{"product_id":"the-mathemagician-and-pied-puzzler","title":"The Mathemagician and Pied Puzzler","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis volume comprises an imaginative collection of pieces created in tribute to Martin Gardner. Perhaps best known for writing Scientific Americans \"Mathematical Games\" column for years  Gardner used his personal exuberance and fascination with puzzles and magic to entice a wide range of readers into a world of mathematical discovery. This tribute therefore contains pieces as widely varied as Gardners own interests  ranging from limericks to lengthy treatises  from mathematical journal articles to personal stories. This book makes a charming and unusual addition to any personal library. Selected papers: - The Odyssey of the Figure Eight Puzzle by Stewart Coffin - Block-Packing Jambalaya by Bill Cutler - OBeirnes Hexiamond by Richard K. Guy - Biblical Ladders by Donald E. Knuth - Three Limericks: On Space  Time and Speed by Tim Rowett.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44987025850421,"sku":"ByrdShop_156881075X","price":43.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781568810751.jpg?v=1770923201","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-mathemagician-and-pied-puzzler","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}