Curious and Interesting Puzzles, the Penguin Book of
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""Of immense interest to those who enjoy recreational maths and puzzles . . . even the most hardened puzzler will find something new."" - Mathematical GazettePuzzles are as old as history itself,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140148752
ISBN13:9780140148756
Release Date:April 1993
Publisher:Penguin Group
Length:400 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.0" x 7.6"
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Education & Reference Games Math Math Games Mathematics Puzzles Puzzles & Games Science & MathCustomer Reviews
3 ratings
Excellent Collection of Puzzles
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is an excellent and comprehensive collection of puzzles. It contains most of the classic and well-known puzzles of this type that I know. Also, every puzzle is unique and it does not contain redundant puzzles like "What is the next figure?" or number series.Most of the puzzles require at most K12 math knowledge, making it suitable for teenagers. The only flaw I found in it was that the puzzle index is not very robust regarding variations on the same puzzle.All in all, a very good book for hours of pondering.
Fine puzzle book; delivers what title promises
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
For a collection of the best puzzles from around the world throughout history, nothing beats this book. David Wells draws on sources such the medieval monk Alcuin, the 18th-century Ladies' Diary, the Bhakshali Hindu manuscript as well more familiar 19th-century authors like Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland). These puzzles in logic and math range from the pretty easy to the quite challenging, from divided fields and magic squares to riddles and rhymes. But all you need is pencil and paper; no specialized knowledge in math or logic (or advanced degree) is required.
Good puzzle survey...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Although it is a Q & A style book it is a good puzzle survey
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