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Doctor Ecco's Cyberpuzzles

36 Puzzles for Hackers and Other Mathematical Detectives

by Dennis E. Shasha ...

"Dennis Shasha is the absolute best puzzle writer alive."—David Gelernter, professor of computer science, Yale UniversityIn the tradition of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Ecco is one of the greatest sleuths of our time, a mathematical wizard who uses logic and computer programming to solve crimes, find treasures, and explore space. Join his team, expand the frontiers of your knowledge, and match wits with ... Read more

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"Dennis Shasha is the absolute best puzzle writer alive."—David Gelernter, professor of computer science, Yale UniversityIn the tradition of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Ecco is one of the greatest sleuths of our time, a mathematical wizard who uses logic and computer programming to solve crimes, find treasures, and explore space. Join his team, expand the frontiers of your knowledge, and match wits with
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Puzzling Adventures

Tales of Strategy, Logic, and Mathematical Skill

by Dennis E. Shasha ...

Hours of recreational reckoning.Collected and enhanced from Dennis Shasha's popular Scientific American column, here are thirty-six of the most innovative and emotive mathematical puzzles ever to appear in its pages. Edgy, challenging and representing the ultimate in recreational mathematical games, Puzzling Adventures dares the reader to work out the logic underlying venture fund investments, ... Read more

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Hours of recreational reckoning.Collected and enhanced from Dennis Shasha's popular Scientific American column, here are thirty-six of the most innovative and emotive mathematical puzzles ever to appear in its pages. Edgy, challenging and representing the ultimate in recreational mathematical games, Puzzling Adventures dares the reader to work out the logic underlying venture fund investments,
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Natural Computing

DNA, Quantum Bits, and the Future of Smart Machines

by Dennis E. Shasha, Cathy Lazere ...

Reports from the cutting edge, where physics and biology are changing the fundamental assumptions of computing.Computers built from DNA, bacteria, or foam. Robots that fix themselves on Mars. Bridges that report when they are aging. This is the bizarre and fascinating world of Natural Computing. Computer scientist and Scientific American’s “Puzzling Adventures” columnist Dennis Shasha here teams ... Read more

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Reports from the cutting edge, where physics and biology are changing the fundamental assumptions of computing.Computers built from DNA, bacteria, or foam. Robots that fix themselves on Mars. Bridges that report when they are aging. This is the bizarre and fascinating world of Natural Computing. Computer scientist and Scientific American’s “Puzzling Adventures” columnist Dennis Shasha here teams
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Dr. Ecco: Mathematical Detective

by Dennis Shasha ...

Series series Dover Recreational Math
In this collection of original puzzles, games, and codes, the heroic Dr. Ecco, a mathematical detective and puzzle solver, takes on his archenemy, Baskerhound, and uncovers a plot that threatens the world. No sophisticated mathematical background is necessary to solve these challenges, which were inspired by the methods and thinking of researchers in computer science and mathematics. All you need ... Read more

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In this collection of original puzzles, games, and codes, the heroic Dr. Ecco, a mathematical detective and puzzle solver, takes on his archenemy, Baskerhound, and uncovers a plot that threatens the world. No sophisticated mathematical background is necessary to solve these challenges, which were inspired by the methods and thinking of researchers in computer science and mathematics. All you need
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Pattern Discovery in Biomolecular Data

Tools, Techniques, and Applications

Edited by Jason T. L. Wang, Bruce A. Shapiro, Dennis Shasha ...

Finding patterns in biomolecular data, particularly in DNA and RNA, is at the center of modern biological research. These data are complex and growing rapidly, so the search for patterns requires increasingly sophisticated computer methods. Pattern Discovery in Biomolecular Data provides a clear, up-to-date summary of the principal techniques. Each chapter is self-contained, and the techniques are ... Read more

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Finding patterns in biomolecular data, particularly in DNA and RNA, is at the center of modern biological research. These data are complex and growing rapidly, so the search for patterns requires increasingly sophisticated computer methods. Pattern Discovery in Biomolecular Data provides a clear, up-to-date summary of the principal techniques. Each chapter is self-contained, and the techniques are
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Conundrum

Crack the Ultimate Cipher Challenge

by Brian Clegg ...

