Dr. Ecco Mathematical Detective
Dr. Ecco Mathematical Detective by Dennis Shasha, published by Courier Corporation in June 2004, is a collection of original puzzles, games, and codes featuring the mathematical detective Dr. Ecco. In this engaging work, Dr. Ecco confronts his archenemy, Baskerhound, while uncovering a plot that poses a threat to the world. The book is written in English and spans 241 pages, making it accessible for readers interested in science and mathematics without requiring a sophisticated mathematical background.
Readers will find a variety of challenges inspired by the methods and thinking of researchers in computer science and mathematics. The puzzles are designed to stimulate imagination and a passion for problem-solving, with complete solutions provided at the end of the book. Additionally, the puzzles are rated according to difficulty, allowing readers to choose challenges that suit their skill levels. This edition invites enthusiasts of recreational mathematics and games to explore the intriguing world of Dr. Ecco.
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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 is imagination and a passion for puzzles.
A graduate of Yale, author Dennis Shasha received his Ph.D. from Harvard and is Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University. He includes complete solutions at the end of the book, and has rated the puzzles according to difficulty.
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