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Have you ever played the addictive card game SET? Have you ever
wondered about the connections between games and mathematics? If
the answer to either question is "yes," then The Joy of SET is the
book for you! The Joy of SET takes readers on a fascinating journey
into this seemingly simple card game and reveals its surprisingly
deep and diverse mathematical dimensions. Absolutely no
mathematical background is necessary to enjoy this book--all you
need is a sense of curiosity and adventure! Originally invented in
1974 by Marsha Falco and officially released in 1991, SET has
gained a widespread, loyal following. SET's eighty-one cards
consist of one, two, or three symbols of different shapes (diamond,
oval, squiggle), shadings (solid, striped, open), and colors
(green, purple, red). In order to win, players must identify "sets"
of three cards for which each characteristic is the same--or
different--on all the cards. SET's strategic and unique design
opens connections to a plethora of mathematical disciplines,
including geometry, modular arithmetic, combinatorics, probability,
linear algebra, and computer simulations. The Joy of SET looks at
these areas as well as avenues for further mathematical
exploration. As the authors show, the relationship between SET and
mathematics runs in both directions--playing this game has
generated new mathematics, and the math has led to new questions
about the game itself. The first book devoted to the mathematics of
one of today's most popular card games, The Joy of SET will
entertain and enlighten the game enthusiast in all of us.
A mathematical exploration of the popular card game SET Have you
ever played the addictive card game SET? Have you ever wondered
about the connections between games and mathematics? If the answer
to either question is “yes,” then The Joy of SET is the book
for you! The Joy of SET takes readers on a fascinating journey into
this seemingly simple card game and reveals its surprisingly deep
and diverse mathematical dimensions. Absolutely no mathematical
background is necessary to enjoy this book—all you need is a
sense of curiosity and adventure! The first book devoted to the
mathematics of one of today’s most popular card games, The Joy of
SET will entertain and enlighten the game enthusiast in all of us.
Three classic radio productions from the BBC archives starring
Hannah Gordon, Tim Pigott-Smith, Paul Scofield and a host of
celebrated acting talent. These three legendary plays, performed by
some of the best-known theatrical actors of the 20th Century, are
the perfect way to commemorate England's greatest dramatist. The
Winter's Tale One man's consuming jealousy threatens to destroy
both himself and those around him, but his actions arouse a
passionate sense of honour, love, justice and self-sacrifice in
members of his Court and family. First broadcast in 1982, starring
Ronald Pickup as Leontes, with Hannah Gordon as Hermione and John
Gielgud as Time. Pericles Pericles is haunted by Fate, buffeted by
storms, driven from country to country and cruelly separated from
his wife and daughter. Having endured the waywardness of Fortune,
will he be reunited with his family? First broadcast in 1981,
starring Tim Pigott-Smith as Pericles and Angharad Rees as Marina.
The Tempest Set on an enchanted island ruled by the sorcerer
Prospero, this spellbinding tale of magic, illusion, forgiveness
and repentance is one of Shakespeare's greatest plays. First
broadcast in 1974, starring Paul Scofield as Prospero and Patrick
Stewart as Caliban. Recorded at BBC Broadcasting House and
featuring the BBC Drama Repertory company, with specially composed
music, this is classic radio drama at its finest. Duration: 7 hours
35 mins approx.
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