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Amusements in Mathematics (Dover Recreational Math)

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The legion of H. E. Dudeney fans needs no introduction to the first American edition of this endlessly entertaining and instructive volume of mathematical amusements. New readers will be delighted with the 430 puzzles, problems, paradoxes, and brain-teasers presented by a master of mathematical ingenuity.
Virtually every sort of mathematical or logical poser is included in this extraordinary collection — problems concerning the manipulation of numbers; unicursal and route problems; moving counter puzzles; locomotion and speed problems; measuring, weighing, and packing problems; clock puzzles; combination and group problems. Greek Cross puzzles, problems involving the dissection or superimposition of plane figures, points and lines problems, joiner's problems, and crossing river problems severely test the geometrical and topological imagination. Chessboard problems, involving the dissection of the board or the placement or movement of pieces, age and kinship problems, algebraical and numerical problems, magic squares and strips, mazes, puzzle games, and problems concerning games will give you an unparalled opportunity to exercise your logical, as well as your mathematical agility.
Each problem is presented with Dudeney's unique urbane wit and sense of paradox, and each is provided with a clearly-written solution — and often with an amusing and instructive discussion of how others tried to attack it and failed. Most of the problems are original creations — but Dudeney has also included many age-old puzzlers for which he has discovered new, surprising, and usually simpler, solutions.
"Not only an amusement but a revelation … "— THE SPECTATOR.
"The best miscellaneous collection of the kind …"— NATURE.
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  3. Language
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  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  5. Publisher
    Dover Publications
  6. Publication date
    June 1, 1958
  7. ISBN-10
    0486204731
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0486204734
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 1958
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ reprint
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486204731
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486204734
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.7 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #3,504,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars (621)

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Customers find this puzzle book engaging and worth the money, with delightful puzzles that capture their interest. However, the difficulty level receives mixed feedback, with some customers finding the puzzles incomprehensible. Moreover, the book lacks illustrations, which customers consider a significant drawback.
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10 customers mention engaging, 9 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it's a fun read for those with mathematical inclinations, while another notes how it uses everyday events to make the puzzles appealing.
...Other than that, the book is both fun and challengong.Read more
The content is relevant, applicable , engaging and activates my mind as I find the solutions. I will be recommending this book to my friends.Read more
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If I were a math teacher or had kids, this book would be worth good money despite its age....Read more
...I am really enjoying the challenge. A great buy for anyone interested in math puzzles.Read more
...the figures and illustrations are essential, and without them the book is worthless.Read more
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Customers enjoy the puzzles in this book, describing them as delightful, with one customer noting it's a great free puzzle collection.
Love the puzzles in this book. The language and the views of British culture are wonderful....Read more
...They're good brain teasers. The book doesn't have the greatest formatting for the Kindle....Read more
...It is full of all types of mathematics-related puzzles all presented in a very creative way designed to capture your interest....Read more
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