Want to sharpen your mathematical wits? If so, then
Mathematical Conundrums
is for you.
Daily Telegraph
enigmatologist, Barry R. Clarke, presents over 120 fiendish problems that will test both your ingenuity and persistence. Between these covers are puzzles in geometry, arithmetic, and algebra (there is even a section for computer programmers). And, for the smartest readers who wish to stretch their mind to its limits, a selection of engaging logic and visual lateral puzzles is included. Although no puzzle requires a greater knowledge of mathematics than the high school curriculum, this collection will take you to the edge. But are you equal to the challenge?
Features
High-school level of mathematics is the only pre-requisite
Variety of algebraic, route-drawing, and geometrical conundrums
Hints section for the lateral puzzles
Warm-up excercises to sharpen the wits
Full solutions to every problem
Barry R. Clarke has published over 1,500 puzzles in
The Daily Telegraph
and has contributed enigmas to
New Scientist
,
The Sunday Times
Reader’s Digest
The Sunday Telegraph
, and
Prospect
magazine. His book
Challenging Logic Puzzles Mensa
has sold over 100,000 copies. As well as a PhD in Shakespeare Studies, Barry has a master’s degree and academic publications in quantum physics. He is now working on a revised theory of the hydrogen atom. Other skills include mathematics tutor, filmmaker, comedy-sketch writer, cartoonist, computer programmer, and blues guitarist! For more information please visit http://barryispuzzled.com.