cover image Math Mind Games

Math Mind Games

Heinrich Hemme, Matthias Schwoerer. Sterling Publishing (NY), $12.95 (128pp) ISBN 978-0-8069-7691-4

Ever wonder how many straight cuts it takes to saw a chessboard into 64 square pieces? In Math Mind Games by Heinrich Hemme, the German physicist poses 4o challenges inspired by everyday events. Accompanied by playful illustrations, each question is introduced with a story. Final pages provide solutions. (July)