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By Ian Stewart Welcome to Ian Stewart’s strange and magical world of mathematics! Contains 20 quirky tales of mathematical exploration by one of the world’s most popular mathematics writers. A wealth of magical puzzles, each one spun Around an amazing tale,including “Counting the Cattle of the Sun”, “The Great Drain Robbery” and more. Fully illustrated with explanatory diagrams, each tale told with wit, sure to amuse everyone with an interest in puzzles and mathematics. Many curious characters along the way. Paperback: 235 pgs. |