**'Title of Most Fiendish Book goes to Conundrum: Crack the Ultimate Cipher Challenge by the ever-excellent science writer Brian Clegg.' Daily Mail, Books of the Year**The ultimate trial of knowledge and cunning, Conundrum features 200 cryptic puzzles and ciphers. The solutions link throughout the book – so you need to solve them all to get to the final round.With a focus on ciphers and... ... Read more

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**'Title of Most Fiendish Book goes to Conundrum: Crack the Ultimate Cipher Challenge by the ever-excellent science writer Brian Clegg.' Daily Mail, Books of the Year**The ultimate trial of knowledge and cunning, Conundrum features 200 cryptic puzzles and ciphers. The solutions link throughout the book – so you need to solve them all to get to the final round.With a focus on ciphers and...
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Bletchley Park Codebreaking Puzzles

by Arcturus Publishing Limited ...

This collection of 140 intriguing and challenging codebreaking puzzles are produced in association with the Bletchley Park Trust. Follow in the footsteps of World War II codebreakers and decode the encrypted messages within.These puzzles include:• Anagrams• Logical reasoning• Encryption word problems• Logic grids•And more!ABOUT THE SERIES: This series of fun and stylish puzzle books are produced ... Read more

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This collection of 140 intriguing and challenging codebreaking puzzles are produced in association with the Bletchley Park Trust. Follow in the footsteps of World War II codebreakers and decode the encrypted messages within.These puzzles include:• Anagrams• Logical reasoning• Encryption word problems• Logic grids•And more!ABOUT THE SERIES: This series of fun and stylish puzzle books are produced
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Diamonds

by Armin Greder ...

A thought-provoking conversation about the diamond industry presented in words and pictures by the multi-award-winning creator of The Island and The Mediterranean.Mama, if I was to dig a hole in our garden, would I find a diamond?No, darling, there are no diamonds here.Where are diamonds, then?Oh, in other countries. In Africa for example ...A powerful parable that explores how the desire for ... Read more

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A thought-provoking conversation about the diamond industry presented in words and pictures by the multi-award-winning creator of The Island and The Mediterranean.Mama, if I was to dig a hole in our garden, would I find a diamond?No, darling, there are no diamonds here.Where are diamonds, then?Oh, in other countries. In Africa for example ...A powerful parable that explores how the desire for
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Why Is It So Hard To Learn Math?

by Richard Porr ...

If you are having difficulty learning math, you already know you are not alone. Many people struggle with math. In fact, it is the one discipline in which low grades and low performance are almost universally acceptable because they are so common. For example, a parent is more likely to excuse a lower report card grade in math than in any other subject because that parent probably got lower grades ... Read more

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If you are having difficulty learning math, you already know you are not alone. Many people struggle with math. In fact, it is the one discipline in which low grades and low performance are almost universally acceptable because they are so common. For example, a parent is more likely to excuse a lower report card grade in math than in any other subject because that parent probably got lower grades
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Impact

by Andreas Christensen ...

In 2072 an object from outer space was discovered that threatened human civilization. A race against time began, and in 2080 the starship Exodus left Earth orbit, saving a small piece of humanity.This is the story of those left behind. ... Read more

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In 2072 an object from outer space was discovered that threatened human civilization. A race against time began, and in 2080 the starship Exodus left Earth orbit, saving a small piece of humanity.This is the story of those left behind.
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F in Exams

The Very Best Totally Wrong Test Answers

by Richard Benson ...

Series series F in Exams
Score some "instant comic relief" from students who decided that if they were going to fail, they were going to go down in a blaze of glory—and laughs ( Daily Glow).F stands for "funny" in this perfect book for students or anyone who has ever had to struggle through a test and needs a good laugh. Celebrating the creative side of failure in a way we can all relate to, F in Exams gathers the most ... Read more

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Score some "instant comic relief" from students who decided that if they were going to fail, they were going to go down in a blaze of glory—and laughs ( Daily Glow).F stands for "funny" in this perfect book for students or anyone who has ever had to struggle through a test and needs a good laugh. Celebrating the creative side of failure in a way we can all relate to, F in Exams gathers the most
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Genius Plague

by David Walton ...

WINNER of the 2018 Campbell Award for Best Novel A WALL STREET JOURNAL Best Science Fiction Book of 2017 In this science fiction thriller, brothers are pitted against each other as a pandemic threatens to destabilize world governments by exerting a subtle mind control over survivors. Neil Johns has just started his dream job as a code breaker in the NSA when his brother, Paul, a mycologist, goes ... Read more

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WINNER of the 2018 Campbell Award for Best Novel A WALL STREET JOURNAL Best Science Fiction Book of 2017 In this science fiction thriller, brothers are pitted against each other as a pandemic threatens to destabilize world governments by exerting a subtle mind control over survivors. Neil Johns has just started his dream job as a code breaker in the NSA when his brother, Paul, a mycologist, goes
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