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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (7 Oct 2011)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0470684534
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470684535
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 549,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An entertaining and captivating way to learn the fundamentals of using algorithms to solve problems

The algorithmic approach to solving problems in computer technology is an essential tool. With this unique book, algorithm guru Roland Backhouse shares his four decades of experience to teach the fundamental principles of using algorithms to solve problems. Using fun and well–known puzzles to gradually introduce different aspects of algorithms in mathematics and computing. Backhouse presents you with a readable, entertaining, and energetic book that will motivate and challenge you to open your mind to the algorithmic nature of problem solving.

  • Provides a novel approach to the mathematics of problem solving focusing on the algorithmic nature of problem solving
  • Uses popular and entertaining puzzles to teach you different aspects of using algorithms to solve mathematical and computing challenges
  • Features a theory section that supports each of the puzzles presented throughout the book
  • Assumes only an elementary understanding of mathematics

Let Roland Backhouse and his four decades of experience show you how you can solve challenging problems with algorithms!


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Not that great!!! 12 Jan 2012
By sk
Format:Paperback
this book is hard to understand, the layout is bad and it jumps a lot! the logic could be better explained, rather than using boolean, and at times even the simplest things are said in the hardest way!!!
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