This manual covers the Puzzling Adventures series, a collection of mathematical puzzles designed to challenge and engage readers. These puzzles, drawn from Dennis Shasha's work, explore a variety of themes including strategy, logic, and mathematical skill. The series is intended for individuals who enjoy rigorous problem-solving and are interested in applying mathematical concepts to diverse scenarios.
The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive guidance and solutions for the puzzles presented within the Puzzling Adventures series. It details the underlying mathematical principles, offers strategies for solving complex problems, and explains the logic behind each challenge. This resource is designed for enthusiasts, students, and anyone seeking to enhance their analytical and deductive reasoning abilities through engaging mathematical exploration.
Safecracking, bullying, marital infidelity and gambling have never before been explored with the mathematical acuity and whimsy of Puzzling Adventures.
Collected and enhanced from Dennis Shasha's popular Scientific American column, here are thirty-five of the most innovative and emotive mathematical puzzles ever to appear in its pages. Edgy, challenging and representing the ultimate in recreational mathematical games,
Puzzling Adventures dares the reader to work out the logic underlying venture fund investments, escape a Minotaur, catch a polar bear, play power politics, work out if a witness is lying, spy on contraband traders and verify DNA. An encrypted set of stories and commentary float above the puzzles. They need decrypting to discover their hints. The hints lead to a surprise-if the reader can work them out...
Author: Shasha, Dennis E.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Puzzling Adventures: Tales of Strategy, Logic, and Mathematical Skill
Pages: 00240 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2013-12-30
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780393326635
Category: Mathematics : General
Safecracking, bullying, marital infidelity and gambling have never before been explored with the mathematical acuity and whimsy of Puzzling Adventures.
Collected and enhanced from Dennis Shasha's popular Scientific American column, here are thirty-five of the most innovative and emotive mathematical puzzles ever to appear in its pages. Edgy, challenging and representing the ultimate in recreational mathematical games,
Puzzling Adventures dares the reader to work out the logic underlying venture fund investments, escape a Minotaur, catch a polar bear, play power politics, work out if a witness is lying, spy on contraband traders and verify DNA. An encrypted set of stories and commentary float above the puzzles. They need decrypting to discover their hints. The hints lead to a surprise-if the reader can work them out...
Author: Shasha, Dennis E.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Puzzling Adventures: Tales of Strategy, Logic, and Mathematical Skill
Pages: 00240 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2013-12-30
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780393326635
Category: Mathematics : General
