<P>Want to sharpen your mathematical wits? If so, then <I>Mathematical Conundrums </I>is for you. <I>Daily Telegraph</I> enigmatologist, Barry R. Clarke, presents over 120 fiendish problems that will test both your ingenuity and persistence. Between these covers are puzzles in geometry, arithmetic, and algebra (there is even a section for computer programmers). And, for the smartest readers who wish to stretch their mind to its limits, a selection of engaging logic and visual lateral puzzles is included. Although no puzzle requires a greater knowledge of mathematics than the high school curriculum, this collection will take you to the edge. But are you equal to the challenge? </P><B>
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<LI>High-school level of mathematics is the only pre-requisite</LI>
<LI>Variety of algebraic, route-drawing, and geometrical conundrums</LI>
<LI>Hints section for the lateral puzzles</LI>
<LI>Warm-up excercises to sharpen the wits</LI>
<LI>Full solutions to every problem</LI></UL>
<P>Barry R. Clarke has published over 1,500 puzzles in <I>The Daily Telegraph</I> and has contributed enigmas to <I>New Scientist</I>, <I>The Sunday Times</I>, <I>Reader's Digest</I>, <I>The Sunday Telegraph</I>, and <I>Prospect</I> magazine. His book <I>Challenging Logic Puzzles Mensa</I> has sold over 100,000 copies. As well as a PhD in Shakespeare Studies, Barry has a master's degree and academic publications in quantum physics. He is now working on a revised theory of the hydrogen atom. Other skills include mathematics tutor, filmmaker, comedy-sketch writer, cartoonist, computer programmer, and blues guitarist! For more information please visit http://barryispuzzled.com.</P>
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