The Complete Book of Numbers: The Power of Number Symbols to Shape Reality

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Summary: One of the better books on the subject
Review: Mathematics is often referred to as the only true science. The main reason is because it is the only one that is entirely conceptual in nature. No matter what you do you cannot touch a two. You cannot create an experiment to watch two plus three create a five. Mathematics is all concepts and symbols. On the other hand anything in the physical world can be described using mathematical models. Author Steven Pither takes this one step further by postulating that not only things of the physical world but also things of the spiritual world can be described using the symbology of numbers.

"The Complete Book of Numbers" first examines relationships between numbers and mathematical principles. With an in-depth discussion of the Pythagorean mathematics, triangular and square numbers, the concept of correlation and even sub-atomic particles this book provides a solid foundation for those who would examine the relationship between number symbols and reality. It is not until the fourth chapter that the book really starts into what most would consider standard numerology. But, even then it delves way beyond the single number numerology most often described in basic numerology books. "The Complete Book of Numbers" provides a much more substantial view of numerology than most other books on the market today and so is a recommended read for anyone interested in the subject.

Rating:
Summary: One of the better books on the subject
Review: Mathematics is often referred to as the only true science. The main reason is because it is the only one that is entirely conceptual in nature. No matter what you do you cannot touch a two. You cannot create an experiment to watch two plus three create a five. Mathematics is all concepts and symbols. On the other hand anything in the physical world can be described using mathematical models. Author Steven Pither takes this one step further by postulating that not only things of the physical world but also things of the spiritual world can be described using the symbology of numbers.

"The Complete Book of Numbers" first examines relationships between numbers and mathematical principles. With an in-depth discussion of the Pythagorean mathematics, triangular and square numbers, the concept of correlation and even sub-atomic particles this book provides a solid foundation for those who would examine the relationship between number symbols and reality. It is not until the fourth chapter that the book really starts into what most would consider standard numerology. But, even then it delves way beyond the single number numerology most often described in basic numerology books. "The Complete Book of Numbers" provides a much more substantial view of numerology than most other books on the market today and so is a recommended read for anyone interested in the subject.

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Summary: explores concepts of meaning
Review: The Complete Book of Numbers by Steven Scott Pither gives wonderful background information as far as understanding how we relate Ways of Knowing -- through symbols in language, science, art, myth, religion, and culture -- lots of interesting information about how we interpret physical reality (and physics discussion that ties into Buddhist and other teachings that connects to the understanding that physical reality is neither physical nor real...It is really our interpretation of reality that we experience...and physics teaches us that there is so less matter in matter -- primarily empty space in this book, and in every form you experience.
That said, the first chapters; on the ancients, new mathematical thinking, what life is all about, a science of meaning... are fascinating. As I am a beginner in the study of numerology, however -- I found this book is NOT a handbook about How to Do Numberology, but rather a book on what it means... think about what it is you are looking for when you pick up this book....theory or practice? This book is more about theory, but could certainly whet your appetite to know more. Well written and thoughtful

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Summary: Count on this as the best numerology text
Review: This is a real gem. Having been an amature numerologist I have read just about every book on the topic for the last twenty years. The author's approach combines classical concepts with a new insight. The result is an easy to read approach that is suitable for a numerologist of every level.