The Number Mysteries

In this book, Marcus du Sautoy delves into the world of numbers, highlighting how mathematical inventions underpin modern technologies such as music downloads, air travel, and cell phone communications.

The book is divided into five chapters, each focusing on a different mathematical puzzle, including prime numbers, coding, and predicting the future.

Du Sautoy discusses the Clay Institute challenges, offering a million-dollar prize for solving some of these mathematical enigmas.

The book is designed to engage both mathematical novices and experts, with games, puzzles, and real-world examples.