Description: Author: Aaron Bakst Title: Mathematical Puzzles and Pastimes Binding: hardcover, with jacket Size: about 6" x 9" Pagination: 206pp plus endmatter Published: D. Van Nostrand, 1954 Condition: Very good; some shelfwear at margins of jacket; spine sun-faded; interior clean and complete; red inked mark on front of jacket (see photo) [OCR is approximate, as always] DELIGHTFUL and amusing recreas tions are brought together in this book involving the curious, the strange, and the seemingly impossible to pro vide a volume o mathematical fun and relaxarion. Dr. Bakst covers the fundamental properties of numbers and systems of numbers in great detail in an orderly discussion to develop and systematize for the first time methods of solution and treatment. All mathematical principles have been meticulously preserved and simplified for easy comprehension. Special applications discussed by the author include such things as elecTronic computing machines with an analysis of the various abaci and relations between the Roman, Mayan, Chinese and Japanese systems of nu-meration, all of great importance in modern computation devices. Other topIcs such as matchstick geometry, unicursal curves, the perpetual calen-dar, and filling vessels are a few of the many mathematical recreations covered here along with sample problems and solutions to provide diversion from the routine of everyone. With the basic principles of the systems of numeration so easily understood from these pages, you will soon be able to devise and arrange many tricks and pastimes of your own making that will provide amusement for yourself and entertainment for your friends The popularity of this book is indi- cated by the fact that a French translation of it was recently published Take a close look at the auction images for details of contents and condition. If you have any questions at all please send a message through eBay before bidding. NOTE: There may be more images in this listing than eBay shows in the top "gallery". Be sure to scroll down to view the full set, if so. Be sure to check our eBay Store for thousands of other listings like this one. Orders will be sent out within three business days of receipt of payment. If youre in a hurry and would like expedited shipping (Priority or Express shipping), please let us know before paying so we can adjust your invoice. Books are sent Media Rate within the US, and other small items are sent Parcel by default. If you would like combined shipping, please (1) contact us to let us know, and then (2) wait to pay until youre finished shopping (but try to keep it within a 4 day period, please). Just leave the items in your eBay Cart and then request an updated invoice after youre done. If you pay for an item, we are obliged to ship it to you, and cannot combine it with subsequent purchases. If youre waiting for a separate auction item to finish, please contact us to let us know. _gsrx_vers_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))
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Topic: Mathematics
Publisher: D. Van Nostrand
Author: Aaron Bakst
Binding: Hardcover
Subject: Games & Puzzles
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Region: North America
Signed: No
Personalized: No
Place of Publication: New York
Year Printed: 1954
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
