Dennis E. Shasha Knihy

Featuring thirty-six innovative mathematical puzzles, this collection challenges readers to engage with complex scenarios ranging from venture fund investments to escaping a Minotaur. Each puzzle is designed to stimulate logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Encrypted stories and commentary accompany the puzzles, offering hints that lead to a surprise if deciphered correctly. The book combines recreational mathematics with an adventurous narrative, making it a unique experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

Dr. Ecco is a mathematical detective and puzzle solver. In this book readers are invited to join him in solving nearly 40 puzzles inspired by methods in computer science and mathematics, including The Tower of Lego, the Odd Doors Problem, Spies and Double Agents, Gossiping Defenders, Code Breaking, and many more.

This best-selling book is now available in an inexpensive softcover format. Imagine living during the Renaissance and being able to interview that eras greatest scientists about their inspirations, discoveries, and personal interests.

Reports from the cutting edge, where physics and biology are changing the fundamental assumptions of computing.

Dieses Buch ist eine echte Herausforderung für logik-trainierte Köpfe! Es enthält eine Sammlung kniffliger Rätsel basierend auf den neuesten Entwicklungen in der Mathematik und Informatik. Mit Dr. Ecco und seiner kleinen Nichte begibt sich der Leser auf eine Reise durch alle Bereiche des menschlichen Denkvermögens. Gefragt sind dabei die verschiedensten Eigenschaften des Kombinierens, Dechiffrierens, Analysierens sowie weitere gehirnwindenaktivierende Techniken. Der Weg ist das Ziel.