The Moscow Puzzles
359 Mathematical Recreations
Published on 28. March 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-486-27078-4 (ISBN)
Description
Most popular Russian puzzle book ever published. Marvelously varied puzzles ranging from simple "catch" riddles to difficult problems. Lavishly illustrated with clear diagrams and amusing sketches. Edited for English-readers, while retaining warmth and charm of original. Inexpensive edition of first English translation. Introduction by Martin Gardner. 425 line illustrations. Solutions.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-486-27078-4 (9780486270784)
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Persons
Martin Gardner was a renowned author who published over 70 books on subjects from science and math to poetry and religion. He also had a lifelong passion for magic tricks and puzzles. Well known for his mathematical games column in Scientific American and his "Trick of the Month" in Physics Teacher magazine, Gardner attracted a loyal following with his intelligence, wit, and imagination.
Content
Introduction Amusing Problems Difficult Problems Geometry with Matches Measure Seven Times Before You Cut Skill Will Find Its Applications Everywhere Dominoes and Dice Properties of Nine With Algebra and without It Mathematics with Almost No Calculations Mathematical Games and Tricks Divisibility Cross Sums and Magic Squares Numbers Curious and Serious Numbers Ancient but Eternally Young Answers Index