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Penrose Tiles to Trapdoor Ciphers Paperback – January 1, 1989

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

Offers puzzles and problems dealing with logic, fractals, negative numbers, topology, and geometry

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W H Freeman & Co (January 1, 1989)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 311 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0716719878
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0716719878
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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Martin Gardner
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For 25 of his 95 years, Martin Gardner wrote 'Mathematical Games and Recreations', a monthly column for Scientific American magazine. These columns have inspired hundreds of thousands of readers to delve more deeply into the large world of mathematics. He has also made significant contributions to magic, philosophy, debunking pseudoscience, and children's literature. He has produced more than 60 books, including many best sellers, most of which are still in print. His Annotated Alice has sold more than a million copies. He continues to write a regular column for the Skeptical Inquirer magazine.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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