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"A great storyteller."--Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist Malba Tahan is the creation of a celebrated Brazilianmathematician looking for a way to bring some of themysteries and pleasures of mathematics to a wider public.The adventures of Beremiz Samir, The Man Who Counted,take... Read Full Overview

Obra notablemente did ctica en la que convergen dos facetas de encanto indiscutible: la poes a y la matem tica. A trav s de interesantes historias y leyendas nos adentra en el campo de la matem tica con evidente placer y satisfacci n. Problemas que a primera vista parecen insolubles,... Read Full Overview

A collection of famous mathematical puzzles, taken from a popular newspaper column, features the "writings" of the fictional author, Malba Tahan, who describes different mathematical puzzles and solutions applied to real situations.

Obra notablemente did?ctica en la que convergen dos facetas de encanto indiscutible: la poes?a y la matem?tica. A trav?s de interesantes historias y leyendas nos adentra en el campo de la matem?tica con evidente placer y satisfacci?n. Problemas que a primera vista parecen insolubles,... Read Full Overview

Obra notablemente did?ctica en la que convergen dos facetas de encanto indiscutible: la poes?a y la matem?tica. A trav?s de interesantes historias y leyendas nos adentra en el campo de la matem?tica con evidente placer y satisfacci?n. Problemas que a primera vista parecen... Read Full Overview

This brilliant book is about a mathematical wizard on his way to ancient Baghdad. Filled with insight and valuable lessons on life, this book will delight even those who cringe at the thought of math problem solving.

Malba Tahan is the creation of a celebrated Brazilian mathematician who was looking for a way to bring some of the mysteries and delights of mathematics to a wider public. He turned out to be a born storyteller.The adventures of Beremiz Samir, The Man Who Counted, take the reader... Read Full Overview