The Puzzler's Dilemma
From the Lighthouse of Alexandria to Monty Hall, a Fresh Look at Classic Conundrums of Logic, Mathematics, and Life
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, Reference, Logic, Entertainment, Games
| Author: | Derrick Niederman | ISBN: | 9781101560877 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group | Publication: | March 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | TarcherPerigee | Language: | English |
| Author: | Derrick Niederman |
| ISBN: | 9781101560877 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Publication: | March 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | TarcherPerigee |
| Language: | English |
Calling all puzzlers...
From mathematics to word puzzles, from logic to lateral thinking, veteran puzzle maker Derrick Niederman delights in tackling the trickiest brainteasers in a new way. Among the old chestnuts he cracks wide open are the following classics:
Knights and knaves
The monk and the mountain
The dominoes and the chessboard
The unexpected hanging
The Tower of Hanoi
Using real-world analogies, infectious humor, and a fresh approach, this deceptively simple volume will challenge, amuse, enlighten, and surprise even the most experienced puzzle solver.
Calling all puzzlers...
From mathematics to word puzzles, from logic to lateral thinking, veteran puzzle maker Derrick Niederman delights in tackling the trickiest brainteasers in a new way. Among the old chestnuts he cracks wide open are the following classics:
Knights and knaves
The monk and the mountain
The dominoes and the chessboard
The unexpected hanging
The Tower of Hanoi
Using real-world analogies, infectious humor, and a fresh approach, this deceptively simple volume will challenge, amuse, enlighten, and surprise even the most experienced puzzle solver.
