The Moscow Puzzles

The Moscow Puzzles
Author: Boris A. Kordemsky
Publsiher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2014-12-16
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780486801308

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This is, quite simply, the best and most popular puzzle book ever published in the Soviet Union. Since its first appearance in 1956 there have been eight editions as well as translations from the original Russian into Ukrainian, Estonian, Lettish, and Lithuanian. Almost a million copies of the Russian version alone have been sold. Part of the reason for the book's success is its marvelously varied assortment of brainteasers ranging from simple "catch" riddles to difficult problems (none, however, requiring advanced mathematics). Many of the puzzles will be new to Western readers, while some familiar problems have been clothed in new forms. Often the puzzles are presented in the form of charming stories that provide non-Russian readers with valuable insights into contemporary Russian life and customs. In addition, Martin Gardner, former editor of the Mathematical Games Department, Scientific American, has clarified and simplified the book to make it as easy as possible for an English-reading public to understand and enjoy. He has been careful, moreover, to retain nearly all the freshness, warmth, and humor of the original. Lavishly illustrated with over 400 clear diagrams and amusing sketches, this inexpensive edition of the first English translation will offer weeks or even months of stimulating entertainment. It belongs in the library of every puzzlist or lover of recreational mathematics.

My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles

My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles
Author: Martin Gardner
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2013-04-10
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780486320328

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The noted expert selects 70 of his favorite "short" puzzles, including such mind-bogglers as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, and dozens more involving logic and basic math. Solutions included.

The Bogota Puzzles

The Bogota Puzzles
Author: Bernardo Recamán
Publsiher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2020-10-14
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780486842417

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"A Colombian mathematician assembled these eighty brainteasers, forming a stimulating collection of word problems, puzzles involving chess pieces, sudoku-style challenges, and other math-based diversions. The book includes solutions"--

Tangrams

Tangrams
Author: Ronald C. Read
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 178
Release: 1965-06-01
Genre: Games
ISBN: 9780486214832

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This collection gathers together nearly 330 tangrams, the best creations of both Chinese and Occidental puzzle devisers. Puzzles range from the relatively easy to the difficult.

Let s Play Math

Let s Play Math
Author: Denise Gaskins
Publsiher: Tabletop Academy Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2012-09-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781892083241

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Mathematics Magic and Mystery

Mathematics  Magic and Mystery
Author: Martin Gardner
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2014-12-02
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780486801179

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Famed puzzle expert explains math behind a multitude of mystifying tricks: card tricks, stage "mind reading," coin and match tricks, counting out games, geometric dissections, etc. More than 400 tricks. 135 illustrations.

The USSR Olympiad Problem Book

The USSR Olympiad Problem Book
Author: D. O. Shklarsky,N. N. Chentzov,I. M. Yaglom
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780486319865

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Over 300 challenging problems in algebra, arithmetic, elementary number theory and trigonometry, selected from Mathematical Olympiads held at Moscow University. Only high school math needed. Includes complete solutions. Features 27 black-and-white illustrations. 1962 edition.

Another Fine Math You ve Got Me Into

Another Fine Math You ve Got Me Into
Author: Ian Stewart
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2013-02-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780486150789

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Sixteen columns from the French edition of Scientific American feature oddball characters and wacky wordplay in a mathematical wonderland of puzzles and games that also imparts significant mathematical ideas. 1992 edition.