{"product_id":"the-puzzlers-dilemma-derrick-niederman-9780399537295","title":"The Puzzler's Dilemma: From the Lighthouse of Alexandria to Monty Hall, a Fresh Look at Classic Conundr ums of Logic, Mathematics, and Life","description":"\u003cb\u003e Calling all puzzlers... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom mathematics to word puzzles, from logic to lateral thinking, veteran puzzle maker Derrick Niederman delights in tackling the trickiest brainteasers in a new way. Among the old chestnuts he cracks wide open are the following classics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKnights and knaves \u003cbr\u003eThe monk and the mountain \u003cbr\u003eThe dominoes and the chessboard \u003cbr\u003eThe unexpected hanging \u003cbr\u003eThe Tower of Hanoi\u003cp\u003eUsing real-world analogies, infectious humor, and a fresh approach, this deceptively simple volume will challenge, amuse, enlighten, and surprise even the most experienced puzzle solver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Derrick Niederman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0399537295\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780399537295\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Adult Hc\/Tr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/06\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.16h x 5.56w x 0.49d","brand":"Derrick Niederman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44190550360319,"sku":"9780399537295","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_88a3b4e2-22d5-49dd-80fc-931518d020ee.jpg?v=1690871142","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-puzzlers-dilemma-derrick-niederman-9780399537295","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}