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Author:
Niederman, Derrick.
Title:
The puzzler's dilemma : from the Lighthouse of Alexandria to Monty Hall, a fresh look at classic conundrums of logic, mathematics, and life / Derrick Niederman.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publisher:
Perigee Trade,
Copyright Date:
2012
Description:
p. cm.
Subject:
Mathematical recreations.
Logic, Symbolic and mathematical.
MATHEMATICS / Logic.
MATHEMATICS / Reference.
Summary:
"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. 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"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0399537295 (pbk.)
9780399537295 (pbk.)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)727703477
LCCN:
2011042319
Locations:
BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)
TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)
BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)
GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

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