
Peerless Probability Problems and Other Puzzles
Ivan Moscovich(Author)
Sterling (Publisher)
Published on 1. November 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-4027-2745-0 (ISBN)
Description
What makes these puzzles so special? Not only does each one illustrate some of the most classic theories in math, logic, and perception, but they're eye-catching too. Stare at brilliantly hued concentric circles, inspired by the "video active" paintings of the Parisian artist Isia Leviant; if you continue to look long enough, a spinning white blur will appear. Or imagine that you have a drawerful of socks in different colors - 7 red, 7 yellow, and 7 green pairs. If you pulled some out in complete darkness, how many would you have to take before you'd be sure of having a pair in each color? Or solve word puzzles, paradoxes, and the mystery of the rolling photo cube.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Union Square & Co.
Illustrations
full colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4027-2745-0 (9781402727450)
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