The Simple Book of Not-So-Simple Puzzles

The Simple Book of Not-So-Simple Puzzles by Serhiy Grabarchuk, Peter Grabarchuk, Serhiy Grabarchuk, Jr.
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Summary

This collection of more than one hundred original and highly sophisticated puzzles presents challenges that require creative, “outside of the box” thinking. Many different types of puzzles are included, such as word, number, logical, visual, spatial, dissection, dividing, dot-connecting, matchstick, coin, and more. Each aesthetically appealing puzzle is designed to improve problem solving skills; train geometric, combinatorial, and spatial imagination; bolster visual perception and logical reasoning; and foster the development of a perseverant and self-confident approach to challenges.

Details

ISBN: 978-1-56881-418-6
Year: 2008
Format: Paperback
Pages: 119

Reviews

Zentralblatt MATH (PDF)

February 2009

“This amazingly captivating book collects over one hundred original brain teasers conceived and tastefully designed by the Grabarchuk family… . The book will be enjoyed by all puzzle lovers … .”

European Mathematical Society Newsletter (PDF)

September 2008

“This collection of puzzles will provide many interesting, fun and enjoyable moments to anyone who solves them. It can be recommended to all readers who like solving brainteasers.”

MAA Reviews (External Link)

July 2008

“The collection of over one hundred puzzles will spark out of the box thinking and lead to ’aha!’ moments that even Martin Gardner would appreciate.”

NPR - National Public Radio (External Link)

June 2008

NPR’s Next Week’s Challenge

This brainteaser comes from Serhiy Grabarchuk, Peter Grabarchuk and Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr., a family of puzzle makers in Ukraine.

A calculator displays a five-digit number. The first four digits are 8735. These digits form a logical sequence. What is the fifth number in the series?

Will Shortz, Crossword Editor, The New York Times
Puzzlemaster, NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday

February 2008

“The Grabarchuk family—father and sons—make some of the most original and ingenious brain teasers in the world. I could happily spend weeks with this book.”

Peter Winkler, author of Mathematical Mind-Benders and Mathematical Puzzles: A Connoisseur's Collection

February 2008

“The talented Grabarchuk family have produced a tantalizing collection of highly original puzzles, each with its own set of rules (or rules you have to find yourself). Often geometrical in character, these puzzles are always entertaining and sometimes fiendishly difficult. The sudoku player in the airplane seat next to you will be green with envy!”

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