Mathematical Puzzles & Curiosities - Brossura

Clarke, Barry R.

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ISBN 10: 0486490912 ISBN 13: 9780486490915

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2013

Riassunto

"I highly recommend this delightful book. It contains not only excellent puzzles, but also extremely interesting commentaries and anecdotes." — Raymond Smullyan, author of To Mock a Mockingbird
This intriguing mix of thought-provoking diversions offers articles on recreational math as well as puzzles involving logic, mathematics, and creativity. Many of these intellectual challenges first appeared in Barry R. Clarke's Daily Telegraph (UK) column, and none requires any background beyond basic algebra skills.
Classic puzzles include original takes on The Monty Hall Problem, The Unexpected Hanging, and The Sleeping Beauty Problem. Entirely new offerings include The Shakespeare Puzzles and Finger Multiplication. A selection of engaging creativity puzzles provides ideal material for group problem-solving sessions. Some of the problems feature hints, and solutions to all of them appear at the end of the book.

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Recensione:

'Very satisfying.' --Will Shortz, Crossword Editor, The New York Times.

L'autore:

Internationally renowned puzzlemaster Barry R. Clarke writes the "Mind Gym" column for The Daily Telegraph (UK) and has contributed to many other publications, including New Scientist and The Sunday Times (UK). He has served as a consultant for BBC Television's Mind Games and has written bestsellers for Sterling, Cambridge, Dover, and other publishers.

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• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0486490912
• ISBN 13: 9780486490915
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 173