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Martin Gardner has entertained the world with his puzzles for decades and inspired countless mathematicians and scientists. As he rounds out another decade, his colleagues are paying him tribute with this special collection that contains contributions...

The Star and the Whole: Gian-Carlo Rota on Mathematics and Phenomenology, authored by Fabrizio Palombi, is the first book to study Rota's philosophical reflection. Rota (1932-1999) was a leading figure in contemporary mathematics and an outstanding...

This engaging book presents the essential mathematics needed to describe, simulate, and render a 3D world. Reflecting both academic and in-the-trenches practical experience, the authors teach you how to describe objects and their positions, orientations,...

This book provides readers with instructions for creating hitomezashi items with minimum outlay. The reader is guided through the practical steps involved in creating each design, and then the mathematics which underpins it is explained in a friendly,...

This book is a compilation of the problems and solutions for the first ten years of the Utah Math Olympiad. The problems are challenging but should be understandable at a high school level. The book will be a fantastic resource for anyone who enjoys...

You get to try all three levels of Sudoku in this one awesome book. If you're new to the game, warm up with a set of easy puzzles. Get your heart pumping when doing medium difficulty Sudoku. Feel your blood flowing while trying to crack the brain busting...

""Robin Brilliant"" is a novel written by Mrs. Henry Dudeney and originally published in 1903. The story follows the life of Robin Brilliant, a young man who is orphaned at a young age and raised by his aunt and uncle. Despite the challenges he faces,...

Geometry and measurements are fun and easy to do. It's definitely possible that your child will learn to love these math concepts if you allow him/her to be exposed to as many examples as possible. Math is all about mastery, which might become boring...

Test your child's math knowledge by challenging him/her to these puzzles. Your child does not have to love math, or even hate it, just to learn it. He/she just has to accept that math is an important skills that must be learned. Make it fun by bringing...

Let's study geometry and measurements! This workbook features several examples of these math subtopics with the purpose of 100% absorption of knowledge. The secret is the effective and age-appropriate layout that places high respect on a child's natural...

Math is a wide and complex subject to tackle, if taken as a whole. That is why it will be more efficient to break it down into components, and then learn them one at a time. This book discusses place value and number series through examples more than...

Let's have fun with shapes and patterns! This educational resource is the perfect complement for your child's early geometry curriculum. It presents the subject in a cool and engaging format to facilitate better understanding of this math concept. Make...

Examen Du Livre Des Recreations Mathematiques (1639) est un livre �����crit par Claude Mydorge. Ce livre examine le livre de math�����matiques r�����cr�����atives �����crit par Jacques Ozanam. Il contient des explications d�����taill�����es des...

Le livre ""Recreations Mathematiques Et Physiques V2 (1778)"" de Jacques Ozanam est un ouvrage de math�����matiques et de physique qui a �����t����� publi����� en 1778. Il s'agit d'un livre de divertissement qui propose des probl�����mes et des...

""Aufstellung von N K������niginnen auf einem Schachbrett von N Feldern: Derart dass keine von einer Anderen geschlagen werden kann"" ist ein Buch von August Pein aus dem Jahr 1889. Es besch�����ftigt sich mit dem Schachspiel und der Frage, wie man N...

British-Israeli recreational mathematician, communicator and educator, Yossi Elran explores in-depth six of the most ingenious math puzzles, exposing their long "tails": the stories, trivia, quirks and oddities of their history and, of course, the math...

Dr. Cătălin Bărboianu, a recognized authority in gaming mathematics, philosopher of science, and problem-gambling researcher, proposes in this practical guide for both problem and non-problem gamblers a new pragmatic, conceptual approach of gambling...

Billiards Mathematically Treated is a book written by George Wirgman Hemming in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to the game of billiards, with a particular focus on the mathematical aspects of the game. Hemming explores the geometric principles...

Le livre ""Recreations Mathematiques Et Physiques V3: Qui Contiennent Plusieurs Problemes D�������Arithmetique (1750)"" de Jacques Ozanam est une collection de probl�����mes math�����matiques et physiques destin�����e ������ divertir et ������ stimuler...

Recreations In Mathematics is a book written by H. E. Licks and first published in 1917. The book is a collection of mathematical puzzles, games, and problems that are designed to entertain and challenge readers of all ages and skill levels. The puzzles...

A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 with no divisors other than 1 and itself. According to Euclid's theorem, there are infinitely many prime numbers, so there is no largest prime.On October 12, 2024, the GIMPS (Great internet Mersenne Prime...

