The Chicken from Minsk
The Chicken from Minsk
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Adapted for English-speaking readers, the problems in this book offer lateral thinkers the opportunity to sharpen their wits by thinking scientifically and mathematically. Some of the problems are from the Russian tradition of complex riddles, whilst others are from university entrance exams.
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The Chicken from Minsk by Yuri B Chernyak
THE CHICKEN FROM MINSK ia s collection of one hundred of the best Russian brainteasers. The problems range from easy to tricky to excrutiatingly difficult, but all are irresistibly entertaining. Covering a range of maths and physics puzzles taken from the Russian Olympiad for children to university entrance papers they will keep lateral thinkers busy for hours. (And for those who run out of pencils to chew there are subtle hints and solutions...)| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781857994087 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857994086 |
| Title | The Chicken from Minsk |
| Author | Yuri B Chernyak |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 1997-01-06 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |