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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.

Imprint New York : Perigee Trade, 2012.

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 Axe 2nd Floor Stacks  511.3 N553p 2012    ---  Available
Edition 1st ed.
Description 216 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
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.
Subject Mathematical recreations.
Logic, Symbolic and mathematical.
ISBN 9780399537295 (pbk.)
0399537295 (pbk.)

 
    
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