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Mathematical Puzzle Tales from Mount Olympus

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Mathematical Puzzle Tales from Mount Olympus uses fascinating tales from Greek Mythology as the background for introducing mathematics puzzles to the general public. A background in high school mathematics will be ample preparation for using this book, and it should appeal to anyone who enjoys puzzles and recreational mathematics.

Features:

    • Combines the arts and science, and emphasizes the fact that mathematics straddles both domains.
    • Great resource for students preparing for mathematics competitions, and the trainers of such students.

    Author(s): Andy Liu
    Series: AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series
    Edition: 1
    Publisher: CRC Press/AK Peters
    Year: 2023

    Language: English
    Pages: 210
    City: Boca Raton
    Tags: Mathematics; Statistics; Mathematics Competitions; Art; Science; Puzzles

    Cover
    Half Title
    Series Page
    Title Page
    Copyright Page
    Dedication
    Contents
    Preface
    Physical Geography of Ancient Greece
    Urban Geography of Ancient Greece
    1. The Boxing Matches
    2. The First and Second Labors of Heracles
    3. The Third and Fourth Labors of Heracles
    4. The Fifth and Sixth Labors of Heracles
    5. The Seventh and Eighth Labors of Heracles
    6. The Ninth and Tenth Labors of Heracles
    7. The Loss of the Pigs
    8. The Planting of Barley
    9. The Fruit Pies
    10. The Palace Admittance Questionnaire
    11. The Midas Touch
    12. The Collapsing Beams
    13. The Seating Plan
    14. The Danaïds
    15. The Quarrelsome Residents
    16. The Bears in the Caves
    17. The Phrygian Music Festival
    18. The Banquet Tickets
    19. The Eleventh and Twelfth Labors of Heracles
    20. The Summer Festival
    21. The Great Amoeba Escape
    22. The Rolling Stones
    23. The Conscientious Birds
    24. The Archipelago Tour
    25. The Fireballs and Lightning Bolts
    26. The Leaded Spears
    27. The Triangular Palace
    28. The Matching of Boxes and Keys
    29. The Number-and-Coin Tricks
    30. The Unguarded Gate
    31. The Rearrangement of the Suitresses
    32. The Wily Prisoners
    33. The Selection of the Argonauts
    34. The Beef Feast
    35. The Hunters' Competitions
    36. The First Rebellion of the Giants
    37. The Second Rebellion of the Giants
    38. The Third Rebellion of the Giants
    39. The Ungrateful Refugees
    40. The Pandora Box
    Appendix: Source of the Problems