This book contains scores of intriguing puzzles and paradoxes from Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland, whose interests ranged from inventing new games like Arithmetical Croquet to important problems in symbolic logic and propositional calculus. Written by Carroll expert and well-known mathematics author Martin Gardner, this tour through Carroll's inventions is both fun and informative.

For more than fifty years, the quiz show has thrived on American television and radio. From "Pot o' Gold" and "The $64,000 Question" to "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy," quiz and game programs have entertained and informed millions of Americans, promoted and sold untold quantities of products, generated fortunes for their creators and producers, and filled the pockets of a multitude of jackpot winners. In this volume, Thomas DeLong offers the first in-depth history of quiz and game formats available in print. He describes how mass communications transformed the old parlor guessing games into enormously popular features on radio and television and examines their impact on American society and the consumer marketplace. DeLong also explores their decline in the wake of the quiz scandal inquiry of the late 1950s and their subsequent revival as new shows on daytime TV that began to build up a loyal following.

"Quiz Craze" is enhanced by the recollections, insights, and anecdotes of many who brought the quiz show genre to listeners and viewers. Producers, directors, gamemakers, writers, emcees, panelists, and advertisers have added their first-hand observations on the inner workings and widespread influence of quiz show programming. Former contestants and their families offer reminiscences from shows such as "To Tell the Truth," "What's My Line?," "Name That Tune, " and many others. DeLong also draws on the resources of key organizations in the broadcast field, archival records, and published media reports to demonstrate the extraordinary popularity of the game show format.

Piece together the world of Freddie Mercury in this jigsaw puzzle that tells the story of his life and songs. From his childhood in Zanzibar and England to his meteoric rise to rock stardom with Queen and his tragic death from AIDS, there's a galaxy of stars, friends, lovers and cats to explore. Discover why Freddie Mercury remains the Champion of the World.

Challenge your brain at home with these enjoyable puzzles. Specially compiled to provide the most deadly Su Doku challenge, this is the only volume for Su Doku enthusiasts who need a puzzle that really tests their mettle. Prepare yourself for the toughest Su Doku challenge there is. These diabolically difficult Ultimate Killer Su Doku puzzles will really put your brainpower to the test as you 'warm up' with the 100 Deadly Killer puzzles before steeling yourself to take on the 100 Extra Deadly Su Dokus. Are you ready for the challenge? Not for the faint-hearted. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as a regular Su Doku, but have an extra mathematical element that multiplies the challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1 to 9, but also to make sure that the outlined sections, called cages, add up to the number given in each cage. Warning: Not suitable for amateur puzzlers!

Challenge yourself at home with number puzzles Previously unpublished quality Su Doku grids from The Times, which help develop your skills to take on Extreme Su Doku. The 200 puzzles in this collection of treacherously difficult puzzles will stretch even the most advanced Su Doku enthusiast. You will need to use all of your best solving techniques to get to the end of this testing challenge. The puzzles in the collection are of the highest quality and are perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles. Guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment.

Challenge yourself at home with word puzzles A cracking collection of the unique two-speed crossword puzzle from The Sun. With 160 puzzles both with quick and cryptic style clues for the same puzzle, you have all you need for a word workout with this fantastic puzzle. The two-speed crossword puzzles appear daily in The Sun, Britain's bestselling daily newspaper. Providing a unique challenge amongst crosswords, each puzzle has a set of cryptic and coffee-time, quick definition-style clues, so that you can choose either to take your time, or to head for the speedy conclusion, with both sets of clues leading to the same answer. These crosswords do not rely on topical knowledge and can be enjoyed at any time, any place. This collection of 160 crosswords will appeal to anyone seeking a fun and informative break from daily life.

Can you really keep your eye on the ball? How is massive data collection changing sports? Sports science courses are growing in popularity. The author's course at Roanoke College is a mix of physics, physiology, mathematics, and statistics. Many students of both genders find it exciting to think about sports. Sports problems are easy to create and state, even for students who do not live sports 24/7. Sports are part of their culture and knowledge base, and the opportunity to be an expert on some area of sports is invigorating. This should be the primary reason for the growth of mathematics of sports courses: the topic provides intrinsic motivation for students to do their best work. From the Author: "The topics covered in Sports Science and Sports Analytics courses vary widely. To use a golfing analogy, writing a book like this is like hitting a drive at a driving range; there are many directions you can go without going out of bounds. At the driving range, I pick out a small target to focus on, and that is what I have done here. I have chosen a sample of topics I find very interesting. Ideally, users of this book will have enough to choose from to suit whichever version of a sports course is being run." "The book is very appealing to teach from as well as to learn from. Students seem to have a growing interest in ways to apply traditionally different areas to solve problems. This, coupled with an enthusiasm for sports, makes Dr. Minton's book appealing to me."-Kevin Hutson, Furman University

Calling all comrades! Dial up the detente with this hip and colorful collage featuring 36 retro Eastern Bloc rotary telephones from the collection of designer Troy Litten, all arranged and photographed on authentic Cold War-era textiles and wallpapers. The Eastern Bloc Telephones 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle includes a color insert of the puzzle image with information about artist Troy Litten. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. * 500 Pieces, Ribbon Cut * Box Size: 8" x 8" x 2", 203 x 203 x 51 mm * Puzzle Size: 20" x 20", 508 x 508 mm * Includes insert with puzzle image and information about the artist * Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks.

