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(Set) Mind-Bending Math & The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles

(Set) Mind-Bending Math & The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles

(Set) Mind-Bending Math & The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles

For thousands of years, puzzles have been a rewarding aspect of human civilization. If you like mental challenges, then this two-course set is for you. The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles is a fun-filled opportunity to engage with math, strengthen your mental skills, and increase your chances to win. Mind-Bending Math: Riddles and Paradoxes shows you how to solve some of the most famous riddles in history.

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