Maths is the story of the world around us, and the wisdom it gives us can be the difference between success and disaster. In this eye-opening and extraordinary book, Yates explores the true stories of life-changing events in which the application - or misapplication - of mathematics has played a critical role. We follow stories of investors who have lost fortunes and parents who have lost children, all because of mathematical misunderstandings. Shows how maths is the beating heart of so much of modern life.