Author: Eugene McDonnell
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 189872816X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
At Play With J
Author: Eugene McDonnell
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 189872816X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 189872816X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Barrycades and Septoku: Papers in Honor of Martin Gardner and Tom Rodgers
Author: Thane Plambeck
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN: 147044870X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The Gathering 4 Gardner is a biannual conference founded—and for many years organized—by Tom Rodgers to celebrate the spirit of Martin Gardner. While primarily concerned with recreational mathematics, most of Gardner's intellectual interests are featured, including magic, literature, philosophy, puzzles, art, and rationality. Gardner's writing inspired several generations of mathematicians by introducing us to the joy of discovery and exploration, and the Gathering's aim is to continue that tradition of inspiration. This volume, a tribute to Rodgers and Gardner, consists of papers originally presented at the Gathering 4 Gardner meetings. Recreational mathematics is strongly prominent with contributions from Neil Sloane, Richard Guy, Solomon Golomb, Barry Cipra, Erik Demaine, and many others. There are games and puzzles, including new Nim-like games, chess puzzles, coin weighings, coin flippings, and contributions that combine art and puzzles or magic and puzzles. Two historical articles present the stories of combinatorial game theory and the search for God's number for Rubik's Cube. Anyone who finds pleasure in clever and intriguing intellectual puzzles will find much to enjoy in Barrycades and Septoku.
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN: 147044870X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The Gathering 4 Gardner is a biannual conference founded—and for many years organized—by Tom Rodgers to celebrate the spirit of Martin Gardner. While primarily concerned with recreational mathematics, most of Gardner's intellectual interests are featured, including magic, literature, philosophy, puzzles, art, and rationality. Gardner's writing inspired several generations of mathematicians by introducing us to the joy of discovery and exploration, and the Gathering's aim is to continue that tradition of inspiration. This volume, a tribute to Rodgers and Gardner, consists of papers originally presented at the Gathering 4 Gardner meetings. Recreational mathematics is strongly prominent with contributions from Neil Sloane, Richard Guy, Solomon Golomb, Barry Cipra, Erik Demaine, and many others. There are games and puzzles, including new Nim-like games, chess puzzles, coin weighings, coin flippings, and contributions that combine art and puzzles or magic and puzzles. Two historical articles present the stories of combinatorial game theory and the search for God's number for Rubik's Cube. Anyone who finds pleasure in clever and intriguing intellectual puzzles will find much to enjoy in Barrycades and Septoku.
The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects
Author: Jennifer Beineke
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691183473
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The history of mathematics is filled with major breakthroughs resulting from solutions to recreational problems. Problems of interest to gamblers led to the modern theory of probability, for example, and surreal numbers were inspired by the game of Go. Yet even with such groundbreaking findings and a wealth of popular-level books exploring puzzles and brainteasers, research in recreational mathematics has often been neglected. The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects brings together authors from a variety of specialties to present fascinating problems and solutions in recreational mathematics. Contributors to the book show how sophisticated mathematics can help construct mazes that look like famous people, how the analysis of crossword puzzles has much in common with understanding epidemics, and how the theory of electrical circuits is useful in understanding the classic Towers of Hanoi puzzle. The card game SET is related to the theory of error-correcting codes, and simple tic-tac-toe takes on a new life when played on an affine plane. Inspirations for the book's wealth of problems include board games, card tricks, fake coins, flexagons, pencil puzzles, poker, and so much more. Looking at a plethora of eclectic games and puzzles, The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects is sure to entertain, challenge, and inspire academic mathematicians and avid math enthusiasts alike.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691183473
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The history of mathematics is filled with major breakthroughs resulting from solutions to recreational problems. Problems of interest to gamblers led to the modern theory of probability, for example, and surreal numbers were inspired by the game of Go. Yet even with such groundbreaking findings and a wealth of popular-level books exploring puzzles and brainteasers, research in recreational mathematics has often been neglected. The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects brings together authors from a variety of specialties to present fascinating problems and solutions in recreational mathematics. Contributors to the book show how sophisticated mathematics can help construct mazes that look like famous people, how the analysis of crossword puzzles has much in common with understanding epidemics, and how the theory of electrical circuits is useful in understanding the classic Towers of Hanoi puzzle. The card game SET is related to the theory of error-correcting codes, and simple tic-tac-toe takes on a new life when played on an affine plane. Inspirations for the book's wealth of problems include board games, card tricks, fake coins, flexagons, pencil puzzles, poker, and so much more. Looking at a plethora of eclectic games and puzzles, The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects is sure to entertain, challenge, and inspire academic mathematicians and avid math enthusiasts alike.
Fifty Challenging Problems in Probability with Solutions
Author: Frederick Mosteller
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486134962
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Remarkable puzzlers, graded in difficulty, illustrate elementary and advanced aspects of probability. These problems were selected for originality, general interest, or because they demonstrate valuable techniques. Also includes detailed solutions.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486134962
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Remarkable puzzlers, graded in difficulty, illustrate elementary and advanced aspects of probability. These problems were selected for originality, general interest, or because they demonstrate valuable techniques. Also includes detailed solutions.
Science in Action
Author: Lenihan
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000112179
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
In Science in Action, John Lenihan shares his irrepressible enthusiasm for science. With characteristic wit and humor, he explains how science affects our daily lives in diverse areas such as medicine, poetry, politics, the environment, and the paranormal-cheerfully debunking some popular pseudo-scientific myths along the way. John Fleming's delightful cartoons add wry comment to the text, making this a book enjoyable to read time and again.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000112179
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
In Science in Action, John Lenihan shares his irrepressible enthusiasm for science. With characteristic wit and humor, he explains how science affects our daily lives in diverse areas such as medicine, poetry, politics, the environment, and the paranormal-cheerfully debunking some popular pseudo-scientific myths along the way. John Fleming's delightful cartoons add wry comment to the text, making this a book enjoyable to read time and again.
Adventures in Problem Solving
Author: S. Shirali
Publisher: Universities Press
ISBN: 9788173714139
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Publisher: Universities Press
ISBN: 9788173714139
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Probability and Information
Author: A.M. Yaglom
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9789027715227
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9789027715227
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
The Puzzling Adventures of Dr. Ecco
Author: Dennis Elliott Shasha
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486296159
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Join math detective in solving nearly 40 puzzles inspired by methods in computer science and mathematics. The Tower of Lego, Odd Doors Problem, Spies and Double Agents, many more. Solutions.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486296159
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Join math detective in solving nearly 40 puzzles inspired by methods in computer science and mathematics. The Tower of Lego, Odd Doors Problem, Spies and Double Agents, many more. Solutions.
The Soda Fountain
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Soda fountains
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Soda fountains
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
The Mathematical Gazette
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description