Wheels, Life, and Other Mathematical Amusements
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Book Overview
'Martin Gardner is an amateur magician, but, putting in the shade all his sleight-of-hand, is the magic whereby he can take any mathematical subject and make it impossible for me to stop reading till he stops writing- whether I know anything about the subject to begin with or not. And when he does stop, I complain. In WHEELS, the prestidigistating master is better than ever.' -Isaac Asimov
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0716715899
ISBN13:9780716715894
Release Date:January 1985
Publisher:W.H. Freeman & Company
Length:261 Pages
Weight:0.89 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
If you like to think, this is the book for you
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Gardner has penned another whimsical, informative and totally amusing book (again). The entire thing is a MENSA member's dream come true - a work equally at home in the entertainment and education fields. This is not just one dreary problem after another. Instead, Gardner offers commentary on subjects as far-ranging as time, molecules, chess, cards and electricity. And always he manages to pause for a quick puzzle or two (or three). Terrific read.
A fun book of brainteasers!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Wheels, Life and ... is an enthralling and thoroughly enjoyable book for anyone interesed in math brainteasers. It covers a wide range of intriguing topics, from simple word puzzles to complex mathematical ideas. Knotted threads and geometric fantasies mingle effortlessly with Zeno's paradox and the challenging game of life! I couldn't stop reading one teaser after another, wracking my brain on some tantalising clue. If you're fascinated by mindgames, buy it. Its a Martin Gardner!
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