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Paperback. Condition: Good. The essential guide for would-be students in the mathematical sciences 'If you fancy doing physics, maths or engineering at university ? or wish you once had ? it is an absolute must-have.' Brian Clegg In Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favourite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds and encourages a playful and exploratory approach to study. The puzzles, he says, are like toys. We should pick up the one we most enjoy, and play with it.  Whether you are an aspiring scientist or an old-hand, pitting yourself against these problems will test your ability to think, and inspire you with curiosity and enthusiasm for physics. Presented with charm and wit, the questions span the gap between high-school and university-entrance standard material. Detailed answers are lightened with a fascinating and refreshing blend of scientific history, application and personal anecdote. On this delightful and idiosyncratic romp through pre-university maths and physics, the author shows us that behind every single one of these questions lies a new way of thinking about subjects we thought we had understood. He argues that engaging with the unfamiliar is key to forming deeper insights and developing intellectual independence. Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems is a manifesto that science should be playful, and a celebration of the curious. *** ?A real tour de force of scientific problems. Thomas Povey is clearly a master at this kind of conundrum. Fascinating.? John Farndon, author of Do You Think You're Clever? ?Quirky? impressive? whether you want to learn some new methods or brush up on old skills, this book is a fun way to do it.? BBC Focus 'A great book for entertaining and educating anyone with an interest in puzzles.' Mathematics Today.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The essential guide for would-be students in the mathematical sciences 'If you fancy doing physics, maths or engineering at university ? or wish you once had ? it is an absolute must-have.' Brian Clegg In Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favourite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds and encourages a playful and exploratory approach to study. The puzzles, he says, are like toys. We should pick up the one we most enjoy, and play with it.  Whether you are an aspiring scientist or an old-hand, pitting yourself against these problems will test your ability to think, and inspire you with curiosity and enthusiasm for physics. Presented with charm and wit, the questions span the gap between high-school and university-entrance standard material. Detailed answers are lightened with a fascinating and refreshing blend of scientific history, application and personal anecdote. On this delightful and idiosyncratic romp through pre-university maths and physics, the author shows us that behind every single one of these questions lies a new way of thinking about subjects we thought we had understood. He argues that engaging with the unfamiliar is key to forming deeper insights and developing intellectual independence. Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems is a manifesto that science should be playful, and a celebration of the curious. *** ?A real tour de force of scientific problems. Thomas Povey is clearly a master at this kind of conundrum. Fascinating.? John Farndon, author of Do You Think You're Clever? ?Quirky? impressive? whether you want to learn some new methods or brush up on old skills, this book is a fun way to do it.? BBC Focus 'A great book for entertaining and educating anyone with an interest in puzzles.' Mathematics Today.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The essential guide for would-be students in the mathematical sciences 'If you fancy doing physics, maths or engineering at university ? or wish you once had ? it is an absolute must-have.' Brian Clegg In Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favourite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds and encourages a playful and exploratory approach to study. The puzzles, he says, are like toys. We should pick up the one we most enjoy, and play with it.  Whether you are an aspiring scientist or an old-hand, pitting yourself against these problems will test your ability to think, and inspire you with curiosity and enthusiasm for physics. Presented with charm and wit, the questions span the gap between high-school and university-entrance standard material. Detailed answers are lightened with a fascinating and refreshing blend of scientific history, application and personal anecdote. On this delightful and idiosyncratic romp through pre-university maths and physics, the author shows us that behind every single one of these questions lies a new way of thinking about subjects we thought we had understood. He argues that engaging with the unfamiliar is key to forming deeper insights and developing intellectual independence. Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems is a manifesto that science should be playful, and a celebration of the curious. *** ?A real tour de force of scientific problems. Thomas Povey is clearly a master at this kind of conundrum. Fascinating.? John Farndon, author of Do You Think You're Clever? ?Quirky? impressive? whether you want to learn some new methods or brush up on old skills, this book is a fun way to do it.? BBC Focus 'A great book for entertaining and educating anyone with an interest in puzzles.' Mathematics Today.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The essential guide for would-be students in the mathematical sciences 'If you fancy doing physics, maths or engineering at university ? or wish you once had ? it is an absolute must-have.' Brian Clegg In Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favourite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds and encourages a playful and exploratory approach to study. The puzzles, he says, are like toys. We should pick up the one we most enjoy, and play with it.  