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The Pyrgic Puzzler - (Dover Recreational Math) by Christopher Maslanka (Paperback)

The Pyrgic Puzzler - (Dover Recreational Math) by  Christopher Maslanka (Paperback)
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Last Price: 9.95 USD

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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Eighty mind-bending problems feature eccentric characters, delightfully surrealistic illustrations, and humorous situations. The author offers hints as well as solutions in a splendid tangle of storytelling that provides both chuckles and challenges.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Eighty mind-bending problems combine the eccentricity of Lewis Carroll with the genius of Einstein. Loaded with chuckles and challenges, the puzzles promise to test the powers of logic and ingenuity of even the most avid fans of brain teasers. Episodes of deliciously tangled storytelling involve an endearing crew of characters, including mad scientist Cryogenes Rosencrumpett, Professor Didipotamus, Dr. Chronos, Miss Grammatica, and astronomer Seymour Stars. The puzzles feature hints as well as complete solutions, and enchanting surrealistic illustrations provide valuable clues.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>A physicist and concert pianist who resides in Oxford, England, Christopher Maslanka specializes in puzzles and problem-solving. He has written a puzzle page for London's <i>Guardian</i> newspaper for many years and hosted the BBC program, "Puzzle Panel."

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