- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Profile Books (2 Oct 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1846680646
- ISBN-13: 978-1846680649
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 13.2 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
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- #13 in Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games > Puzzles & Quizzes > Mathematical Games
- #17 in Books > Science & Nature > Mathematics > Recreational
- #82 in Books > Science & Nature > Mathematics > Popular Maths
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'Stewart has served up the instructive equivalent of a Michelin-starred tasting menu, or perhaps a smorgasbord of appetisers. And of course, appetisers are designed to give you an appetite for more.' Tim Radford, Guardian
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A book of mathematical oddities: games, puzzles, facts, numbers and delightful mathematical nibbles for the curious and adventurous mind.
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71 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
a well written and witty look at hundreds of mathematical puzzles, stories and jokes. I am a maths teacher and there is so much material here, it's amazing. I have already used a few of these with my classes and the puzzles have really caught their imagination. Highly recommended
although the solution to the problem on page 143 is wrong
although the solution to the problem on page 143 is wrong
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I picked this up to leaf through it the day it arrived, whilst already halfway through another book, AND I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!
Packed full of puzzles, and funny quirks of number patterns, this book is for readers of all abilities who have an interest in numerical gymnastics.
The other main component of the book is the history of mathematical research and development, in which Stewart gives an insight into the discovery of numerous maths theories and laws. And whilst this is -- at times -- heavy going, it's delivered in bite-size sections, interspersed throughout the book, which itself is given in tiny portions, allowing the reader to pick up and read at any time.
Brilliantly collected puzzles and stories with easy-to-understand solutions and explanations, Stewart's jovial delivery makes this book an unalloyed pleasure. 10/10!
Andy Gibson, 35, Fleet, Hampshire.
Packed full of puzzles, and funny quirks of number patterns, this book is for readers of all abilities who have an interest in numerical gymnastics.
The other main component of the book is the history of mathematical research and development, in which Stewart gives an insight into the discovery of numerous maths theories and laws. And whilst this is -- at times -- heavy going, it's delivered in bite-size sections, interspersed throughout the book, which itself is given in tiny portions, allowing the reader to pick up and read at any time.
Brilliantly collected puzzles and stories with easy-to-understand solutions and explanations, Stewart's jovial delivery makes this book an unalloyed pleasure. 10/10!
Andy Gibson, 35, Fleet, Hampshire.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Wish I had read the full set of reviews before I bought this book on Kindle, as it is rubbish, as other people have commented. Don't bother to buy it until/unless they re-release properly.
Having said that, even thought I bought this book in Nov last year (I tend to buy books when I see them, but read them at some later point when I have time) Amazon were happy to refund me the cost back this week when I actually did try to read it. I cannot say fairer than that and it gives me confidence to keep buying books from them.
Having said that, even thought I bought this book in Nov last year (I tend to buy books when I see them, but read them at some later point when I have time) Amazon were happy to refund me the cost back this week when I actually did try to read it. I cannot say fairer than that and it gives me confidence to keep buying books from them.
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very enjoyable and well-pitched
I'm a (new) maths teacher, and found this book really enjoyable and interesting, both for me and for my pupils. Stewart has a great style - very accessible and friendly. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jude the Obscure
Maths made interesting!
This book ought to be required reading for all pupils learning mathematics - it shows how maths is a really interesting subject if you go about it the right way. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. J. V. Munroe
Wonderful little book
I have always had a fascination for science, and these mathematical curios piqued my interest. The book contains items that could be used in teaching, specifically to generate an... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mole
Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities
Daughter busy working Mum - loves puzzles and excellent at maths. Something she can dip into for some "me" time - being very much enjoyed
Published 17 months ago by jama
What a clever little book
This is a lovely book to dip in and out of. Too much exposure at once may numb your brain, but each section, some short, some longer, will teach you something about maths and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. Preston
Mish mash of mathematical trivia
Some of the puzzles are interesting but others are very childish. The book is a bit all over the place without knowing whether it is aiming high or low in terms of the reader's... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Harpy Mudline
Useless as an ebook
So badly formatted for the Kindle its almost unreadable. Answers to problems are not linked so you have to guess the location. I just gave up it was so much hassle!
Published 18 months ago by Bruce N
Someone just wants to sell books...
This is just a money making method of some guy who seems to have read a lot about mathematic riddles and games. Most of the stuff is painfully simple. Read more
Published 18 months ago by R. Hofe
Little original here, lots of rehashed stuff
I expect more from Ian Stewart than this. There are too many books around with this subject matter and in order to stand out it has to have that something extra. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Matt Westwood
Loathesome plagiarism and mess and unwisdom
I'm not sure whether all, or only 99%, of the entries in this book are plagiarised. Probably all. My reasons for dislike are:
** Utterly scrambled nature of the entries - a... Read more
** Utterly scrambled nature of the entries - a... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Rerevisionist
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