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9780486490915

Mathematical Puzzles and Curiosities

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  • ISBN13:

    9780486490915

  • ISBN10:

    0486490912

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2013-07-17
  • Publisher: Dover Publications

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Summary

"Very satisfying." Will Shortz, Crossword Editor, The New York Times. This new collection features an intriguing mix of recreational math, logic, and creativity puzzles, many of which first appeared in the author's Daily Telegraph(UK) column. Requiring only basic algebra skills, classic and new puzzles include The Monty Hall Problem, The Unexpected Hanging, The Shakespeare Puzzles, and Finger Multiplication.

Author Biography

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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