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A LIFETIME OF PUZZLES
A COLLECTION OF PUZZLES IN HONOR OF MARTIN GARDNER'S 90TH BIRTHDAY |
| By: |
Erik D. Demaine (Editor), Martin L. Demaine (Editor), Tom Rodgers (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£175.00 |
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£157.50 |
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£17.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1568812450 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781568812458 |
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| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC |
| Pub. date: |
28 October, 2008 |
| Pages: |
361 |
| Description: |
A tribute to Martin Gardner, this book contains contributions from some of the most respected puzzlemasters, magicians and mathematicians, including: John H Conway, William R Gosper, Ed Pegg, Jr, Roger Penrose, Raymond Smullyan, and Peter Winkler. It also includes something from the orignal puzzlemaster himself, Martin Gardner. |
| Synopsis: |
Martin Gardner has entertained the world with his puzzles for decades and inspired countless mathematicians and scientists. As he rounds out another decade, his colleagues are paying him tribute with this special collection that contains contributions from some of the most respected puzzlemasters, magicians and mathematicians, including: - John H. Conway - William R. Gosper - Ed Pegg, Jr. - Roger Penrose - Raymond Smullyan - Peter Winkler And of course there is something from the orignal puzzlemaster himself, Martin Gardner. |
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Illustrations |
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US |
| Imprint: |
A K Peters |
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Returnable |
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