{ "item_title" : "Mathematical Recreations and Essays", "item_author" : [" W. W. Rouse Ball "], "item_description" : "Mathematical Recreations and Essays is a collection of mathematical puzzles, games, and problems compiled by W. W. Rouse Ball. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different topic in mathematics. The first section includes puzzles and games that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. The second section covers geometry, including topics such as the properties of circles, angles, and triangles. The third section focuses on algebra, including equations and formulas. The fourth section covers number theory, including prime numbers and divisibility. The final section covers calculus, including derivatives and integrals. Throughout the book, Ball presents problems and puzzles that challenge readers to think creatively and apply their mathematical knowledge in new ways. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it a great resource for anyone interested in mathematics.1892. This book contains descriptions of various problems of the kind usually termed Mathematical Recreations and a few Essays on some analogous questions. Contents: Arithmetical Recreations; Geometrical Recreations; Mechanical Recreations; Chessboard Recreations; Magic Squares; Bees and Their Cells; Unicursal Problems; Kirkman's School-Girls Problem; Miscellaneous Problems; Calculating Prodigies; Cryptographs and Ciphers; String Figures; and Three Classical Geometrical Problems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/320/402/1163204021_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "49.95", "online_price" : "49.95", "our_price" : "49.95", "club_price" : "49.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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