Mathematical puzzles of Professor Stuart

The book of the famous mathematician and popularizer of mathematical science Ian Stuart is a collection of tasks, puzzles and fascinating stories. The narrative in the book is based on the adventures of the detective-Gemenia Hemlock Soms and his faithful friend, Dr. John Watsap. They rack their heads to solve problems with a mathematical background ... The author pays attention to mathematical dates, riddles of simple numbers, theorems, statistics and many other interesting issues. This smart, cheerful book demonstrates the beauty of mathematics. From the book, the reader learns about the shape of the orange peel, Euclidean scraps, pancakes, about the hypothesis of a square peg and other solved and unresolved tasks. The book will be interesting to everyone who is not indifferent to riddles, loves mathematics and solving puzzles. Ian Stuart introduces the reader into the world of mathematics, fascinatingly talking about puzzles, tasks, hypotheses and authors of evidence - well -known mathematicians. The reader can test his strength and solve simple and complex tasks. At the end of the book, the correct answers are given