Ian Stewart is the author of the successful Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures and Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick and Emeritus Professor of Gresham College, London, he is also a regular research visitor at the Mathematical Biosciences Institute, Ohio State University. His writing has appeared in New Scientist, Discover, Scientific American, and many newspapers in the U.K. and U.S. He lives in Warwick, England.
New York Journal of Books "[A] fun-filled math puzzle book... that is sure to hold a puzzle enthusiast's attention for hours." Choice "Add a few jokes, a few serious applications, and plenty of references for further online exploration, and the result is another fine book from Stewart." MAA Reviews "Ian Stewart has produced a captivating book of puzzles, peculiar facts, miscellaneous items of interest... This book can be enjoyed by both the serious student of mathematics as well as a more casual observer and is accessible to all." GrrlScientist, UK "[A] really good pub book - something that you can read and use to impress and entertain your drinking buddies without causing them to question their reason for drinking with you in the first place." Library Journal "[A] fun book on recreational mathematics."
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