Mystifying Mathematical Puzzles: Golden Spheres, Squared Eggs and Other Brainteasers

by Joseph S. Madachy

Book Overview

"Fans will find this volume indispensable; casual readers will find it an attractive nuisance," observed The Scientific American of this rich and challenging compilation of puzzles. From brainteasers that any novice can figure out to complex problems involving number theory, this puzzle treasury offers a splendid variety of conundrums. Readers can follow the path of the bouncing billiard balls, search for the lost chord, size up golden spheres,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486825078
• ISBN13: 9780486825076
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 7.9"