Life by the Numbers

Danny Glover serves as your host for this fascinating miniseries which offers an intriguing look at seven different aspects of life as they relate to the world of mathematics. The 7-disc set includes Seeing Is Believing (special effects), the Numbers Game" (sports), Patterns of Nature" (biology), Chances of a Lifetime" (probability), Shape of the World" (exploration), a New Age" (information age) and Making a Difference" (education). This series will astound you as you see just how important the subject is to all aspects of everyday life. 7 DVDs. 1998/color/6 hrs., 40 min/NR.