Author: Martin GardnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Unexpected Hanging
Author: Martin GardnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Unexpected Hanging and Other Mathematical Diversions
Author: Martin GardnerPublisher: American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN: 1470463555
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Martin Gardner's Mathematical Games columns in Scientific American inspired and entertained several generations of mathematicians and scientists. Gardner in his crystal-clear prose illuminated corners of mathematics, especially recreational mathematics, that most people had no idea existed. His playful spirit and inquisitive nature invite the reader into an exploration of beautiful mathematical ideas along with him. These columns were both a revelation and a gift when he wrote them; no one--before Gardner--had written about mathematics like this. They continue to be a marvel. This volume, first published in 1969, contains columns published in the magazine from 1961-1963. This is the 1991 edition and it contains an afterword and extended bibliography added by Gardner at that time.
Further Mathematical Diversions
Author: Martin GardnerPublisher:
ISBN: 9780047930157
Category : Mathematical recreations
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Colossal Book of Mathematics
Author: Martin GardnerPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393020236
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
No amateur or math authority can be without this ultimate compendium of classic puzzles, paradoxes, and puzzles from America's best-loved mathematical expert. 320 line drawings.
Hexaflexagons, Probability Paradoxes, and the Tower of Hanoi
Author: Martin GardnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
This book of the earliest of Gardner's enormously popular Scientific American columns and puzzles continues to challenge and fascinate readers. Now the author, in consultation with experts, has added updates to all the chapters, including new game variations, mathematical proofs, and other developments and discoveries.
Knotted Doughnuts and Other Mathematical Entertainments
Author: Martin GardnerPublisher: American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN: 1470463644
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Martin Gardner's Mathematical Games columns in Scientific American inspired and entertained several generations of mathematicians and scientists. Gardner in his crystal-clear prose illuminated corners of mathematics, especially recreational mathematics, that most people had no idea existed. His playful spirit and inquisitive nature invite the reader into an exploration of beautiful mathematical ideas along with him. These columns were both a revelation and a gift when he wrote them; no one--before Gardner--had written about mathematics like this. They continue to be a marvel. This is the original 1986 edition and contains columns published from 1972-1974.
Mathematical Puzzles and Curiosities
Author: Barry R. ClarkePublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048631572X
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Intriguing collection features recreational math, logic, and creativity puzzles. Classic and new puzzles include The Monty Hall Problem, The Unexpected Hanging, The Shakespeare Puzzles, and Finger Multiplication.
Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science
Author: Martin GardnerPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486131629
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Fair, witty appraisal of cranks, quacks, and quackeries of science and pseudoscience: hollow earth, Velikovsky, orgone energy, Dianetics, flying saucers, Bridey Murphy, food and medical fads, and much more.
The Puzzles of Nobuyuki Yoshigahara
Author: Andy LiuPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030628965
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
This book convenes a selection of 200 mathematical puzzles with original solutions, all celebrating the inquisitive and inspiring spirit of Nobuyuki “Nob” Yoshigahara – a legend in the worldwide community of mathematical and mechanical puzzles. A graduate from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yoshigahara invented numerous mechanical puzzles and published over 80 puzzle books. In 2003, he was honored with the Sam Loyd Award, given by the Association for Games & Puzzles International to individuals who have been made a significant contribution to the world of mechanical puzzles. In this work, the reader will find some of the most ingenious puzzles ever created, organized in ten categories: Logic, matchstick, maze, algorithmic, combinatorial, digital, number, geometric, dissection, and others. Some of them could rivalry with those found at Mathematical Olympiads tests around the globe; others will work as powerful brain teasers for those with an interest in problem-solving. Math teachers, curious students of any age and even experienced mathematicians with a taste for the fun in science can find in this book unconventional paths to develop their problem-solving skills in a creative way.
Magical Mathematics
Author: Persi DiaconisPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691151644
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"Magical Mathematics" reveals the secrets of amazing, fun-to-perform card tricks--and the profound mathematical ideas behind them--that will astound even the most accomplished magician.