The Puzzle King: Sam Loyd's Chess Problems and Selected Mathematical Puzzles
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The Puzzle King: Sam Loyd's Chess Problems and Selected Mathematical Puzzles
Sam Loyd, the Puzzle King, is an authentic American genius. Famous as a composer of chess problems and puzzles of every kind, his inventive and original posers have amused, perplexed and delighted people by the millions. Presented in this volume are Loyd's 710 chess problems, artful and cunning, along with 34 of his most popular prize-winning math puzzles. Large, clear diagrams and easy-to-follow solutions are among the features making this edition an instant classic, one that will challenge and entertain the reader for years.
Offers professionals a resource for information on problems in baking. Features the a question-and-answer format, with answers to more than 200 questions. Key terms are highlighted in each question, and references to further reading are often provided.
The Linguistic Turn: Essays in Philosophical Method
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Challenging and stimulating collection of diverting brain-teasers helps high school students integrate simple techniques and complex problem-solving strategies in an enjoyable way. Problems involving squares and cubes, polyhedra, prime numbers, chess pieces, and other subjects are grouped into 29 sections, with easier problems appearing at the beginning of each. A valuable tool for teachers, this absorbing book will also appeal to individuals working alone who want to develop problem-solving techniques.
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