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The Puzzler's Dilemma

From the Lighthouse of Alexandria to Monty Hall, a Fresh Look at Classic Conundr ums of Logic, Mathematics, and Life

From the Lighthouse of Alexandria to Monty Hall, a Fresh Look at Classic Conundrums of Logic, Mathematics, and Life

By Derrick Niederman

By Derrick Niederman

By Derrick Niederman

By Derrick Niederman

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Category: Games

Category: Games

Paperback $16.00

Mar 06, 2012 | ISBN 9780399537295

Ebook $8.99

Mar 06, 2012 | ISBN 9781101560877

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    About The Puzzler’s Dilemma

    Calling all puzzlers…

    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. Among the old chestnuts he cracks wide open are the following classics:

    Knights and knaves
    The monk and the mountain
    The dominoes and the chessboard
    The unexpected hanging
    The Tower of Hanoi

    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.

    About The Puzzler’s Dilemma

    Calling all puzzlers…

    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. Among the old chestnuts he cracks wide open are the following classics:

    Knights and knaves
    The monk and the mountain
    The dominoes and the chessboard
    The unexpected hanging
    The Tower of Hanoi

    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.

    Also by Derrick Niederman

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    Also by Derrick Niederman

    Number Freak
    What the Numbers Say
    See all books by Derrick Niederman

    About Derrick Niederman

    Derrick Niederman is the author of Number Freak: From 1 to 200—The Hidden Language of Numbers Revealed, along with several volumes of minimysteries and math puzzle books. He is also the creator of more than 20 crosswords for the Sunday New York Times,… More about Derrick Niederman

    About Derrick Niederman

    Derrick Niederman is the author of Number Freak: From 1 to 200—The Hidden Language of Numbers Revealed, along with several volumes of minimysteries and math puzzle books. He is also the creator of more than 20 crosswords for the Sunday New York Times,… More about Derrick Niederman

    Product Details

    Category: Games

    Paperback | $16.00
    Published by TarcherPerigee
    Mar 06, 2012 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | ISBN 9780399537295

    Category: Games

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by TarcherPerigee
    Mar 06, 2012 | 224 Pages | ISBN 9781101560877
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