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Author : Henry Ernest Dudeney
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752309720
Reproduction of the original: Amusements in Mathematics by Henry Ernest Dudeney
Author : Henry Ernest Dudeney
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
One of the largest puzzle collections — 430 brainteasers based on algebra, arithmetic, permutations, probability, plane figure dissection, properties of numbers, etc. Intriguing, witty, paradoxical productions of one of the world's foremost creators of puzzles. More than 450 illustration with Solution
Author : Henry Ernest Dudeney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1727614313
Amusements in Mathematics: Large Printauthor: Henry Ernest Dudeney'Twas last Bank Holiday, so I've been told, Some cyclists rode abroad in glorious weather. Resting at noon within a tavern old, They all agreed to have a feast together. "Put it all in one bill, mine host," they said, "For every man an equal share will pay." The bill was promptly on the table laid, And four pounds was the reckoning that day. But, sad to state, when they prepared to square, 'Twas found that two had sneaked outside and fled. So, for two shillings more than his due share Each honest man who had remained was bled. They settled later with those rogues, no doubt.
Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781470463625
Martin Gardner's Mathematical Games columns in Scientific American inspired and entertained several generations of mathematicians and scientists. Gardner in his crystal-clear prose illuminated corners of mathematics, especially recreational mathematics, that most people had no idea existed. His playful spirit and inquisitive nature invite the reader into an exploration of beautiful mathematical ideas along with him. These columns were both a revelation and a gift when he wrote them; no one--before Gardner--had written about mathematics like this. They continue to be a marvel. This is the original 1983 edition and contains columns published from 1970-1972. It includes three columns on the game of Life.
Author : Henry Ernest Dudeney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1497859395
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1917 Edition.
Author : Henry Ernest Dudeney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798633766974
Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-Henry Ernest Dudeney (April 10, 1857 - April 23, 1930) was an English author and mathematician specializing in logical puzzles and mathematical games. He is known as one of the country's leading mathematical puzzle creators. Dudeney was born in the town of Mayfield, East Sussex, England, one of the six children of Gilbert and Lucy Dudeney. His grandfather, John Dudeney, was known as a self-taught mathematician and pastor; His initiative was greatly admired by his grandson. Dudeney learned to play chess at an early age, and continued to play frequently throughout his life. This led to a marked interest in mathematics and puzzle composition. Chess problems in particular fascinated him during his early years. Although Dudeney spent his career in the Civil Service, he continued to brainstorm various problems and puzzles.Dudeney's first contributions were newspaper and magazine appearances, often under the pseudonym "Sphinx." Much of this previous work was a collaboration with the American puzzle Sam Loyd; in 1890, they published a series of articles in the weekly English penny Tit-Bits. Dudeney later contributed puzzles under his real name to publications like The Weekly Dispatch, The Queen, Blighty, and Cassell's Magazine.
Author : Henry Dudeney
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1511842601
"Amusements in Mathematics" from Henry Dudeney. English author and mathematician who specialised in logic puzzles and mathematical games (1857-1930).
Author : Ernest Dudeney
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-15
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783955800079
Der Engländer Dudeney hat zwar nie Mathematik studiert, gilt aber heute als eines der mathematischen Genies seiner Zeit. Das hier neu bearbeitete Werk aus dem Jahr 1917 schaffte es denn auch in die zeitgenössischen Bestsellerlisten und ist auch heute noch ausgesprochen populär. Es verbindet in einzigartiger Weise Spaß mit Mathematik und darf daher als einer der großen Klassiker des poulären Sachbuchs gelten.
Author : Miodrag Petkovi?
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0486294323
99 puzzles built around the chessboard. Arithmetical and probability problems, chessboard recreations, geometrical puzzles, mathematical amusements and games, more. Solutions.
