Features thirty-four mathematical puzzles presented in the form of stories

The Man Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures

Humor & Entertainment

Tahan, Malba

Puzzles & Games

W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.

A collection of famous mathematical puzzles, taken from a popular newspaper column, features the "writings" of the fictional author, Malba Tahan, who describes different mathematical puzzles and solutions applied to real situations. Malba Tahan is the creation of a celebrated Brazilian mathematician who was looking for a way to bring some of the mysteries and delights of mathematics to a wider public. He turned out to be a born storyteller. The adventures of Beremiz Samir, The Man Who Counted, take the reader on an exotic journey in which, time and again, he summons his extraordinary mathematical powers to settle disputes, give wise advice, overcome dangerous enemies, and win for himself fame and fortune. as we accompany him, we learn much of the history of famous mathematicisns who preceded him; we undergo a series of trials at the hands of the wise men of the day; and we come to admire the warm wisdom and patience that earn him the respect and affection of those whose problems he resolves so astutely. In the grace of their telling, these stories hold unusual delights for the reader.

“A great storyteller.”―Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist Malba Tahan is the creation of a celebrated Brazilian mathematician looking for a way to bring some of the mysteries and pleasures of mathematics to a wider public. The adventures of Beremiz Samir, The Man Who Counted, take the reader on a journey in which, time and again, Samir summons his extraordinary mathematical powers to settle disputes, give wise advice, overcome dangerous enemies, and win for himself fame, fortune, and rich rewards. We learn of previous mathematicians and come to admire Samir’s wisdom and patience. In the grace of Tahan’s telling, these stories hold unusual delights for the reader. 34 illustrations

W.W.Norton&Company

The adventures of Beremiz Samir take the reader on an exotic journey in which, time and again, he summons his extraordinary mathematics powers to settle disputes, give wise advice, overcome dangerous enemies, and win for himself fame, fortune and rich rewards.

CANONGATE PRESS LTD.

El Hombre Que Calculaba

Health, Fitness & Dieting

PANAMERICANA

L'home que calculava.: Novel·la sobre les matemàtiques (L'ODISSEA) (Catalan Edition)

Editorial Empúries

This brilliant book is about a mathematical wizard on his way to ancient Baghdad. Filled with insight and valuable lessons on life, this book will delight even those who cringe at the thought of math problem solving.

El hombre que calculaba (Spanish Edition)

Literature & Fiction

RBA Bolsillo

Children's Books

El hombre que calculaba

RBA Libros

Spanish Edition, 2006, Ninth Printing, Paperback, 299 pages

Hombre que calculaba, El (Spanish Edition)

Literary

Panamericana Editorial

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The Man Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures

The Man Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures

The Man Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures

The Man Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures

El Hombre Que Calculaba

L'home que calculava.: Novel·la sobre les matemàtiques (L'ODISSEA) (Catalan Edition)

El hombre que calculaba (Spanish Edition)

El hombre que calculaba (Spanish Edition)

El hombre que calculaba

Hombre que calculaba, El (Spanish Edition)