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By (author) Boris A. Kordemsky; By (author) Parry, Albert; By (author) Kordemsky Boris
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Most popular Russian puzzle book ever published. Brain teasers range from simple “catch” riddles to difficult problems. Lavishly illustrated. First English translation. Introduction. Solutions.
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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.
Table of contents:
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
Biographical note:
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.
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