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Playful brain-teasers for the delightfully curious

This is the kind of book that makes mathematics feel like a cabinet of wonders rather than a school subject. Gardner has a rare gift for turning odd puzzles and strange ideas into something warm, witty, and genuinely absorbing. If you like books that let you dip in anywhere and come away feeling a little smarter and a lot more delighted, this is a lovely find.

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ISBN: 9780387949291
Authors: Martin Gardner
Publisher: Copernicus
Date of Publication: 1997-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 32 readers)

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The Last Recreations: Hydras, Eggs and Other Mathematical Mystifications collects the final works of Martin Gardner, the renowned Mathematical Games columnist for Scientific American. No prior knowledge of mathematics is necessary; readers will enjoy topics ranging from Bulgarian solitaire to taxicab geometry, with Gardner as a guide. Letters and updates concerning his column are also included in this book.
 

Playful brain-teasers for the delightfully curious

This is the kind of book that makes mathematics feel like a cabinet of wonders rather than a school subject. Gardner has a rare gift for turning odd puzzles and strange ideas into something warm, witty, and genuinely absorbing. If you like books that let you dip in anywhere and come away feeling a little smarter and a lot more delighted, this is a lovely find.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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