How Pi Can Save Your Life

Math to the rescue! Discover equations for all sorts of real-world situations in this fun guide to surviving an unpredictable world.

Learn how to survive absurd yet statistically possible scenarios using the all-encompassing power of mathematical equations!

Whether you paid much attention in math class or not, the inescapable truth is that life is full of equations. You use differentiation when driving from point A to B and apply basic geometry when you’re crossing the road between traffic, even if you don’t realize it. But what if you were plummeting to your death in a plane with no engine and needed to know what size parachute to make from your cabinmate’s sari in order to survive? Math teacher Chris Waring tackles some frankly ridiculous scenarios with essential, bulletproof equations so you can learn to:

• Communicate with an alien civilization
• Save your town from a zombie apocalypse
• Contain a major oil spill
• Excavate a fossil that could be a major scientific discovery
• Pilot a space shuttle back to earth
• Guard a priceless painting in the Louvre
• Perform Hollywood stunts in a blockbuster action film, and more!

Praise for Chris Waring

“Exploring the mysteries of math has never been so much fun.” —Lancashire Evening Post