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The game of Dots-and-Boxes, the popular game in which two players take turns connecting an array of dots to form squares, or boxes has long been considered merely a child's game. In this book, howev……続きを見る

Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to Big Ideas and their Development, Second Editionguides readers through the history and development of artificial intelligence (AI), from its early mathemat……続きを見る

Why is 2 times 3 equal to 3 times 2? One may think this is an axiom, but it has a proof, and a beautiful one at that. Elementary mathematics is as deep and as beautiful as higher mathematics. It inc……続きを見る

A Stitch in Line: Mathematics and One-Stitch Sashiko provides readers with instructions for creating hitomezashi items with minimum outlay. The reader is guided through the practical steps involved ……続きを見る

Intermediate Poker Mathematics provides a fascinating collection of mathematical questions set in the diverse world of poker. While it is absolutely possible that a poker player will glean some insi……続きを見る

Popular Prejudice, having decided that woman is a poor, weak creature, credulous, easily influenced, holds that she is of necessity timid; that if she were allowed as much as a voice in the governme……続きを見る

An engineering professor reveals how math and reasoning apply in the real world with a "fascinating" collection of problems and puzzles ( Library Journal). A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the……続きを見る

"Banks turns trivial questions into mind-expanding demonstrations of the magical powers of mathematics. . . . generously garnished with his unpredictable wit." ー Booklist Have you ever daydreamed a……続きを見る

"It is a safe bet to conjecture that this is the best recreational mathematics book that will be published in this year . . . a cool book!" ーCharles Ashbacker, Journal of Recreational Mathematics I……続きを見る

"Zealously debunking science fads and declaring his bafflement at the human brain, maths writer Martin Gardner was on fine form in this posthumous memoir." ー Nature Martin Gardner wrote the Mathema……続きを見る

For many decades, Martin Gardner, the Grand Master of mathematical puzzles, has provided the tools and projects to furnish our all-too-sluggish minds with an athletic workout. Gardner's problems fos……続きを見る

The subject of mathematics is not something distant, strange, and abstract that you can only learn aboutーand often dislikeーin school. It is in everyday situations, such as housekeeping, communicat……続きを見る

Saunders Mac Lane was an extraordinary mathematician, a dedicated teacher, and a good citizen who cared deeply about the values of science and education. In his autobiography, he gives us a glimpse ……続きを見る

〓 Master the Game, Feel Confident at the Table, and Win Like You've Been Playing for Years! 〓 Feeling overwhelmed every time someone calls "pung," "kong," or "mah jongg"? 〓 Embarrassed when you'r……続きを見る

When Maths Meets Python: 100 Coding Experiments for Problem Solvers bridges the fascinating world of mathematics with the versatility of Python programming. Whether you're new to coding or already f……続きを見る

This book explores the problem of minimal valid graph coloring, first in the form of games and then of resolution algorithms. Emphasis is placed on deterministic, guaranteed and non-guaranteed metho……続きを見る

A dissection involves cutting a polygon into pieces in such a way that those pieces form another polygon; for a hinged dissection, the pieces must be attached by hinges. A piano hinge is "a long nar……続きを見る

In the quarter of a century since three mathematicians and game theorists collaborated to create Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays, the book has become the definitive work on the subject of m……続きを見る

A comprehensive study of the connection game genre, Connection Games provides a survey of known connection games while exploring common themes and strategies. This book aims to impose some structure……続きを見る

Mathematical Meditations identifies, explores, and celebrates those aspects of mathematics that are good for you and your overall wellbeing. It is necessary for everyone to have a little time to thi……続きを見る

Research in mathematics is much more than solving puzzles, but most people will agree that solving puzzles is not just fun: it helps focus the mind and increases one's armory of techniques for doing……続きを見る

O futebol de botão é mais do que um jogo; ele é uma parte viva da cultura esportiva brasileira, um passatempo que desperta paixão, criatividade e nostalgia em gerações de brasileiros. Em campos de f……続きを見る

Dragonzitos é um RPG de fantasia casual, descontraído e com toques de sátira. Um dragão criou ajudantes para lidar com aventureiros abelhudos que, planejam invadir seu território e roubar seus tesou……続きを見る

Nos anos 70 e 80, o mundo assistiu a uma revolução silenciosa que começava nas salas de estar e nas arcades: o surgimento dos videogames. No centro dessa revolução estava uma empresa que mudaria par……続きを見る

The Creative Use of Imagination - Neville Goddard - Neville offers you this opportunity to learn how to use your Imaginative Vision to improve your path to an abundant life. It is true--Imagining Cr……続きを見る

“Sums. They’re Math Magic” is a fun maths book aimed at 9 to 15 year old pupils. Also for their teachers to use when presenting maths problems to their pupils. The author uses fun activities such as……続きを見る

Temos complicado demais o estudo do passado, dando maior importância a pontos de vista, interesses nacionalistas, religiosos e morais, que colocam o fato histórico em segundo plano, subordinado aos ……続きを見る

Hex Strategy is the first book to offer a comprehensive look at the game of Hex, from its history and mathematical underpinnings to discussions of advanced playing techniques. This is first and fore……続きを見る

A Classroom-Tested, Alternative Approach to Teaching Math for Liberal Arts Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Problem Solving: An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking uses puzzles and paradoxes to introduce b……続きを見る

Mathematical card effects offer both beginning and experienced magicians an opportunity to entertain with a minimum of props. Featuring mostly original creations, Mathematical Card Magic: Fifty-Two ……続きを見る