Playing Sudoku is like swimming in an endless sea of numbers. It might intimidating to look at at first, but overtime, you will learn to love it and be addicted to it. There's no problem if that's the case because this number game is oozing with...

You've been playing Sudoku for quite some time so you should think about leveling up next. This book of Sudoku has hard to extreme puzzles. Such puzzles stimulate the brain so that it remains active. The puzzles also encourage your re-focus skills, which...

Here are some really difficult Sudoku puzzles that will definitely kill your boredom. Difficult puzzles work best if you are trying to change your mood and approach your problems with a renewed perspective. These puzzles are also useful in helping you...

Level up your child's coloring skills through these color by number exercises. When doing color by numbers, your child will be limited to the numbers and colors provided. Understanding of colors and numbers is a requirement for this activity. Your child...

In this fascinating history of the mathematics department at the University of California, Berkeley, Moore describes how this institution evolved from a single facutly member at a financially-troubled private college into a major research center that is...

¿Conoces la parte agradable sobre Sudoku? Sustituye el lenguaje. Números y patrones son universales por lo que incluso si usted se comunica en inglés o español, números y patrones todavía ser entendidos. Las instrucciones se siguen siendo los mismos,...

Paradoxes are poems of science and philosophy that collectively allow us to address broad multidisciplinary issues within a microcosm. A true paradox is a source of creativity and a concise expression that delivers a profound idea and provokes a wild and...

Playing Sudoku is a big hit these days because of all the benefits it brings. For instance, it is a highly mental game that stimulates your problem solving and analytical skills as well as logic. It trains you to be patient as you see the whole picture,...

Get into the habit of completing a Sudoku puzzle everyday. This is one of the best ways to maintaining and even improving your mental acuity. Sudoku is a mind game. You'll have to use your logic and creativity to solve it. There is no shortcut when it...

For many decades, Martin Gardner, the Grand Master of mathematical puzzles, has provided the tools and projects to furnish our all-too-sluggish minds with an athletic workout. Gardner's problems foster an agility of the mind as they entertain. This...

Consider this: Robots will one day be able to write poetry and prose so touching that it will make men weep; compose dozens or even hundreds of symphonies that will rival the work of Mozart; judge a court case with absolute impartiality and fairness; or...

Saunders Mac Lane was an extraordinary mathematician, a dedicated teacher, and a good citizen who cared deeply about the values of science and education. In his autobiography, he gives us a glimpse of his "life and times," mixing the highly personal with...

Introducing Game Theory and its Applications presents an easy-to-read introduction to the basic ideas and techniques of game theory.

Teenagers have their raging hormones that may them feel extreme emotions every once in a while. As a parent, you have to provide them with an avenue where they can express their emotions in a positive way. One of such means is through color by number...

Following instructions is an important skill that your child must learn in order to survive, in general, and school, in particular. This book will make learning of such skill a fun and interactive experience to allow for easy understanding. Secure a copy...

Adults need calming tools, too, and this dot-to-dot book is perfect. Engaging in an activity that does not require deep thinking actually boosts the brain. Your motor skills are enhanced, as well as your patience and focus. A dot-to-dot activity also...

Connect the dots are no longer just activities for children. They are becoming highly appealing to adults too. Why? Because of the benefits of course! Connect the dots are easy stress relievers that hones your ability to think forward. Those who play the...

Trying to teach shapes to your little ones? This is the best book to start! Filled with attractive images featuring different shapes, this is a valuable resource that your child will love to have! There are also examples of commonly-seen objects to nail...

Practice and hone your child's numeric skills and logical thinking by helping him complete this fun math workbook. Each puzzle is presented in vibrant images that are quite challenging for young minds. The longer they pore on these puzzles, the more...

Finally, here's a method where math becomes fun and understandable but quite challenging to encouraging optimum brain activity. Answering these colorful puzzles helps in improving your child's numeric skills and logical thinking. And the fun part is,...

If you're into mental magic tricks and can't get enough of them, "The Secret of Mental Magic Tricks: How To Amaze Your Friends With These Mental Magic Tricks Today" will get you pretty excited. But what if you don't know much about it or are just getting...

What does it mean to have a variety of puzzles in one book? It's on-the-go entertainment that boosts your confidence too. If you can solve all the puzzles in this book, then you're ready to concentrate on just one level of difficulty next. If you are,...

Here's puzzle book that has varied level Sudoku. The entire book is designed to help you become more focused while breaking your daily routine at the same time. There are many benefits to number exercises. One of these is that they're part of therapy for...