Why is five associated with life? How come circles are so sixish? What has eleven got to do with the mile? This little book delves into the secret qualities of quantities and is essential reading for philosophers, mathemagicians, and wizards of all ages. With a detailed page-by-page examination of the numbers from 0 to 12, it also examines gnomons, cosmic numbers, magic squares, and the numerology of games. With extensive appendices, this is a timeless gem for people of all professions and ages.
 
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Miranda Lundy is an artist and designer occasionally living in Penzance in Cornwall. After finishing an MA in traditional arts at the Royal College of Art in London, she became a road protester and an active campaigner for animal rights. After a few brushes with the law, she started walking long distances and is now trekking across South America, researching a book on pyramids.