7

My first book, 7: The Magical, Amazing and Popular Number Seven, http://www.the7book.com/ was a comprehensive study exploring the strong influence of the number 7 in sports, religion and pop culture. I am proud to partner with Adams Media in presenting an intriguing salute to 7 that demonstrates why the number 7 exerts such a strong pull on the human psyche. http://www.amazon.com/7-David-M-Eastis/dp/1440506523/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_2

The Arabic system of numerals that Western cultures use consists of 10 digits. Among
them, none exerts a force as mystical or a presence as strong as the number 7. In
school, we learn that our planet has 7 continents and a rainbow has 7 colors. Most
people know about the 7 dwarfs and the 7 wonders of the world. But what else has a
connection to the wonderful number?

Look around you-the number 7 emerges everywhere, in obvious as well as in many
hidden, mysterious ways. You know that a week has 7 days, but did you know that
each relates to 1 of 7 gods? What about the fact that the entire musical scale consists of only 7 notes? Or that most ladybugs have 7 spots on their wings? There is more to the number 7 than meets the eye.

The simple digit expressed with one rightward and one downward stroke-the numeral 7 -is deceptively alluring. Millions of people consider the number 7 influential in their lives. It has spiritual connotations in many religions including Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism. The array of star athletes such as John Elway, Mickey Mantle, and Cristiano Ronaldo who gained fame in pro football, baseball, and soccer while wearing jersey number 7 is nothing less than spectacular. Add to that the cosmic connections to the number 7 -like that 7 heavenly bodies are visible to the naked eye-and the magical overtones of the number 7 become readily apparent.

It connects the Bible and the Torah and the Koran. Its a common thread that runs through world geography, American history, and human physiology. Its also quite handy if you're headed to Manhattan from Queens. It's the number seven.

Flip through the intriguing pages of 7 and begin to unravel the many secrets of the most popular number. Each image relates to a piece of trivia that adds to the number's mystery. By finding the meaning behind all the graphics, you'll soon discover the connective powers the number seven retains. And its many associations, connections, and affiliations are inside for you to decipher, discover, and enjoy. From sports and science to religion and pop culture, the range of trivia is wide and seemingly unrelated. However, upon closer examination, you'll realize it all comes back to 7.

Explore all three 7-related books (1st and 3rd by David Eastis and the 2nd Seven by Jackie Leo, former editor-in-chief of Reader’s Digest: http://www.amazon.com/Books-about-popular-number-seven/lm/RJY8AXH0OCF82