{"product_id":"casti-five-more-golden-rules","title":"Casti Five More Golden Rules","description":"\"Casti is one of the great science writers.\" -San Francisco Examiner\n\"Casti's gift is to be able to let the nonmathematical reader share in his understanding of the beauty of a good theory.\" -Christian Science Monitor\nFollowing up the acclaimed Five Golden Rules, another quintet of gleaming math discoveries\nWith Five More Golden Rules, readers are treated to another fascinating set of theoretical gems from acclaimed popular science author John Casti. Injecting all-new ingredients into his trademark recipe of real-world examples, historical anecdotes, and straightforward explanations, Casti once again brings math to thrilling life. All who enjoyed the unique pleasures of the original will love this follow-up survey highlighting the creme de la creme of math in the last century.\nExplores how knot theory informs the classic tale of Alexander the Great and the Gordian Knot\n* Considers how the Shannon Coding Theory applies to decoding the human genome\nJohn L. Casti, PhD (Santa Fe, NM), a resident member of the Santa Fe Institute, is a professor at the Technical University of Vienna and the author of Would-Be Worlds (Wiley) and Cambridge Quintet.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0471395285\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0471395285.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Casti, John\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43787290247229,"sku":"BVV.0471395285.G","price":11.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0471395285-0.jpg?v=1791581363","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/casti-five-more-golden-rules","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}