Author : Henry Ernest Dudeney
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Engage your mind with the playful and intriguing mathematical challenges presented by Henry Ernest Dudeney in 'Amusements in Mathematics.' Embark on a playful and intellectual journey with Henry Ernest Dudeney's intriguing work, "Amusements in Mathematics." Immerse yourself in a collection of puzzles, riddles, and mathematical challenges that entertain and stimulate the mind. As Dudeney presents his mathematical conundrums, discover the joy of solving puzzles that range from the delightfully simple to the mind-bendingly complex. The pages come alive with the excitement of intellectual exploration and the satisfaction of unraveling mathematical mysteries. But here's the thought-provoking question that will engage your intellect: What mental acrobatics and creative thinking await those who delve into the "Amusements in Mathematics," and how do these challenges contribute to the joy of mathematical discovery? Could Dudeney's work be a testament to the playful side of intellectual exploration? Explore the mathematical landscapes within Dudeney's collection, where each problem presents a new opportunity for insight, ingenuity, and the pleasure of a well-solved puzzle. This edition invites you to exercise your mind and find amusement in the world of mathematics. Are you ready to engage your intellect and enjoy the playful side of mathematical exploration? Dive into the pages of "Amusements in Mathematics" and let Dudeney's puzzles entertain, challenge, and inspire your mathematical curiosity. Indulge in short, impactful challenges that navigate the diverse realms of mathematical amusement. This work is not just a collection of puzzles; it's an invitation to embrace the joy of problem-solving and the playful spirit of mathematical inquiry. Here's your chance to own a piece of intellectual amusement. Acquire "Amusements in Mathematics" now and let the puzzles within its pages become a source of delight and fascination for your mathematical mind.
Author : HENRY ERNEST. DUDENEY
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033075604
Author : Henry Ernest Dudeney
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1528062213
Excerpt from Amusements in Mathematics In-issuing this new volume Of my Mathematical Puzzles, Of which some have appeared in the periodical press and others are given here for the first time, I must acknowledge the encouragement that I have received from many unknown correspondents, at home and abroad, who have expressed a desire to have the problems in a collected form, with some Of the solutions given at greater length than is possible in magazines and newspapers. Though I have included a few Old puzzles that have interested the world for generations, where I felt that there was something new to be said about them, the problems are in the main original. It is true that some Of these have become widely known through the press, and it is possible that the reader may be glad to know their source. On the question Of Mathematical Puzzles in general there is, perhaps. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Fred Schuh
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-11
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486808956
Praised for its "exceptionally good value" by the Journal of Recreational Mathematics, this book offers fun-filled insights into many fields of mathematics. The brainteasers include original puzzles as well as new approaches to classic conundrums. A vast assortment of challenges features domino puzzles, the game of noughts and crosses, games of encirclement, sliding movement puzzles, subtraction games, puzzles in mechanics, games with piles of matches, a road puzzle with concentric circles, "Catch the Giant," and much more. Detailed solutions show several methods by which a particular problem may be answered, why one method is preferable, and where the others fail. With numerous worked examples, the clear, step-by-step analyses cover how the problem should be approached, including hints and enumeration of possibilities and determination of probabilities, application of the theory of probability, and evaluation of contingencies and mean values. Readers are certain to improve their puzzle-solving strategies as well as their mathematical skills.
Author : Harry E. Eiss
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1988-02-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780313247149
Mathematical play has challenged and stimulated human ingenuity throughout recorded history. It has ranged from the common sorts of brain teasers such as mazes, arithmetic story problems, and simple geometric puzzles to sophisticated explorations of questions that still concern modern mathematical theorists. This new dictionary provides a tantalizing variety of paradoxes, games, problems, and puzzles that will appeal to mathematics enthusiasts at every level of proficiency. Eiss introduces his subject with an overview of the history of recreational mathematics and its relation to some theoretical questions that have occupied mathematicians for centuries. Dictionary entries include problems posed by particular thinkers as well as traditional puzzlers that have come down to us anonymously. Information on the origins and history of many of the activities is supplied, and thorough cross-referencing enables the reader to locate all puzzles, games, and amusements of a similar type. The bibliography suggest sources of further information.
Author : Ronald C. Read
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-08
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486801292
This collection gathers together nearly 330 tangrams, the best creations of both Chinese and Occidental puzzle devisers. Puzzles range from the relatively easy to the difficult.