Moscovich I. The Puzzle Universe. A History of Mathematics in 315 Puzzles 2015

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Textbook in PDF format The Puzzle Universe is intended for general readers and devoted puzzlers. It is about the latent beauty of mathematics, its history, and the puzzles that have advanced and emerged from the science of numbers. It is full of challenging historical facts, thinking puzzles, paradoxes, illusions, and problem solving. There are 315 puzzles in this book. Extended captions explain in easy terms the value of the puzzles for mathematical and educational purposes, particularly in light of the findings of recent research. This historical and pedagogical dimension sets The Puzzle Universe apart from similar books. The puzzles appear in a dynamic layout for a visual experience that is Ivan Moscovich's trademark. There are ten chapters complete with answers. Icons show the challenge rating and the tools needed (pencil, scissors, ruler, and of course, brain) to solve the puzzle. Foreword (by Hal Robinson) Introduction Thinking about Playthinks and Your Brain Beginnings, Greek Math, Geometry, and Ahmes' Puzzle Primes, Magic Squares, and Queen Dido's Problem Points, Topology, and Euler's Seven Bridges Puzzle Knights and Queens, Cutting Cakes, and the Mystery of the Pendulum Science, Dimensions, Randomness and the Tower of Hanoi Puzzle Infinity, Impossibility/Impossible Figures, Mixed Hats, and Mixing Tea with Milk Paradoxes, Cellular Automata, Hollow Cube, and Night Crossing Puzzle Perception, Illusions, Parity, and Puzzles about Truth and Lies of Ray Answers About Ivan Moscovich