Many of these puzzles are entirely original; others have been treated in as original a way as possible, including domino puzzles, noughts and crosses, puzzles in mechanics, more. Puzzle fans will not only enjoy mastering the puzzles, they'll find their ability to solve mathematical problems increasing. "...exceptionally good value." — Journal of Recreational Math.
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One of the standard references of recreational maths.,
By anon2001 "anon2001" (Kinross, Western Australia AUSTRALIA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Master Book of Mathematical Recreations (Dover Recreational Math) (Paperback)
I can't believe no one has already added a review ofthis well-known and frequently referenced book. Perhaps none was necessary as it is so widely known. The "Master book" is often cited by other authors - Gardiner, Berlekamp-Conway-Guy, etc. This book belongs in any serious recreational mathematician's reference library along with "Mathematical Recreations and Essays", "Winning Ways", "Amusements in Mathematics". It is published by Dover and is a high quality republication of a classic at a very low price. Top value for money.
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The Real Master!,
By Steven S. Lau (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Master Book of Mathematical Recreations (Dover Recreational Math) (Paperback)
Yes, this is the real master book! I bought this book in 1974 and I knew this is the last book on math recreations I would ever have to buy. I am still right after 37 years ... though there are so many similar books published since, every time when I come across a math puzzle, there is always a discourse in this book ... in depth and with many known variations. However, for any recreation game described here, you need to read it thoroughly through, the benefit is that, once and for all, you wouldn't be interested in tackling it anymore (which in turn saves a lot of your time in the future when re-encountered)!
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- Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays, Vol. 3 by Elwyn R. Berlekamp on 5 pages
- Dictionary of Mathematical Games, Puzzles, and Amusements by Harry Edwin Eiss on page 124, page 246, and Back Matter
- More Games of No Chance (Mathematical Sciences Research Institute Publications) by Richard Nowakowski on page 527
- Hexaflexagons and Other Mathematical Diversions: The First Scientific American Book of Puzzles and Games by Martin Gardner in Back Matter
- Foundations of Engineering by Mark Holtzapple on page 90
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