Reveals the simple techniques needed to estimate virtually anything and illustrates them using an eclectic array of problems. This title shows how to estimate everything from how closely you can orbit a neutron star without being pulled apart by gravity, to the fuel used to transport your food from the farm to the store.
Reveals the simple and effective techniques needed to estimate virtually anything quickly, and illustrates them using an eclectic array of problems. 'Provides a pain-free tutorial on how analysts can make real progress in understanding vaguely defined problems' Paul J. Nahin
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