The Riddler

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The Riddler is a collection of some of the most captivating and challenging puzzles from Oliver Roeder's weekly column on FiveThirtyEight. Featuring both fan favourites and exclusive new puzzles, this book delves into the mathematics behind everyday phenomena, inviting readers to engage with problems that range from quick insights to complex explorations of probability and analysis.
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Ideal for puzzle lovers and mathematics enthusiasts of varying skill levels seeking an entertaining and thought-provoking challenge.

In the tradition of Martin Gardner’s beloved brain teasers, Oliver Roeder’s delightful puzzles explore the maths implicit in everyday occurences.

Description

The most mind-bending puzzles on the internet appear weekly in Oliver Roeder's The Riddler column. Presented by Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight, this first-ever collection features the column's most popular problems, along with six never-before-published puzzles, all exploring the maths implicit in everyday occurrences.

The simplest puzzles require a mere flash of insight, while the toughest involve deep applications of analysis and probability theory. Designed to appeal to a range of skill levels, The Riddler is a must-have for any maths or puzzle enthusiast.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393609912

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Contributors:

Edited by Oliver Roeder

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Oliver Roeder has been a senior writer at FiveThirtyEight and editor of The Riddler. He studied artificial intelligence as a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University and holds a PhD in economics focused on game theory. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.