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Book Synopsis
The vibrant recreational mathematics culture of Japan presents puzzles that are often different from the classics of western literature. This book is the first collection of puzzles by Tadao Kitazawa. These puzzles, which feature arithmetic, geometry, and combinatorics, are novel, creative, and require almost no formal mathematical knowledge.

Table of Contents
  • General arithmetic
  • Digits and numbers
  • Magic configurations
  • Latin squares
  • Tower squares
  • General geometry
  • Symmetry
  • Constructions and dissections
  • Patterns and configurations
  • Prefabricated models
  • Polyominoes
  • Matchsticks
  • Paper cutting and folding
  • General combinatorics
  • Algorithms
  • Training camp for rooks
  • Energetic but timid rookies
  • Intergalactic rook convention
  • Knight school
  • Knights at peace and war

Arithmetical Geometrical and Combinatorial

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      Publisher: American Mathematical Society
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/01/2022
      ISBN13: 9781470467364, 978-1470467364
      ISBN10: 1470467364

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The vibrant recreational mathematics culture of Japan presents puzzles that are often different from the classics of western literature. This book is the first collection of puzzles by Tadao Kitazawa. These puzzles, which feature arithmetic, geometry, and combinatorics, are novel, creative, and require almost no formal mathematical knowledge.

      Table of Contents
      • General arithmetic
      • Digits and numbers
      • Magic configurations
      • Latin squares
      • Tower squares
      • General geometry
      • Symmetry
      • Constructions and dissections
      • Patterns and configurations
      • Prefabricated models
      • Polyominoes
      • Matchsticks
      • Paper cutting and folding
      • General combinatorics
      • Algorithms
      • Training camp for rooks
      • Energetic but timid rookies
      • Intergalactic rook convention
      • Knight school
      • Knights at peace and war

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