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"This book is without a doubt the most enjoyable, stimulating book of mathematical physics (and occasionally more pure branches of maths) puzzles that I have ever read. It’s essentially a series of cleverly, and occasionally fiendishly put-together mathematics and physics challenge questions, each of which gets you thinking in a new and fascinating way."---Jonathan Shock, Mathemafrica
"Reading Nahin is like reading through a select library of ancient Babylonian mathematical clay tablets. Surprises abound. . . . Nahin weaves much colorful history into his narrative."---Andrew Simoson, Mathematical Intelligencer
"Engaging. . . . The book contains a wealth of original problems. . . . An enjoyable read."---Antonín Slavík, Zentralblatt MATH
"This reviewer found himself being drawn to a variety of unfamiliar settings with much interest and even fascination." * Choice *
"I certainly enjoyed [the book]!"---Alan Stevens, Mathematics Today
"The potential audience for this book should be fairly large and go from highly talented high school students up through professionals in any STEM field."---Geoffrey Dietz, MAA Reviews

How to Fall Slower Than Gravity

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      Publisher Princeton University Press
      Published 23 November 2021
      ISBN-13 9780691229171
      978-0691229171
      ISBN-10 0691229171
      Also in:
      Mathematics Algebra Calculus and mathematical analysis Geometry

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      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      "This book is without a doubt the most enjoyable, stimulating book of mathematical physics (and occasionally more pure branches of maths) puzzles that I have ever read. It’s essentially a series of cleverly, and occasionally fiendishly put-together mathematics and physics challenge questions, each of which gets you thinking in a new and fascinating way."---Jonathan Shock, Mathemafrica
      "Reading Nahin is like reading through a select library of ancient Babylonian mathematical clay tablets. Surprises abound. . . . Nahin weaves much colorful history into his narrative."---Andrew Simoson, Mathematical Intelligencer
      "Engaging. . . . The book contains a wealth of original problems. . . . An enjoyable read."---Antonín Slavík, Zentralblatt MATH
      "This reviewer found himself being drawn to a variety of unfamiliar settings with much interest and even fascination." * Choice *
      "I certainly enjoyed [the book]!"---Alan Stevens, Mathematics Today
      "The potential audience for this book should be fairly large and go from highly talented high school students up through professionals in any STEM field."---Geoffrey Dietz, MAA Reviews

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