Peter Winkler
The puzzles, in general, are witty, entertaining, and, as
promised, had surprising conclusions. The very bright
undergraduates whom I asked to review the book really liked it;
they had not seen these puzzles before and found the book a great
collection of mathematical challenges, as I did.
-Joyce Fisher, Mathematics Teacher, August 2008... the
thwarted puzzler need never feel annoyed. Even when the reader has
had success, Winkler's solutions will often elucidate unexpected
perspectives and ideas. ... Summing Up: Recommended. All
levels.
-CHOICE, May 2008This book is a collection of wonderful
puzzles ... It is not necessary to know advanced mathematics to
appreciate this very good work and to solve the puzzles.
-Mathematical Reviews, April 2008Winkler has a keen eye
for a good mindbender: the solution should be pleasing, neither too
easy nor too difficult to find, and invoke some generally useful
mathematical idea. This collection offers both stimulation and
enlightenment...
-The London Mathematical Society, February 2008... I've been
enjoying [the book] very much. So far my favorite puzzles are
'Rolling Pencil' and 'Winning at Wimbledon,' which I missed myself
(slapping forehead), and which have fooled everyone else I've tried
them on as well.
-Will Shortz, Puzzlemaster, NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday,
September 2007wonderful book presents, from diverse sources and
with wit and humor, many interesting and challenging problems, both
mathematical and otherwise. Like its predecessor, it is a must for
the shelves of a problem connoisseur.
-Andy Liu, June 2007
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