New Releases by Martin Gardner

Contains puzzles that first baffle and then delight problem solving addicts. Grew out of a collaboration between Bob Tappay and Martin Gardner to enliven the learning of mathematics.

Mathematical puzzles are designed to strengthen creative problem-solving by encouraging the discovery of simple solutions to seemingly complex problems

Brief introductions to space flight and the various bodies in the solar system are followed by sections of related puzzle questions. Answers are given at the back of the book.

The Flight of Peter Fromm is a novel of ideas disguised as the biography of a young man from a Pentecostal fundamentalist background in Oklahoma, who loses his faith while a student at the University of Chicago Divinity School. His spiritual odyssey is narrated by his mentor, a professor at the divinity school - who is actually a humanist who believes neither in God nor in an afterlife. Although Peter never abandons his theism or his admiration for Jesus, he reaches a point where he feels it would be hypocritical to remain within the church and to become the evangelist he had hoped to be. The counterpoint between Peter and the narrator reflects the eternal conflict between theism and atheism. In following the changes of Peter''s beliefs, almost every aspect of Protestant theology and ethics is explored. The evolution of Peter''s faith parallels the evolution of Christian theology, from the day of Pentecost to contemporary liberal theology.

Mathematical feats and puzzles are included in this imaginative story of Dr. Matrix, the amazing numerologist.

Brain-teasing mathematical puzzles accompanied by lucid explanations of the basic principles behind the solutions.

Mathematical puzzles from origami to recreational logic, from digital roots and dudeny puzzles to the diabolic square, from the golden ratio to the generalized ham sandwish theorem.

Vol. [2] has title: The 2nd Scientific American book of mathematical puzzles & diversions. The third volume of the author''s puzzles from Scientific American was published under title: New mathematical diversions from Scientific American. Includes bibliography.