Foundations of Cryptography: Volume 1, Basic Tools
Cryptography is concerned with the conceptualization, definition and construction of computing systems that address security concerns. This book presents a rigorous and systematic treatment of the foundational issues: defining cryptographic tasks and solving new cryptographic problems using existing tools. It focuses on the basic mathematical tools: computational difficulty (one-way functions), pseudorandomness and zero-knowledge proofs.
Stimulating treasury of entertaining tricks, stunts and magical effects based on such mathematical principles and ideas as magic squares, the Fibonacci Series, Moebius strips, cycloids, topology and more. Only simple props required: playing cards, matches, coins, etc. No magic or mathematical skills needed.
A world-renowned mathematician takes a lighthearted look at the philosophy, form, and recreations of mathematics in this fascinating book. In lucid and witty language, he discusses and illustrates the charm of mathematics as well as the science's vast practical utility and its vital significance to our cultural history. 1958 edition.
Mathematical Excursions: Side trips along paths not generally traveled in elementary courses in mathematics
Table of Contents: Introduction I. On Dividing II. Different Ways Of Writing Numbers III. Multiplying Without The Multiplication Table IV. Mostly On Squares
In conducting a mathematical column in the Graham Dial over the past twenty-five years, the author found that the most stimulating experience and the greatest reward for his effort came from the "surprise attack" initiated by readers in solving many of the problems.
