoying aspect of modern everyday life, from supermarkets(how long will it take you to get round?) and trips to B&Q ( how much can you comfortably get into one trolley?) to holidays (what's the bikini attraction factor?)and the current emotional state of the nation(one for Messrs. Cameron and 'Blue Skies' Hilton here, I think, though I sense Mr Pettitt wouldn't approve). There's an historical section, too,solving problems for figures as diverse as Napoleon and Darwin. All of this is interlaced with funny,sometimes self-flagellating, personal anecdote. To be honest, it's his wife I feel sorry for.
I didn't do any of the maths,obviously, partly because I'm terrible at it but mostly because I was having too good a time. Very highly recommended for your personal pleasure or as a gift for chums whose ribs need tickling - though on a slightly negative note, it's possibly a bit too big for a Christmas stocking.
I didn't do any of the maths,obviously, partly because I'm terrible at it but mostly because I was having too good a time. Very highly recommended for your personal pleasure or as a gift for chums whose ribs need tickling - though on a slightly negative note, it's possibly a bit too big for a Christmas stocking.
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