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DIVThe heroic Dr. Ecco uncovers a fiendish plot in this collection of original puzzles inspired by research methods of computer science and mathematics. No sophisticated mathematical background necessary. Solutions. /div
Explains how scientific principles affect the way athletes perform, particularly in football, basketball, and baseball.
For the mathematics enthusiast of any age or level of sophisitcation, this stimulating treasury of unusual math problems offers unlimited opportunity for mind-biggling recreation. Carles W. Trigg, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus at Los Angeles City College and one of the country's best-known problemists, has compiled nearly 300 mathematical brainteasers from the field of of arithmetic, algebra, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, number theory, and such general recreational mathematics and dissections, cryptarithms and magic squares. The object of each problem is to find the quickest, most elegant solution - they are often unorthodox and there is usually and element of surprise in each. Ranging from the simple to complex, problems are both original with the author and the work of over 100 other qualified mathematicians. Most are rarely seen or entirely new; all challenge the reader to devise solutions more elegant than the ones provided.
A manual of etiquette in verse covering table manners, hospitality, tidiness, obedience, and other rules of general conduct.
Challenging and stimulating collection of diverting brainteasers helps high school students integrate simple techniques and complex strategies in an enjoyable way. A creative and challenging tool for developing problem-solving techniques, the puzzles involve squares and cubes, polyhedra, prime numbers, chess pieces, and other interesting subjects. Includes suggested approaches, hints, and solutions.
Requiring only a basic background in plane geometry and elementary algebra, this classic poses 28 problems that introduce the fundamental ideas that make mathematics truly exciting. "Excellent . . . a thoroughly enjoyable sampler of fascinating mathematical problems and their solutions"—Science Magazine.
Presents a collection of exercises and puzzles that test mental acuity, mathematical prowess, abstract reasoning, moral sensitivity, and concepts of beauty.
"Go Tell Aunt Rhody," "Frog Went A-Courting," "Cocky Robin" and 18 others from Appalachia. All standard verses are given. 4 diagrams.
Treasury of challenging brainteasers includes puzzles involving numbers, letters, probability, reasoning, more: The Enterprising Snail, The Fly and the Bicycles, The Lovesick Cockroaches, many others. No advanced math needed. Solutions.
Get ready for 34 intricate mazes accompanied by breathtaking tales of heroic adventure. As you journey through the mazes you'll encounter evil dragons, people-eating plants, bloodthirsty giants, fierce desert nomads, marauding pirates, sharks, ghosts, dinosaurs, and many more dangerous adversaries at every twist and turn. Solutions.