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★A delightful and intelligent collection of mathematical puzzles for readers of all ages. It not only continues the tradition of classic mathematical recreations but also innovatively incorporates modern elements—from ancient puzzles to modern cryptography, from mathematical poetry to maze challenges—offering a rich and diverse range of content.
★Combining historical anecdotes with engaging puzzles, this book both sparks readers' curiosity and sharpens their thinking skills. Whether you are a math enthusiast, an educator, or someone simply interested in intellectual challenges, you will find endless enjoyment and inspiration within these pages.

Embark on a delightful sequel to Lewis Carroll's Cats and Rats ... and Other Puzzles with Interesting Tails with this new treasure trove of mathematical curiosities! Like its predecessor, this book is a homage to recreational mathematics, inspired by the ingenious works of Martin Gardner, Ian Stewart, Raymond Smullyan, and more contemporary minds like Jason Rosenhouse, Ben Orlin and Matt Parker.

Each chapter unveils a new puzzle, setting the stage for a journey through mathematical thought. This book doesn't just rehash old puzzles; it breathes new life into them. From unravelling the complexities of Archimedes' Ostomachion to deciphering the intricacies of modern cryptography, the topics are as varied as they are fascinating. Dive into the relationship between mathematics and linguistics, see the solutions to ancient number puzzles in modern math art, and solve mazes with logic and intuition.

Whether you're a seasoned mathematician, a curious historian, an eager student, or a teacher looking for captivating educational tools, this book is your gateway to enhancing creative thinking and innovation through the playful side of math. Prepare to be challenged, intrigued, and inspired as every page turns mathematics into an exhilarating adventure!

Yossi Elran is a popular British –Israeli mathematics author and speaker, and director of the Innovation Center at the Davidson Institute of Science Education, the educational arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science. He also teaches creative thinking and innovation at the Western Galilee College in Israel.
Over 70,000 people all over the world have enjoyed his popular recreational math Massive Open Online Courses on FutureLearn. He regularly contributes popular math items to Israeli media and for two years wrote a recreational math monthly column for Israel's popular science magazine Galileo, together with his wife Michal, herself a math educator, computer scientist and linguist. He is the co-author of the Paper Puzzle Book together with origami artist Ilan Garibi and puzzler David Goodman. He holds a PhD in theoretical chemistry and has done post-doctoral research in the field of quantum mechanics at the Weizmann Institute and the University of Toronto.

Most importantly, he just loves math puzzles, magic, fun and games and uses these as tools for kids and adults alike to shed the fear of math for those who shudder — and to challenge and enchant those who are nerds — like himself!

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Lewis Carroll's Doublet Puzzles and Mathematical Poetry
Speed Math
Mazes
Archimedes' Stomach
Diophantine Equations and Mathematical Art