The Moscow Puzzles : 359 Mathematical Recreations

Dust jacket notes: "This marvelously diverse collection of 359 puzzles ranges from simple 'catch' riddles to difficult problems but contains none that require a knowledge of advanced mathematics. It is lavishly illustrated with clear diagrams and amusing sketches, and the puzzles are answered in the back of the book. Kordemsky often clothes his problems in charming stories that provide the American reader with valuable insights into contemporary Russian life and customs. Since it was first published in the Soviet Union in 1956, The Moscow Puzzles has gone through at least eight revisions to become the classic puzzle book in the history of Russian recreational mathematics. It has sold more than a million copies in Russian and Ukrainian editions and has been translated into many other languages, including French, German, and Japanese. This is the first English edition. The book will appeal to all those interested in solving mathematical puzzles, as well as to teachers, students of mathem