Galison's Full Bloom 1000 Piece Puzzle features vintage images of butterflies and flowers collaged and clustered over a map of the world with a stark black background. Wendy Gold's stunning collage artwork makes for a challenging and gorgeous puzzle that your family will love piecing together. - Assembled puzzle size: 20 x 27'' - Box: 8.25 x 11.25 x 2'' - Contains informational insert about artist and image

Get into the holiday sprirt with the Winter Snow Globe 500 Piece Foil Puzzle from Galison. Piece together this puzzle to reveal a snowy village with festive trees and forest friends like deer and cardinals all inside a snow globe. Puzzle and box are embellished with foil for an extra festive flair. All Galison puzzles are packaged in a sturdy, matte-finish box perfect for gift giving and storage. Image by Joy Laforme - Box: 8 x 8 x 2'' , Puzzle: 20" x 20" - Contains informational insert about artist and image

Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 500-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with the beautiful Red Ballet Skirts by Edgar Degas, in partnership with Glasgow Museums. This 500-piece jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished Jigsaw size 490 x 360mm/19.3 x 14.2 ins. Includes an A4 poster for reference. Edgar Degas, born in 1834, was regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism. Renowned for his paintings, prints, sculptures and drawings, it is his artworks of dancers that he is most famous for.

In 2008, November 23-28, the workshop of "Classical Problems on Planar Polynomial Vector Fields " was held in the Banff International Research Station, Canada. Called "classical problems", it was concerned with the following: (1) Problems on integrability of planar polynomial vector fields. (2) The problem of the center stated by Poincare for real polynomial differential systems, which asks us to recognize when a planar vector field defined by polynomials of degree at most n possesses a singularity which is a center. (3) Global geometry of specific classes of planar polynomial vector fields. (4) Hilbert's 16th problem. These problems had been posed more than 110 years ago. Therefore, they are called "classical problems" in the studies of the theory of dynamical systems. The qualitative theory and stability theory of differential equations, created by Poincare and Lyapunov at the end of the 19th century, had major developments as two branches of the theory of dynamical systems during the 20th century. As a part of the basic theory of nonlinear science, it is one of the very active areas in the new millennium. This book presents in an elementary way the recent significant developments in the qualitative theory of planar dynamical systems. The subjects are covered as follows: the studies of center and isochronous center problems, multiple Hopf bifurcations and local and global bifurcations of the equivariant planar vector fields which concern with Hilbert's 16th problem. The book is intended for graduate students, post-doctors and researchers in dynamical systems. For all engineers who are interested in the theory of dynamical systems, it is also a reasonable reference. It requires a minimum background of a one-year course on nonlinear differential equations.

A spectacular, puzzle-fuelled, myth-busting journey through the hidden history of Britain in 500 questions. Britain's history is one of the richest and most complex in Europe. From the first Stone Age settlers, through the Roman occupation, the waves of Germanic and Viking invaders, the wars of the Middle Ages, the consolidation of the United Kingdom, the British Empire, the two World Wars and today's post- industrial country, its development is filled with well-known highpoints and lesser-known byways. The British History Puzzle Book poses fascinating and fiendish questions which will test your knowledge of the nation's history to the limit and reveal a treasure trove of astonishing facts. Illustrated with beautiful images from the British Library's collection, The British History Puzzle Book will provide hours of entertainment and delight readers with questions for history novices to experts alike. So if you've ever wondered where cricket was invented, how many husbands the reigning queens of England have had, or who the first recorded tourist to visit Britain was, then The British History Puzzle Book will provide all the answers.

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Discover the wonders of the paranormal with this collection of spellbinding puzzles and brain-training activities, here to focus your mind and inspire creativity Immerse yourself in all things mystical with this assortment of pleasing puzzles and calming conundrums, guaranteed to bewitch and enchant you. From white witchcraft and secret symbols to rituals and runes, the enigmas in these pages will take you on an expedition through the mystical world. Featuring a huge range of puzzles, games and activities for you to enjoy, this treasury of brain-training teasers will help you engage your mind and find peace in your day. Inside you will find: A varied selection of puzzles, including crosswords, word searches, word ladders, anagrams, sudokus, spot-the-differences, acrostics and more Mindful activities to help you relax, such as colouring pages and mazes A selection of enchanting affirmations to awaken your imagination and inspire creativity Stimulate your mind and unlock the secrets of the magic world as you embark on this spellbinding journey.

Containing 30 seriously challenging dot-to-dots and over 30,000 dots, Ultimate Dot-to-Dot will entertain and engage keen puzzlers for hours on end as each puzzle gradually reveals detailed images of animals, objects and scenes. Incredible interior scenes range from iconic architecture and Aztec patterns, to ornate ornaments and intricate animals, there's something for art lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike in this wonderful collection. This ultimate dot to dot challenge will delight and entertain puzzle masters of all ages - from adults looking to unwind, to children seeking a challenge.

Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with the charming Adult Jigsaw Moonstone with artwork by Anne Stokes. This 1000 piece jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished Jigsaw size 735 x 510mm/29 x 20 ins. Now includes an A4 poster for reference. Anne Stokes is a fantasy artist whose passion for the genre began in her childhood after reading J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. She initially began her career as a jewellery designer and sculptor and the influences of this are evident in the strong design elements of the compositions of her work. Stokes' art covers a broad range of themes, from romantic and enchanted forests, to fearsome dragons and the dark underworld of gothic vampires. Here we see an arresting pair: 'The dragon rider holds aloft the magical moonstone and the pair glide through this clear night in front of the full moon.'