Author : Dennis Shasha
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 36,84 MB
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486169316
DIVThe heroic Dr. Ecco uncovers a fiendish plot in this collection of original puzzles inspired by research methods of computer science and mathematics. No sophisticated mathematical background necessary. Solutions. /div
Author : Dennis E. Shasha
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 10,20 MB
Release : 2004-02-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0393349985
"Dennis Shasha is the absolute best puzzle writer alive."—David Gelernter, professor of computer science, Yale University In the tradition of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Ecco is one of the greatest sleuths of our time, a mathematical wizard who uses logic and computer programming to solve crimes, find treasures, and explore space. Join his team, expand the frontiers of your knowledge, and match wits with him on intriguing cases like "The Virus from the Spy" and "The Secrets of Space" and "The Caribou and the Gas." The puzzles collected here require no formal background beyond arithmetic and elementary algebra—just lively curiosity and keen intelligence. With thirty-six illustrated cases organized around eight major mathematical themes (from Combinatorial Geometry and Geography to Ciphers and Secrecy) this book will encourage you to use your mind and your computer in ways you never previously imagined.
Author : Dennis Elliott Shasha
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 12,17 MB
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780486296159
Join math detective in solving nearly 40 puzzles inspired by methods in computer science and mathematics. The Tower of Lego, Odd Doors Problem, Spies and Double Agents, many more. Solutions.
Author : H. Steinhaus
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 13,33 MB
Release : 2012-07-12
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0486166481
Numerous photographs and diagrams explain mathematical phenomena in series of thought-provoking expositions. From simple puzzles to more advanced problems, topics include psychology of lottery players, new and larger prime numbers, and more. 391 illustrations.
Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 32,91 MB
Release : 2013-04-10
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0486320324
The noted expert selects 70 of his favorite "short" puzzles, including such mind-bogglers as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, and dozens more involving logic and basic math. Solutions included.
Author : Dennis Elliott Shasha
Publisher : W H Freeman & Company
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 37,35 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Mathematical recreations.
ISBN : 9780716723141
Follows detective Dr. Ecco through a series of logic and mathematical problems
Author : Dennis E. Shasha
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 30,97 MB
Release : 2005-01-17
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0393349993
Hours of recreational reckoning. Collected and enhanced from Dennis Shasha's popular Scientific American column, here are thirty-six of the most innovative and emotive mathematical puzzles ever to appear in its pages. Edgy, challenging and representing the ultimate in recreational mathematical games, Puzzling Adventures dares the reader to work out the logic underlying venture fund investments, escape a Minotaur, catch a polar bear, play power politics, work out if a witness is lying, spy on contraband traders and verify DNA. An encrypted set of stories and commentary float above the puzzles. They need decrypting to discover their hints. The hints lead to a surprise—if the reader can work them out.
Author : Dennis E. Shasha
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 40,47 MB
Release : 2010-04-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0393336832
Drawing on interviews with 15 leading scientists, the authors present an unexpected vision: the future of computing is a synthesis with nature.
Author : Joseph E. Kasper
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 17,85 MB
Release : 2012-07-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486152715
Clear, thorough account, without complicated mathematics, explains geometric and zone plate holography and the different types of holograms, along with step-by-step instructions for making holograms. 116 illustrations.
Author : Dennis E. Shasha
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 32,95 MB
Release : 2007-09-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0470169362
Aimed at both working programmers who are applying for a job where puzzles are an integral part of the interview, as well as techies who just love a good puzzle, this book offers a cache of exciting puzzles Features a new series of puzzles, never before published, called elimination puzzles that have a pedagogical aim of helping the reader solve an entire class of Sudoku-like puzzles Provides the tools to solve the puzzles by hand and computer The first part of each chapter presents a puzzle; the second part shows readers how to solve several classes of puzzles algorithmically; the third part asks the reader to solve a mystery involving codes, puzzles, and geography Comes with a unique bonus: if readers actually solve the mystery, they have a chance to win a prize, which will be promoted on wrox.com!
