{"product_id":"mathematical-puzzle-tales-from-mount-olympus-paperback","title":"Mathematical Puzzle Tales from Mount Olympus - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndy Liu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMathematical Puzzle Tales from Mount Olympus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e uses fascinating tales from Greek Mythology as the background for introducing mathematics puzzles to the general public. A background in high school mathematics will be ample preparation for using this book, and it should appeal to anyone who enjoys puzzles and recreational mathematics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures:  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines the arts and science, and emphasizes the fact that mathematics straddles both domains. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat resource for students preparing for mathematics competitions, and the trainers of such students.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndy Liu\u003c\/strong\u003e obtained his doctorate in mathematics as well as a professional diploma in elementary education in 1976, qualifying him officially to teach from kindergarten to graduate school. He was an academic at his alma mater for over thirty years, where he is currently a Professor Emeritus. During that period, he ran a mathematics circle for students in upper elementary or junior high schools. The members had published over fifty papers in scientific journals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndy had served as the deputy leader of the USA team and the leader of the Canadian team in the International Mathematical Olympiad. He had chaired its Problem Committee once and was a member three other times. He had authored or co-authored eighteen books in mathematics, and had been credited as an editor or a co-editor for several others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 194\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750946701600,"sku":"9781032424187","price":56.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5248652a97ee7515835eeee47d5aa87d.webp?v=1779961318","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mathematical-puzzle-tales-from-mount-olympus-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}