Mathematical Puzzles and Curiosities
Mathematical Puzzles and Curiosities
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Mathematical Puzzles and Curiosities by Barry R Clarke
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 MockingbirdThis 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.
Barry R. Clarke is a British puzzle designer who has a Master of Science degree by thesis in theoretical physics from the University of Hull and published papers on perturbation methods in quantum mechanics. He has written and directed several award-winning short films and his comedy sketches have appeared on both BBC and ITV. Since 1989, he has written a regular puzzle column for The Daily Telegraph, his puzzle work has been featured on BBC TV's Mindgames, and he has published several books of original puzzles. His enigmas have also appeared in The Sunday Telegraph, The Sunday Times, New Scientist, and Reader's Digest. He lives in Oxfordshire, UK.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780486490915 |
| ISBN 10 | 0486490912 |
| Title | Mathematical Puzzles and Curiosities |
| Author | Barry R Clarke |
| Series | Dover Books On Mathema 14tics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2013-08-30 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |