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Peerless Probability Problems and Other Puzzles (Ivan Moscovich's Mastermind Collection S.) - Softcover

Moscovich, Ivan

 
9781402727450: Peerless Probability Problems and Other Puzzles (Ivan Moscovich's Mastermind Collection S.)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1402727453 ISBN 13: 9781402727450
Publisher: Sterling, 2006

Synopsis

What makes these puzzles so special? Not only does each one illustrate some of the most classic theories in math, logic, and perception, but they're eye-catching too. Stare at brilliantly hued concentric circles, inspired by the "video active" paintings of the Parisian artist Isia Leviant; if you continue to look long enough, a spinning white blur will appear. Or imagine that you have a drawerful of socks in different colors - 7 red, 7 yellow, and 7 green pairs. If you pulled some out in complete darkness, how many would you have to take before you'd be sure of having a pair in each color? Or solve word puzzles, paradoxes, and the mystery of the rolling photo cube.

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Synopsis

What makes these puzzles so special? Not only does each one illustrate some of the most classic theories in math, logic, and perception, but they're eye-catching too. Stare at brilliantly hued concentric circles, inspired by the "video active" paintings of the Parisian artist Isia Leviant; if you continue to look long enough, a spinning white blur will appear. Or imagine that you have a drawerful of socks in different colors - 7 red, 7 yellow, and 7 green pairs. If you pulled some out in complete darkness, how many would you have to take before you'd be sure of having a pair in each color? Or solve word puzzles, paradoxes, and the mystery of the rolling photo cube.

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Publisher
Sterling
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1402727453
ISBN 13 
9781402727450
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
128