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British-Israeli recreational mathematician, communicator and
educator, Yossi Elran explores in-depth six of the most ingenious
math puzzles, exposing their long 'tails': the stories, trivia,
quirks and oddities of their history and, of course, the math and
mathematicians behind them. In his unique 'talmudic', associative
way, Elran shows the hidden connections between Lewis Carroll's
'Cats and Rats' puzzle and the math of taxi driving, a number
pyramid magic trick and Hollywood movie fractals, and even how
packing puzzles are related to COVID-19!Elran has a great talent
for explaining difficult topics - including quantum mechanics, a
topic he relates to some original 'operator' puzzles - making the
book very accessible for all audiences.With over 40 additional,
original puzzles, and touching on dozens of hot math topics, this
is a perfect book for math lovers, educators, kids and adults, and
anyone who loves a great read.Yossi Elran is co-author of our
bestselling The Paper Puzzle Book, and heads the Innovation Center
at the Davidson Institute of Science Education, the educational arm
of the world-renowned Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.
'This is a marvellous book. The diversity of possible puzzles that
can be given with these very limited resources, which are basically
some paper and scissors, is overwhelming, and the challenges are
sometimes very tough. Even the two-star problems may be hard for an
untrained puzzler. This is medicine against boredom on long rainy
days, but be careful not to get addicted or it may suck up your
less empty and sunny days as well.' See Full ReviewEuropean
Mathematical Society ALL YOU NEED IS PAPER! All the puzzles inside
are made out of paper - from simple teasers to extreme brain
workouts!ORIGINAL DESIGNS Co-developed by a mathematician, an
origami artist and a mechanical puzzle maker, this inventive book
provides a unique and invaluable collection of a large,
comprehensive and diverse variety of paper puzzles. And they only
require a sheet of paper and perhaps a pair of scissors!EASY TO
CHALLENGING There are 99 unique puzzles including paper strip
puzzles, Moebius strips and flexagons, two-dimensional sheet
folding, 'fold-and-cut' puzzles, 3D dissections and constructions,
sequence folding puzzles, origami puzzles and even paper toys and
magic. PROVIDES HOURS OF FUN Anyone of any age can find hours of
enjoyment and challenge!LEARNING GEOMETRY, MATHEMATICS AND
PROBLEM-SOLVING CHALLENGES CAN BE FUN! For students and teachers;
parents and children; amateur and skilled mathematicians, and
puzzle lovers.LEARN CONCEPTS AS YOU GO! Many of the puzzles are new
and original, they complement the classic puzzles that are included
and all of them come with a solution as well as a mathematical and
geometrical explanation that can be easily understood by all. The
layout of the book, with its extensive puzzles, solutions and
detailed descriptions, make it a sure candidate as the paper puzzle
'bible' for enthusiasts and puzzle lovers everywhere.
British-Israeli recreational mathematician, communicator and
educator, Yossi Elran explores in-depth six of the most ingenious
math puzzles, exposing their long 'tails': the stories, trivia,
quirks and oddities of their history and, of course, the math and
mathematicians behind them. In his unique 'talmudic', associative
way, Elran shows the hidden connections between Lewis Carroll's
'Cats and Rats' puzzle and the math of taxi driving, a number
pyramid magic trick and Hollywood movie fractals, and even how
packing puzzles are related to COVID-19!Elran has a great talent
for explaining difficult topics - including quantum mechanics, a
topic he relates to some original 'operator' puzzles - making the
book very accessible for all audiences.With over 40 additional,
original puzzles, and touching on dozens of hot math topics, this
is a perfect book for math lovers, educators, kids and adults, and
anyone who loves a great read.Yossi Elran is co-author of our
bestselling The Paper Puzzle Book, and heads the Innovation Center
at the Davidson Institute of Science Education, the educational arm
of the world-renowned Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.
'This is a marvellous book. The diversity of possible puzzles that
can be given with these very limited resources, which are basically
some paper and scissors, is overwhelming, and the challenges are
sometimes very tough. Even the two-star problems may be hard for an
untrained puzzler. This is medicine against boredom on long rainy
days, but be careful not to get addicted or it may suck up your
less empty and sunny days as well.' See Full ReviewEuropean
Mathematical Society ALL YOU NEED IS PAPER! All the puzzles inside
are made out of paper - from simple teasers to extreme brain
workouts!ORIGINAL DESIGNS Co-developed by a mathematician, an
origami artist and a mechanical puzzle maker, this inventive book
provides a unique and invaluable collection of a large,
comprehensive and diverse variety of paper puzzles. And they only
require a sheet of paper and perhaps a pair of scissors!EASY TO
CHALLENGING There are 99 unique puzzles including paper strip
puzzles, Moebius strips and flexagons, two-dimensional sheet
folding, 'fold-and-cut' puzzles, 3D dissections and constructions,
sequence folding puzzles, origami puzzles and even paper toys and
magic. PROVIDES HOURS OF FUN Anyone of any age can find hours of
enjoyment and challenge!LEARNING GEOMETRY, MATHEMATICS AND
PROBLEM-SOLVING CHALLENGES CAN BE FUN! For students and teachers;
parents and children; amateur and skilled mathematicians, and
puzzle lovers.LEARN CONCEPTS AS YOU GO! Many of the puzzles are new
and original, they complement the classic puzzles that are included
and all of them come with a solution as well as a mathematical and
geometrical explanation that can be easily understood by all. The
layout of the book, with its extensive puzzles, solutions and
detailed descriptions, make it a sure candidate as the paper puzzle
'bible' for enthusiasts and puzzle lovers everywhere.
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