Whether you are an aspiring scientist or an old-hand, pitting yourself against these problems will test your ability to think, and inspire you with curiosity and enthusiasm for physics. Presented with charm and wit, the questions span the gap between high-school and university-entrance standard material. Detailed answers are lightened with a fascinating and refreshing blend of scientific history, application and personal anecdote. On this delightful and idiosyncratic romp through pre-university maths and physics, the author shows us that behind every single one of these questions lies a new way of thinking about subjects we thought we had understood. He argues that engaging with the unfamiliar is key to forming deeper insights and developing intellectual independence. Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems is a manifesto that science should be playful, and a celebration of the curious. *** ?A real tour de force of scientific problems. Thomas Povey is clearly a master at this kind of conundrum. Fascinating.? John Farndon, author of Do You Think You're Clever? ?Quirky? impressive? whether you want to learn some new methods or brush up on old skills, this book is a fun way to do it.? BBC Focus 'A great book for entertaining and educating anyone with an interest in puzzles.' Mathematics Today.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. The essential guide for would-be students in the mathematical sciences'If you fancy doing physics, maths or engineering at university - or wish you once had - it is an absolute must-have.' Brian CleggIn Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favourite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds and encourages a playful and exploratory approach to study. The puzzles, he says, are like toys. We should pick up the one we most enjoy, and play with it. Whether you are an aspiring scientist or an old-hand, pitting yourself against these problems will test your ability to think, and inspire you with curiosity and enthusiasm for physics. Presented with charm and wit, the questions span the gap between high-school and university-entrance standard material. Detailed answers are lightened with a fascinating and refreshing blend of scientific history, application and personal anecdote.On this delightful and idiosyncratic romp through pre-university maths and physics, the author shows us that behind every single one of these questions lies a new way of thinking about subjects we thought we had understood. He argues that engaging with the unfamiliar is key to forming deeper insights and developing intellectual independence. Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems is a manifesto that science should be playful, and a celebration of the curious.***'A real tour de force of scientific problems. Thomas Povey is clearly a master at this kind of conundrum. Fascinating.' John Farndon, author of Do You Think You're Clever?'Quirky. impressive. whether you want to learn some new methods or brush up on old skills, this book is a fun way to do it.' BBC Focus'A great book for entertaining and educating anyone with an interest in puzzles.' Mathematics Today.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. The essential guide for would-be students in the mathematical sciences'If you fancy doing physics, maths or engineering at university - or wish you once had - it is an absolute must-have.' Brian CleggIn Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favourite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds and encourages a playful and exploratory approach to study. The puzzles, he says, are like toys. We should pick up the one we most enjoy, and play with it. Whether you are an aspiring scientist or an old-hand, pitting yourself against these problems will test your ability to think, and inspire you with curiosity and enthusiasm for physics. Presented with charm and wit, the questions span the gap between high-school and university-entrance standard material. Detailed answers are lightened with a fascinating and refreshing blend of scientific history, application and personal anecdote.On this delightful and idiosyncratic romp through pre-university maths and physics, the author shows us that behind every single one of these questions lies a new way of thinking about subjects we thought we had understood. He argues that engaging with the unfamiliar is key to forming deeper insights and developing intellectual independence. Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems is a manifesto that science should be playful, and a celebration of the curious.***'A real tour de force of scientific problems. Thomas Povey is clearly a master at this kind of conundrum. Fascinating.' John Farndon, author of Do You Think You're Clever?'Quirky. impressive. whether you want to learn some new methods or brush up on old skills, this book is a fun way to do it.' BBC Focus'A great book for entertaining and educating anyone with an interest in puzzles.' Mathematics Today.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favourite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds and encourages a playful and exploratory approach to study. The puzzles, he says, are like toys. We should pick up the one we most enjoy, and play with it. Whether you are an aspiring scientist or an old-hand, pitting yourself against these problems will test your ability to think, and inspire you with curiosity and enthusiasm for physics. Presented with charm and wit, the questions span the gap between high-school and university-entrance standard material. Detailed answers are lightened with a fascinating and refreshing blend of scientific history, application and personal anecdote. On this delightful and idiosyncratic romp through pre-university maths and physics, the author shows us that behind every single one of these questions lies a new way of thinking about subjects we thought we had understood. He argues that engaging with the unfamiliar is key to forming deeper insights and developing intellectual independence. Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems is a manifesto that science should be playful, and a celebration of the curious. The essential guide for would-be students in the mathematical sciences. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Condition: New. The essential guide for would-be students in the mathematical sciences. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: YQM; YQSP. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 498. . 2015. Paperback. . . . .

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