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A collection of 38 pieces from the world of mathematical recreations, including limericks, lengthy treatises, journal articles, and personal stories. Some sample topics are the figure eight puzzle, block- packing puzzles, O'Beirne's hexiamond, biblical ladders, and a classification of mechanical puzzles. No index. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


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Comprises an imaginative collection of pieces created in tribute to Martin Gardner. Contains pieces as widely varied as Gardner's own interests ranging from limericks to lengthly treatises, from mathematical journal articles to personal stories. DLC: Mathematical recreations.

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This volume comprises an imaginative collection of pieces created in tribute to Martin Gardner. Perhaps best known for writing Scientific American's "Mathematical Games" column for years, Gardner uses his personal exuberance and fascination with puzzles and magic to entice a wide range of readers into a world of mathematical discovery. This tribute volume therefore contains pieces as widely varied as Gardner's own interests, ranging from limericks to lengthy treatises, from mathematical journal articles to personal stories.

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