Dr. Ecco: Mathematical Detective

Dr. Ecco: Mathematical DetectiveIn this collection of original puzzles, games, and codes, the heroic Dr. Ecco, a mathematical detective and puzzle solver, takes on his archenemy, Baskerhound, and uncovers a plot that threatens the world. No sophisticated mathematical background is necessary to solve these challenges, which were inspired by the methods and thinking of researchers in computer science and mathematics. All you need is imagination and a passion for puzzles. A graduate of

In addition to its value to students preparing for competitions

Reprint of the original 1902 edition

Are you good at math

Subsequent chapters present proofs of Fermat's and Wilson's theorems

and find love are among the useful procedures detailed in this famous book of magic

will find much of interest here

Over the last five thousand years

backyard gardens

and allover patterns are also included

muted colors and distinctive

heavier elements

and higher-dimensional characteristic classes of bilinear forms and Galois representations